He's going to break you. But you're still going to love him. JJ Snow is a damaged child driven by hatred towards everyone. Beautiful, but tragic soul. His life turned upside-down the moment his mother left his father and him. Lack of love turned a sweet and wholesome child into a cold-stoned liar and manipulator. But the love he receives from one of his enemies makes him want to be a better person. River Williams is beautiful, sweet, and talented. These are the only words her friends use to describe her. Always ready to do the right thing. Tragic childhood never stopped her from growing and loving people around her. But for him, she's ready to bend her morals and beliefs just to save him. Even if that means going against everyone and everything. Everything for his love. ____________________________ JJ Was His Name is a enemies to lovers/childhood friends to lovers romance, with a hint of sadness and sorrow. Also known as "Summer Of Love". *UNEDITED* ✩ rankings: #1 SUMMEROFLOVE (19/12/2024) [Word Count: 52,000+] Copyright ©2024 by Annabella May [cover design by @sulkytae]

After her father was sentenced to fifteen years in prison, Abigail Atwood was thrown into the foster system, bouncing from home to home. Now, she's landed with the Lawsons-a wealthy, picture-perfect family in Newport, Rhode Island. Their home is full of love, laughter, and everything Abigail never had. But no matter how warm the house feels, she can't seem to let herself belong. Summer has just begun, and for the first time, life without her father is starting to make sense. Almost. Because in the shadow of her fragile happiness stands Beckham Lawson-the brooding nephew of her foster parents, drowning in his own grief. And then there's Emmett, Beckham's charismatic younger brother, determined to break through Abigail's walls and make her smile again. But not everything is as it seems in this coastal dream. And by the end of summer, one twist will change everything. A story about first love, family, and the mistakes that change everything-perfect for fans of the bittersweet ache of summer romances. *UNEDITED* ____________________ ✩ rankings: #1 BROKENRULES (30/07/2025) #10 FOSTER (01/09/2025) [Word Count: 82,000+] Copyright ©2025 by Annabella May