{"product_id":"9780349435787","title":"Quiet Ones","description":"Author: Penelope Douglas\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780349435787\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Little Brown\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 28 Apr 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 640\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuinn\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eI've always had too many men in my life. My father, brothers, and nephews. They run this town, and although I've never given them a reason to worry, they treat me like I'm made of glass. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThey're wrong, though. I've got it all together - college graduated by twenty-one and a business owner with a perfect record. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut I have one secret: I raced to grow up in case he ever came home.  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLucas Morrow grew up with us, but he left when I was thirteen. I've waited and worked to be sure everything is perfect when I see him again. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut I've waited years and maybe it's time to move on, get my own place and be my own person with new friends.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's summer after all and I am my brothers' sister. Did they really think the apple fell that far?\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLucas\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe thinks her family are the only men watching her. So innocent. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd I want to keep her that way. Even though I'm twelve years older, we were always the odd ones out.. She gravitated to me, and I always made sure she wasn't alone. When I left, I told myself she'd be fine without me. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut really, it was just an excuse to escape the guilt. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eI only meant to come back for a few days, but she's grown up, her brothers are distracted, and one bad decision after another is circling her.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs well as old ghosts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd old enemies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe doesn't want a babysitter anymore, and if she ever finds out why I left town, she'll know why I'm not the best role model.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut I'm still the older one.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd she still needs supervision.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47857133387934,"sku":"ADS-9780349435787","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780349435787.jpg?v=1781481672","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780349435787","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}