Romance · Young adult
Without Merit
Merit Voss lives in a converted church with an eccentric, fractured family, each of whom keeps a secret. She decides it is time to bring the truth out, whatever it costs.
- First published
- 2017
- Pace
- medium
- Length
- medium
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you want a quirky, character-heavy family story with heart and a bit of romance.
Skip this if you want a pure love story, because the family drama and its heavy themes take centre stage.
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