Thrown out of an abusive home, Suki pretends to be Devin's girlfriend while she stays with his family. But what happens when pretend feelings become real? ***** With nowhere to go after being thrown out of an abusive home, Suki asks Devin, a complete stranger, if she can stay the night with him. But what was supposed to be a short-term solution quickly turns into an open-ended promise: if Suki pretends to be Devin's girlfriend to ward off his pushy (if loving) mother, then she can live in his spare bedroom until she sorts out her life. But what happens when pretend feelings become real? Will Suki be able to overcome the fear and pain in her past in order to heal and fall in love? [[1st Place, The Rarity Awards, Romance Category]] [[1st Place, Skull Awards, Romance Category]] [[1st Place, The Royalty Awards 2017, Romance Category]] [[1st Place, The Gold Awards 2017, Romance Category]] [[1st Place, The Holo Awards, Romance Category]] [[1st Place, The Z Awards, Romance Category]] [[1st Place, The Purple Awards, Romance Category]] [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]

Meredith Blake is moving across country to get away from something. Something that has ruined her life since she can remember. She's always looking over her shoulder for the worst to happen. She never lets anyone get close for fear of losing them to the fear. Opie James is a true southern gentleman. He holds door open for women and children. He always uses his manors when it comes to his elders. He loves his mama and sweet tea. He's looking for his perfect match. But living in a small town doesn't always have what you're looking for. Until one day when a sweet brunette gets stuck in his small town. He believe's his luck is changing for the better. He gives her directions and leads her on her way but what he doesn't expect is that she comes back. Needless to say sparks fly! This story is based off Billy currington song good directions.