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The Good Girl Effect

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A brand-new scorching contemporary romance series by USA Today bestselling author Sara Cate. His praise is forbidden—his touch irresistible. Jack St. Claire is desperate. A grieving single father, he buries himself in his work—running a brand-new kink club in Paris. Instead of handling his grief, he's... Read More
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A brand-new scorching contemporary romance series by USA Today bestselling author Sara Cate.

His praise is forbidden—his touch irresistible.

Jack St. Claire is desperate. A grieving single father, he buries himself in his work—running a brand-new kink club in Paris. Instead of handling his grief, he's built a fortress around his heart, and it's time he hired someone to help him take care of his daughter before things get worse.

Camille Aubert wasn't looking for a new job. She just wanted to return a lost love letter she'd found within the pages of a book. But when she's mistaken for a job candidate and hired as Jack's live-in nanny, something tells her this is exactly where she needs to be.

Shortly after arriving, Camille discovers a strange room in the apartment that sparks her curiosity—and hints at a dark, mysterious side to Jack that she's desperate to uncover. The lines between professional and personal blur dangerously as the heat between them becomes impossible to ignore. She's drawn to the broken man who hides his grief in ropes and bondage, and she challenges him in ways he never thought possible.

Caught between her growing feelings for Jack and the ghosts of his past, Camille must decide—can love heal a heart still grieving, or will their passion destroy them both?

The Good Girl Effect explores themes of loss, longing, and discovering unexpected connections where you least expect them. Dive into this evocative romance and find out if love can indeed mend a wounded soul.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781464272806

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Poisoned Pen Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 1.0mm

Height: 1.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Sara Cate is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, forbidden romance. Her stories are known for their heart-wrenching plots and toe-curling heat. Living in Arizona with her husband and kids, Sara spends most of her time working in her office with her Goldendoodle by her side. You can find more information about her at www.saracatebooks.com.

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