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Synopsis
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Cynthia Dowd has a huge house, handsome
husband, and a closet every woman dreams of, but when she runs into the man
of her dreams and former college lover at a family dinner, she'll have to
make a choice between her stable life and past passions. |
Chapters In Total
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Prologue |
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Chapters |
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6 |
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Epilogue |
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Pages |
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Note(s)
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· Standalone |
Others
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1. - |
Destination
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1.
Odessa 2.
Texas |
Song(s)/Band(s)
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1. - |
Main Character(s)
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Male |
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David Cooper |
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Female |
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Cynthia Dowd |
Other Character(s)
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David Cooper |
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Artist |
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Cynthia Dowd nee Holland |
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Lawyer |
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Tara Holland |
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Coop and Cynthia’s kid Baby Holland Caroline Tara Robison |
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Glen Dowd |
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Cynthia’s husband |
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Smith Holland |
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Cynthia’s father |
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Nancy Holland |
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Cynthia’s mother |
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Ryan Holland |
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Cynthia’s brother Two years younger than Cynthia |
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Roberta |
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Holland’s housekeeper |
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Melody |
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Rose’s mother |
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Rose |
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David’s ex-girlfriend |
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Clive Robison |
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Neighbour Tara’s adoptive father Killed on impact |
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Laura Robison |
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Aka Bunny Neighbour Tara’s adoptive mother Killed on impact |
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Bryce |
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Hospital’s security guard |
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Claudia |
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Nurse |
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Nadia Turner |
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Social worker |
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Dr. Kittan |
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Surgeon |
Quote(s)
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1.
If she had married Coop, this closet
would look a lot different. This belonged to someone who wanted to be taken
seriously in a male dominated office, not someone who wanted to be taken
seriously in a male dominated office, not someone who embraced their
femininity and sexuality as she had when she was dating Coop. but all this
also belonged to someone who survived on a bit more than a freelance artist’s
salary. As much as she complained about Glen being boring, it did mean he was
dependable, and it was that dependability that led to the job that he landed
at her father’s firm right out of college. And that was what gave her a
closet that was bigger than her first apartment. 2.
He was holding her coat in his hands;
he had clearly been waiting for her. Cynthia smiled softly as she paused at
the bottom of the stairs and waited for his reaction. Glen handed her jacket
to her and turned to leave. 3.
She remembered registering for the dish
years ago with Glen’s encouragement. They spent the day smiling and imagining
their life together choosing expensive pie plates and excessive throw pillows
to fill out their new home. Three years later, the plates were sitting in a
cabinet unused and the throw pillows were stacked in their window nook. A few
of them still had the tags on. 4.
Cynthia had actually tried to bake a
pie once. She was an hour into her efforts when Glen came home after golfing
with some clients. He examined the situation from the foyer. Cynthia was
laughing helplessly, covered in flour, the dark granite counter top littered
with eggshells and measuring cups. She saw Glen in the hall and stretched her
arms out to him, inviting him to join her as she was trying to salvage the
dough she had made a mess of. He stared at her for a few seconds. “Oh Cynthia… try to get
this taken care of,” he said, and he went upstairs to read. 5.
There was no way she was going to allow
him to shirk any of the blame and guilt he deserved for him abandoning her
when she was desperate, lost, and terrified. 6.
Glen was never in the mood to do
anything. Except work. His obsession with her father’s firm made her
sometimes question if that’s why he married her. 7.
She met the man her parents set her up
with and married him. 8.
“I fucked up a lot of things. I really
did. But one thing I did right… Cynthia Holland I never, ever stopped loving
you.” 9.
Maybe this wasn’t that bad. Maybe he
just hadn’t called because he was in shock. It’s a lot to process, going from
having no kids to two in one day. Maybe he would still leave her – wait. He had never
actually said he would leave her, did he? Cynthia had just assumed. But that
was implied, right? 10.
The baby. It’s not mine… I guess part
of me just didn’t care. 11.
As he looked at her and felt her, she
began to feel like she had when she was with him. She felt desired and
attractive. She felt powerful and confident. She hadn’t fully realized that
her self-assurance and sexuality had diminished while she was with Glen, but
now it was obvious. This is how she was meant to feel. 12.
But, despite an iron clad prenuptial
agreement, Glen refused to make things easy. |
BOOK JOURNEY
Thoughts
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(1) Well, you can’t have it all. Choose the
one that you desire and accept the consequences of the choice that you made. —————— ΰΈ
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——————— (2) Aww… he didn’t give her the emotional
support she’s looking for. It started to make me wonder if this marriage will
work. —————— ΰΈ
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——————— (3) Goodness. I can see the marriage is
starting to falling apart. —————— ΰΈ
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——————— (4) Yeap, the whole paragraph proves what I
said is correct. —————— ΰΈ
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——————— (5) What happened? —————— ΰΈ
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——————— (6) Based on his reactions, he highly
likely married you for the firm. But why do you accept him in the first
place? How do you come to know him? —————— ΰΈ
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——————— (7) Aww… that’s how she met Glen. —————— ΰΈ
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——————— (9) Wow, you’re selfish, aren’t you? —————— ΰΈ
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——————— (10) Then why are you guys in a
relationship? Can’t blame her for searching for another partner then. And,
cheating is never right! Since you can’t give her an emotional support and be
IN a relationship, you can’t blame her for having such an act! —————— ΰΈ
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——————— (11) If you don’t appreciate your partner,
someone will. —————— ΰΈ
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——————— (12) Hmm… he’s definitely marrying you for
the company. |
Reading Experience
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To me, Cynthia is kind of selfish. I
mean, why do you agree to marry someone when you know deep in your heart that
you’re in love with someone else? I just couldn’t understand this. Furthermore,
when your soulmate, the one that you truly loves come back, you go back to
him. I mean, why marry in the first place? Does the vow mean nothing to you? This
story tell me that, you do not settle for less when you may have the chance
to get what you truly desire. Another thing is that, PROTECTION,
PROTECTION, PROTECTION! If you know you can’t afford a new addition to the
family, then use protection! If you still think that there is always a risk, THEN
OPT FOR NOT TO HAVE ANY SEUXAL INTERCOURSE! Why choose to stay afraid and
abandonment after you have done such an action? You always have to bear
consequences after an action. Other than that, I truly enjoy the
story. Congratulations to the couple, Coop and Cynthia. I hope you have a
wonderful marriage. |
Question(s)
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1. Do
not, EVER, settle for less when you know you can get a better one. |
Three Most Important
Concepts in This Book
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1. How
your life will look like depends on who you meet during your life journey. |
Suitable For People Who
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1. Please
refer to “Tags” |
Reading Start and
End Dates
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Start |
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05.11.2024 |
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End |
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05.11.2024 |
Reading Timeline [In
Chapter(s)]
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05.11.2024 |
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01 |
Γ |
06 |
Tags
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Fiction; Contemporary; Romance |
Pace
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· Fast |
Spiciness
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· πΆ️ πΆ️ πΆ️ πΆ️ |
Rating
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Notes
Reading Experience
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· Plot
and Content: The appeal of the storyline, the depth and
interest of the content, and the relevance and accuracy of the information
presented. · Language
and Style: The fluidity and beauty of the writing,
and whether the author’s style aligns with the reader's preferences and
expectations. · Characterization
and Development: The dimensionality and vividness of the
characters, and whether their development feels deep and credible. · Pacing
and Structure: The appropriateness of the pacing, the
coherence of the structure, and whether the plot progresses smoothly. · Emotional
Resonance: Whether the reader can connect with the
emotions, themes, or viewpoints presented in the book. · Visual
Presentation: The book’s design, including layout, font,
illustrations, and cover design, and how these elements enhance the reading
experience. · Personal
Impact: The influence of the book on the reader’s thoughts,
emotions, or life experiences. · Reading
Comfort: The comfort of reading, considering factors like paper
quality, book weight, and the reading environment. |
Pace
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· Fast
Pace: The plot progresses rapidly, with frequent events
occurring, creating a sense of tension and urgency for the reader. Typically,
these books have short paragraphs and chapters, with concise and brisk
language, and frequent conflict and suspense. Examples include thrillers or
action-adventure novels. · Medium
Pace: The plot develops at a moderate speed, neither too
rushed nor too slow. These books usually feature a balanced progression of
story and character development, with a relatively even writing style. Many
literary or commercial novels may have this pace. · Slow
Pace: The plot advances slowly, often focusing on the
characters' inner worlds, environmental descriptions, or nuanced emotional
portrayals. These books typically have longer paragraphs and chapters, with a
more complex writing style and a lot of information. Literary classics or
works with intricate psychological depictions often exhibit a slow pace. |
Spiciness
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· 0★ No Spiciness Completely non-romantic and
non-suggestive; suitable for all ages. · 1★ Very Mild Occasional flirtation or
light hints; very tame and appropriate for most readers. · 2★ Mild Some romantic tension or
innuendo; suitable for young adult readers but no explicit content. · 3★ Moderate Noticeable romantic or
sexual themes; suitable for mature readers with some emotional depth. · 4★ Spicy Frequent and more explicit
romantic or sexual content; intended for adult readers with significant
emotional stakes. · 5★ Extremely Spicy Highly explicit content
with detailed sexual scenes or intense emotional drama; strictly for mature
audiences. |
Ratings
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· 0.0:
Unreadable or offensive. · 0.5:
Extremely poor; frustrating and unenjoyable. · 1.0:
Poorly written with little redeeming quality. · 1.5:
Very weak; minimal positives, mostly disappointing. · 2.0:
Some merits but overall disappointing. · 2.5:
Slightly above disappointing; some redeeming qualities. · 3.0:
Solid but flawed; enjoyable but forgettable. · 3.5:
Good; has engaging moments but still some flaws. · 4.0:
Very good; well worth reading with a few minor issues. · 4.5:
Excellent; impactful and nearly perfect, with just a few minor flaws. · 5.0:
Exceptional; a must-read that stays with you. |
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