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All That Really Matters
All That Really Matters | Nicole Deese
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Molly McKenzie's bright personality and on-trend fashion and beauty advice have earned her an impressive social media following, as well as a shiny monthly paycheck. When her manager-turned-boyfriend tells her of an upcoming audition to host a makeover show for America's underprivileged youth, all her dreams finally seem to be coming true. There's just one catch: she has little experience interacting with people in need. To gain an edge on her competitors, she applies to volunteer at a transitional program for aged-out foster kids during summer, only the program's director, Silas Whittaker, doesn't find her as charming as her followers do. But since forfeiting a goal has never been her style, Molly's only option is to accept the terms Silas lays out and submit to his rules--even the most ridiculous ones pertaining to social media. Soon as the residents of the home become more than a means to pad her career resume, and Silas becomes more than an obstacle on her path to fame, her once-narrow focus expands to include the deep needs of those she's serving... and perhaps the ones she's neglected inside herself as well. It took years to build her platform, but only one summer to discover what really matters most.
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robinb
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Molly is an up-and-coming fashion and beauty influencer. Her manager/boyfriend suggests she gain experience for the chance to host a new makeover show for underprivileged youth by volunteering at a local transitional program for aged-out foster kids. While she is initially met with mistrust/suspicion concerning her motives, she eventually wins over the program‘s director, Silas, and begins to bond and care deeply about the young adults she works🔻

robinb with as she prepares them for the adult world they are entering.
I loved this story. Molly is such an upbeat, positive person that I fell in love with her right away, and as she works to better others‘ lives, she comes to realize even more about herself. And Silas, as a strict but caring authority figure, is softened by the sheer determination and sunny disposition of his newest volunteer.
This is a sweet story of not only 🔻
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robinb romantic love but also love of self and others. I love Ms. Deese‘s writing and have enjoyed other books by her. She never disappoints. 4.25/5⭐️ #BookSpin 1mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 1mo
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Margot0817
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I really enjoyed this story. I loved watching the main character grow and learn who she really is and why. My second book by this author and I'm loving her work. 💜

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We have a family friend who's husband is being put on hospice. I wanted to send her a "blind date with a book" box and was curious on a book(s) to send.
Being someone who's husband has had cancer myself, I don't want to send her a book about grieving or encouragement because that takes your mind back to the pain. Instead, I'm wondering what books made you laugh, that you got lost in, or got you through a tough time. TIA

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Before I Called You Mine was a 2020 favorite and I'm so pumped that this All That Really Matters was equally fantastic. Amazing characters, educating on the topics of foster care, influence, and inspiring to say the least. Nicole, please- pretty please write a story for Miles, Val & Tucker. ❤️
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Molly McKenzie‘s bright personality and on-trend fashion and beauty advice have made her a major social media influencer. ↩️

MaggieCarr When her manager-turnedboyfriend tells her of an upcoming audition to host a makeover show for America‘s underprivileged youth, all her dreams finally seem to be coming true. There‘s just one catch: she has little experience interacting with people in need. To gain an edge on her competitors, she plans to volunteer for the summer at a transitional program for aged-out foster kids, but the program‘s director, Silas Whittaker, doesn‘t find her as ↩️ 3y
MaggieCarr charming as her followers do. Despite his ridiculous rules and terms, Molly dives into mentoring, surprising herself with the genuine connections and concern she quickly develops for the girls — and Silas. But just as everything seems perfectly aligned for her professional future, it starts to crumble under the pressure. ↩️ 3y
MaggieCarr And as her once-narrow focus opens to the deep needs of those she‘s come to know, she must face the ones she‘s neglected inside herself for so long. 3y
cmastfalk Loved this book! And I think Nicole just turned in Val‘s story. 💕 3y
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SBMC
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#mustread #contemporaryromance #booklove

Wow. It's another winner from Nicole Deese that will make you laugh out loud, cry big tears, cheer on the characters, and feel such contentment after the last page is read. If you enjoy contemporary romance, you will absolutely love this must-read book of 2021.
I received the book from Bethany House Publishers and all opinions are solely my own.

cmastfalk Can‘t wait to start this one! 3y
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