{"title":"Nicole Deese","description":"Nicole Deese is a Christy and Carol Award-winning and bestselling author. When she's not sorting out character arcs and story plots of her own, she can usually be found listening to an audiobook and multitasking at least four different chores at once. She's a hoarder of sparkling water, a lover of long walks and even longer talks with friends, and a seeker of fun and adventure at all times. She lives in small-town Idaho with her happily-ever-after hubby, two freakishly tall teenage sons, and one princess daughter with the heart of a warrior. For more, visit NicoleDeese.com.","products":[{"product_id":"the-voice-we-find-paperback","title":"The Voice We Find - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo voices. One story. A chance to rewrite their future. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSophie Wilder returns home to California with nothing more than a failed Broadway career and a geriatric cat. 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