Book 1 HomeLess Book 2 ReckLess Book 3 SenseLess Being homeless isn't the end of the world. At least, that's what Zachary thought when he found himself on the streets after being kicked out at seventeen. It hadn't been his fault. His father had used him as a scapegoat and won his mother over, thinking that her husband was telling the truth about his cheating and that Zachary was the one who was bringing women over, trying to ruin their marriage. He'd argued his side, but once his mother decided on something, her mind would not be changed. That's how he came to live in the alley near the end of 73rd street between the old bakery and a laundromat. It wasn't anything special, but after three years he'd managed to spruce up the place and make it almost-bearable to live in. Over the years he'd made friends with random people he often passed on the streets and did manage to hold down a few random jobs, but like everything else, they came, then went. Now he was left with fifteen dollars and twenty-two cents, a torn blanket, one outfit, and a dream for a better life. He just didn't know that he'd find it somewhere he'd never thought to look... or with someone he never knew he'd want.

"With the power vested in me I now pronounce you husband and wife. Now go live out your happily ever after," That's the way my seven year old imagination worked. Little did I know what awaited me beyond the alter. •×•×•×•×•×•×•×•×•×•×•×•×•×•×•×•×•×•×•×•×•×•×•×•×•×•×•× Grace & Jeremy have been married for two years. Their family call it "the happiest years of their lives so far". Grace knows the truth though. The last two years have been hell. Can she gather the courage to walk away from an abusive relationship? Or will her commitment to her partner cost her more than a broken heart... and bones? Abuse whether physical, mental, verbal, sexual is wrong! Whether it's happening to you or someone you know it's time to speak up. Silence won't make things better. If you can escape it then flee or ask someone for help. Let's mend hearts and lives together. This piece is dedicated to all those who know all to well the hurt written in these pages. A big shout out to @AuthorClarke for creating this cover. He's really talented and delivers fast! He's also a very talented writer.