One girl's struggle, one guy's strength, and a chance to find something real.
Kendall is just trying to survive her chaotic home life and blend in at school. With her best friend and her brother Asher as her only real support, she's gotten good at hiding her bruises—both the ones on her skin and the ones no one can see. But everything changes when she literally bumps into Hughes. He's tall, strong, and steady in a way that makes Kendall's carefully guarded world start to shake.
Hughes doesn't say much, but his presence is impossible to ignore. He's got that confident walk, those dark brown eyes that see right through her defenses, and a protective streak that she doesn't know what to do with. Kendall knows she should keep her distance, but being around Hughes makes her feel something she hasn't in a long time—safe.
As the walls she's built around herself start to crumble, Kendall has to decide if she's ready to let someone like Hughes in. Can she trust him with her heart, or will letting him get close only add to the pain she's already trying to hide?
This is a story about finding strength in the unlikeliest of places, and the love that can grow even in the darkest of times.
Perfect for readers who love emotional romance, complex characters, and stories that explore the power of connection.
This book contains themes and content that may be distressing to some readers, including but not limited to:
Violence and physical harm
Mental illness and trauma
Death and grief
Emotional and psychological abuse
Substance abuse and addiction
And explicit language
Reader discretion is advised.
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In My Arms
RomansaKendall Hansley is a sixteen-year-old high school student navigating a challenging home life marked by her father's behavior. Despite her struggles, she finds solace in her close relationship with her protective older brother, Asher. At school, Ken...
