Reckless Hearts
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Last published Wed, Apr 2, 2025
Rowan Alanna O'Connor isn't the kind of girl who lets people in easily. With her sharp tongue, sarcastic humor, and a heart that she's not sure how to protect, she's built a wall around herself that only a few can break through. Always up for an adrenaline rush and her own kind of fun, she's never been one to rely on anyone-until her twin brother's best friend comes crashing into her life.
Lachlan Ashford is everything Rowan doesn't need. Reckless, gruff, and way too handsome for his own good, he's got a reputation that makes him the last guy any girl thinks to trust. But there's one thing that Rowan can't deny: he's always been there, and whether she likes it or not, he always will be. When the two are thrown together in close quarters during a blizzard, sparks fly-both in passion and in frustration.
As the two navigate their undeniable chemistry, they're forced to confront their shared past, the secrets they keep hidden, and the growing tension between them. But when emotions run deep and the lines between love and hate blur, can they survive the storm that's brewing between them? Or will their unresolved feelings destroy everything they've spent years trying to avoid?
Amid playful teasing, secret tattoos, and the undeniable pull of fate, Rowan and Lachlan find themselves questioning everything they thought they knew about love, trust, and the lengths they'll go to protect the one person who matters most.
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