From USA Today and Wall St. Journal bestselling author Emma Scott comes an allnew emotional, angsty comingofage love story perfect for fans of Jennifer Hartmann and Laura Nowlin. At ten years old, they promised each other forever. But his letters never came. And her heart never healed. Seven years later, Xander Ford returns to Castle Hill Academy, broken by grief and hiding behind logic, rowing, and the weight of caring for his sick father. He never stopped thinking of Emery Wallace, the kind girl who once saw him when no one else did. Emery looks perfect on the outside wealthy, popular, untouchable. But behind the flawless mask is a girl unraveling under her fathers ruthless expectations and her mothers drowning grief. When fate pulls them back together, the connection they shared as kids flares into something undeniable and impossible to ignore. Emery shows Xander that people, like light, can be both shattered and whole. And Xander gives Emery a reason to believe in herself again. But their love faces obstacles they cant controlfamily expectations, broken promises, and the cruel truth that not everyone wants them together. Some loves are onceinalifetime. The question is can theirs keep them in the light?Tropes to loveSecondchance romanceChildhood sweetheartsSports romance (rowing)Slow burnHigh emotion and angstGrief and healingPraise for Emma Scott"Full of life, love, and glorious feels." New York Daily News, for Full Tilt"There was only one way to have written this...

Binding: Paperback;400 pages; Publisher: TBS-Penguin Random House Wholesale; Classification: YFB; Weight: 512 g; Dimensions: 197 x 129 x 39

Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back.

Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.

Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.

Click here to view our full Returns Policy.