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by Mariah Dietz (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 540 ratings
I thought being dumped was painful.

And it was.

Trust is more fragile than hope and maybe even fear. And it wasn't the only thing left damaged. My heart and my ego were dragged through the mud as well.

But I'm collecting the pieces and moving on. Or I was until I learned the guy who has stolen my thoughts and attention is a client whom my often eccentric and demanding boss personally assigned to me.

As one of Chicago's most sought-after event planners, I'm determined to keep things professional, especially when I learn his connection to my boss extends beyond money or a favor—but family.

With one glance, I forget reason.

He smiles, and I lose sense.

But how deep is my past buried? And how much are we willing to risk?
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  3. Publication date
    January 10, 2019
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My favorite Mariah Dietz book to date! This bookseriously had the perfect hero, and I loved the heroine as well. A definitemust read and my first 5 star of the year!
--Christy Baldwin, BookBabes Unite

5 BEAUTIFUL STARS!! Leviand Brooke's story is so beautifully written and hits all your emotion buttons.
--Rhonda Ziglar, GoodreadsReviewer

My absolute favoritebook by Mariah!!! I've in love with Levi!!!!!
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-Breaking the Rules (Lincoln and Raegan)
-Defining the Rules (Arlo and Olivia
-Exploring the Rules (Tyler and Chloe)-- NEW Release!-Forgetting the Rules (Ian and Rose)--Coming Jan. 2021-Making the Rules (Paxton and Poppy)--Coming April 2021

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The Weight of Rain Series
-The Weight of Rain
-The Effects of Falling

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07K62ZN1W
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (January 10, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 10, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 382 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 540 ratings

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Mariah Dietz

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Mariah Dietz is a USA Today Bestselling Author of romance books filled with angst, friendship, spice, and humor. She's a self-proclaimed nerd who lives with her husband and sons in North Carolina.

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Customers enjoyed the book and found it an engaging read. They described the story as a heartwarming love story about finding love after heartbreak. The characters were portrayed as believable and unique.

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Customers enjoyed the book. They found the story engaging, with a relatable and enjoyable love story between the characters. The characters were described as attractive, intelligent, and fun.

"Oh how I love, love, loved this book!!! Poor Brooke got the shock of her life when she walked in on her boyfriend of years “with” another woman...." Read more

"...Their push/pull of attraction is amazing. Levi is just unbelievably good and hot and smart and funny and somehow single...." Read more

"...as usual Mariah Dietz weaves characters that are both believable & enchanting...." Read more

"...Levi is perfection in everyway, he is sexy, hot, confident and fun...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's story. They find it engaging and heartwarming, with believable characters and a steady pace. The relationship between Felicity and Brooke is praised, as well as the supporting cast.

"...The dialogue realistic. A wonderful love story!" Read more

"...I recommend this book 100%. This book is about heartbreak and love and how you can conquer heartbreak on all different levels to finding love and..." Read more

"...Thank you again Mariah Dietz for another amazing love story." Read more

"This was a slower paced but steady story about a woman who looses herself. Not only in her work but her past relationships...." Read more

3 customers mention "Character variety"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the variety of characters. They find them unique and realistic. The dialogue is also praiseworthy.

"...The writing is superb as usual. The characters are individually unique. The dialogue realistic. A wonderful love story!" Read more

"...the title or premise of this book but as usual Mariah Dietz weaves characters that are both believable & enchanting...." Read more

"...Absolutely loved Brooke and Levi. You feel in love with all the characters and her best friend was the bestest friend you could ask for." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Lady Civic
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2019
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    Oh how I love, love, loved this book!!! Poor Brooke got the shock of her life when she walked in on her boyfriend of years “with” another woman. In their bed. On the sheets she bought. I loved reading about Brooke coming to terms that during the course of her relationship with Gabe she somehow lost herself. Thankfully she has the bestest of best friends in Felicity, who is there to help her find her feet again. Felicity is there to help pull Brooke away from her job where she is all but hiding from the world. And then she meets Levi. Who seems too good to be true. And that’s all I’ll say about him. This book was everything. I laughed, I cried, I mourned, I cheered. I highly recommend this book!
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  • ShootNShopGirl
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4.5*
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2021
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    Brooke and Levi. Brooke is the event planning girl who walks in on her longtime boyfriend boinking another woman in their bed. What a way to get dumped. Levi meets Brooke in a bar when she’s trying to get out there after being dumped. Their connection is instant. We feel it through the pages. But he’s her boss’s son and now a client. Their push/pull of attraction is amazing. Levi is just unbelievably good and hot and smart and funny and somehow single. The writing is superb as usual. The characters are individually unique. The dialogue realistic. A wonderful love story!
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  • Diana
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love the Book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2022
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    This is oneof the best books I have read. Levi and Brooke are so perfect for each other and I love how Levi brings out the best in Brooke. I recommend this book 100%. This book is about heartbreak and love and how you can conquer heartbreak on all different levels to finding love and yourself.
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  • Cynthia Driscoll
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved me some Levi!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2019
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    Mariah Dietz never disappoints. I have read everyone of her books.
    Levi and Brooke's story captured me from the very first page even though it was about Brooke catching her boyfriend for 6 years screwing another woman in their bed.
    Levi and Brooke dance around their feelings for one another for a while and as soon as she starts trusting her world is destroyed
    again.
    You have to read this book I hated it when I turned that very last page I wanted their story to go on forever.
    Thank you again Mariah Dietz for another amazing love story.
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  • Jennifer Alexander
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2019
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    This was a slower paced but steady story about a woman who looses herself. Not only in her work but her past relationships. When Levi comes I to the picture, he shows her how to live in the now and for the right reasons.
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  • Debbie Tice
    5.0 out of 5 stars loved it!!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2021
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    I wasn't sure about the title or premise of this book but as usual Mariah Dietz weaves characters that are both believable & enchanting. I loved the relationship between Felicity & Brooke as well as all the supporting characters. Thanks Mariah!
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  • OT7
    3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2021
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    This is the third book by this author and I really like her attention to details. There wasn't a lot of drama in this book. Could have been shorter because ok the lack of drama.
    The only problem I have with these books is that the woman get walked all over. The h in the book gets cheated on and moves out leaving everything to her ex. Doesn't have him move since he was cheating his mistress should have her own place, but instead moves in with her best friend. Doesn't get angry just says it's fine. No its not fine, getting upset and demanding respect is okay and sometimes this author wants everyone that gets out of a crap relationship to be friends with the person. Why?
    Maybe I'm just petty because you cheat on me after six years you're definitely will be shopping for a new place and clothes because I've thrown them away.
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  • Rhonda
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 BEAUTIFUL STARS!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2019
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    5 BEAUTIFUL STARS!! Levi and Brooke's story is so beautifully written and hits all your emotion buttons. Levi is perfection in everyway, he is sexy, hot, confident and fun. These two have both had bad relationships in the past and need to trust each other. Mariah Dietz has given us readers the perfect story that you can't put down. This is one book you should 1-Click.
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  • L beaver
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant writing. A perfect mixture of pain, sadness, teasing and love.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 22, 2021
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    This is a lovely story. Brooke is at a loss after seeing her boyfriend of six years in their bed with another woman. She wipes him out of her life and starts trying to move forward finding life as a singleton so different. She misses having that person that you go home to and she starts a blog determined to try new things like yoga and climbing. She meets Levi when her best friend insists she gets out there and meet new people and their connection is immediate. They start to see each other and Brooke is shocked that they get on so well. She is asked by her boss to help her son with his new bar and it turns out that man is Levi. She tells him they cant go anywhere but Levi bides his time until she cant resist him. He makes a big error that has her reeling and Catherine, her boss goes to intervene. Perfect love story.
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  • Simone McPhail
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a wonderful message
    Reviewed in Australia on March 17, 2019
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    We've all been there, lost in our own skin, a we suddenly becoming an I. This book isn't self help, it's romance, we just can't help feeling the words and applying them to our own situations.

    This book will remind you that we all need a kick-ass best friend, that there are still good guys even if you feel like you've been kicked by the worst, that not all A-holes are as they seem so look out for their actions, not just how they use their words and most of all there is life after you've been a "we".

    Once again Mariah has given us characters we can fall in love with and a story we can somehow relate to. Embrace imperfection, see what happens at the end. You might actually enjoy the new paths it takes you on. This book is nowhere near imperfect, but you will love where it takes you. #HEAForever.
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  • L. Harper
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful happily ever after
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2020
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    This book took me on a trip to emotional valley. It has the right amount of everything. Love it and looking forward to reading more of this author’s books.
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  • Ballz1912
    5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down!
    Reviewed in Australia on November 16, 2020
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    What's great is how the book wasn't rushed. The characters felt real. You got to know them! Thoroughly enjoyed it. Perhaps too much, seeing as I wasn't able to put it down, and it's now 5.06AM #readit
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  • Joric
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable book for actual adults.
    Reviewed in Australia on March 29, 2020
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    This story starts with a breakup through infidelity, then Brooke’s rediscovery of herself and what is important in life. There is sex, but it is not overly graphic, and no violence. I will be looking for other books by this author.
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