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Abandoned (Powell Sanctuary Book 1) Kindle Edition

by A. M. Wilson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A dog named Slipper almost ruined my life.

The uncatchable stray snuck on the patio where I was waitressing and knocked me straight into Lee Powell's lap.

My fist slammed into his junk.

Then I accidentally flipped his breakfast platter onto his pants.

I thought it couldn't get any worse, but when I bring my brother to baseball practice, I discover his new coach is none other than Lee, owner and founder of Powell Dog Sanctuary, and he's not happy to see me.

I try to keep my distance from the hottest grump I've ever seen and ignore what it felt like curled against his broad, muscled chest.

But a bad case of the flu changes everything.

He stumbles on to my biggest secret and reveals a few of his own. He can't seem to stay away from me. He says he's too old for me, but I couldn't care less when he makes me feel cherished.

But then his past raises its ugly head, and he breaks our connection in a moment of suspicion.

Lee's afraid of being hurt again, but I'm the one left abandoned.
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"A.M. Wilson does it again! She ensnared my attention from the first page to the very last! Lee and Juniper's story is one of beauty and pain that will have you laughing, crying, and wishing for a happy ending for two people who deserve it the most. A thousand stars and beyond for Abandoned!" - Alex Grayson, USA Today Bestselling Author

"I absolutely loved this book! This is a perfect combination of a small town romance with age gap and grumpy sunshine troupes!" - Bookishlyrieka

"Spicy and swoony with powerful emotions, complex characters and even more complex circumstances." - PP's Bookshelf

"A 6 star story that I binged read." - Diane, TDC Book Reviews

"I absolutely loved this book!! I started reading and couldn't put it down!! I was hooked from the start and didn't stop til I read the last word!!" - Tina, Sassy Southern Book Blog

"Grumpy/sunshine, animals!, heartbreaking secrets, and intense chemistry all combine to make a wonderfully told love story." - Valeen, Live Through Books Blog

"The author really had me sucked in from the first chapter, throw in a cute dog and some nosy family members and you have a book that you'll be unable to put down." - Tyler, Titles and Treats

"This story made me laugh, shed a few tears (okay a lot of tears), made me smile, provided a scene stealing dog, and had heat with sweet so I couldn't put it down for anything! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!" - Jennifer, The Power of Three Readers

"I absolutely loved this book! Read it in one sitting because I just couldn't stop reading. A heartwarming love story combined with real life issues made for an amazing story." - Hanan, Goodreads

"Love these characters, this town, the extended family, and really everything about this story. A terrific read." - Kathi, Goodreads

"Beautifully written and heartfelt." - Stacie, Goodreads

"This poignant story had my emotions all over the place. It is an age gap romance that touched my heart and had me in their corner cheering them on to finding happiness." - Merry, Goodreads

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B5G551B5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services (November 21, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 21, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.5 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 308 pages
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A. M. Wilson is a USA Today & Amazon Top 20 bestselling author of contemporary romance. She loves writing small town romances and dark suspenseful reads, depending on her mood that day. When she isn’t furiously typing on her computer, she can be found searching for her next all-consuming read. A. M. lives in the Midwest with her husband, two children, and two adorable dogs.

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Customers enjoy this romance novel for its heart-aching backstory and age gap relationship between Lee and Juniper. The book features a fast-paced narrative and well-developed characters, with one customer particularly appreciating the Powell family dynamic. Customers find the writing easy to follow and describe the story as sweet, though opinions on the spice level are mixed.

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46 customers mention "Story quality"43 positive3 negative

Customers love the story of overcoming odds in this book, which features a heart-aching back story and is both realistic and relatable.

"Powerful read Great characters and insight with real emotion. I loved the family dynamic Worth the read - probably twice" Read more

"...It's well worth reading (yes, plenty steam!), with a plausible premise and solid assembly at a minimum of three and a half stars at least...." Read more

"...It had just enough drama to be fun and I couldn't put it down. Absolutely tore through it and I'm so upset that it took me so long to read it...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book—it had good backstory, tension, and romance...." Read more

36 customers mention "Readability"36 positive0 negative

Customers find the book powerful and enjoyable, with one mentioning it kept them hooked throughout, while another describes it as a quick read filled with angst.

"Powerful read Great characters and insight with real emotion. I loved the family dynamic Worth the read - probably twice" Read more

"...It's well worth reading (yes, plenty steam!), with a plausible premise and solid assembly at a minimum of three and a half stars at least...." Read more

"...It is a fabulous read, and I highly recommend you read it." Read more

"Such a good read. Have not been this invested and cried over a book like this in a while it was exactly what I was looking for." Read more

20 customers mention "Cuteness"20 positive0 negative

Customers find the book cute and sweet, with one mentioning it has the right amount of romantic moments.

"This is such a sweet and cute age Gap without the weird little story. It had just enough drama to be fun and I couldn't put it down...." Read more

"...about this book other than it was heartwarming, heartwrenching, heartachingly lovely...." Read more

"It was very cute!..." Read more

"This was cute and wholesome with yes, abuse issues, but still not dark by any means...." Read more

17 customers mention "Romance"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, particularly the age gap relationship between Lee and Juniper, and find it relatable.

"I really enjoyed this book—it had good backstory, tension, and romance...." Read more

"Love this age gap romance! The way that Lee loves Juniper is the way any woman wants their man to love them!..." Read more

"...I really did enjoy this couple, even when I wanted to slap Lee upside his head. I am looking forward to seeing the other brothers fall...." Read more

"...Juniper’s devotion to her brother and the overall sense of family in this book was everything...." Read more

16 customers mention "Pacing"12 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, finding it fast-paced and easy to read.

"...with a plausible premise and solid assembly at a minimum of three and a half stars at least...." Read more

"I wanted so badly to like this story. The set up was good - between the characters’ pasts and baggage, and their meet-cute...." Read more

"I loved the story it was hard and real with some abuse but Lee is the rugged guy who really does come in and save her...." Read more

"...The beginning of the book was especially rough with the words used by the MMC to describe the FMC (tight little body)...." Read more

14 customers mention "Character development"14 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one customer particularly appreciating the Powell family dynamic.

"Powerful read Great characters and insight with real emotion. I loved the family dynamic Worth the read - probably twice" Read more

"...I love this romance and can't wait to read Strayed. The Powell Boys are one of a kind and will steal your heart." Read more

"...I loved seeing Lee and his siblings, and I cannot wait for more of their stories too!..." Read more

"...I love the banter between them, all the characters, really...." Read more

8 customers mention "Writing quality"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well written and easy to read.

"...While I usually don’t go for age gaps, this one was well done (and she’s mid-twenties which helps)...." Read more

"...didn't expect much and im in a really big reading slump so it was an easy read and very fast and it kept me going until the end so i wasn't bored..." Read more

"...It’s so well written and paced and the each character feels authentic and relatable...." Read more

"...The characters were well rounded. It was an enjoyable and easy read. I will most likely be looking into other books by this author." Read more

8 customers mention "Spice level"5 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the spice level in the book.

"...Has great level of spice and all the feels you could want." Read more

"...Spice was also pretty vanilla, overall, I’d say 3 chili peppers." Read more

"I just loved this book so much. Just the right amount of spice and the right amount of cute moments to make one swoon. Can’t wait for more to come." Read more

"...The book had just the right amount of spice to make it really hot." Read more

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  • L
    5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2025
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    Powerful read
    Great characters and insight with real emotion. I loved the family dynamic
    Worth the read - probably twice
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  • She hunts the ridgetops.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good story.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2025
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    All the technical aspects–writing, editing–have been properly attended to in this story. The motivating aspects involve familial abuse and love, grief, alcoholism, abandonment, the joy of a tightly blended family. It's well worth reading (yes, plenty steam!), with a plausible premise and solid assembly at a minimum of three and a half stars at least. Possibly the character arc of the male protagonist is a little abrupt, but not intolerably so, IMHO.

    Recommended.
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  • Traveling Ink
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super sweet
    Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2025
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    This is such a sweet and cute age Gap without the weird little story. It had just enough drama to be fun and I couldn't put it down. Absolutely tore through it and I'm so upset that it took me so long to read it. Has great level of spice and all the feels you could want.
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  • DunkieJunkie
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good premise, needs more consistency
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024
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    I wanted so badly to like this story. The set up was good - between the characters’ pasts and baggage, and their meet-cute. However, a few areas made it a tough book to finish.

    1. It often felt disjointed in the juxtaposition between the regular scenes and the spicy scenes. It was almost like different people had written them. For example, Juniper is somewhat shy, reserved, etc. but then she turns into a completely different person the second it turns spicy. Some characters are written that way and it works, this one just didn’t.

    2. Lee sounded too much like he was written by a woman. Many of the things he would say didn’t match his gruff exterior, plus, no man I’ve ever met would be as forthright and… well, feminine in their explanation of their feelings. It also felt like he talked too much about his “hangups”, to the point that it seemed like if he was that self-aware then he wouldn’t be acting irrationally as often as he did.

    Overall, I managed to finish it, but it was tough.
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  • GS
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet grumpy x sunshine, age gap book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2024
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    I really enjoyed this book—it had good backstory, tension, and romance. While it would have been great to delve more into some of the side characters, this is the first book in a series so I’m sure they will get their time to shine.

    While I usually don’t go for age gaps, this one was well done (and she’s mid-twenties which helps). I really rooted for Juniper throughout the book, and I was proud of the strength she showed by the end. I also appreciate the preteen moodiness shown by Lincoln.

    There’s definitely several scenes with spice, but it doesn’t overpower the plot. Spice was also pretty vanilla, overall, I’d say 3 chili peppers.
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  • Wordsmith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Story of Survival and Resilience
    Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2025
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    The story of Juniper and Lee is truly one of the resilience of the human spirit after trudging through fear, abuse, and despair. It often takes the love of another, be it a Mom, brother, sister, therapist, or partner, to bring such people out of their tragedy and into the bright light of a real life. This book is a tremendous representation of such lives brought together. It is a fabulous read, and I highly recommend you read it.
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  • Olivia Kimball
    5.0 out of 5 stars the best book I’ve read in months
    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2025
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    Such a good read. Have not been this invested and cried over a book like this in a while it was exactly what I was looking for.
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  • Renee Harold
    4.0 out of 5 stars This pulled at my heart strings
    Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2025
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    Oh my goodness, what can I say about this book other than it was heartwarming, heartwrenching, heartachingly lovely. I laughed, I teared up and I even got angry on behalf of the FMC Juniper. The way Juniper's life had turned on her had me rooting for her life to change when she met Lee. The heat between the two...woowee, I need a fan! This story had me from start to finish and I loved every second of it. Can't wait to read more by A. M. Wilson 😁
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  • Elsie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
    Reviewed in Italy on October 19, 2023
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    This book is amazing, and helped me remember that good things can still happen to good people. The author did an amazing job and I am happy to be another fan added.
    Thanks!
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  • Missy
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Heartwarming & Angsty Standalone!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2022
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    This was a fantastic sweet and spicy romance with the perfect amount of angst to balance the fast moving plot. Its character-driven story and well written characters were easy to get invested in from the beginning, making this book hard to put down once you start reading. With the future addition of more books in this standalone series, the author ensures that the endearing characters readers had a taste of will get their own stories—and will (hopefully!) give a glimpse at past characters and their lives post-HEA. This book does have darker themes, so trigger warnings will be included at the end of my review on Goodreads for those that need them.

    The balance in the plot between the romance and the tough moments was really well done, and despite this book dealing with some heavier topics, it never felt too dark or like anything other than a romance book. The author did a good job of telling an entertaining story that showcased both the tension between the MCs, and the darker issues they dealt with alone while also keeping things lighthearted and fun. This book covered a lot of ground and yet felt too short—even if the story is complete I want more of the characters!

    This book delivered fully rounded MCs that only got better as their relationship evolved. This was one of those books where the characters were completely capable and likeable separately, but bringing them together offered a happiness they never knew they were missing. As a reader, those are some of my favourite stories to read, so to find a book like this one that's well written with great characterizations and an entertaining plot brought a smile to my face (and definitely didn’t disappoint now that I’ve read it!)

    It was hard to put this book down, and I can imagine the rest in the series are going to be just as interesting as this first instalment. I really enjoyed this book, and can’t wait for the others to be released!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Puppy love heaven
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 19, 2023
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    Loved this book greatly! My lil heart broke when a misunderstanding breaks both in the final 3rd, but I'm so thankful they repaired 6 had the HEA quickly. Both sides struggle with trust and I loved their story so much! SunshineXgrump is always a plus! And these 2 make the best story. Highly recommend 4/5 spicy with 5/5 coziness
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  • D.O.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, sweet, heartbreaking and beautiful
    Reviewed in Japan on November 29, 2022
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    I saw this on the author’s page on Tik Tok and immediately added it.
    What a beautiful, lovely story! It has a good pace and even though there’s a insta-connection/attraction between the mcs, their relationship was well developed, with it being shown and not just told.
    Only a few pages in and I already wanted all the other books that haven’t been released yet, which is a great sign.

    Trigger warnings are in place though.
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  • Claypot_reads
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heartfelt storytelling
    Reviewed in Australia on June 10, 2024
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    This was a great read. Two broken people who deserve the very best HEA. The author handled some really tough subjects well. I loved the characters in this one and will definitely be looking for more from this author.

    T/W - death of a parent & physical assault on page.
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