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Illustrated book cover of a blonde woman in a brown plaid overcoat, her hair tossing in wind, hand script title over Before You Knew Me by MaryAnn Clarke

Sometimes moving into a new future requires letting go of the past.

If two clashing agents of change can change they way they see each other – they might just change the world for good, and build a beautiful future together.

 Attorney Sharon Beckett worked hard to lift her life out of the gutter. Her shameful scandalous past keeps her out of the limelight and firmly on the side of the establishment. And nothing else. In her mind, a pro-bono case for a skid row non-profit is the opposite of career advancement, but she’ll do what she must to climb that last corporate rung.

Passionate and angry social worker Kent Sawyer is determined to save troubled street kids by opening a much-needed shelter. But getting development approval depends on forging an unlikely alliance with a beautiful cold-hearted ice princess.

Scandal-averse Sharon, assigned to Kent’s project, could take on corrupt city officials and greedy developers to help him succeed, but she won’t. Until secrets from her past surface, and a dark turn of events forces her hand.

Can Sharon and Kent put their differences aside and learn to work together for the greater good, or will Kent’s dreams of righting the past by brightening the future implode before they even break ground?

“Intense and complex issues make for a page turning read. Interesting characters with issues they each have to deal with to move forward. There are some secrets and drama. Good read.”

Granny Loves To Read, Amazon 5 star Reviewer

“I loved everything about it – the characters, the plot, the emotion, the writing! The author had a unique way of telling the story that had me wanting this book to go on and on.”

Ashleigh, Goodreads 5 star reviewer

“Intense and complex issues make for a page turning read. Interesting characters with issues they each have to deal with to move forward. There are some secrets and drama. Good read.”

Rhonda, Goodreads 5 star reviewer

“Loved the book! When I started it I thought it was just a romantic story, but the book is soo much more than that. The thriller ride weaved with the sensual phases kept me on my nerves & impossible to stop reading before reaching the end. MUST READ!”

BooksUnderBanyanTree, Goodreads 4 star reviewer