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A quirky, emotionally turbulent exploration of a deeply fractured family and the heavy secrets that keep them isolated from one another. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Without Merit.

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01
Regretting You
Colleen Hoover
A gripping, tear-jerking exploration of grief, betrayal, and the messy, unbreakable bonds between mothers and daughters.
Shares:
- hopeful
- angsty
- earnest
02
Losing hope
Colleen Hoover
A raw, emotionally heavy journey that unpacks the crushing weight of guilt and the healing power of truth.
Shares:
- angsty
- earnest
- vulnerable
03
Devious Lies
Parker S. Huntington
A deliciously angsty, slow-burn battle of wills where revenge blurs into obsession.
Shares:
- angsty
04
Things We Never Got Over
Lucy Score
A chaotic, banter-filled collision of a sunshine runaway and a grumpy local that melts into a fiercely protective, small-town romance.
Feels:
- cozy yet chaotic
- warm
- swoony
05
Powerless
Lauren Roberts
A breathless, high-stakes romantasy where deadly trials and knife-to-the-throat banter fuel an addictive enemies-to-lovers burn.
Shares:
- earnest
06
A Perfect Marriage
Laurey Bright
A high-angst journey through the shattering of a pragmatic marriage to make way for a messy, passionate true love.
Shares:
- angsty
- earnest
07
Flawless
Elsie Silver
A sun-drenched, banter-filled ride through small-town rodeo country where forced proximity sparks undeniable heat.
Shares:
- earnest
08
Between Commitment and Betrayal
Shain Rose
A high-heat marriage of convenience where rigid boundaries melt under the pressure of forced proximity and undeniable chemistry.
Shares:
- angsty
- earnest
- finding one's voice
09
Praise
Sara Cate
A scorching, emotionally raw exploration of validation and desire wrapped in an intensely intimate, taboo dynamic.
Shares:
- earnest
10
Juniper Hill
Devney Perry
A cozy, emotionally grounded small-town romance about the quiet bravery of starting over and the swoony relief of finally being taken care of.
Shares:
- hopeful
- earnest
11
With This Kiss
Susan Meier
A tense, yearning romance where deep-seated family loyalties clash with an undeniable, transformative attraction.
Shares:
- earnest
12
Intimate
Donna Huxley
A dramatic, angst-fueled romance where toxic secrets and devastating misunderstandings threaten to shatter a fragile new marriage.
Shares:
- turbulent
- angsty
- earnest

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