Closer Than He Should Be
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- Closer Than He Should Be
Some hearts don't just beat-they whisper. And hers? It's whispering two names.
Emma has always played it safe-introverted, private, and tethered to a boyfriend who only shows up when it's convenient. But when her birthday ends in disappointment and silence, the one who's always been there is the one she never expected to fall for.
Hunter-bold, chaotic, and maddeningly sweet-has been her closest friend, her quiet support system. But even the strongest walls crack, and his heart can't hold back much longer.
There's just one problem: he doesn't know about Daniel.
Yet.
What happens when love comes knocking too close... and at the wrong time?
In this slow-burn tangle of tension, secrets, and stolen moments, Emma is forced to face the one question she's been avoiding:
Can you be in love with two people, or are you just too scared to let one of them go?
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I'm figuring things out as I go, drinking too much tea, and trying not to cry over imaginary people falling in love but also not falling in love... yet.
It's confusing. You'll see.
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β¨ Slow burn tension (yes, the frustrating kind)
π Emotional damage (yes, the sexy kind)
π₯ Mini spicy moments (but like tasteful, not toaster-on-fire)
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