The Space Between The Shadows
Blurb:
Elara has spent her entire life watching him from the sidelines: Kael, her father's best friend, the man who was a constant, steady presence in their home. To her, he was the embodiment of everything strong and safe. But the summer she turns eighteen, something shifts. The childhood crush she thought she'd outgrown transforms into a dizzying, all-consuming attraction that leaves her breathless.
Kael has known Elara since she was a baby. He's the honorary uncle, the man who helped her learn to ride a bike, who teased her about her first crush. But as the girl blossoms into a captivating young woman, his protective affection curdles into something darker, something possessive. He knows it's wrong, a line that can never be crossed, but the obsession takes root, poisoning his every thought.
Trapped in the gilded cage of their small town's expectations and the unbreakable bond between her father and his best friend, Elara navigates the thrilling yet terrifying waters of first love, unaware that the object of her affection is not just drawn to her, but utterly obsessed. The Space Between Shadows is a tense, emotional exploration of forbidden desire, the illusion of safety, and the devastating cost of crossing a line that should never be approached.
