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Love Always, Courtney

Courtney gave Frankie her whole heart—then the Marines took him away.

Their letters kept their love alive, until life shattered the future they dreamed of.

Years later, tragedy brings Frankie home…and face-to-face with the woman he never stopped loving. Now they must confront the heartbreak that tore them apart and the love that refuses to die.

A gripping, emotional, clean, second-chance romance about fate, forgiveness, military, marines, boxing, love letters, coming of age, found family, soldiers coming home, healing from grief, long-distance, first-love, and the one soul you can’t forget.

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Perfectly Imperfect Hearts

Two sisters chasing perfection. Two unexpected love stories that change everything.

In small-town Parkstown, Ohio, attorney Tara Engelwood meets Chad Lowell, a quick-witted designer facing cancer with extraordinary courage. Across town, her sister Dr. Kate Engelwood collides with Wesley Stevenson, a laid-back friend from Tara’s past who teaches her the beauty of slowing down.

As family pressures rise and life refuses to follow their plans, Tara and Kate must choose between perfection… and the imperfect men who see their hearts clearly.

A tender, uplifting, emotional clean romance about sisterhood, second chances, small-town charm, workplace romance, healing hearts, slow-burn love, an illness journey, bucket-list hope, strong women, courageous heroes, and brave love — with perfectly imperfect happily-ever-afters.

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Redemption in Forest Hills: A Guarded Widower, A Hopeless Ex-con, And One Stray Dog

A heart-tugging, small-town story of broken pasts, second chances, and the one stray dog that refuses to give up on them. In the quiet town of Forest Hills, a grieving veterinarian, an ex-con desperate for a fresh start, and an injured stray dog are thrown together in ways none of them expect. As secrets surface and old wounds reopen, they must decide whether to stay trapped in the past—or fight for the family they never thought they’d have.

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All Roads Lead to You (Novella)

A second chance at love blooms when a single dad, a devoted teacher, and a little boy discover that healing begins with the heart.

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Let Go My Haunted Heart

In a quiet small town where memories linger, Jillie Sharp never expected a second chance at love—until a wounded veteran walks into her life, and her late fiancé watches from beyond, learning to let go. A heartwarming tale of healing, hope, and the courage to love again.

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About the Author

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C.K. Temple is thrilled to give her readers fictional romance novels after spending 35+ years writing for the legal industry. C.K.'s books all have an element of healing from real-life grief and overcoming obstacles to finding love. After years of living in the concrete jungle of Phoenix, AZ, C.K. moved to a rural mountain community, where her creativity shines. In the cool pines, C.K. writes wholesome romance novels with compelling characters and honest, true-to-life stories of love, forgiveness, and second chances.

Contact

For writing, publishing, or reader inquiries, you can reach C.K. Temple at either email below. Click an address to open your email program and start a message.

cindy@azdocuprep.com
ck@cktemplebooks.net