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Sarina Bowen is the sixteen-time USA Today bestselling author of three dozen books, including: the True North series, and the Brooklyn Bruisers. She's the co-author of Him/Us and the WAGs series with Elle Kennedy. She's the author of The Ivy Years series, and more!
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	Him (Him, #1) by Sarina Bowen (Goodreads Author), Elle Kennedy (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 31,184 ratings — published 2015 — 27 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
	Us (Him, #2) 4.36 avg rating — 17,760 ratings — published 2016 — 24 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
	Brooklynaire (Brooklyn, #1) 4.14 avg rating — 12,682 ratings — published 2018 — 12 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
	Good Boy (WAGs, #1) by Sarina Bowen (Goodreads Author), Elle Kennedy (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 15,682 ratings — published 2017 — 15 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
	Bittersweet (True North, #1) 4.06 avg rating — 15,565 ratings — published 2016 — 23 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 Year We Fell Down (The Ivy Years, #1) 3.98 avg rating — 24,536 ratings — published 2014 — 23 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
	Rookie Move (Brooklyn Bruisers, #1) 3.93 avg rating — 10,712 ratings — published 2016 — 15 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
	Top Secret by Sarina Bowen (Goodreads Author), Elle Kennedy (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 10,923 ratings — published 2019 — 6 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 Year We Hid Away (The Ivy Years, #2) 4.10 avg rating — 11,720 ratings — published 2014 — 22 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
	Stay (WAGs, #2) by Sarina Bowen (Goodreads Author), Elle Kennedy (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 10,865 ratings — published 2017 — 13 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

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First Chapter: Cowboy by L.B. Dunbar

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If you told me earlier this evening I’d have a hot, hunky silver fox buried to the hilt deep inside me, I’d have told you that you were crazy. Hell, if you told me it would have happened even a month ago, I’d have said never.

However, I’m losing my mind over a man I met only hours ago.

“So, my friends over there. They dared me to come buy you a drink.” He was all charming and nervous-sw

Series by Sarina Bowen

The Ivy Years (6 books)
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Sarina Bowen (Goodreads Author)

4.06 avg rating — 68,153 ratings

Brooklyn Bruisers (8 books)
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Sarina Bowen (Goodreads Author)

4.08 avg rating — 61,250 ratings

Him (3 books)
by

Sarina Bowen (Goodreads Author),

Elle Kennedy (Goodreads Author)

4.30 avg rating — 57,777 ratings

True North (7 books)
by

Sarina Bowen (Goodreads Author)

4.14 avg rating — 51,872 ratings

WAGs (2 books)
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Sarina Bowen (Goodreads Author),

Elle Kennedy (Goodreads Author)

4.11 avg rating — 26,533 ratings

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Sarina Bowen answered maggieandteddy's question: Who is your inspiration for Griff? He's so grumpy & rrrrr. He has to be real. Is he? Could I meet him? By the way, I'm really looking forward to Rommate - January 2021 cannot come soon enough! Kieran- finally!! Hiiiiii! Griffin of Bittersweet is not based on anyone specific! But his focus on organic farming and some of his grumpiness greatly resemble my husband's. There are no beards in this house, though, and we only have indoor showers, so a lot was fabric See Full Answer
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Quotes by Sarina Bowen

“But here’s the thing about family, Ryan…blood doesn’t mean shit. You just need to surround yourself with people who do love you, and they become your family.”
― Sarina Bowen, Him

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“Jamie Canning was my first crush and my first love. But he was never mine to have.”
― Sarina Bowen, Him

tags: hockey, mm-romance, new-adult

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“I’ve been walking around with a hollow chasm in my chest where my heart used to be.
But that gaping hole is full again. My heart is back, because Jamie is here.
And he fucking loves me.”
― Sarina Bowen, Him

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Sarina’s Quotes

“Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.”
― Mary Shelley, Frankenstein

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“Thank you for that selfless act of research on my behalf.”
― Sarina Bowen, The Year We Fell Down

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“His gaze had the intensity of a laser. “But it’s not the same with you.” My heart faltered. “Why?” “Because, Callahan.” The brown eyes came closer. “I never loved anyone the way I love you.”
― Sarina Bowen, The Year We Fell Down

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“Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.”
― Rudyard Kipling

tags: words

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“I have never been contained except I made the prison.”
― Mari Evans

tags: inspirational

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message 50: by CristiinaReads❀

Dec 25, 2018 10:48AM

Merry Christmas sweets! Wishing you the happiest of times with your loved ones and a Happy New year! xoxo

xoxo
Cristina🖤

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message 49: by Pam

Jan 01, 2017 05:44PM

Sarina ~

Life has taken me hostage and has kept me away but I just want to say, THANK YOU for the gift of your friendship! Looking forward to sharing Great Reads with you in 2017 ❤muah❤

**btw ~ GR notifications doesn't like me very much, so if you reply back on your wall they won't let me know, I just don't want you to think I am ignoring you. Feel free and stop by my wall or drop me a message any time!

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message 48: by Dia

Jul 13, 2016 08:43AM

Thank you so much for accepting me as a friend! :)

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message 47: by Pam

Jan 01, 2016 06:07PM

Looking forward to sharing Great Reads with you in 2016 ❤muah❤

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message 46: by Mariℓina

Jan 01, 2016 07:56AM

Happy 2016, filled with love, happiness and a little bit of luck!

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message 45: by Pam

Dec 24, 2014 02:59PM

**btw ~ GR notifications doesn't like me very much, so if you reply back on your wall they won't let me know, I just don't want you to think I am ignoring you.

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message 44: by Sarina

Sep 09, 2014 06:12PM

Renee wrote: "Hey Sarina - You may already know about this but just in case, I thought I'd drop you a quick line! Just got my daily content message from Smart Bitches, Trashy Books and they're talking about [boo..."

This is amazing! Thank you so much for showing me!!!

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message 43: by Renégade ♥ (last edited Sep 09, 2014 12:12PM)

Sep 09, 2014 12:08PM

Hey Sarina - You may already know about this but just in case, I thought I'd drop you a quick line! Just got my daily content message from Smart Bitches, Trashy Books and they're talking about The Year We Fell Down re: the sale and more! *grin*

Here's the link:

http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/bl...

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message 42: by Shannon

Aug 21, 2014 01:47PM

Hi Sarina! Thanks for the friend request!!

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message 41: by Pam (last edited Mar 01, 2014 10:58AM)

Mar 01, 2014 10:57AM

Hey Sarina :) Thanks for the friend-vite! I absofreakinlutley love KA! Her books have never failed me, I remember when I first found her stuff and I was hooked. Enjoy the bend. I'll have to check out more of Kristan Higgins, I have one of her books in my wish-list but haven't read anything yet. Congrats on your debut novel, will look forward to checking it out :)

**btw ~ GR notifications don't like me very much, so if you reply back on your wall they won't let me know, I just don't want you to think I am ignoring you. Feel free and stop by my wall or drop me a message any time! Look forward to chatting with you

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message 40: by Sarina

Jan 19, 2014 04:22PM

Renee wrote: "Hi Sarina,

Thanks for the friend invite! :)

Looking forward to chatting with you in future and congrats on your upcoming romance debut - exciting!"

Thank you *so* much! I'm pretty excited.

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message 39: by Renégade ♥

Jan 19, 2014 04:14PM

Hi Sarina,

Thanks for the friend invite! :)

Looking forward to chatting with you in future and congrats on your upcoming romance debut - exciting!

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message 38: by Duchess Nicole

Jan 07, 2014 08:50AM

Hi Sarina! Thank you so much for the friend invite :D Looking forward to getting to know you!!

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message 37: by Sarina

Dec 31, 2013 12:05PM

And you, too!

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message 36: by Mariℓina

Dec 31, 2013 06:13AM

Wishing you a happy New Year, Sarina!

AND..

It's 2014!!!!! Wear your party hat and let's have a hoot!

Love, health and lots of books to everyone!!!

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message 35: by .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. J. Katherine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•.

Dec 28, 2013 10:07PM

Thanks for the friend invite. Looking forward to chatting about books with you!

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message 34: by Lana ❇✾DG Romance❇✾

Dec 26, 2013 08:11PM

Thanks for the friend invite, Sarina! Don't be a stranger now ;)

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message 33: by K

Dec 24, 2013 01:55PM

Merry almost Christmas! Hope you have a wonderful holiday ♥

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message 32: by Yona

Dec 24, 2013 02:09AM

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message 31: by Jx PinkLady Reviews ♡

Dec 19, 2013 11:42AM

Thanks for the invite, Sarina. Look forward to chatting books with you ;))

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message 30: by Fi *~Tack's Scottish Sexpot~*

Dec 16, 2013 03:02AM

Thanks for the friend request. :)

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message 29: by Sarah ❤

Dec 15, 2013 04:56PM

thanks for the invite, can't wait to talk books with you!

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message 28: by Meri

Dec 01, 2013 09:15AM

Thanks for the invite, Sarina! Just added a few books from your favourites-shelf (;

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message 27: by Beth

Dec 01, 2013 08:55AM

Thanks for the friend Request :)

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message 26: by Sarina

Nov 30, 2013 06:26AM

Swilliams305 wrote: "Thanks for the invite Sarina! Digging your "Favorites" shelf!"

Thanks! I'm on a contemp romance bender...

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message 25: by Swilliams305

Nov 29, 2013 02:37PM

Thanks for the invite Sarina! Digging your "Favorites" shelf!

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message 24: by Katerina

Nov 28, 2013 03:31PM

Hello Sarina!
Thank you for the friend invite!
I am looking forward to chatting books with you.

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message 23: by Chryssa

Nov 26, 2013 10:05PM

Thanks for the friend invite Sarina! See you among the mountains of books on GR! :O)

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message 22: by Jennifer☠Pher☠

Nov 25, 2013 12:18PM

Thanks for the friend request!

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message 21: by Kady

Nov 25, 2013 11:49AM

Thanks for the friend invite! Can't wait to chat books with you.

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message 20: by Barbara

Nov 25, 2013 10:17AM

Thanks for the friend invite! xo

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message 19: by Jen

Nov 21, 2013 12:23PM

Thanks for the friend invite, Sarina!

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message 18: by K

Nov 21, 2013 12:08PM

Thanks for the friend invite! Can't wait to talk

-Kinsey ♥

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message 17: by Jenniferღ

Nov 20, 2013 07:16PM

Hi Sarina! Thanks for the friend-vite! I love VT!

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message 16: by ♥Sharon♥

Nov 10, 2013 02:41PM

Hi Sarina - Thanks for the invite! Looking forward to chatting books with you. :)

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message 15: by Sarina

Nov 08, 2013 04:55PM

Melissa wrote: "Hi! Thanks for the invite!
I noticed Leave Me Breathless is one of your favorites. Mine too......I LOVE Ghost :)"

Did you notice that she has a new one coming soon? Seriously. I wouldn't lie about something like this.

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message 14: by Melissa

Nov 08, 2013 02:51PM

Hi! Thanks for the invite!
I noticed Leave Me Breathless is one of your favorites. Mine too......I LOVE Ghost :)

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message 13: by Kim

Nov 06, 2013 07:07PM

Hi Sarina! Thanks for the add :) KA is a guilty pleasure of mine too. See you around GR!

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message 12: by Assenette

Oct 29, 2013 01:03PM

Thanks for the invite!!

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message 11: by Shannon The Show Stopper

Oct 29, 2013 11:40AM

Thanks for the friendvite! I noticed your 1 star rating on Taking Chances and there was NO WAY I could turn you down! I look forward to chatting with you ;-)

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message 10: by .Lili.

Oct 28, 2013 05:03AM