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Resilience After Dark (Gansett Island Series Book 25) Kindle Edition

by Marie Force (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,834 ratings
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Find out why more than 5 million readers have landed on Gansett Island and never want to leave!

Second chances show up when you're not looking for them...

Cindy Lawry needs a new roommate now that her sister Julia has moved in with her fiancé, Deacon. When she can't find anyone, she puts up a flyer in the window of the Curl Up & Dye salon where she works as a hair stylist and at other places around town. With the summer season ending, she can't afford to live alone, and she doesn't want to move in with her mom and her new husband. So the roommate search is on, but she's not getting many inquiries. After growing up in an abusive household, she's anxious about letting a stranger into her home and her life.

Jace Carson needs to find a new place to live. The employee housing at the Beachcomer is right out of Animal House, and he's way past the point in life where living like that is fun. All he wants is a quiet place to be in between working as a bartender at the Beachcomber and visits with his young sons, who live on the island. When he sends a text to the number a friend gave him, he doesn't expect the recipient to be Cindy, the woman he's been flirting with for weeks at the Beachcomber bar. She comes in and orders water because she suffers from migraines and apologizes for taking up a seat at his bar. He loves having her and her sweet smile at his bar, but he's not sure that living with her would be such a good idea, especially since all he thinks about every time he sees her is how much he'd like to kiss her.

It's autumn on Gansett Island, and the residents are settling in for another long winter of cold days and cozy nights. Celebrate the 25th book in the Gansett Island Series, and catch up with some of your favorite characters from past books while Cindy and Jace struggle to overcome demons from the past that threaten their chance at happily ever after.

"No one tells a love story like Marie Force or makes characters come alive for the readers. She has an incredible ability to pull you into the story and long after you finish the book the scenes still play out in your head and your heart. The McCarthys of Gansett Island sets a very high standard for all other series." Desiree Holt, author of the Phoenix Agency and Naked Cowboys series
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Avery Caris is an experienced narrator who believes in happily-ever-afters. A small-town girl, she moved to the big city and fell in love with being on stage and telling stories. When not narrating, she enjoys spending time with her husband, their son, and their very fluffy cat.

Marie Force is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and erotic romance. Her series include Gansett Island, Fatal, Treading Water, Butler Vermont, Quantum, and Miami Nights. Her books have sold more than ten million copies worldwide, have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and have appeared on the New York Times bestseller list more than thirty times. For more information, visit MarieForce.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09HSKHKWW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HTJB, Inc. (19 July 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2350 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 300 pages
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Marie Force is a New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and erotic romance. Her series include Gansett Island, Fatal, First Family, Wild Widows, Treading Water, Butler Vermont, Quantum and Miami Nights. Her books have sold more than twelve million copies worldwide, have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and have appeared on the New York Times bestseller list more than thirty times. She lives in Rhode Island with her husband of 30 years as well as two dogs and is the mother of two adult “kids.” who are frequently home to visit, one of them bringing a granddog with her. For more information, visit MarieForce.com.

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Julia J Abrahams
5.0 out of 5 stars Life on the outside
Reviewed in Australia on 4 August 2022
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Once again, Marie out does herself in Gansett Island life.

Emotional side of a person living on the outside of prison, making amends for mistakes he has made in life and a woman overcoming abuse of emotion, physical and together to try and overcome insecurities

Bring in our favourite characters like Mac and his precious... and the hilarious moments his family has with him.

Marie, never fails in drawing us into her books and onto the Island of Gansett. Next stop is....
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divigirl66
5.0 out of 5 stars Another wonderful visit to Gansett Island
Reviewed in Australia on 28 July 2022
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Jace and Cynthia, oh what a sweet ,wonderful couple. And visiting with the rest of the Gansett crew was an absolute pleasure as always. I love the way Marie not only writes her main characters for this book but includes so many visits to past couples too. It really is like visiting friends on holiday!
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Cindy Pearson
5.0 out of 5 stars Marie Force
Reviewed in Australia on 28 July 2022
Wow what a fantastic book by Marie. Marie you have done it again. I related to Jace and Cindy’s book on so many levels. Loved catching up with everyone too.
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Kathryn
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous
Reviewed in Australia on 5 August 2022
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I have read every book written by this amazing author
I loved every word Thank You cannot wait for the next book 📕 written
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Love2read
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Gansett Island Story that will deliver more than you ever expected
Reviewed in the United States on 23 July 2022
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RESILIENCE AFTER DARK is another wild ride from start to finish. Marie Force delivers lots of laughs, sadness, love, and friendship as readers are treated to the going on of the residents of Gansett Island. With a big cast of characters as well as it being the twenty-fifth book in the series, the author does an amazing job in capturing sub-plots and storylines of the other residents that readers have fell in love with since the first book, Maid for Love. What delights me the most in RESILIENCE AFTER DARK is the characters and how much they all have grown since we, the readers, first met them eons ago. This is an author who knows her characters inside and out, captures their vulnerabilities and strengths, keeps them growing with each book in the series and overall, delivers a character ensemble of a series that delighted me from the very first time I picked up the first book and met these wonderful characters.

With Jace and Cindy, we got to see two characters who deserve their own happy ever after more than these two. With each page of RESILIENCE AFTER DARK, I was rooting for Jace and Cindy to get their own brand of happy ever after and though there were a few interesting things along the way, I got to admit even I was thrilled at how their story turned out. Jace and Cindy have had some hard knocks and their past makes itself known in more ways than they thought but I loved how the author made it come as a strength rather than weakness for this couple and I, for one, am looking forward to seeing how they continue in future books.

RESILIENCE AFTER DARK is more than boy meets girl and falls in love, Its full of love, family, friends and more. The theme I keep coming back to is hope and love for Jace and Cindy. They took a chance on each other, and I know I am not the only one who rooted for them to win their heart’s desire. Marie Force delivers a story that is full of that hope and love not just for Jace and Cindy but for all the wonderful people set in this universe that I adore. If you want to check this series out, I highly recommend this series as a fun, sexy read and perfect for those lazy hot summer days/nights. I can’t wait to see where the author goes next in the series and just what happens next for everyone there on Gansett Island.

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5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME!
Reviewed in Canada on 21 July 2022
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I had to reread several of the series before this one to remind myself of all that was going on. Then when I started this book I was so involved in the story that I skipped my shower, almost forgot to eat & delayed my bedtime.

As always Marie Force has written an awesome story that will capture you & keep your interest till the last word.

Thank you Marie for keeping the Gansett series going.
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Brenda
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in Canada on 26 July 2022
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This was a packed full story of the many challenges for both Jace and Cindy who face them daily but once again the love of Gansett Island families shined and helped to fix their crazy lives! Loved it, love Gansett, love your storytelling Marie always makes me laugh, worry, wonder and cry!! 💖
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Reading in Morgan Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series...keep them coming please!
Reviewed in the United States on 25 July 2022
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Jace is on Gansett to get to know the sons he lost when he went to prison. The boys are settled with their adoptive parents, and Jace respects that. He just wants to know them.

Cindy is on Gansett to try to heal the wounds that were left by her brutally abusive father. Not all abuse is physical, and her dad was particularly good at psychological trauma.

Both Cindy and Jace have lessons to learn, hearts to protect, and trust to build. When the past comes calling for Jace, will he have the resilience to take the bad and learn from it? Will Cindy be able to put her issues behind her once and for all?

This book has lots of love, healing, understanding, and wisdom. I love hearing about the other Gansett Islanders that we've come to know in previous books. Great addition to this series.

You might be able to read this book as a standalone, but I think this series is best read in order. You have A LOT of wonderful hours is you're just beginning this series, since there are over 20 books waiting for you!
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olliejac
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 November 2022
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Loved it. Feels like I need a family tree . Would love to live somewhere like Gansett. Can't wait for more
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