Can love health the broken?
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Seventeen-year-old Nova Rose Knight lives in a run-down house, caring for her five younger siblings - twins Star, Aries, and Artemis, and toddlers River and Sky. As the oldest, she's taken on the role of protector, shielding them from bullies, fake friends, and especially their abusive father and absent mother.
Cold and distant on the outside, Nova hides deep scars - both emotional and physical. After waking from nightmares, she faces another painful morning, burying her feelings to stay strong for her family. But everything begins to change when she meets Damien - a broody, sharp-witted boy who falls for her the moment he sees her. Though drawn to her strength and mystery, he can't resist teasing and provoking her guarded nature. As their paths intertwine, Damien becomes both her biggest irritation and the only person capable of breaking through the walls she's built around her heart.
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