Saving October
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October "O" Marx suffered an unimaginable tragedy, one that changed her life forever. Moving on feels impossible, unless she's around Lincoln Wilder that is.
Lincoln has been a part of O's life for years but they've never been close. He's always just watched her from a distance, but when she ends up needing him the most he's by her side helping her pick up the pieces. Until he leaves her brokenhearted.
Now October and Lincoln are brought back together after months apart and as they begin to grow closer again they are forced to face their past and the one fateful night that changed both of their lives forever.
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