Crushed: A Redemption Novel

Lauren Layne's latest novel about the healing power of redemption tells the story of a crush gone wickedly wrong, proving that what you want isn't always what you need.

Growing up in New York, Michael St. Claire never expected to spend his twenties wearing cowboy boots.

But that was before he learned about his real father, a total stranger with a family in Cedar Grove, Texas.

Once in the Lone Star State, Michael meets Kristin Bellamy, who is exquisitely refined and everything Michael always thought he wanted in a woman.

The only problem is that Kristin is dating Michael's new half brother, Devon.

Kristin's mouthy, curvy sister Chloe has always been in love with Devon Patterson.

So when Michael offers to help Chloe break up Devon and Kristin, Chloe agrees to a deal that seems too good to be true.

Before long, Chloe finally gets her man, only to make a startling discovery: She no longer wants the guy she had to fight forshe wants the one who stood by her side.

After all he and Chloe have been through, Michael swears he's damaged goods.

Can Chloe convince him that love is worth the risk?Advance praise for Crushed ';I couldn't stop smiling.

I hated that the book had to end! Lauren Layne is a force to be reckoned with, and I can't wait to see what she has up her sleeve next!'#1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken';I read Crushed in one sitting because I was utterly unable to put it down.

Lauren Layne's characters are so witty and real. This story warmed my heart and left me feeling good all day.

Go Team Curvy Girls!'New York Times bestselling author Courtney Cole';Filled with humor and heart, Crushed draws you in with an unlikely friendship turned steamy romance as Chloe and Michael turn imperfections into flawless love.'Renita Pizzitola, author of Just a Little Flirt';Prepare to fall in love.

Lauren Layne takes your hand, brings you into her world, and introduces you to a loud, vivacious, very hilarious, and often inappropriate heroineand the broken hero who never saw her coming.'Cecy Robson, author of the Shattered Past seriesPraise for Lauren Layne and Isn't She Lovely ';Lauren Layne writes characters I want to tackle and keep as my best friends, woven into smart, sexy, utterly romantic tales of love in all its glorious facets.'New York Times bestselling author Violet Duke';A fresh new voice in the New Adult genre . . . I loved this book! Such a fun read from start to finish. You won't want to put it down!'New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jen McLaughlin ';Fresh and authentic, Isn't She Lovely packs intelligence, wit, and an addictive romance into one fantastic read!

I loved the bold characters, the slow-building yet steamy romance, and the raw and painful edge of self-discovery.

I couldn't put it down!'New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cora Carmack ';Isn't She Lovely is full of complex characters you want to root forand a hero that will make you swoon.'New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy