A Prequel to the Greenwood Valley series​

December 9, 2022

I’m finally free.

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College was supposed to be my ticket to freedom and independence, my escape from my controlling and unsupportive parents. But one choice made on a night in September of my Freshman year changed the trajectory of my life forever. 

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I met a handsome man from another state. It was just one night, but Andrew Greenwood ruined me for all others… and left me with a permanent reminder of our night together. Two reminders, actually. Two beautiful, innocent reminders in the form of his twin sons, who I will love with all my heart for the rest of my life.

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But it’s becoming impossible to take care of the boys on my own. 

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I thought I'd be okay, but my luck keeps going south. The last thing I want to do is move back home with my judgmental parents, and all my friends have bailed. When I hit rock bottom, I swallow my pride and give Andrew a call, sure he won’t even remember me. 

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But he does remember. He shows up… and he takes us home.

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It’s only for a while. Only until the twins are older and can go to daycare. Only until I get back on my feet, so I can follow my dreams and go back to my life. 

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I’m pretty sure Andrew is only helping me because he feels guilty. But the more time we spend together acting like a happy little family, the more I want him to give me a reason to stay. 

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A Reason to Stay is an age-gap, secret baby standalone. It takes place as a prequel to the Greenwood Valley Kindle Vella series. This work was originally published under the title A Second Chance at Beautiful. The story has been edited and expanded. 
 

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Trigger warnings:

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This book is low on sex and heavy content. Some spicy scenes, pregnancy, mention of abortion, and a really shitty dad.