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The Pining Paradox

By: Monica McCallan
Narrated by: Lori Prince
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Summary

Six months ago, Hallie Thatcher's parents sold The Stone's Throw Inn, where she's lived and worked for her entire life. Everything is changing around her, and she's been trying to adjust. And now, there's an interim manager joining the team, ensuring that Hallie can go visit her family over the holidays.

What she's not expecting is to like the new manager, Brynn Fitzpatrick, as much as she does. And though Brynn's time in Stoneport is temporary, Hallie can't help but lean into her unassuming charm. Or, more dangerously, when it means wondering why, as Hallie tries to start dating, no one compares to Brynn.

Brynn Fitzpatrick thinks helping out at The Stone's Throw Inn is the right next step after a very public failed engagement. Plus, she's not ready to settle back in Boston, under the scrutiny of her parents' overbearing but well-meaning support.

For someone who was supposed to be getting married a few months ago, Brynn's never really thought a lot about love, but spending so much time with Hallie is making her think about all kinds of things for the first time. And it's making her want things that she's never expected to crave.

Contains mature themes.

©2025 Monica McCallan Contemporary Literature & Fiction Romance
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I seriously hoped for a storyline between these two characters, and the Author delivered it better than I could have ever anticipated. Another beautifully written masterpiece by one of my newfound and favorite authors. I love the style of writing and the highly engaging story that keeps you wanting more - something I have noticed throughout all of this Author’s books. Very talented and very well executed.

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I would say initially, it was a slow start, but then it came into its own and found its pace and the story just wrote itself. It was hot steamy and all encompassing and possibly another story I could listen to again and again. The narration was awesome as was the authors vision.

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