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1 author picked The One I Want as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
One of the things a series starter has to do is build a world readers want to revisit. Chelle Sloan has done an amazing job of that with this book.
I loved the characters and universe, which is crucial for drawing me into the rest of the series. This book is perfect for readers who adore witty characters and swoony romance, which I absolutely do!
From Marci's list on The best little-known small-town romances series starters.
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