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The Best of Us

Robyn Carr

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ISBN: 978-1-474-08858-9

THE BEST OF US

© 2019 Robyn Carr

Published in Great Britain 2019

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Praise for Robyn Carr and Sullivan’s Crossing (#u922d9516-b2c1-587d-b21c-cd65653e3e7d)

“A beautifully crafted plot with multiple story lines, relatable characters, and a setting that makes readers want to head for the Rockies.”

—Library Journal on The Family Gathering

“A moving tale about the power of love, familial bonds and finding a safe and loving place to call home.”

—The National Examiner on The Family Gathering

“Carr addresses serious problems realistically and sympathetically while seamlessly weaving them into the fabric of her engrossing story. Characters from the first installment pop in and out like old friends.”

—Booklist, starred review, on Any Day Now

“Insightfully realized central figures, a strong supporting cast, family issues, and uncommon emotional complexity make this uplifting story a heart-grabber…. A rewarding (happy) story that will appeal across the board and might require a hankie or two.”

—Library Journal, starred review, on What We Find

“Robyn Carr has done it again.... What We Find is complex, inspirational, and well-written. A romance that truly inspires readers as life hits them the hardest.”

—San Francisco Review Journal

“Carr sets the bar for contemporary romance. haracters, and an inviting setting make Carr’s latest an enhancement...to any fiction collection.”

—Booklist, starred review, on What We Find

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my friend and PR guru, with deep affection and gratitude.

Contents

Cover (#ufb34d43c-feba-5fd0-8408-6d637348da87)

Back Cover Text (#u3efa997e-0e1e-5f64-90d8-0877d97f8775)

About the Author (#u2c8f81a7-6907-51c6-a295-6af23c7dfa38)

Booklist (#uc4e6aee3-c085-5af9-bd3a-0ed54c4c2cdf)

Title Page (#u03fa542b-2e37-5a45-b1ec-93cdbf0e1641)

Copyright (#ua613ebbe-d523-5a92-ac84-701c5204a6f6)

Praise for Robyn Carr and Sullivan’s Crossing (#ua2e10a77-bb86-573c-a983-dfa0c5f92d5d)

Dedication (#ud095c8a2-80e8-5aad-ba59-31d563bb2c0f)

Part 1 (#u36b7d09a-acce-5b33-985f-5029bd79b79c)

Chapter 1 (#uda2760ff-bb2d-56c8-b661-afe6dd301b84)

Part 2 (#u8802c6ff-bce6-5427-a212-e4f846a005d4)

Chapter 2 (#u39f1a923-0d10-5082-b77e-8151694cbfb1)

Part 3 (#u44f07233-2c51-547e-98ef-72d3dfd35e90)

Chapter 3 (#u64a2d236-bfe1-5d5a-a7f7-2398d0378da5)