Ruin Me Gently

Kieran Walsh has spent his entire life fighting - both in and out of the ring. Raised in a home ruled by violence and neglect, Kieran is the protector of his younger siblings, forced to grow up fast in order to survive. With his father still in their lives, Kieran's anger simmers just beneath the surface, and the only place he can escape is in underground boxing matches. His world is one of rage and isolation - until Arianna Collins walks into it.

Arianna appears to have it all - popular, intelligent, and seemingly perfect. But beneath the polished exterior, her life is far from flawless. When she's forced to transfer to Kieran's school, she finds herself drawn to the brooding, guarded boy who wants nothing to do with her. Their first meeting is full of sparks and conflict, yet neither can deny the undeniable connection between them
Kieran has always been the one who pushes everyone away, who fights until there's nothing left. But this time, it's different. Arianna won't let him go. In her, he sees a chance at redemption - a chance to heal, but he doesn't know how to let himself be saved. Arianna, in turn, finds herself unraveling in front of him, unsure if she can hold it all together before it's too late.

As they both try to heal from their pasts, they come to a realization: maybe they're not as broken as they think. But the question remains - is it too late for them to heal each other, or will their connection be the thing that breaks them for good?