Welcome to a world where the line between danger and desire blurs in the heat of the streets. Jax Wilder is untouchable-until she enters his world. Ember Lawson never wanted to play by anyone's rules, but in a game where secrets can destroy you, walking away isn't an option. Hold on tight, because the deeper you go, the harder it is to escape...
Jax leaned in closer, his voice low and dripping with warning.
"You better stop looking at me like that."
Ember crossed her arms, refusing to break eye contact.
"Or what? You'll scare me into silence?"
He smirked, that dangerous gleam in his eyes.
"No, Ember. I'll make sure you beg to stay."
Ember Lawson is just trying to finish high school, save money for college, and avoid unnecessary drama. But all her plans are shattered when she's pulled into the world of Jax Wilder, the reigning king of the underground street racing scene. Jax is the definition of trouble-possessive, reckless, and running from a dark family legacy.
He's a force of nature, and Ember quickly finds herself torn between hating his arrogant, alpha attitude and being drawn to the vulnerability he hides beneath it. As their undeniable chemistry intensifies, so does the danger around them. Jax's enemies are closing in, and soon, it's not just his life at stake-but Ember's too.
With a charming police informant trying to pull her in the opposite direction, Ember must decide: walk away with her heart intact, or risk it all for the devilishly captivating Jax Wilder. In this fast-paced world where secrets are currency and trust is a luxury, one wrong move could destroy them both.
Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option.
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Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her...
Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault.
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