Could Have Been Us

By: Corinne Michaels

Narrated by: Ava Erickson, Jason Clarke

New York Times best-selling author Corinne Michaels returns to the Willow Creek Valley Series in this stunning small-town, brother’s-best-friend romance.

Fifteen years ago, I fell for Jack O’Donnell. I was just a girl, but I knew my brother’s best friend was the only man I’d ever love. On my 18th birthday, when I asked him to kiss me, I never imagined it would change my life so completely.

I gave Jack everything that night. In order to move on, we had to go our separate ways and pretend like nothing happened...as though it wasn’t the greatest moment of my life. But even that wasn’t as heartbreaking as the secret we were forced to keep.

I’ve tried not to think about how much I still love him. How I long to be back in his strong arms or the way his hazel eyes make my heart race. Until he kisses me again. And this time there’s no turning back. This time I know what it means.

We belong together, and there’s no use denying it any longer. But our feelings aren’t the only thing that won’t stay buried. Our past resurfaces and threatens to destroy our second chance at happiness. When our love is tested once again, will we be strong enough to stand together?

©2021 Corinne Michaels (P)2021 Corinne Michaels

All the Feels!

One page in and Corinne Michael’s had me shooketh with a capital S! My jaw seriously dropped. I thought I knew what I was getting into with Jack and Stella but I was clearly proven wrong. This woman began the story with a bomb drop of all bomb drops. She had me hook, line and sinker. From then I knew nothing could’ve prepared me for the emotional angst filled ride that would be Jack and Stella’s story.

Jack, oh Jack, this man...he was determined to get all my tears. Being inside his head, seeing behind the cool guy facade and witnessing his vulnerable side tugged at every heart string. His love for Stella left me in swoonsville. He was completely gone for this woman and I loved it.

Stella, this woman with her balls of steel and admirable strength and patience. Her love for Jack never wavered and I needed their hea like nobody’s business. These two deserved it more than words could say.

My heart was not safe from from the turmoil it was put through. Corinne Michaels hit with every single imaginable feel from A to Z. But, for a second chance like Jack and Stella’s, it was worth every second.

And Michaels was pure evil with that tease for Josh’s story. I need it like yesterday!

Absolutely beautiful

This story was filled with emotions, love, hurt, and hope for the future. It provides comfort that there is always another, better way. Cannot wait for the next one.

A beautiful story with wonderful narration

Oh, Corinne Michaels, you constantly break my heart and rebuild it again. Could Have Been Us is definitely one of her absolute best contemporary romances. I don't think I could have loved this any more, even though it was so alternately heartbreaking and life affirming.

Stella has been in love with Jack for years. It's definitely not unrequited, because he loves her with a passion so fierce. But he is paralyzed to act on it. Their past is messy and complicated, and her brother is his best friend.

I loved every minute of this book. It was a truly wonderful read, and I could not put it down. I loved it so much that I had to listen to the audio, and Jason Clarke and Ava Erickson were phenomenal. One of my favorite listens this year.

Jack & Stella

I love this story of Jack & Stella. Coronne wrote their slow burn love story. It was beautiful that after 12 years they finally got to meet their sweet baby girl.
The narrators were perfect!

Jack and Stella

Could Have Been Us was amazing from the moment it started. I had tears so many time. The writing, The story, The narrators every single this was fabulous! I 100% recommend this book! Great series thus far and I'm looking forward to Josh and Delia's story!

love this Arthor

So so many emotions listening to this book. I cried tears of sadness and joy.

Could Have Been Us - Must Read/Listen

“I’m going to give you a future,” I vow.
“With you.”
“For as long as you want me.”
“Forever.”
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Jack and Stella have been friends for a long time and been in love since she was sixteen. After one night together their lives changed forever and they promise to keep their secrets buried and go their separate ways. Twelve years later when being around each other all the time becomes too much for them to resist, they finally give into temptation. When their past secrets become unburied, they will have to prove how strong their love is and stand together.
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An extremely emotional ride from beginning to end that tissues are a must. Jack and Stella have had so much heartache and the pain that they have had to endure was unbelievable. I was completely invested in the story and had tears in my eyes for eighty percent of the book between ugly tears and happy tears. You could feel the chemistry between Jack and Stella vibrating off the pages and could tell that they were soulmates that just needed to finally get past their pain and heartache. I had an extreme book hangover after this one and recommend it to everyone. A TOP 2021 READ!
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Audio: Jason Clarke and Ava Erickson did an amazing job of bringing the characters and story to life and made it seem like we were living right in the story.

Another great book

Another great book as always. This is one of my favorites from Corinne. The narration is awesome. Thanks for another great book

My first

This was the first book I have ever listened to. I was not disappointed! What a great story. Now that I've listened to everything she has written she has bybfar become my second favorite!

loved it so much

I can't wait to start the next book. I LOVE this book series ❤