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In this charming rom-com about two star-crossed lovers, a woman whose life is guided by her belief in the red-string of fate finds her perfect match—but his skepticism about true love puts a knot in their chances.
Just a date . .…
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1 author picked Red String Theory as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Oh, how I loved Lauren's book. I had the opportunity to be on a panel with Lauren, and she talked about her research for this book. I was so excited to get my hands on it. I savored reading this friends-to-lovers romance.
It was so unique, the characters so vivid, and I absolutely loved hearing about their lives and how they made each other stronger. I can't recommend this enough!
From Erin's list on The best books for anyone who still wonders, "What if...?".
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