Trusting You

Lyssa Baxter has spent years building walls around her heart. After her father's devastating betrayal, trusting anyone feels like an impossible risk. Her future is all that matters now, and getting through college without distractions is her only plan. But when she's paired with the last person she’d expect for a project about love—Cody Brooks, a guarded stranger with his own demons—her carefully laid plans begin to unravel. The more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to ignore the attraction that threatens to knock down all of her defenses.

Cody Brooks thought he had everything figured out—until his best friend shattered his heart. After years of secretly loving her, watching her choose someone else left Cody feeling lost and directionless. Now, with no plan for the future and a broken heart, the last thing he wants is to be stuck with Lyssa for a project about love. But as their connection grows, Cody starts to realize that the future he once dreamed of might not be the one he truly needs. And maybe, just maybe, Lyssa is the person who can help him find a new path forward.

A slow-burn, heart-wrenching romance about trust, healing, and risking it all when love feels like the last thing you want.

LOVE ISN'T ALWAYS EASY—ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU'RE TRYING TO AVOID IT.

Trigger Warnings: This book contains themes of emotional trauma, broken family dynamics, and relationship tension.

Perfect for fans of: forced proximity, strangers-to-lovers, emotional healing, second chances.