
After her beloved grandfather passes away, fifteen-year-old Leah Carter is forced to leave behind the only home she’s ever known. Moving in with a mother she barely remembers and a stepfather whose wealth feels suffocating, Leah suddenly finds herself navigating a new life she never asked for.
But nothing is more complicated than Jace Roberts.
He’s her new stepbrother. A senior. Confident, handsome, a star athlete with tattoos that hint at a wild side — everything Leah’s not supposed to want.
At first, Jace seems determined to keep his distance, teasing her, calling her “country girl” and acting like she doesn’t belong. But little by little, he can’t help but protect her, and she can’t help but see the softness behind his swagger.
Their chemistry is undeniable — a dangerous secret neither of them is ready to share.
Leah knows she should stay away. But how can she, when her heart is already his?
