Suddenly Serious

Ella Declour has always played it safe, preferring the comfort of her room to the chaos of the outside world. Her only anchor is Anna, her vibrant and adventurous best friend, whose boldness often pulls Ella out of her shell. Their friendship might seem unlikely—one introverted, the other a social butterfly—but it works.

When they start their first semester at Bay State College in Boston, Anna insists they attend a party. Ella dreads the idea, but she knows that stepping outside her comfort zone is part of the college experience. After a few drinks, she finds herself lost in the excitement and suddenly in the arms of the mysterious and captivating Owen Black. But when she wakes up the next morning in an unfamiliar place, relieved to find her clothes still intact, she discovers that Owen isn’t who he appears to be.

Stranded with a stranger, Ella reluctantly asks him for a favor, only to find herself ensnared in a web of deceit as Owen uses their connection to manipulate her—hoping to save his brother's wedding. Heartbroken and furious, Ella vows to resist his charms, but as the two are forced to navigate their tangled relationship, she must confront her growing feelings for the one person she swore to distrust. How long can she keep her heart at bay while wrestling with a dangerous attraction?