First published 2007
Cody Gunner carries deep scars from childhood abandonment. He builds walls around his heart and refuses to let anyone close. Ali Daniels also rejects romantic connections, though for different reasons. She harbors a devastating secret that drives her to live dangerously and avoid lasting bonds. When these two damaged souls cross paths, they try to maintain their emotional barriers. Their mutual attraction proves too powerful to resist. Despite their best efforts to stay distant, they fall deeply in love. Three years pass before they discover the true cost of their relationship. Both must confront whether their love can survive when the ultimate price becomes clear. Their bond forces them to choose between the safety of isolation and the risk of complete vulnerability.
Genres: romance, christian-fiction, contemporary, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
Kindle Edition · Center Street
Content warnings: emotional-abuse