{"product_id":"almost-the-one-the-mark-marshall-9798896012498","title":"Almost the One - The Prequel: Book 2 of the Finding the One Trilogy","description":"\u003cp\u003eBefore Jake, there was Austin--Liam's first great love. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a handsome new neighbor moves in, best friends Liam and Tracy engage in a friendly competition to see who will win his heart first. But one unexpected kiss makes it clear which team Austin is playing for. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlmost the One\u003c\/em\u003e--the emotional prequel and second book in the \u003cem\u003eFinding the One\u003c\/em\u003e trilogy--explores Liam and Austin's romance from hesitant beginnings to the challenges of long-distance love. Their deepening passion is soon tested by the painful realities of identity, fidelity, and betrayal. Through every emotional high and low, Liam leans on the unwavering support of his friends Tracy and Sebastian--always there when he needs them most. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Liam and Austin build their dream home in Dallas, it feels like a fresh start. Everything seems perfect--until a shadow from the past reawakens buried doubts, triggering a chain of events that leave Liam questioning everything and fighting to protect his heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen trust fades, can love survive--or is it already gone?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA moving exploration of love, loyalty, and loss, \u003cem\u003eAlmost the One\u003c\/em\u003e reminds us that some stories don't end with forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mark Marshall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798896012498\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hawes \u0026amp; Jenkins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/26\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d","brand":"Mark Marshall","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47473770496255,"sku":"9798896012498","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_19ce635b-cb21-4df5-9d30-8fc5e60e1abb.jpg?v=1762312830","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/almost-the-one-the-mark-marshall-9798896012498","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}