A nonlinear cross-country story told about multiple flawed characters and how domestic violence has shaped their lives. The House Always Wins is not a traditional love story.

The love aspect in the story focuses on friendship, family and does not look to glamourize abuse of any kind. Reader Discretion advised.

A bartender, sheriff, ranch hand, and a drifter find out how much they have in common as their lives intertwine across the country. Secrets will be exposed as they are each forced to answer: What would you do for love? The House Always Wins is a story of love, lies, and an unwavering desire to survive despite the odds.

TW: disturbing situations that may be upsetting to some readers. The author did their best to include all warnings and some may be missed unintentionally.

Reader discretion is advised: TW listed belowviolence, language, domestic abuse, eating disorders, religious trauma, confinement, gun usage, mentions of blood, mentions of rape, death, drowning, missing persons, dead bodies, extreme physical, verbal, emotional and phycological abuse. Heavy alcohol use and abuse, gambling, arrest, narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, theft, mild drug usage, and differing views on religious beliefs.

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