First published 2021
Tommy Baxter announces his plan to join the police force after high school graduation. His mother Reagan refuses to support the decision. She lost her father on September 11 and cannot bear the thought of her son facing similar danger. His father Luke takes the opposite view and believes Tommy would serve as an excellent officer. Tommy finds himself caught between his parents while navigating his first serious relationship with Annalee Miller. Their romance feels perfect until Annalee receives devastating medical test results that change everything. As his girlfriend begins fighting for her life, Tommy digs deeper into his family history and uncovers shocking secrets about his birth and his deceased grandfather. These revelations strengthen his resolve to pursue law enforcement and make the streets safer. Tommy must decide whether his career choice stems from genuine calling or represents his attempt to control a battle he cannot win for Annalee.
Genres: romance, young-adult, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
368 pages · Paperback · Atria Books
Content warnings: medical-trauma