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Welcome to More Than Pretend!

This exclusive novella is your chance to pick the cover you can't stop picturing... and claim your early copy before it goes wide.

Originally part of the Beyond Courage collection under the title Inn Too Deep, this standalone prequel kicks off a future series of steamy, small-town romances with protective heroes, big hearts, and no way back once the heat ignites.

Inside, you'll find two editions of the same story (just different covers).

Vote with your click...

Your favorite Jake will become the official face of the book on Wednesday, July 8th. (So don't wait!)

Ready to choose your hero?

Scroll down, tap the cover that makes your pulse skip...and enjoy your early escape.

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Welcome!

This exclusive edition includes two covers - both finalists you helped me choose.

Pick your favorite...or grab them both. Your click is your vote.

About the Story:

One fake engagement.

One smoldering look.

Zero chance of keeping it just business.

When a single phone call shatters everything I thought was safe, I'm forced back home - and into Jake's arms. He's my brother's best friend, my oldest secret, and the only man I can't stop wanting.

It was supposed to be simple. Slip on the ring. Pretend long enough to save the inn.

But the first time his mouth finds mine, there's nothing pretend about the heat.

Every kiss drags us deeper.

Every touch feels like a promise.

And when he finally pushes me against the door, I know there's only one lie left between us...and it's about to come undone.

Tap the cover you can't resist, and let's dive in...

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A master of steamy, slow-burn romance and pulse-pounding suspense, Lacey Kendrick weaves passion, danger, and soul-deep tenderness into every addictive page. For readers who crave both scorching heat and swoony hearts, her books are pure literary candy - impossible to put down.

A former world traveler turned master storyteller, she understands the thrill of new adventures and forbidden desires. Now she discovers her greatest joy in crafting unforgettable characters who feel like your best friends... if your best friends happened to fall for devastatingly alpha heroes... From charming small towns to glittering big cities, her stories feature brooding ex-military warriors and ruthless self-made billionaires who would move mountains to protect the fierce, brilliant women who steal their hearts.

When she's not crafting your next book obsession or wrangling her chaotic family, Lacey is a caffeine-addicted, chocolate-obsessed bookworm who believes every love story deserves a little danger... and a lot of heat. Her readers know that when they pick up a Lacey Kendrick book, they're in for an emotional rollercoaster that ends with the most satisfying happily ever after.

Ready to fall in love with your new favorite author? She can't wait to welcome you into her world - where every story promises to make you feel, swoon, and believe in love all over again.

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