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Paulette Stout is the fearless author of fast paced contemporary fiction about women finding their voices, being heard, and embracing love. With Paulette’s books, readers get bingeable prose, relatable characters and compelling stories that keep pages turning.

Her 17 book award recognitions span her titles—Love, Only Better, What We Never Say, and What Eyes Can't See—adding to her three media industry awards, including a MediaWeek All-Star.

You can usually find Paulette rearranging words into pleasing patterns while wearing grammar t-shirts at her home in Acton, Massachusetts.

Connect with Paulette on her website at paulettestout.com, on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok @paulettestoutauthor or on Twitter @StoutContent.
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	What We Never Say 3.31 avg rating — 347 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Love, Only Better. Expanded second edition 3.51 avg rating — 275 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	What Eyes Can't See (Bold Journeys #3) 4.15 avg rating — 193 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	What We Give Away (Bold Journeys #4) 4.39 avg rating — 142 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Breakup: A Barbara & Joe Prequel 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ho, Ho, Hanukkah: A Rebecca and Kyle Holiday Story 3.50 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Scent of Forgiveness: A Short Story of Motherhood and Redemption it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	All About Kyle: A Bold Journeys Prequel 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Bold Journeys Series Collection: Books 1 - 4 - Plus 2 Bonus Stories 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Love, Only Better (Expanded Second Edition): A Novel (Bold Journeys, Book 1) by Paulette Stout (Goodreads Author), Samantha Archuleta (Narrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Is Love Only Better a True Story? Reader Questions Answered

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