
by Becky Tzag
ContemporaryRead for free with Kindle Unlimited membership
Added on March 7, 2026
Hale knows Emily could break his heart, but he fell for her anyway. Emily Tollard is an up-and-coming painter who is living life to the fullest. She likes her freedom, doing what she wants, when she wants. Emily doesnât do relationships or feelings. Letting someone in gives them the power to hurt you, something Emily wants to avoid ever experiencing again. Casual flings and one-night stands are all she needs.Hale Woods loves love. Heâs waiting for that big, all-consuming love he knows is out there for him. When his best friendâs sister comes back to town, he canât stop thinking about her. Even though he knows he shouldnât. Even though he knows sheâll break his heart.When the feelings wonât go away, Emily and Hale give in. For one night, Emily allows herself to feel something real. But the feelings are too strong, making her too vulnerable, so she runs.Hale is left in pieces, trying to put together his shattered heart. Emily stays away, trying to pretend her world didnât completely shift after one night. Emily thought she would feel better after getting her attraction out of her system, but why canât she stop thinking about him? Why does everything look grey now, even her once vibrant paintings?Maybe feelings arenât the worst thing that could happen to Emily, maybe life without Hale would be worse. Can Emily just admit she loves him and give Hale a real chance?Just Admit It is a spicy, brotherâs best friend romance, with a golden retriever hero, and a heroine who doesnât do feelings. It is filled with super close families, characters that always have each othersâ backs, and the discovery that finding the one means you can drop all your masks and finally be yourself.

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