Their friendship is wonderful, but is it enough?Jake was his brother Max’s helper, champion, confidante, and parent for years. Max’s well-being was his sole focus and his only priority.

But now that Max has found his confidence—and the love of his life—where does that leave Jake? Melody, meanwhile, is trying to piece together a new life out of the burning embers of tragedy. What she needs—what they both need—more than anything is a friend.

But when feelings and attraction threaten the foundation of what they’ve built together, can they find a way to cross the divide that lies between friendship and something much, much more?This book is the second in a trilogy about the three Cruz brothers and their struggles to survive—and maybe even thrive—after the day their family detonated, leaving behind a debris field of pain and chaos. While the stories are connected, each one can be read as a standalone, and none of the books ends on a cliffhanger.

Fans of stories in which pain, longing, angst, humor, and hope weave together to create an emotional journey with both laughter and tears will love Jake and Melody’s journey!Trigger warnings: This book includes mentions of a controlling, abusive spouse as well as verbal abuse against a child. .