Beneath the Craters (Hearts On My Sleeve #1)
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Last published Tue, May 19, 2026
"A parent's love is unconditional", they say. However, Eli, who lives the complete opposite of that ideal, questions it daily. Eli is the type of student that doesn't play when it comes to academics, just so his dad can notice him.
Driven to earn his father's love and attention, he aims for perfect scores in all of his classes. But when his galaxy collides with Daniel, his plans go in shambles as he threatens his chances, igniting a rivalry between them.
But when Eli got caught in a vulnerable predicament, Daniel saw what was beneath the craters-a boy longing for love with no conditions, a boy who had become someone he's willing to risk everything for.
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