When her ex-friend-turned-boyfriend reappears in her life, Anna must put her hurt and resentment aside to help him survive his withdrawal before he relapses, or worse, dies in the process.
Two years ago, Anna's boyfriend disappeared, leaving Anna hurt and abandoned in a new city to rebuild her life. Until he appears at her doorstep, begging for something to eat and a place to sleep. Bitter and determined not to let him hurt her again, Anna agrees. As she witnesses the slow deterioration of his physical and mental health, however, and with flashes of their past together haunting every waking moment, her resolves begin to weaken. Can Anna save Kyle from his self-destructive behaviors or will she lose him once again? This time, forever.
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Warning: The story contains mature language, mentions of suicide, self-harm, mental health issues, child abuse, and substance abuse.
Cover designed by Holly Thurston
When you're a seventeen-year-old girl with anxiety disorder and a gorgeous, popular girl that absolutely hates your guts for who-knows-what reason bullying you whenever she gets the chance, Anna Falls has no choice but to face reality....
her life sucks.
But the little sparks of hope that build up her optimistic, bright soul convince her otherwise. She will always think of one thing and that there is hope in life. Maybe even a goal. It might not be visible now, but she knew that it became as clear as a bell when she ran into Luke Carter. Twice. In one day. Second time being literally into him.
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"How about fifty-fifty?" I offer in ragged breaths.
"We could have just done this from the beginning," he replies, breathing heavily. We both chuckle.
I gaze into his green eyes. "Your eyes are really beautiful," I blurt out.
"I know," he smirks.
"Are you always that egotistic?"
"It depends," he answers, pushing my hair behind my ear.
I smile at him. "You're welcome then."
"I never said thank you."
"And I said you're welcome. Are we done, Catherine Obvious?"
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#8 in disorder: 01/12/2021
#110 in romance: 01/19/2021
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