Someone Exactly Like Me

Book 1 in the Wounded Hearts series

He has a rule: Don’t kiss women on the lips.

I have a rule too: Don’t be another notch in the belt of the too-hot-for-his-own-good Italian celebrity who’s just skyrocketed to fame.

When Niccolo Mancini proposes a business deal for us to help each other in order to further our careers, we may both break our rules.

He wants to expand his stardom to Hollywood and I know the connections who can help him do that.

Painfully aware that my career as a romance author has taken a sudden nosedive, and knowing that access to his audience as my part of our agreement could quickly turn that nosedive into a steep upswing, I accept his deal.

As the terms of our deal play out, my humdrum life is flipped upside down as he and I spend a lot of time together…much of it under the same roof. What we have is a business arrangement. Nothing more. It’s a fact I have to keep reminding myself of every time he sears me with his eyes or my heart races when we’re close.

Did I mention that he’s also a musician? He sings and plays guitar…and wrote a song for me. Yeah, so there’s that.

He’s a man who’s hurting and exposes his wounds and fears to me, drawing me more deeply to him. Just when I let him in, the temporary fairytale implodes, crushing my heart. I run…and wonder if what we had was ever even real.

He got his end of our deal. I didn’t. What do I do now?

This is Book 1 in the Wounded Hearts series. While it can be read as a standalone, your experience will be better if you read this book first.

(TRIGGER WARNINGS: This book contains steamy scenes, a panic attack, a smoking habit, mentions of body image sensitivity, mention of loss of a child, and some explicit language. Suitable for 18+ only.)

A selection of comments left by Amazon reviewers:

“So well written, so entertaining, and so enjoyable-I couldn’t stop reading it and I didn’t want it to end. Ever.” ~Angela Ford, Award-Winning Romance Author

“It was a great read with a lot of romance and a touch of suspence keeping you wanting more!!” ~Farah

“I had a hard time putting this book down, the pages just kept coming and I couldn’t stop reading the character building and world building were amazing as well as the full story and outcome of the story I loved this book.” Danielle Lynn Reads

“Another beautiful love story from Debbie Cromack. Oh the angst, the slow burn, the passion, the fire… I loved every page.” ~NMc

Kiss Away Your Pain

Book 2 in the Wounded Hearts series

He’s a commitment-phobe.

I don’t do one-night stands.

After losing my one true love, I never expected to fall in love again. That kind of love doesn’t happen twice.

And then I meet Enzo Cipriani. We share a sinfully-hot, alcohol-induced kiss. Guilt has me running. We’re strangers at a wedding so vanishing is easy.

Then he reappears in my life as the male model in my photo shoot. He asks me out…repeatedly. I say no…repeatedly, ignoring the undeniable spark between us.

I’ve worked my ass off to build my career to where it is today and I’m not taking any risks that could allow my focus to falter.

When I lose a bet with him that results in us going out on ONE date, I start to think there could be more to life than just my career.

The instant I let myself feel hopeful, is the instant everything explodes. He’s behind it all and there’s no going back.

He made me believe that I could love again. And now my soul is shattered.

Can I forgive him and put my broken pieces back together?

This is Book 2 in the Wounded Hearts Series. While it can be read as a standalone, your experience will be better if you read Someone Exactly Like Me first.

(TRIGGER WARNINGS: This book contains steamy scenes, mention of a car accident, grief, loss of loved ones, mention of drug addiction, a parent leaving, and some explicit language. Suitable for 18+ only.)

A selection of comments left by GoodReads reviewers:

“There was such depth within this novel that extended beyond the main characters…Debbie artfully takes our heart’s broken pieces and carefully puts them all back together…” ~Sharon, GoodReads Reviewer

“…a beautifully written tale that took me on a truly emotional and beautiful journey about loss, grief, forgiveness, guilt, love, and happiness.” ~ reader_dreamer_4life, GoodReads Reviewer

“If you want a fun romance that deals with loss in a delicate manner and provides hope for finding another chance at love, this is for you!” ~Farah, GoodReads Reviewer

“When it comes to captivating slow burn romance, Ms. Cromack is a master at it. In this emotionally charged contemporary romance, she weaves a complex story of grief, heartbreak, family, friends, love, and happiness that is bound to etch a lasting impression on your soul.” ~Angela Ford, Award-Winning Romance Author

Someone to Watch Over Me

Book 3 in the Wounded Hearts series

He’s not my brother, but he protects me like he is. He’s not my boyfriend, but I’ve always wished he was.

Angelo Mancini is my best friend and I’ve been in love with him my entire life, but I’ll never confess that to him.

One alcohol-filled night back in college, I asked him to take my virginity. He refused and I felt rejected and embarrassed.

Years later, I end up getting pregnant by the one guy he warned me to stay away from.

My world crashing in around me, I run to the one person I trust…and need…Angelo.

He invites me to stay with him while I figure out what to do. The more time we spend alone, the more it feels like he no longer sees me as just his best friend.

When he’s on stage, playing his guitar and singing a song he wrote for me, I can’t help but wonder if there could actually be more between us.

And if there is, does it even matter with me carrying another man’s baby? I’d like to believe that love always wins, but I’m in a no-win situation.

After all these years, we may both end up with broken hearts…and a destroyed friendship.

This is Book 3, and the final book, in the Wounded Hearts Series. While it can be read as a standalone, your experience will be better if you read this books 1 and 2 first.

(TRIGGER WARNINGS: This book contains steamy scenes, miscarriage, the passing of a grandparent. and some explicit language. Suitable for 18+ only.)

A selection of comments left by Amazon reviewers:

“Childhood friends to lover is always so sweet, and Debbie Cromack absolutely delivered. These two were meant to be, and it was so fantastic watching them find their way to each other.” ~A.L. Jackson, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR

“Ms. Cromack has outdone herself with this beautiful, uplifting story of two childhood friends finding themselves and each other. I savored each word of Someone To Watch Over Me. This story lingers in my thoughts.

Utterly mesmerizing, exquisite, beautifully written romance. I love the heroes this author writes. She’s able to create sensitive real men with an insane sex appeal. And her heroines are strong, independent and beautiful souls. Romance that is real and Oh! So! Emotional! (A tissue box is required.)

Love. Hope. Healing. All brought to life by that intangible magic we’ve come to expect by the master of slow-burn.
The gritty pieces of a broken friendship is eloquently weaved into a soulful story about the healing power of compassion and unconditional love.” ~Angela Ford, Award-Winning Romance Author