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I’m in love with my best friend.

I’m not exactly sure when it happened, but I’ve been drawn to her since she moved to our small town in sixth grade. With her beautiful hazel eyes and her radiant kindness. The desire I feel for her borders on uncontrollable. It doesn’t matter though; I can’t risk our friendship. Especially not now that my life has been turned inside out. 

My old man is mean on a good day; now he’s downright unhinged. But I’ll take every ounce of his grief if it means he’ll keep his hands off my brother and sister. Protecting them and hiding the extent of my waking nightmare from the rest of the town is all that matters.

I’m in love with my best friend.

I was enamored the second that boy found me alone under a tree all those years ago. I’ve been attached to his hip ever since. He’s mesmerizing, with his inky hair and deep blue eyes. All the other girls seem to think so, too. I’ve watched him charm the ladies too many times, wishing he’d turn around and notice me. 

It feels wrong to make my move now that his world is falling apart, but as I look at his familiar features, I realize I don’t have another option. My growing feelings can no longer be ignored, and he needs my love now more than ever.

I just hope it’s not too late to save him. 

Before I Deserved You is Book One in The Despite It All Duet and should not be read as a standalone. This coming-of-age, small town romance is an emotional read with plenty of angst and ends on a cliffhanger. Intended for ages 18 and over; it contains some dark themes that may be upsetting. 

She’s back. Seven years of silence and she comes rolling into town acting like she didn’t decimate me when she left.
 

Sure, she’s still the most beautiful woman I’ve ever laid eyes on. More so now than back when we were nothing but a couple of naive kids with hearts in our eyes. But if she thinks she can waltz back into my life like nothing ever happened, she’s got another thing coming. It’s taken me too much time and a lot of hard work to put the pieces back together.
 

Even still, I can’t help but wonder what could have been. Teresa Davidson was once the love of my life - my soulmate - and deep down, I know that hasn’t changed. Admitting it might make me a fool. But Lord help me, I still want her.

I’m back. Seven years away has been too long, and with my mom’s recent diagnosis, I had no choice but to return.
 

The problem is, my biggest regret still haunts me here and his ocean eyes seem to find me wherever I go, regarding me with a cold detachment I despise. If he’d just give me five minutes of his time, I could explain. But Jake Nelson has always been incredibly stubborn, and he can really hold a grudge.
 

I hate knowing the love of my life - my soulmate - can’t stand the sight of me. But I can’t let his pride get in the way of everything we could be. Come hell or high water, I’ll find a way to wear him down.

Worthy Now is Book Two in The Despite It All Duet and should not be read as a standalone. This second chance, small town romance is intended for ages 18 and over and contains some dark themes that may be upsetting.