Luka & Izzy
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  • Time 6h 43m
  • Reads 315
  • Votes 111
  • Parts 51
  • Time 6h 43m
Ongoing, First published Dec 15, 2023
Mature
4 new parts
THE SECOND PART OF THE LONDON SERIES

After Noah's tragic death, Izzy Thomson's world shatters. Grief consumes her, driving her into months of quiet healing with her best friend, Katy Johnson. But when solace gives way to solitude, Izzy retreats into isolation, pouring herself into work and rarely stepping beyond the walls of her flat.

Katy, a steadfast ally whom Izzy met through Noah when she first arrived in London, is her anchor during this storm. Yet even Katy's unwavering support can't fully pull Izzy back to life. That is, until a rare outing to Katy's baby shower introduces her to Luke Brown-a familiar face from their shared circle.

Their encounter is unexpected and bittersweet, stirring feelings Izzy thought were buried. When she takes on the role of caretaker for an intoxicated Luke that evening, his vulnerable state leads him to reveal a startling secret-one that sends shockwaves through Izzy's already fragile existence.

This revelation forces Izzy to confront haunting truths about herself, Noah, and the choices that shaped her life. Faced with uncertainty and doubt, she begins a tumultuous journey of self-discovery.

Step by step, Izzy starts to reclaim the pieces of herself she thought were lost forever. Through reconnecting with old friends, exploring new passions, and allowing herself to hope again, she begins to rediscover the light hidden within the darkness.

But her path is far from smooth. Moments of fear and failure threaten her progress, yet Izzy's resilience grows with each hurdle she overcomes. Along the way, she learns to forgive her past, embrace her imperfections, and believe in the possibility of a brighter future.

Izzy's story is a poignant testament to the power of love, loss, and the strength it takes to rise again. In even the darkest moments, there's a glimmer of hope-a promise of new beginnings waiting to be embraced.
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"If you love me, you won't leave me." Jessie has believed those words from her boyfriend, Josh, since senior year of high school. She loves him and doesn't want to leave him. Not even when he shouts at her and hits her. Jessie's best friend, Kolleen, can't stand seeing her in that situation. With a bit of convincing - and the worst beating she'd ever received - Jessie agrees to move into an apartment with Kolleen. But not long after, Jessie is scared the worst of her nightmares will soon become a reality. Josh goes missing, and suddenly Jessie would swear she's being followed. One night changes everything, and one person soon changes Jessie's outlook. A responding officer from that fateful night begins to seek her out, at first claiming it's part of his job. As she spends time with her new friend outside of his job, she starts realizing that her feelings are evolving. After being abused for over a year, Jessie is terrified she's falling in love. What's even more terrifying is that he might be, too. She isn't ready for love. Not yet. She makes up her mind that if he is falling, and if he does love her, he'll wait for her to be ready, and if she loves him, she won't let herself hurt him. Can the words that used to cage her in really be the key to her freedom? --- Featured On: @NA: Take a seat and let it be | Mature Content and 18+ reading list @NA: You deserve the world | Mental Health reading list Ambys Top Picks New Adult 2023