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Abandoned (Powell Sanctuary Book 1) Kindle Edition
★★ Now an Amazon Top 20 Bestseller! ★★
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.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateNovember 21, 2022
- File size3.5 MB
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"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
Product details
- ASIN : B0B5G551B5
- Publisher : Amazon Digital Services
- Accessibility : Learn more
- Publication date : November 21, 2022
- Language : English
- File size : 3.5 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 308 pages
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Book 1 of 5 : Powell Sanctuary
- Best Sellers Rank: #13,846 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #130 in Small Town & Rural Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #182 in Small Town & Rural Fiction (Books)
- #233 in Romance (Kindle Store)
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About the author

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 find this book to be a heartwarming love story with emotional moments that make them laugh and cry. The romance features an age gap relationship with sexy scenes, and customers appreciate the well-developed characters, particularly Lee. Moreover, the pacing is fast, taking only a few hours to read, and customers value the family dynamics, noting the strong sense of family throughout the book. Additionally, the writing is easy to follow, and customers describe it as cute and sweet.
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Customers find the book powerful and enjoyable, describing it as a love story of overcoming odds.
"...I thought this was an enjoyable read (could have had more dogs in it, but that’s true for all books)...." Read more
"...It was a great read and I am excited to read more from this series." Read more
"Powerful read Great characters and insight with real emotion. I loved the family dynamic Worth the read - probably twice" 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
Customers find this book heartwarming, with several mentioning it had them crying and laughing, and one describing it as a swoony feel-good story.
"Made me laugh and made me cry! A good story. Family issues. Unexpected love. Dog rescues." Read more
"Oh my goodness, what can I say about this book other than it was heartwarming, heartwrenching, heartachingly lovely...." Read more
"This was such a cute story. I really liked the characters and their growth throughout the story. I like how we saw them grow and change...." Read more
"...Good man, great family, doggies, kids, trauma, HEA.... what more could a reader want. This book has it all! Totally reccomend." Read more
Customers enjoy the romance in the book, particularly appreciating the age gap relationship between Lee and Juniper, with one customer describing it as a swoony feel-good story.
"...so well written and paced and the each character feels authentic and relatable...." Read more
"...Abandoned and abuse are present in store, but safety, love, and belongings win out in the end with the couple...." Read more
"Wow. Escaping abusive situation. Falling in love with a good person who will keep you safe. What more can a reader ask for." Read more
"...All of the characters are very likable and the plot is a cute. It's a nice short read." Read more
Customers find the book cute and sweet, with one mentioning it has the right amount of romantic moments.
"This was cute and wholesome with yes, abuse issues, but still not dark by any means...." Read more
"Sweet and heartfelt..." Read more
"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
"This book made me laugh and cry. It is sexy and hot! Can’t wait to read the next one in the series!" Read more
Customers praise the characters in the book, particularly Lee, and one customer notes that the Powell Boys are one of a kind.
"Great characters and great story. It's amazing how much love can be given in a relationship between the age gap of each person...." Read more
"...I've read this book twice and still so in love with it. Good man, great family, doggies, kids, trauma, HEA.... what more could a reader..." Read more
"...All of the characters are very likable and the plot is a cute. It's a nice short read." Read more
"I really enjoyed this book! It was well told. The characters and their experiences were handled well and had growth. The FMC is strong and caring...." Read more
Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, finding it fast-paced and easy to read.
"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
"...with a plausible premise and solid assembly at a minimum of three and a half stars at least...." 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
"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
Customers appreciate the family dynamics in the book, with one customer particularly noting the protective and caring relationship between characters.
"...Good man, great family, doggies, kids, trauma, HEA.... what more could a reader want. This book has it all! Totally reccomend." Read more
"Made me laugh and made me cry! A good story. Family issues. Unexpected love. Dog rescues." Read more
"...Great characters and insight with real emotion. I loved the family dynamic Worth the read - probably twice" Read more
"...I loved seeing Lee and his siblings, and I cannot wait for more of their stories too!..." Read more
Customers find the book well written and easy to read.
"...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
"I really enjoyed this book! It was well told. The characters and their experiences were handled well and had growth. The FMC is strong and caring...." Read more
"...While I usually don’t go for age gaps, this one was well done (and she’s mid-twenties which helps)...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2025Format: KindleVerified Purchase10/10
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I've read this book twice and still so in love with it.
Good man, great family, doggies, kids, trauma, HEA.... what more could a reader want.
This book has it all!
Totally reccomend.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseGreat characters and great story. It's amazing how much love can be given in a relationship between the age gap of each person. I'm pretty excited to read about it and I know that it can last. Like any marriage you have to work at it.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseWow. Escaping abusive situation. Falling in love with a good person who will keep you safe. What more can a reader ask for.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI 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.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseSo it had me in tears randomly throughout the story. It felt like Lucy Scores Things We Never Get Over, so if you like that kind of book this is the book for you. All of the characters are very likable and the plot is a cute. It's a nice short read.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchasePhysical abuse, emotional situations make you wary of people and choices. This is a very deep book and one you won't want to put down. Heartache and traumatic home life keep trying to drag her down, glad the ending sees a good one.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThe 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.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseAll 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.
Top reviews from other countries
- ElsieReviewed in Italy on October 19, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis 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!
- MissyReviewed in Canada on November 30, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars A Heartwarming & Angsty Standalone!
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis 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!
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 19, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Puppy love heaven
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseLoved 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
- D.O.Reviewed in Japan on November 29, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, sweet, heartbreaking and beautiful
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI 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.
- Claypot_readsReviewed in Australia on June 10, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartfelt storytelling
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis 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.