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The Best Lines (Chicago Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Nicole Pyland (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 777 ratings
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This is book #1 in the Chicago Series.

Eva Dash has her career on track. After earning her Ph. D in Literature, she became a professor at the same college she’d called home as a student. When she loses the only job she’s ever wanted, she’s forced to consider leaving the only home she’s ever really known.

Ember Elliot, the reformed player, has finally committed herself to looking for the right woman while struggling to find herself in other ways. She’s tired of being misunderstood by her family and hiding a very important part of herself from them. Being gay isn’t her secret. Wanting to be more than just a manager at her family’s restaurant is. And she’s ready to take steps to get what she wants.

The two women meet when Ember does her best to keep Eva from being a notch in another woman’s bedpost. They find each other at the time when both of them have lives and careers in flux. It starts with a scribbled warning on a napkin, continues with a tree house kiss and ends with a wall covered in chalkboard paint.

List of books in the Chicago Series:

  • Introduction – Fresh Start
  • Book #1 – The Best Lines
  • Book #2 – Just Tell Her
  • Book #3 – Love Walked into The Lantern
  • Series Finale – What Happened After

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    March 4, 2018
  6. File size
    2438 KB
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Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Nicole Pyland is a bestselling author of lesbian romance novels, including "The Fire" (2019 GCLS Awards Finalist), "All the Love Songs," the Chicago series, the San Francisco Series, and the Tahoe Series.She earned degrees in English & Film and an MS in Behavior Analysis before becoming a corporate trainer and manager. A Midwestern girl, born and raised in Indiana, she currently resides in California and spends her evenings writing stories and hanging out with her wife and their two cats.Website: nicolepyland.comNewsletter: nicolepyland.com/newsletterTwitter: @nicole_pylandFacebook: @nicolepylandauthor

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07B88ZBYN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pyland Publishing LLC (March 4, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 4, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2438 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0999622145
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 777 ratings

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Nicole Pyland is a bestselling author of lesbian romance novels, including No After You, All the Love Songs, and the series like Chicago, San Francisco, Tahoe, Sports, Boston, and more. Since 2017, she’s published over 30 novels (not including her What Happened After shorts), and more books are on their way!

Nicole grew up in Indiana, studying English & Film and then getting a MS in Behavior Analysis and moving to California, working by day as a Head of Training at a start-up. She lives with her wife and their opinionated cat, who spends his evenings helping her write stories by occupying half the chair.

Website: nicolepyland.com

Newsletter: nicolepyland.com/newsletter

Twitter: @nicole_pyland

Facebook: @nicolepylandauthor

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
777 global ratings

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Annette Mattil
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2023
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Hands down one of my favorite books I have read. Love characters. Love the storyline. It can be read as a stand alone but you would do yourself a disservice by not reading the whole Chicago series. My favorite series Nicole has written. Own all the ebooks and audiobooks!
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Lisa H.
4.0 out of 5 stars 😍
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2023
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Love Eva and Ember! These two characters are PERFECT for each other. And talk about a “meet cute”? This is one of the best meet cute’s I’ve ever read. This is a good story that I am likely to reread.
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Derinn
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Love Story
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023
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The story was not what I expected but, I loved this book and all the characters in it and cannot wait to continue the series!
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Marc T.
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good!
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2023
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This was a really fun read! Great character development, and everything was so...real. No contrived conflict, just two people figuring things out.
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Renee Williams, Pittsburgh, Pa
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2023
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I have read and re-read this book more than once. It parallels my life as an invisible nerd growing up in a family of favorite sons. Unfortunately, the MIT offered scholarship was not taken, but later in life I became a nurse, instead of a scientist. But it was as it was meant to be, just as
in Embers life. I will probably read it again, as it is a feel good story.
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Lucia Millan
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2021
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Great Characters and storyline. Enjoyed the book immensely. Will be following the series along. The ending was perfect. Loved it!
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Michelle
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Lines
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2022
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Nicole Pyland is an amazing story teller. She pairs her MCs perfectly. The chemistry is outstanding. I love how these series are about friendships and they finding their perfect match. I look forward to more and the remains books in the series.
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Kindle Customer Erik S Lind
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic story
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2023
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Can't wait to get to book two Nicole I love your sexy yet interesting books ill be on to just tel! Her
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zoe coles
4.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 13, 2021
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Loved this book so much, was hooked straight away. Onto the next one now. Can’t wait I’m sure I’ll love the next one too
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5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging romance.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2018
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You don't need a PhD to read this book. Top class writing, loved the characters of Ember and Dr. Eva Dash. Eva is made unexpectedly unemployed from her university lecturer role. She meets Ember only to realise she has unrecognised genius. After living down to the expectations of others for years, Ember finally learns to live up to her ability. The characters are infused with love for each other and for learning, family and friends have to re-evaluate their understanding of Ember and the couple have to renegotiate their relationship with each other and their loved ones during uncertain times. If that sounds a bit heavy, just know this is a brilliant romance, beautifully written, lots of humour and feel good moments, some hot love scenes and it made me late for work!!!
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Jai
5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing characters
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 12, 2021
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I am so glad the characters in this series are more interested in creating a strong relationship rather than jumping straight into bed. I enjoy reading about the romance and how the characters relate to each other much more than ones that jump in and out of bed with everyone.
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