Not a Strong Enough Word, Allie Samberts
Not a Strong Enough Word, Allie Samberts
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Not a Strong Enough Word

Author: Allie Samberts

Series: Strong Enough

Narrator: Alastair Haynesbridge, Macie Miller

Unabridged: 9 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/02/2026


Synopsis

Five years apart. One unfinished love story.

Scarlett Frye was once a literary genius. With two bestselling novels, a million-dollar book deal, and a love story of her own, she had it all—until the pressure broke her. Five years ago, she canceled her book tour, shredded her contract, and disappeared. She left everything behind, including Ryan Whitlock, the editor who believed in her . . . and the man she loved.

Now, after years of healing, she's ready to write again.

For Ryan, Scarlett's disappearance wasn't just a professional loss, it was personal. It shattered his heart and sent him into a slump. That is, until an anonymous manuscript lands on his desk. The writing is brilliant, raw, and achingly familiar—it can only be Scarlett's.

As fate brings them back together, Scarlett reluctantly agrees to let Ryan edit her comeback novel, even though it means working with the man she never stopped loving. Old passions reignite, but when pressure builds and buried secrets resurface, Ryan fears history will repeat itself.

Scarlett walked away once. But as they navigate love, loss, and the weight of the past, she and Ryan must be strong enough to rewrite their story before it's too late.Contains mature themes.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kayla on May 22, 2026

Not A Strong Enough Word By Allie Samberts ARC Review ♾️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌶️🌶️ 𝑰 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑰’𝒅 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆’𝒔 𝒏𝒐 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝑰 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒍𝒆𝒕 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒂 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆. I've said many times before, that Allie's books are like a look into her soul. You read her books, and from t......more

Goodreads review by Savannah on May 14, 2025

as a long time supporter and lover of allie samberts, i have to say this is her most impressive and emotional writing to date. this book is nothing short of phenomenal! read this if you like: second chance romance bookish main characters workplace romance dual pov ryan and scarlett are true soul mates......more

Goodreads review by Tay_is_reading_again on April 20, 2025

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ Spice: 🌶️🌶️ This is the most emotional and profound Allie Samberts book to date. It is obvious that she poured her heart and soul into this book. Ryan is Allie’s typical cinnamon roll man that we encounter in her books. Scarlett is an incredibly complex character with a multitude of......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on April 26, 2025

3.5 stars This is one of those books where I can see why people might like it but it just didn’t work for me. Scarlett disappears from Ryan’s life with literally no explanation, no closure, no anything and yet when they reconnect 5 years later it’s like nothing happened. There’s no hard feelings, the......more

Goodreads review by Shannon on April 24, 2025

ARC Review: 5 stars is not enough for this book. I still have tears flowing. This book was absolutely beautiful. Scarlett and Ryan’s love is so pure. This story was everything I didn’t know I needed. The way Allie writes about depression and grief is eye opening. As someone who has had depression an......more