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Thicker Than Water

by Brigid Kemmerer

Spice 1 out of 5, Sweet1/5 · Sweet: Kisses only

The whole town thinks Thomas killed his mother. Charlotte, whose three brothers are cops, is the only one who believes he didn't.

Spice
1/5
Burn
Slow
Pages
~336
Ending
HEA
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How spicy is Thicker Than Water?

Thicker Than Water is a 1 out of 5 on our spice scale: sweet (kisses only). Kissing, longing looks, maybe a fade-to-black. Nothing on the page.

  • Steam: Glimpses and kisses
  • Burn: Slow burn
  • Pairing: One man, one woman
  • POV: Dual POV (both leads)
  • Ending: Happily ever after

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  • Death of a loved one
  • Murder

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    Thicker Than Water: quick answers

    How spicy is Thicker Than Water?

    Thicker Than Water is a 1 out of 5 on our spice scale: sweet (kisses only). Kissing, longing looks, maybe a fade-to-black. Nothing on the page.

    Is Thicker Than Water a standalone?

    Yes, Thicker Than Water is a standalone. You can read it on its own.

    What tropes are in Thicker Than Water?

    Thicker Than Water features forbidden love, small town. It is a slow burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.

    Does Thicker Than Water have content warnings?

    Our notes for Thicker Than Water include: death of a loved one, murder. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.

    What should I read after Thicker Than Water?

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