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Obsessed is probably putting it lightly

He’s a man down bad haha.

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📖 Fighting for You

✍🏼 Alise Monroe

🗓️ July 25, 2025

❄️Friend’s Sister

🏍️Strangers to Lovers

❄️Virgin FMC

🏍️Bad Boy x Good Girl

❄️Age Gap (10 years)

🏍️Forbidden

❄️Opposites Attract

🏍️He Falls First

❄️Reformed Playboy

🏍️Small Town

❄️Found Family

FFY is the second in the Ripple Effect series of interconnected standalone small town romances. Book one, When I Come Back, is available on KU now!

Click the link in our bio to add FFY to your TBR and/or preorder the ebook or a signed physical copy!

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2025/5/6 Edited to

'Fighting For You' by Alise Monroe is a captivating tale that explores deep emotions and complex relationships in a small-town setting. This second installment in the Ripple Effect series introduces readers to a gripping story of a reformed playboy who finds himself drawn to his friend's sister. With engaging characters set against the backdrop of a close-knit community, themes like forgiveness, love, and personal growth come to the forefront. The novel cleverly incorporates popular tropes, including strangers to lovers, opposites attract, and age-gap romance, appealing to avid readers looking for fresh narratives. These engaging elements keep the readers on their toes as they navigate the highs and lows of romantic relationships. The chemistry between the protagonists is palpable, making it impossible not to root for their love story. For those eagerly awaiting this tale, 'Fighting For You' is set to be released on July 25, 2025, and is already creating buzz among the book community, specifically the #bookstagram and #romancereads trending on social media. Readers can preorder both eBooks and signed paperback copies, ensuring they are among the first to explore this heartbreaking yet uplifting story. Don’t miss out on adding this gem to your TBR list and experience the emotional rollercoaster of love, longing, and second chances.

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