{"product_id":"2940158792823","title":"If I Can't Have You","description":"\u003cb\u003eFall in love with THE THORNTONS, a family filled with sexy alpha males, passionate women, and lots of heart, all set in a delightful small town in the Pacific Northwest. Each book in the series is connected but can be read as a standalone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBOOK DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/b\u003e Abby Davison only wants to focus on her career as a nurse, as she has no time for dating after a bad breakup over a year ago. When her mother presses her about settling down, Abby tells her a little white lie: she's dating Mark Thornton, the handsome and gruff rancher who both frustrates and makes her heart flutter every time they meet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Mark overhears Abby's lie, he decides to cut her a deal: to keep his silence regarding their make-believe relationship, she'll come to live with him on his ranch until his broken arm heals. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite her wounded pride and initial trepidation, Abby can't help but begin to fall for the guarded Thornton brother as the days pass on his ranch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe black sheep of the family, Mark makes no secret that he prefers horses over people. His brusque exterior, though, only conceals hidden depths and a wounded heart that Abby understands all too clearly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs feelings start to bloom between them, neither is sure what is real and what's make-believe. Yet the sizzling attraction between them is anything but fake, and with every kiss and every touch, they fall harder for each other.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut as their pasts begin to creep toward them, unearthing secrets both would rather keep buried, Abby and Mark must learn to trust each other--or risk losing the love both never knew they needed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is a part of the LOVE EVERLASTING series, which is one large series following multiple families and friends. Each book can be read as a standalone (unless otherwise noted), or they can be read in order of publication as one long series. Each book is interconnected, with many of the same characters showing up in multiple books. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLOVE EVERLASTING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE THORNTONS \u003cbr\u003eThe Nearness of You\u003cbr\u003eThe Very Thought of You\u003cbr\u003eIf I Can't Have You\u003cbr\u003eDream a Little Dream of Me \u003cbr\u003eSomeone to Watch Over Me\u003cbr\u003eTill There Was You \u003cbr\u003eI'll Be Home for Christmas (A Thorntons Christmas Novella)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE YOUNGERS (Coming 2018)\u003cbr\u003eThen Came You\u003cbr\u003eTaking a Chance on Love\u003cbr\u003eAll I Want Is You\u003cbr\u003eMy One and Only","brand":"Blue Violet Press LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47075669672176,"sku":"2940158792823","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940158792823_p0.jpg?v=1764119842","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940158792823","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}