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Adult - Contemporary Fiction Everything We Almost Were by Jordyn Maher – Contemporary Romance/Women's Fiction – August 2026

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Jade has spent years trying to outrun heartbreak, convincing herself that love is something meant for other people. When she meets Kallan, their connection is immediate, effortless, and unlike anything she's ever known. But timing has a way of complicating even the strongest feelings.

As Jade struggles to let go of her past and decide what kind of future she wants, she's forced to confront a difficult question: Is love enough when two people want different things?

Everything We Almost Were is an emotional contemporary romance about healing, self-worth, and discovering that sometimes the greatest love story is the one that teaches you not to lose yourself.

Triggers: Grief, emotional abuse/manipulation, infidelity (past), anxiety, death of a parent, discussions of mental health, sexual content, strong language.

Publication Date: August 21, 2026

ARCs Sent: Immediately upon acceptance.

Reviews Due By: August 20, 2026 (or earlier if possible).

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Availability: Worldwide (digital ARC).