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The Man She Knew: A Clean Romance (By Way of the Lighthouse Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Loree Lough (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 20 ratings
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Don't they both deserve a second chance? 

Fourteen years ago, one reckless act cost Ian Sylvestry everything, including the girl he planned to marry. Since then, he has fought hard to turn his life around. Returning to his Baltimore town after serving a prison term was the first step. Winning back Maleah Turner's trust is a far more daunting challenge. From their first sparks-flying reunion, it's obvious they still have powerful feelings for each other. In fact, they might be even stronger together now. But if their second chance is going to work, Maleah has to believe that Ian is a changed man. She really wants to believe…but she simply isn't convinced.
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    By Way of the Lighthouse
  2. Print length
    384 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  5. Publisher
    Harlequin Heartwarming
  6. Publication date
    June 1, 2017
  7. File size
    2411 KB
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About the Author

With 6 million+ books in circulation, bestselling/award-winning author Loree Lough has 107 books (17 for HQ), 72 short stories & 2,500+ articles in print. She & her real-life hero split their time between a home in Baltimore's suburbs & a cabin in the Allegheny Mtns. Loree loves interacting with readers & answers every letter personally. Write her @ http://www.loreelough.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01M11V9DO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harlequin Heartwarming; Original edition (June 1, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 1, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2411 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 20 ratings

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Norma Polan
5.0 out of 5 stars Book
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2023
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I enjoyed this book very much, and have read many books by this author
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Mrs. Tina Rice
4.0 out of 5 stars The Man She Knew by Loree Lough
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2017
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The Man She Knew #1 By Way of the Lighthouse by Loree Lough

Ian Sylvestry is a changed man, but it is hard to live down the mistakes he made and paid dear for...fourteen years in prison. Now back home in Baltimore he is putting his life back together, one step at a time. I really love what he has done with his life since his release from prison and the goals he has set for himself. I love his Aunt Gladys and the way she loves Ian unconditionally, encourages and supports him at every turn. Oh, she is funny too and had me chuckling at times.

Maleah Turner really wants to believe Ian is a changed man but has some doubts. I think her family has a lot to do with that and maybe she is a little afraid to take a chance on him again. Her family is very vocal in their opinions regarding Ian which doesn’t make it easy for Maleah. I can see she is torn in two different directions and hoped she would follow her heart. I love the special bond she has with her grandfather, Frank Turner, the way he listens to her and supports her when others in the family tend to be a little overbearing at times.

Will Maleah give Ian a second chance despite her family's strong feelings against him? Is there a future for Ian and Maleah or will they forever be torn apart due to past mistakes? The Man She Knew is an inspiring, heartwarming story of second chances and hope, forgiveness, faith, family and love.
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Anne Baxter Campbell
5.0 out of 5 stars Family Fireworks?
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2017
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This one's definitely a romance, but a very difficult and different romance.

Maleah Turner is still hassled by her family, years after Ian Sylvestry served his turn in the pen for driving a getaway car. He's been out for several years, and by determined effort and the grace of God has totally turned his life around. He owns a fancy restaurant and volunteers with autistic kids charities. But her family hasn't forgotten, especially her brother Elliot.

She hasn't done too bad for herself, by the way. Maleah has a degree in Psychology and has just been named to a prestigious position (with a windowed office of her own) in the company she works for--also working with autistic children.

Of course that means she and Ian are going to connect in the work they are doing with and for the children. Her family (with both of her brothers and her father being cops), will never accept him. They both know it. But, you and I know they will always be somehow linked. We just don't know how they're going to work it out without setting off unwanted fireworks.
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Catherine Lanigan
5.0 out of 5 stars Magical Story!
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2017
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I never, ever thought I would cheer for an ex-con, but Ian Sylvestry changed my thinking---and that is due to the talented pen of Loree Lough. This story grabbed me from the beginning and never let go. Maleah,, whose love for Ian has never died, won me in a nano-second. Up against her entire family who saw only the roughest of Ian's edges and not the man he's become, had to be incredibly difficult for her. Shutting off their tapes, in order to hear her own heart was nearly impossible. This was a magical story! I loved it!
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Aimee Brown
3.0 out of 5 stars A Story of Second Chances
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2017
I really loved the premise for this book. One stupid mistake and everything changes. For Ian, that stupid mistake meant prison and heartbreak. Since his prison release, he has fought hard to become a man worthy of trust and respect. He is a pillar in his community and his service knows no bounds. Ian was the shining star of this story and I loved him.

Maleah is a bit more difficult to understand and love. I'm not sure I saw what Ian saw in her but I guess the heart loves who the heart loves.

The whole premise of the book is such an interesting one and I was caught up in Ian's struggle. There is just something about a story of second chances, especially one in the extreme like this one. It wasn't just a second chance at love but a second chance at life. I think the story could have been condensed a bit- it dragged on in the middle and my patience started to wear thin but the ending was sweet and just proved once again how much I loved Ian.

Content: Clean

-I received a copy of this book in conjunction with this book tour. All opinions expressed are my own.
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Vickie Fisher
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome story
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2017
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I love second chance stories, and this one did not disappoint. One bad decision shouldn’t destroy a person’s life. However, when that mistake lands you in prison and the loss of the love of your life, the odds are stacked against you. Ex-con or not Ian is a man to fall in love with. Will Maleah bend to the will of her cop family, or follow her heart? This story will keep you turning the page from beginning to end. Loree Lough has once again touched the heart.
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Alexia Janie Evans
4.0 out of 5 stars ... is a clean romance but is it also a good read. Ian Sylvestry made his share of mistakes ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2018
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The Man She Knew (By Way of the Lighthouse #1) by Loree Lough is a clean romance but is it also a good read. Ian Sylvestry made his share of mistakes and he spent fourteen years in prison for those mistakes. Ian is back in Baltimore, has a good job, and has grown from the troubled teen he was. His Aunt Gladys gave him a job when no one else would hire an ex-con and she loves Ian unconditionally. Maleah Turner comes back into Ian's life and she see's that he has changed but now she needs to prove to her family that he is and always has been a good man.
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Jeanette E. Levellie
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful from Start to Finish
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2017
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From the first chapter, I fell in love with Ian and Maleah. Neither one is perfect, but that made them more believable and endearing. The other characters-whether ornery or lovable-were well-rounded, and the plot moved along at a brisk clip.
Another winner from this talented author!
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