Experience a gripping new adult romance about healing, resilience, and finding the strength to walk away.

At twenty years old, Ashleigh is trying to balance college life, friendship, and the heavy grief of losing her father. When she meets someone new, she believes she’s finally ready to open her heart again. But the relationship quickly shifts—sweet moments turning into control, fear, and a level of domestic violence she never expected.

As Ashleigh hides the truth behind forced smiles and excuses, the one person who has always loved her—the soulmate she pushed away—reenters her life. Patient, steady, and kind, he becomes the quiet reminder of who she used to be and the life she still deserves. But escaping her current relationship isn’t just emotional…it’s dangerous.

Perfect for readers who love emotional romance, coming-of-age stories, and heart-wrenching contemporary fiction, this novel explores the realities of toxic love, the courage it takes to leave, and the hope found in someone who truly sees you.

A powerful, raw, and ultimately hopeful story for fans of Colleen Hoover, Tillie Cole, and readers who crave romance with depth, truth, and real-world stakes.