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Great and Precious Things

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Great and Precious Things by Rebecca Yarros follows former soldier Cameron, who returns to his small town to confront his past demons and a community filled with strained relationships. Amidst tensions, he reconnects with his late brother’s fiancée, Georgia, leading them both on a journey of healing, redemption, and unexpected love.
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You might enjoy this book if you love heart-wrenching romances woven with themes of redemption and family secrets. With deeply developed characters and an emotional storyline, it's perfect for readers looking for an unputdownable read that explores love, loss, and second chances.

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Great and Precious Things by Rebecca Yarros is heart-breaking and emotional second-chance romance that is captivating readers everywhere, especially fans of Colleen Hoover. This beautifully crafted novel delves deep into the complexities of love, loss, and the wild journey of redemption.

Camden Daniels has been living in the shadow of guilt and grief for six long years. After returning from war without his younger brother, his small hometown of Alba, Colorado, turned its back on him, mired in bitterness and blame. His relationship with his father fractured beyond repair, Camden swore never to return to the place that held nothing but painful memories. However, a desperate message from his father calls him back to a place he hoped to forget, bringing with it a tumultuous flood of emotions.

Alba is not only Camden's hometown but also where Willow resides—the woman he has always loved from afar. Willow is more than just a familiar face; she represents all that Camden wishes he could have but believes he can't. Their tale is one of tender moments marred by secrets too heavy to be shared, creating a rift that seems impossible to bridge. Amidst the backdrop of betrayal and regret, Willow remains the beacon of hope and affection, even when long-buried secrets threaten to tear them apart once more.

Their reunion forces both Camden and Willow to confront their lingering feelings and the truths they have been hiding. These newly ignited emotions challenge Camden to rethink his decisions and the sacrifices he has made. Will he find the courage to face his past and unlock his heart, or will the shadows of Alba's secrets keep them apart forever?

Great and Precious Things is a profoundly moving story that explores the intricacies of family bonds, the pain of betrayal, and the lengths we go to protect those we love. Yarros' eloquent prose and emotional depth make this a must-read for anyone who yearns for a compelling narrative of love's resilience and the redemptive power of forgiveness.

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Great and Precious Things by Rebecca Yarros is praised as her best work to date, featuring a poignant and skillfully crafted second-chance romance. It is a heart-wrenching and beautifully emotional story that deeply moves readers, evoking both heartbreak and joy. Be prepared for a perfectly devastating and haunting read, comparable to Yarros's other deeply affecting stories.

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ISBN: 9781804992418

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Rebecca Yarros is a USA Today bestselling author of over fifteen novels, and is always ready to bring on the emotions. She loves military heroes and has been blissfully married to hers for eighteen years. She's the mother of six children, ranging from kindergarten to law school, and is currently surviving the teenage years with two of her four hockey-playing sons. She lives in Colorado with her family, their stubborn English bulldogs, feisty chinchilla, and Maine Coon kitten who rules them all. Having fostered then adopted their youngest daughter, Rebecca is passionate about helping children in the foster system through her non-profit, One October. Visit her website at www.rebeccayarros.com for more information.

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