His life was a disaster. With a deranged father who was out of the picture and a mother who contributes the world's chaos, he held the weight of a certain secret shoulders and no one to turn to. Her life was what everyone wanted: Parents that loved each other deeply, an over-protective big brother that would do anything for his little sister, a white picket fence surrounding her home. She was smart and beautiful, funny and loving. And she had a crazy best friend that went by the name of Claire Collins. Evanine Lewis' life was perfect But then she collided with Fate...

After the accident, Noah Archer built a wall around himself. But Riley Dawson is curious about him, and she's determined to meet the man behind his defenses. ***** Riley Dawson has always noticed Noah. He was the most popular guy on campus, until he lost his parents in a car accident. Now he's withdrawn and silent. Mustering up the courage to give her condolences, the two end up talking, and Riley grows determined to help Noah find himself again. Every time she coaxes a smile from him, she can feel the ice around his heart melting. But Riley knows that Noah's loss is still close to him. She's opening up her heart, but can Noah do the same? He's got so much to lose, but now, so does she. [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]

[Completed✔️] Gracelynn Vaughn moved away from her father at the age of seventeen with a devastating past and moves back to Texas, where her mother died. On the first day of school, she encounters a group of friends that take her in and teach her the life of being a teenager. And in that group is none other than the all-star quarterback, Brody Parker. Brody Parker has one secret that no one knows about, and he'd like to keep it that way. He's a cocky, arrogant, stone-eyed, dark haired living legend in the world of St. Jefferson High School. When Junior year comes along, he meets the shy, sweet Gracelynn Vaughn. And let me tell you, sparks fly.