I’m the reason my BFF is with her boyfriend

This man randomly texted me and another girl with my same name in a group chat trying to figure out the right person 🙈 He needed all the help he could get…

📖: The Pieces We’ve Lost - OUT NOW on KU & Paperback

A cowboy romance centered around rodeo. A girl who swore she’d never fall in love with a cowboy after the loss of her dad, and a team roper, jaded from love, who needs to focus on winning and anything other than the girl who wants anyone but him.

You’ll love The Pieces We’ve Lost if you love:

🌾 Cowboys/Rodeo

🌾 Black Cat x Golden Retriever

🌾 He Falls First

🌾 Found Family

🌾 All the Emotions

🌾 No Third Act Breakup

🌾 Grief/Emotional Healing

#cowboyromance #lemon8bookclub #Lemon8Diary #textingstories #storytime #RelationshipStory #kindleunlimited #romancebookrecommendations #readersoflemon8 #bookwormsoflemon8

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2024/9/12 Edited to

... Read moreOkay, so you guys loved hearing about how I accidentally became the reason my BFF and her rodeo cowboy are together! It really started with a crazy text message conversation. You know, the kind where someone is totally messing up, big time, like Colter Carson in my story! He was so confused, texting me and another girl with my name. I just had to step in and help him with the ultimate grand gesture to get her to give him a chance. Seriously, you should've seen the messages – it was pure chaos and hilarious to watch unfold! It got me thinking a lot about what makes a relationship truly click, especially when it comes to "rodeo couples." There's something so captivating about that world, the grit, the passion, the loyalty. My BFF's man definitely fits the bill, and that whole "he falls first" vibe? Chef's kiss! I think that's why so many of us are drawn to stories like 'The Pieces We've Lost' – the book I was telling you about. It captures that raw emotion perfectly. Speaking of 'The Pieces We've Lost,' it's packed with all the "things I want in a guy" tropes. We're talking a jaded team roper who needs to focus on winning but can't take his eyes off the girl who swore off cowboys. And the heroine? She's dealing with grief and emotional healing after losing her dad. It’s not just a fluffy romance; it’s got depth. Plus, the whole 'black cat x golden retriever' dynamic is just *everything*. You know, where one person is a bit more reserved and the other is sunshine? That's totally their vibe. I remember vividly when I helped him craft his apology. He was so worried about what Ellison thought after their almost-kiss. It was like watching a real-life chapter from a book unfold, seeing him try to understand what he did wrong. We talked about how sometimes, friends who act like a couple are just waiting for that one push, that one grand gesture, to realize they're meant to be. The book cover itself, with that vintage pickup truck, just screams 'cowboy romance,' doesn't it? It perfectly sets the scene for a story about finding family and healing. If you're looking for a new read that gives you "all the emotions" and doesn't end with a frustrating "third act breakup," then you absolutely need to check it out on Kindle Unlimited or grab a paperback. It's truly a story about finding love when you least expect it, and sometimes, with a little help from a well-meaning friend (that's me!). It's not just a book; it's an experience that really resonates, especially if you love stories about overcoming loss and finding your way back to happiness.

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the second i saw the WHAT i started laughing so hard😂😂😂

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Wait I didn’t know this was a book and you totally got me 😭

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