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If I Could Stay (Lunch Break Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Stephanie Nicole Norris (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 952 ratings
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She would only be there for twenty-four hours…

When Carmen Mitchell left her hometown of Brunswick Georgia, the last thing she wanted was a reunion. Then, her only mission was to attend college, pursue her modeling career, and leave her past hurts behind. But when Carmen receives some startling news, she decides the time to make her final appearance has arrived; however, reemerging could open old wounds and the obstacle of facing the man she left behind presents the biggest challenge of them all.

Dominic Johnson has long since put thoughts of Carmen Mitchell out of sight and out of mind. Circumstances would bring her back to Brunswick, but there was no repartee to be spoken to the woman who’d left him years ago without so much as a goodbye. It isn’t until Dominic gains a first-hand glimpse of Carmen that old memories spark and a detonation of what was, and what could be, set off a myriad of images in his mind. Now Dominic is faced with a battle that’s waging internally, to stay out of her way or to succumb to Carmen Mitchell, again.

The Lunch Break Series is not a continuation of the same story in parts. It is a series of standalone novellas that you can enjoy on your lunch break hour. These stories are written purely for your quick gratification.
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    September 12, 2018
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07H9QLWFS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (September 12, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 12, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2968 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 952 ratings

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Stephanie Nicole Norris

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For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had a love for reading. In my childhood years, my sister and I would run to the bookmobile whenever the van would come sailing down our street. As I grew into a teenager, gradually, my interests changed from reading R. L. Stine’s Goosebumps series to reading stories like Sweet Valley High.

It wasn’t until I became a young adult, that I grew a love for romance novels. But after discovering them, I fell head over heels with the different hero’s and heroine’s, leaving me captivated by their devotion. Having a passion for writing, I also wanted to give readers the rapture, adoration, and all-consuming fire that burns within when experiencing two people fall madly for each other. It’s the kind of love that grips your heart and almost brings you to tears.

Today, I continue to put forth the effort to entertain through the various character’s that speak to me, and as I write, I hope you’ll join our escapades as we explore this thing called love.

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Karen Alleyne
5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless love
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2018
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Carmen and Dominic novella was short and sweet. I particularly love Dominic ability to forgive the pain he endured by Carmen leaving to pursue a better life.
Carmen had a whole lot of issues to work passed in order to let love in . I first I taught she took a damm long time to see what right in front of her , but then it's so true to real life that if a person had received that much hate and rejection that Carmen had he / she would in fact find it impossible to let love in .
Then there is what I must label reunion sex! Wow !!! It was steamy and intense . So steamy I looked around in work to see who's watching.
The ending brought me such joy . I am so pleased to read Carmen has finally found her happy end . I wish is for Miss Norris to provide an update for Carmen to let us know how she's doing after a couple years of marriage.
Thank you Author Stephanie Nicole Norris.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fast, passionate story.
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2023
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While I enjoyed the rekindling of Dominic and Carmen's love but it irritates me how they just do that with no protection!! No mention of it or nothing - knowing good and well a top model would never put her career in jeopardy like that without a thought. It's just an annoying detail. I know it's unromatic to add it but it takes away from the realism when it's ignored. Just my pet peeve.
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I'm Still Here
5.0 out of 5 stars This series is so good
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2021
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I gotta say, this series was my first read from this author and I have to give her a round of applause 👏 👏👏 I’ve had these stories in my library for quite some time fearing that sine they are “lunch break” series, they wouldn’t hold my attention but boy was I wrong lol. Even though these books are short of course, they don’t have you missing out on any information that you need to know and the author gives so much “visual detail” for you to imagine you’re watching a short movie.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Short and Sweet
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2020
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I liked this short read. It was amazing how the author told this huge story in such a short amount of time. I loved that the drama wasn't prolonged for a long time. I was convinced of Dominic and Carmen's love for one another. Dominic is a stand up guy. He was a good man, who loved his woman. He was also smart. Carmen had her issues, but I found her to be strong and independent. Which made them perfect for one another.

I read an earlier review and almost did not read this story because of the review. I am so glad that I read this. It was Good, Short, and Sweet.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Read 📚 😍❣️
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2023
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Delightful redevelopment love story. They got it wrong in their youth and almost committed the same mistake as adults, but thankfully, they came to their senses. They healed old wounds to create a new life and love. This was a sweet read 📚 😍❣️
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B. F. Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Short and Sweet!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2022
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It took Carmen returning home for her Grandmother’s funeral to reconnect with her 1st love, Dominic. There was unfinished business between them, also a lot that needed to be sorted out with them, and with her Grandfather. I’m just glad it all worked out!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Break
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2023
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Nice quick easy read. There were actions that threw you for a loop. The grandfather was a trip and Carmen did exactly right by going after that slut at her grandmothers funeral.
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karen l.
5.0 out of 5 stars enjoyed
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2023
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Enjoyed first book in the lunch series. A nice easy to read romantic short story. Loved the characters and the setting.
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