by Erin Watt
First published 2016
Reed Royal commands his elite prep school through wealth, status, and good looks. Girls pursue him while boys envy him, but Reed cares only about his family. Everything changes when Ella Harper arrives as his father's ward. Reed initially wants to make her suffer, driven by burning resentment. His cruel intentions transform into something deeper. He needs Ella close. He needs her safe. One terrible mistake shatters everything. Ella leaves his arms and chaos invades the Royal household. Reed's world crumbles around him. The girl he loves no longer wants him. She believes they will only destroy each other. She may be right. Reed faces secrets, betrayal, and enemies unlike anything before. His princess is gone. His family fractures. The golden boy who had everything must prove himself worthy of redemption. From violent wharf fights to school brawls, from glittering mansions hiding decay to broken relationships, Reed battles to win back what matters most.
Genres: romance, young-adult, contemporary-romance, new-adult
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, second-chance
Setting: Elite Prep School, Royal Household
Period: Contemporary
370 pages · Paperback · EverAfter Romance
Content warnings: abuse, emotional-abuse, violence