Someone Exactly Like Me

Book 1 in the Wounded Hearts series

“Don’t worry, I won’t kiss you. I don’t kiss women on the lips.” But I’m not sure how much longer I can resist you.

Ever since I saw Niccolo Mancini in the sexy film that skyrocketed him to fame, I confess I’ve been fantasizing about him…along with millions of other women.

My humdrum life is flipped upside down when my best friend invites this scorching-hot, Italian, celebrity to join us for my thirtieth birthday celebration. After a few drinks, he proposes a business deal for us to help each other in order to further both of our careers.

With my success as a romance author having plummeted recently and my judgement skewed by alcohol, I agree to the deal.

A deal that has us spending 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.

His reputation precedes him and, no matter how undeniable our attraction is, I refuse to be another notch in his belt.

But the more I try to push away my feelings and deny the attraction that intensifies by the minute, the more he pulls me in.

We’re from completely different worlds and I had my preconceived perception of him based on what very little I knew about him.

What I didn’t expect, was for him to expose his deepest wounds and fears…to me.

What I didn’t expect, was for him to see me. See me in a way no other man had.

What I didn’t expect, was to fall in love with the heart of the man behind the image he shows to the world.

With women everywhere falling at his feet, I never expected him to choose me.

And when the temporary fairytale implodes, crushing my heart, I run…and wonder if what we had was ever even real.

“You are the blood coursing through my veins. You are the breath in my lungs that gives me life.”

Get ready for a raw, real, emotional love story that will suck you in, hit all your feels, and leave your heart smiling.

One-click if you love a hot, rich, famous, protective Italian hero who goes from being your quintessential playboy to loving only one woman, a heroine who learns her worth, Italian settings, hot tubs, a broken hero, a soul mates true love story, he-chooses-her romance, strong female friendships, and slow worth-the-wait burn. Great summer beach read with a happily ever after!

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

“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

“A heart that doesn’t know pain, doesn’t know love. Your pain is deep. So, I know your love is deeper.”

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 met Enzo Cipriani…

When I walked down the aisle at my best friend’s wedding, I had no idea my night would end with a kiss.

A sinfully-hot kiss with a stranger after a little too much to drink.

A kiss that ignited something in me I thought had long since died with the love of my life.

A kiss that started with one…single…touch.

A brief moment of desire that left with the stranger, filling me with guilt and reminding me how empty I am.

Until…he walks back into my life.

Though a passion ignites between us that neither of us have ever felt, my heart remains with my lost love.

Our mutual pain of loss and grief bonds us in a deep way I never expected.

The more time I spend with Enzo, the more I begin to wonder if true love can happen twice. Could I be so lucky?

The instant I let myself wonder, let myself feel hopeful, is the instant everything explodes.

An unfathomable reality is exposed that upends my life forever. There’s no undoing it, no changing it.

And I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to move past it…

“Her heart, her essence, her soul. I’m addicted.”

You’ll love this emotional love story filled with passion, grief, and learning to love again because everyone roots for a second chance at finding love. Grab your tissues and get ready for a raw, real, emotional love story that will suck you in, hit all your feels, and leave your heart smiling.

One-click if you love a broken, Greek-Italian hero who goes from being a playboy to loving only one woman and pursues her relentlessly (oh, he also bakes and sings), a badass heroine who learns to heal and love again, beautiful Greek settings, romantic dates, a broken hero and heroine, a soul mates true love story, he-chooses-her romance, strong female friendships, created families, meaningful symbols, and slow worth-the-wait burn.

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. Great summer beach read!

(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, Romance Author

Someone to Watch Over Me

Book 3 in the Wounded Hearts series

“I’m supposed to protect her, like a big brother should. I’m not supposed to fall in love with her.”

I’ve been in love with Angelo Mancini my entire life, but I’ll never confess that to him. He’s only ever seen me as a “little sister” since our parents have been best friends forever and we grew up together.

He’s assumed the role of my protector, always watching over me, which I’ve found annoying for most of my adult life because no guy will come near me.

When we were both in college, I asked him to take my virginity because I figured, since we were best friends, he would be safe and not break my heart.

He refused and I felt rejected and mortified.

Being the only person I know who is still a virgin, I give in to curiosity and sleep with a guy who’s kind of a friend…and also kind of a jerk.

Even though we used protection, I get PREGNANT.

I run to the one person I trust…and need…the most as my world falls apart around me. Angelo.

He invites me to stay with him while I figure things out.

The more time we spend alone, the more it feels like Angelo no longer sees me as just his best friend.

Could there actually, finally, be more between us? But I’m in a no-win situation.

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

“How do I look at the girl I love and know I have to let her go?”

Get ready for a raw, real, emotional love story that will suck you in, hit all your feels, and leave your heart smiling.

One-click if you love an Italian hero who’s only ever loved one woman (and who also happens to sing and play guitar), a heroine who’s loved one man her entire life, overcoming parental privilege, nicknames, created families, a soul mates true love story, strong female friendships, and slow worth-the-wait burn. Great summer beach read with a happily ever after!

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.)

“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