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Violence
None
No violence
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Some
Mild romantic content
Substance Use
Barely any
Social drinking; small-town culture
Emotional Intensity
Some
Josh's secret and how it shaped him; Charity building a life in a new place; the warmth of the Fool's Gold community
What this book is about
Charity Jones arrives in Fool's Gold, California to become city manager. Josh Golden is the town's most famous resident—a disgraced cycling champion carrying a secret. Chasing Perfect is the first Fool's Gold novel, launching one of the most beloved cozy contemporary romance series—warm, funny, and community-centered.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Mild romantic content—the coziest end of contemporary romance
Josh's secret about his career
Small-town community as a character
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