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Someone Exactly Like Me: A Slow Burn, Forced Proximity, Strangers to Friends to Lovers Romance (Wounded Hearts Series Book 1) (Wounded Hearts Romance) Kindle Edition

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 147 ratings

Fall into bed with the too-hot-for-his-own-good Italian celebrity who’s just skyrocketed to fame and be another notch in his belt? No thanks.

Accept his proposed business deal that will have us spending a lot of time together – much of it under the same roof - in order to further our careers? Definitely a possibility.

What we have is a business arrangement. Nothing more.

It’s a fact I have to keep reminding myself of every time Niccolo Mancini pins me with his eyes or my heart pounds in my ears when we’re close.

He has a rule: Don’t kiss women on the lips.

I have a rule too: Don’t get involved with celebrities…even if I’ve fantasized about Nicco for months after watching his latest movie.

As the terms of our deal play out, my humdrum life is flipped upside down…and we’re both dangerously close to breaking our rules.

Did I mention that he’s also a musician? He sings and plays guitar…and wrote a song for me. Yeah, so there’s that.

He’s a man who’s hurting and exposes his wounds and fears to me, drawing me more deeply to him. Just when I let him in, the temporary fairytale implodes, crushing my heart. I run…and wonder if what we had was ever even real.

He got what he wanted from our deal.

I didn’t. My career is crumbling beneath me.

What do I do now?


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.

(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.)


Debbie Cromack is a slow burn, contemporary romance author who writes sweet, romantic love stories with steamy, worth-the-wait, open-door love scenes written in first person present dual point-of-view.

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"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 could not put this book down..
so well written, so well developed." ~Lisa Ohland


"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


"My romantic reading soul absolutely adored this
light with a little angst story by Debbie Cromack." ~mum.reader.dreamer.4life


"This book is light on angst or major twists and it's the perfect read if you're looking for a sweet romance guaranteed to make you feel light and
leave you with a smile on your face." ~Lulu.N


"I like the way she pens her story that you become
immersed into the characters world." ~Crystal


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The feelings and emotions of this story are portrayed fantastically." ~bookspaced


"
Intense emotional heartstopping love story." ~Teresa Lara


"Another beautiful love story from Debbie Cromack.
Oh the angst, the slow burn, the passion, the fire... I loved every page." ~NMc

From the Author

One could say I'm somewhat...vanilla. Hee, hee! So, a friend of mine recommended I watch the movie 365 Days. Notebook in hand, pen ready for notetaking, I watched it. (Yes, I'm quite certain I'm the ONLY person in the world who watched this movie with a notebook and pen! LOL!)


Peeking through spread fingers, I scribbled furiously, trying to capture the body mechanics and steam of the love scenes. Cheeks flushed, I reviewed my notes and went about my day.


Several days later, my mind flooded with characters and scenes (okay, it started with the steamy scenes first), and I was off and writing.


The more I wrote, the more Nicco and Destiny came to life; their flaws, their wounds, their desires, their love. And
Someone Exactly Like Me took form.


I so hope you enjoy reading their love story.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B099QTBDB4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independent Publisher (July 17, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 17, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 322 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 147 ratings

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Hi! I’m Debbie Cromack and I write contemporary novels that are romantic, sexy, and emotional with a lot of heart and worth-the-wait steam. I’ve been called the Master of Slow Burn, a title I happily accept.

I write realistic, flawed characters you’d want to get to know in real life. My heroes are virile and also broken. They have huge hearts, respect their women, and have a hidden romantic side. These men don't just fall in love, they fall and never look back. My heroines are often awkward, feisty, and embody everything the hero never knew he needed.

After spending 25+ years in corporate America, being the CEO of an event decorating company, and then an online business coach, I tried my hand at writing romance novels, publishing my debut novel at the age of 50, and have been writing ever since.

I live in an old farmhouse where I care for a dwarf bunny named Nutmeg, two Nigerian dwarf goats named Patches and Tiny, and lots of chickens. I like my book boyfriends how I like my cocoa: hot and yummy! With my knack for decorating, I tend to go all-out for each holiday. And I’m a total sucker for the Hallmark Channel…especially at Christmas.

CONNECT WITH ME:

Newsletter (get free chapters, exclusive giveaways, and more!) and website: www.DebbieCromack.com

All my links: linktr.ee/Debbie_Cromack_Author

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Customers find the story touching and romantic with a slow-burning romance. They describe the book as emotional and fulfilling, with well-developed characters that make the reader feel their emotions. The psychological depth in the book makes them feel connected and feeds their souls with the stirring love story.

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Customers enjoy the story's quality. They find it romantic, touching, and well-written. The story has an interesting plot and a happy ending. Readers appreciate the well-developed characters and the emotional journey of falling in love.

"...celebrity meeting that is filled with chemistry, passion and a beautiful story about finding your person in the last person you would ever think..." Read more

"...This book is compelling and emotional and will feed your soul with the stirring love story of a regular woman “Destiny” romance author..." Read more

"...Letter burning was a favorite of mine. Plenty of drama, pushy women, surprises, twists - Ana, help from her father, fun activities and vivid..." Read more

"...I so enjoyed getting to know Debbie more. Her goats are so cute and I loved getting to see glimpses in to her life...." Read more

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"...I loved everything about this book. The places they saw together. Just everything! Thank you Debbie Cromack for writing this story. Enjoy!" Read more

"I really enjoyed reading this book. This story is about Destiny and Nicco. The book is wonderfully sweet...." Read more

"...And the ending was fire. It was the best and I’ve already purchased book 2 & 3...." Read more

"...characters, an interesting plot, and a guaranteed HEA makes this a wonderful read." Read more

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Customers enjoy the slow build of chemistry and steam in the book. They find it romantic and mention the letter burning scene as a favorite.

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"This was a super slow burn. Destiny was cute and funny and at times I thought she was the author herself...." Read more

"...This is described as a slow burn, which honestly, usually drives me crazy but I actually thought it worked for this one...." Read more

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Customers find the book emotionally engaging. They say every moment fits with the feelings and wording on the songs. The angst and sexy elements are just right for an enjoyable read.

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Customers enjoy the emotional depth of the book. They find the psychological depth compelling and relatable. The love story is described as stirring, fulfilling, and filled with passion. The theme of healing from feeling destroyed and fragmented is relatable. The heroine's mindset is interesting and refreshing, and the saving each other aspect feels refreshing for its equality.

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Slow Burn Friends-to-Lovers Deliciousness!
🐚Slow Burn🐚Friends-to-Lovers🐚Summer Romance.“You once told me that a soul mate doesn’t complete you, but they inspire you to complete yourself. You do that for me.”.Review: This was my first book by Debbie and it will not be my last! I already have her book Untouchable Zane ready to read very soon! This was a unique storyline which I really enjoyed..Destiny is a Romance Author who is stuck in a rut and looking to get her spark back..Nicco is an Italian actor known for his playboy reputation. He is looking to transition his career to the US..Destiny meets Nicco one night when she meets up with her friend who is a photographer. Nicco locks eyes on Destiny and knows he wants her. Destiny knows better though and tries to stear clear of Nicco, until they strike up a deal. These two become friends and I love how their frienship develops. I love their interactions and the Italian words he says to her. The experiences they share, the chemistry and the sexual tension these two have were palpable. The slow burn was delicious and perfect for these two as they really developed a relationship without the physical attraction taking over. Which I love! My heart broke for Nicco and all that he went through causing his walls to go up. Destiny was the perfect one to break through those walls. The pain of her past made me just want to give her a big hug. I loved the character growth each went through and of course the protectiveness and jealousy.😏 I loved Destiny's friendship with Candi and Nicco's relationship with Marco. The landscapes and food descriptions had me adding another location to my bucketlist. I also loved reading about my favorite restaurant and other places I know. This was such a sweet and swoony read. It sucked me in and I loved it!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2021
    Someone Exactly Like Me is a slow burn celebrity meeting that is filled with chemistry, passion and a beautiful story about finding your person in the last person you would ever think possible.

    Destiny and Nicco have a very unexpected meet cute. Their attraction is immediate but Destiny knows Nicco, an up & coming actor/musician, is a player. She’s just had her heart broken and doesn’t need it to happen again. However, a friendship forms and they start to mean so much to each other. Will they cross that line or is neither willing to open their heart or minds to more?

    This is VERY slow burn. You really get to see them move from strangers to friends to best friends and beyond. They get to know each other in every way…they share their history, fears, dreams and hopes. You see them falling in love and it’s amazing to watch it all unfold. But their path isn’t without bumps including the same things they share….pasts come back, fears start to show and at points both believe any type of future is just a dream. This story is very romantic because of the slow burn and it had me swooning the entire time.

    I’m thoroughly enjoying The Hollywood/Celebrity romances from this author (if you haven’t read Zane then go grab it now)…..and I can’t wait to read more from her.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2023
    I gave it 4 stars instead of five for a few reasons. One, I couldn’t quite follow the timeline at certain points. Two, is it realistic to have a man that’s been drinking quite a bit drive the ladies home from the club? Three, I felt that the author really put way too many details in the beginning of the book and almost no details in the final pages. Four, then we shift to an epilogue that leaves many of us wondering what we’re the details of their travel together, when/how did he propose, how long before she got pregnant, how do they know it’s a boy, what will they do once the baby comes, did he kick the nicotine habit for good, etc. etc. The author was too detailed in the front of the book and completely blowing off details at the end.
    Having said all the negative, I still want to read the rest of the series. This book is compelling and emotional and will feed your soul with the stirring love story of a regular woman “Destiny” romance author (who just happens to have well connected parents) and a man “Nicco” that is a movie star, songwriter, musician, and singer.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2023
    Singer and actor Nicco and writer Destiny meet and decide on a fake relationship to help each other out for a few months. Things never go quite as planned and now feelings are also in the way. The characters have entertaining situations in California and Itay, with needed support from friends and family. The storyline has them tearing down the walls around their hearts from past relationship bombs. Letter burning was a favorite of mine. Plenty of drama, pushy women, surprises, twists - Ana, help from her father, fun activities and vivid locales. Loved their chemistry and the slow build steam. Terrific ending that fit just right.

    I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2021
    Nicco is an actor and singer from Italy here in America and trying to start things here. Destiny is a romance writer who is just in a blind spot. On Destiny's 30th birthday they meet, when her best friend puts them together for a photography shoot. Destiny has had a crush on him since she watched a movie he made. Now she is taking all of these sexy photos with him until the model actually makes it to the scene.

    When Nicco comes to the bar with Destiny and the rest of the crew he sees a way that they could help each other. If she would show him around Los Angeles while he looks for leads into Hollywood he could help her overcome her writer's block. They both agree to the terms and set off to help each other.

    They have 2 weeks together before he has to leave the country. What they find is an amazing connection. Nicco has been badly hurt in the past and vows he will never have another relationship. He won't ever kiss a woman on the lips. It's too personal. And Destiny was engaged once and her fiance left her for his good friend he grew up with.

    I loved everything about this book. The places they saw together. Just everything! Thank you Debbie Cromack for writing this story. Enjoy!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2023
    🇮🇹Someone Exactly Like Me 🇮🇹
    By: @debbie_cromack_author

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    I read this book in this month’s Chapters and Chats with Indie Author hosted by @chapters.and.charcuterie

    I so enjoyed getting to know Debbie more. Her goats are so cute and I loved getting to see glimpses in to her life.

    This is book 1 in her Wounded Hearts series. It follows Destiny and Nicco. Nicco is a famous actor who is ridiculously good looking. Destiny is a romance writer who is struggling with some serious writer’s block. When Destiny’s friend Candi plays matchmaker at a photoshoot, Nicco and Destiny are thrown together in whirlwind of a romance.

    I really enjoyed this one. They both had issues and insecurities to work through together. But I loved how they each made the other person better and stronger and more secure in themselves. I also loved the Italy scenes as I felt as though I was on vacation!

    Read this if you love:
    🇮🇹 Slow Burn
    🇮🇹 Celebrity Hero
    🇮🇹 Friends to lovers
    🇮🇹 Forced Proximity
    🇮🇹 Beach vibes
    🇮🇹 Italian Getaways

    Book 2 of the Wounded Hearts series is out now and Book 3 releases this June!
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  • Verbivore
    5.0 out of 5 stars Italian movie star falls for the everyday girl
    Reviewed in Canada on June 5, 2023
    I recently read Someone to Watch Over Me and had to go back and read Book 1 in the Wounded Heart series to see how this all started. Niccolo definitely falls first in this slow burn romance. The book takes place partly around the Los Angeles area and then off to Italy which is a sweet treat. Good book to read at the beach!
  • LJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Summer Read 💖
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2021
    Someone Exactly Like Me is a standalone slow burn, friends to lovers romance perfect for a summer read!

    If you're after a sweet and swoony read, this is the one for you! After a meeting filled with attraction and chemistry, Nicco and Destiny strike a mutually beneficial deal. As they get to know each other and their connection deepens we learn more about what makes each of them who they are. Their dreams, their pasts and their insecurities.

    The scenes where these two people are hanging out and getting to know each other feels so authentic; We get to truely watch them fall in love, before they even know that is what is happening. There are funny moments, heartbreaking moments, swoony moments and steamy moments that ultimately lead to us falling in love with these characters too.

    But we all know the path to true love never runs smooth, and their story is no different. Nicco and Destiny lead different lives which in itself creates a barrier between them, among other obstacles.

    The secondary characters add another layer to their relationship, I especially loved Candi's relationship with Destiny, and I'm looking forward to potentially seeing more of her in future.

    This is Debbie's second novel, and just like Untouchable Zane, Someone Exactly Like Me is an easy read. Well paced, Romantic and while at times painful, the overall feeling is a light read, exploring dreams locations and the perfect friends to lovers summer read 💖

    I was so lucky to read a beta copy of this story and I'm so grateful to have been given the opportunity to work closely with Debbie.

    𝑰 𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘𝒆𝒅 𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌.
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    LJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Perfect Summer Read 💖

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2021
    Someone Exactly Like Me is a standalone slow burn, friends to lovers romance perfect for a summer read!

    If you're after a sweet and swoony read, this is the one for you! After a meeting filled with attraction and chemistry, Nicco and Destiny strike a mutually beneficial deal. As they get to know each other and their connection deepens we learn more about what makes each of them who they are. Their dreams, their pasts and their insecurities.

    The scenes where these two people are hanging out and getting to know each other feels so authentic; We get to truely watch them fall in love, before they even know that is what is happening. There are funny moments, heartbreaking moments, swoony moments and steamy moments that ultimately lead to us falling in love with these characters too.

    But we all know the path to true love never runs smooth, and their story is no different. Nicco and Destiny lead different lives which in itself creates a barrier between them, among other obstacles.

    The secondary characters add another layer to their relationship, I especially loved Candi's relationship with Destiny, and I'm looking forward to potentially seeing more of her in future.

    This is Debbie's second novel, and just like Untouchable Zane, Someone Exactly Like Me is an easy read. Well paced, Romantic and while at times painful, the overall feeling is a light read, exploring dreams locations and the perfect friends to lovers summer read 💖

    I was so lucky to read a beta copy of this story and I'm so grateful to have been given the opportunity to work closely with Debbie.

    𝑰 𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘𝒆𝒅 𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌.
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  • Angela Hayes
    4.0 out of 5 stars Slow-burn...
    Reviewed in Australia on July 12, 2022
    4 Stars

    Someone Exactly Like Me is the first book in the Wounded Hearts series be Debbie Cromack. This is my first book by Ms. Cromack, and as I am always on the look out for new authors to add to my TBR list I happily snapped up a copy to explore.
    What I found was a sweet, enjoyable, slow-burn, contemporary romance with a bit of a friends-to-lover element, some angst, push-pull, heartache, chemistry, and drama. I connected with the characters right from the get-go, which made it so easy to invest in them and their whole story.
    I am happy that I stumbled on this book, and author- and I will certainly be keeping a look-out for more of her work in the future.
    Bring on Book #2…
    Happy Reading!

    Thank you, Debbie Cromack!
  • Crystal
    4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Story!
    Reviewed in Canada on July 25, 2021
    Someone Exactly Like Me is a slow burning, friends to lovers, feel good, romance story. I liked the pace, getting to really know the characters daily life, the sexual tension, and it's an all around feel good read. The characters couldn't be more opposite of one another, however that's why I think they were so perfect together. This is my first time reading this author, and I can say she has herself a new reader. I like the way she pens her story that you become immersed into the characters world.
  • D.S.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, Happily Ever After
    Reviewed in Canada on November 5, 2021
    This is a beach read, for me, a gentle, seductive, journey that could convince the hardest of hearts that there is someone out there who wants someone exactly like them.

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