

Romance
Beauty Unexpected
By Paul Haedo
Irish counselor Sophie Byrne travels to Bristol, Tennessee, for a holiday. Meeting Paul McLane turns the trip into an unexpected opportunity for romance, as two people discover possibilities neither anticipated.
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Choose this romance for the possibilities of an unfamiliar place and an unplanned meeting. Its premise begins with a holiday away from ordinary surroundings.
What to expect
Sophie Byrne travels from Ireland to Bristol, Tennessee, where she meets Paul McLane.
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This standalone is included in Romance Novel Mega Pack. No prior reading is needed to understand its premise.
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Sophie was tired of flying.
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