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Defining Us Kindle Edition

by Karen Deen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 895 ratings
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He's my brother's best friend.
No one can know he visits my dreams each night.
In the naughtiest of ways.

But they are just fantasies.
They'll never be anything else.

Until that accidental kiss, changes everything.
His eyes now roam my body.
I can't ignore the heat he arouses in me.
I'm just longing for his touch.

But he's about to leave, and I need to stay.
And I refuse to be the reason his future changes.

So, I chose for him to live his dream life.
Even if it would never include me!

Yet the universe had other ideas.
A steamy night, and the muttering of the words,
'Just this one time'.

But is it?
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09RGMMJX6
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 27, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2666 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 407 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 895 ratings

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Karen Deen

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Karen Deen is an author who loves to write love stories that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading them. Her stories are filled with spice and witty banter, while being full of emotion, comedy, suspense and twists and turns that you never see coming. All the time steering her characters to their happily ever after. Everything you need in a good love story.

Writing has become her career, which she is lucky to be doing in such a picturesque hometown near Sydney, Australia. Enjoying life over good meals with her childhood sweetheart husband, three adult children and their ever-growing family. Or a sneaky lunch or coffee date with friends that involve laughter until your sides hurt.

Follow Karen on Amazon for all her releases and stay in touch with her on the following links:

Website & Newsletter: www.karendeen.com.au

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
895 global ratings

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Anita Byars
5.0 out of 5 stars First Love Scores!
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2022
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This was amazing. I couldn’t get enough of these two, the push and pull was at times a killer and at other times it was so utterly delicious. This was funny, entertaining, steamy and full of love. But the best part was getting to their happily ever after.
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Lara Luck
5.0 out of 5 stars So Good
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2022
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This book was amazing. The story of Natalie and Jordan is so full of emotions, insecurities, passion, and love. They have a beautiful connection along with some steaming hot chemistry. I highly recommend this book.
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C Reads
4.0 out of 5 stars 4 Stars!
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2022
Being new to Ms.Deen's work, i've been wanting to pick up her books for quite some time now! I stumbled across this one and the synopsis got my attention. I knew it had to be the first one of hers that i picked up! I started reading it as soon as i could. I so enjoyed this story!

Natalie and Jordan's journey pulled me in! These two had me feeling so much from beginning to end! I wasn't sure what all to expect in their story and that got me into it even more! I really enjoyed their chemistry and getting to dig deeper with these two.

With Defining Us, Ms.Deen has created such a good read that brought the feels! I am so looking forward to picking up more of her books in the near future!
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Daniele Francois
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it love it 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2022
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Karen you had to do this again wow❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 I loved this story. The characters were so real and good my emotions are all over the place right now
Hats off to you 💯 I recommend this book to everyone please go grab it now 😍😍
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Marcy Finley
5.0 out of 5 stars Long but worth it!
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2022
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I was very invested in the characters. I will definitely search out more books by MS. Deen.
If you want a bit of angst and passion this is the book for you.
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EHB
3.0 out of 5 stars Well written but not enough payoff
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2022
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The plot is simple and the "twist" is easy to see coming. It's well written and the author has a talent for getting you to feel.

The problem is that the conflict is needlessly, pointlessly drawn out. The insecurities of a teenage and then early 20 year old girl makes sense for the initial conflict. But the H, even after becoming older and successful, takes the path of least resistance and never really fights (I'd argue the point that he never really fought for her in the beginning either).

But even if I could get on board with the fundamental conflict (lack of communication is always a tough sell for me), once the truth does come to light, we barely get any of the reward of them being together. It would be one thing if they had ever really been in a relationship before the very end of the book to give an idea of why they were torturing themselves and each other, but all we get is them pining, briefly hooking up, then avoiding each other for years. What was worth fighting for, and what was worth giving angst to the reader?
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Louise van der Watt
5.0 out of 5 stars Defining me
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2022
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I really enjoyed this book. It was heartfelt, I could relate to Nat. Wishing also for a love like that.
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Jean Dewsbury
4.0 out of 5 stars A sweet sports romance about lost love.
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2022
A beautiful emotional second chance romance.
Twins have a bond that can't be broken. Xavier and Natalie have always had each other's back. It just that your not supposed to crush on your brother's best friend Jordan.
Jordan knows he shouldn't keep noticing his best mates twin sister.
Time passing they are reach the college years and go their separate ways, however as the two guys are best friends Natalie has to watch from the sidelines. Watching and pushing Jordan away to take advantage of his sports scholarship and follow his passion, she doesn't want to hold him back.
Jordan has tried over the years to push Natalie to give them a chance.
She won't risk her brother's friendship or Jordan's chance to make the NFL big league.
A sweet sports romance about lost love. Highly recommended reading
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BC Blondie
5.0 out of 5 stars an amazing love story
Reviewed in Canada on March 11, 2024
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Loved the roller coaster ride that Karen Deen takes us in this incredible story. I can not wait for more!
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Lynda Stevens
5.0 out of 5 stars What A Lovely Story!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2023
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Karen Deen weaves lovely stories, with interesting storylines and intriguing characters. The romance is delightful and the HEA beautifully guaranteed.
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Amazon-Kunde
5.0 out of 5 stars binge read it…
Reviewed in Germany on August 5, 2022
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I loved the Stevenson family and was waiting for this one and it was just beautiful! Thank you for writing Natalie’s story and Jordan‘s :)
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Debbie
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful slow burn read
Reviewed in Australia on January 30, 2022
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Karen Deen has done it again. What a wonderful journey with Jordan and Nat. I could not put this book down from the beginning the story captures you and oh what wonderful word to read. Karen is a masterful writer and every book she writes is a solid gold.
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Karen
4.0 out of 5 stars Old friends, Football and Love
Reviewed in Canada on January 29, 2022
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Defining Us
Written by: Karen Deen

In Defining Us, author Karen Deen has taken us back to Cashmore, where we have spent time with the Stevenson family, but we’ve also spent time with Natalie & Xavier. Defining Us is Jordan Brandon and Natalie’s story.

Jordan and Natalie have known each other most of their lives. Jordan is best friends with Natalie’s brother Xavier so they all spend lots of time together. Jordan is on the high school football team. Football is his life and all he’s wanted is to play in the NFL. Why not have those kinds of hopes and dreams. The other thing he wants is Natalie as his girlfriend. Natalie although she loves Jordan it’s more of a friend type love. They spend one night together, and one statement is made by Natalie that sets the scene for what becomes a chasm between these two for the next ten years.

The ground that has to be covered to try and get these two back on the same road together though, just seems to get wider. Jordan has realized his dream of being in the NFL and Natalie and Xavier have their gym and clients, but are Jordan and Natalie really happy or do they need a show down to finally settle their feelings for each other.

I didn’t connect with Natalie in this book, which surprised me, as she was obviously prominent in her brother’s love story. I was a bit surprised to realize I was having a hard time figuring her out.

With work, friends and the truth about Jordan’s marriage, Karen Deen does an amazing job bring everything together and getting these high school friends/come lovers together. We are also lucky to get introduced to a few people who just may show up in a book of their own in the future. Think Chase Lonigan and a feisty PR lady!
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