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Therapist. Client. Two years of boundaries. One attraction neither of them should touch.
Calla has spent two years helping Benedict believe he is worth loving. But the closer he gets to healing, the harder it becomes to pretend she does not feel the connection between them, and some lines were never meant to be crossed.
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March 26, 2024
***This is an excerpt from Embracing Calla by Tamara Mapstead. Chapter Six Calla: Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 It’s eight o’clock now, and no sign of Benedict yet. I was able to get some things done while I waited for him. I talked to Rose again, about nothing. She just wanted to chat about her boyfriend […]
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March 23, 2024
In the romance novel Embracing Calla, scapegoating is a prominent topic throughout the entire book. Luka’s a narcissist so to understand the "Gray Rock Method a discussion about the topic would be sociable. The Gray Rock Method in Escaping Narcissistic Dynamics: In the journey of personal growth and healing, understanding how to navigate toxic relationships—especially those […]
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March 22, 2024
A look into the romance novel Embracing Calla “If having a wife really matters to you, then why don’t you go home to her? Excuse me.” -Calla "I still can’t get over that asshole tonight, grabbing her like he did. He just confuses me in general. Forget about him. Jeez. It’s my dream, so […]
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Tamara Mapstead writes contemporary romance about messy, resilient women and the men who finally treat them well. She digs into the hard parts: manipulation, healing, and self-worth, and still gives you the happy ending you came for.
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