Author: alessamartel

Opposites definitely attract.Only a few months ago, Emily was engaged to a sweet, handsome man she planned to spend the rest of her life with. When his ex-girlfriend returned from college and the misunderstandings that led to their breakup came to light, Emily soon found herself single again. On her own in the small town in which she spent several happy childhood years, she knows that she’s the … several happy childhood years, she knows that she’s the subject of gossip and pity, whether she wants to be or not. Settling down into a life with her grandparents, for whom she is…

Inseparable. Michael and I used to be, but we took each other for granted and made mistakes that left us both hurt and alone. I avoided spending winter break from my freshman year in college back in my small town, but summer is closing in, looming like a dark cloud on the horizon. Returning home means facing Michael and the ruins of our relationship, but my fearful heart still aches over the … heart still aches over the future I always assumed we would share. When my younger sister reveals that Michael is rumored to be engaged, I realize that…