A raw and emotional standalone novel in the interconnected “You” series by Elin Kind"A gripping tale of heartbreak, healing, and the courage to trust again. " —Reader ReviewLyssa:I don’t trust easily—not after my dad walked out on us.

So when I’m paired with Cody for a project, falling for him is the last thing on my mind. He’s steady, kind, and everything I’ve learned not to believe in.

But just as I start to think maybe he’s different, my past comes crashing back, reminding me why I’ve built these walls. So, I do what I’ve always done—I run.

Back home to the tiny coastal town that’s always been my refuge. But the farther I go, the more I wonder if pushing Cody away was the biggest mistake of my life.

Cody:After Josie broke my heart, I swore I’d never be that guy again—the one who cares too much and loses everything. I threw myself into work, determined to forget.

Then Lyssa walks into my life, with her guarded heart and fierce independence. She’s not looking for love, and neither am I—at least, that’s what we keep telling ourselves.

But the more we push each other away, the harder it gets to deny the connection between us. And just when I think we might have a shot, Josie comes back, bringing with her all the doubts I thought I’d buried.

In this intense, slow-burn romance, Lyssa and Cody must overcome the ghosts of their pasts to build a future together—or risk losing the one person who could make them whole. .