Book ONE of the "Disasters in Love" series. Just out of an unhealthy relationship, Katarina decides to give up on men all together... Only to meet Bentley, a terribly attractive playboy with a few pretty big secrets. When their best friends couple up, Kat and Ben agree to fake a relationship. They begin to question how much is pretend and how much is real, but will their fake romance be able to handle the real challenges? WARNING: Contains strong language and sexual situations. NSFW, 18+, Unedited ***THIS IS NOT A STANDALONE. IT ENDS WITH A CLIFFHANGER. YOU MUST READ THE REST OF THE SERIES FOR THE ENDING. Reading order: Run (Book 1) Stay (Book 1.5) Hide (Book 2) Stickers: -New Adult Romance -After Dark Community (ADC) Certified Steamy -We Heart Love Club (Co-Creator/Admin) -Writing Parent Discussion Group (Creator/Admin) -Wattpad Star's Quarterly Featured Writer Award Stickers: -Rose Awards People's Choice Best Romance -Rose Awards People's Choice Unique Plot -Rose Awards People's Choice Best Male Lead -Rose Awards People's Choice Best Side Character -Rose Awards People's Choice Best Bro-mance -Rose Awards People's Choice Best Sis-mance Stickers Earned (but Not Added): -Angel Awards Best Series -Spread The Love Club (Creator/Admin)

After escaping her past, Miranda finds herself in coastal Maine, and when she meets Owen, she must help him uncover what truly happened to his now-dead ex. ***** On the run from her abusive ex, Miranda Lewis figures a small town in coastal Maine is just the place for her to lay low. There she befriends Claire, the owner of a local cafe, and her son, Owen. A woodworker and musician, he keeps to himself, especially since the town believes he played a part in the disappearance of the town's pride and joy... a skilled artist and his former girlfriend. As the two begin to grow closer, Miranda agrees to help him uncover the truth behind what really happened, especially now that strange things are occurring again, leading all roads back to Owen. [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]] Cover designed by Simone Northey