It was one night. One night of pure intimacy, with a guy she knew nothing about, that couldn’t have prepared her for the next chapter in her life.But will it be for better, or for worse?Eighteen year old Alexis Harper is a smart, attractive, and ambitious young woman with great friends, a doting father and a scholarship at one of Washington State’s most prestigious Performing Arts Colleges.When the mysterious stranger makes his arrival in her life, she’s captivated by him. She’s intrigued by his past and more so by what the future could possibly hold for them.Meet Brandon Taylor. A damaged and confused twenty year old who's grieving for the life he once had.He didn’t think for one moment that he could ever find happiness, and he didn’t want to. He was happy living within the high walls he’d barricaded around himself. It felt safe.When Alexis and Brandon’s worlds collide, nobody could have prepared them for the emotional rollercoaster they were about to board together.With love, loss, deceit, and betrayal abound, it’s hard to trust even those closest to you, as both Brandon and Alexis are soon to find out.***Suitable for 18 years + due to strong language and sexual content***