Sawyer Price finally escaped her childhood home. Her dad is after her, and he'll stop at nothing to get her back. So, she drives until she ends up at her brother Fletcher's house. They haven't seen each other since they were kids, and now that she's standing on his doorstep, covered in blood, he's determined to keep her safe. Even if it's from people like his best friend.
Football player, Carter James, lives exactly two doors down from Sawyer. He quickly becomes fascinated with the curly-haired girl who's determined to keep herself hidden away from the real world. He knows she has secrets and a past she isn't proud of, but he does too, and he's willing to help her. Except he didn't mean to fall for her, even if the first time he saw her made the heavens collide with the earth.
So, they keep their friendship a secret.
The more Carter tries to understand her, the more she pushes him away. He doesn't understand her, and she isn't willing to open up about her past. She's more afraid of what he'll think of her when he finds out, and it's not something she's willing to face.
But secrets can only stay hidden for so long, and Sawyer won't have much of a choice when her father shows up looking for her. Will she reach out for help, or will she run? Because Sawyer has an escape plan, and Carter isn't willing to see her go, but good things always have to come to an end.
Right?
Madison Rosales is not your typical 22- year-old. While everyone her age is out graduating college? She's only getting started. While everyone is out partying? She's out working. While everyone is out dating? She's out taking care of her family.
After her father left them, she had no other choice than to become the second parent. Being responsible is the only thing she knows and her family comes before anyone else. Including herself.
Until her best friend, Vanessa, suggests she focus on herself for once. To go out and party, meet a man, and fall in love. Except Madison is jaded. Another painful scar she has thanks to her father. Growing up surrounded by toxic relationships has her believing that there is no good man. That is, until one trip to New York has her coming face to face with Maxon Blake.
Will he be the one to change her mind? To change the course of her life? Or will he get tired and leave like everyone usually does?
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Maxon Blake is a 24-year-old hotshot Wide Receiver for the New England Patriots who has his own issues with women.
After being cheated on, Maxon believes there are no good women in the world. Sleeping around is something he's done for the past three years.
That is, until his eyes land on Madison. The moment he sees her, he's a goner. No other woman has grabbed his attention in so long that it scares him. There is just something about Madison that draws him to her that he can't seem to pinpoint. So Maxon sets out on a mission to get closer to Madison and explore their chemistry. Except Madison doesn't seem to care.
About him. About anything. Or anyone.
But Maxon is relentless. He didn't get to where he was by giving up easily, so he decides to be patient. Give her time and she'll come around.
Only, Madison will be staying with him for a week.
Will that be enough time to convince her that there is something between them? Will she even believe him? Or will she leave? Forgetting about him like everyone else.