The Next Generation (The Healing saga continues)

Casey

The first time I saw the hot construction worker, I wanted him so much that I acted out of character and initiated a kiss one night. It was the hottest and best kiss of my life. Then he promptly ghosted me.

Months later, he shows up at my dad’s pediatric clinic with his sick, adorable little boy who I didn’t even know he had. He's rude and still hot as sin, but the heart wants what the heart wants.

When I learn of his past, It does nothing to stop my growing love for him and his son, even as he uses me then pushes me away again and again. I’m trying to stay strong, but I’m failing. I know I deserve better, even as he brings all my insecurities about not being wanted to the forefront.

I have to stand up for myself, or he will break me completely.

Gage

From the moment I saw her I was attracted to her, and then one night, she kissed me, and I wanted her completely. The more I desired her, the guiltier I felt. My son and I are both traumatized from our past, and I’m trying to make ends meet while she lives in the lap of luxury. She’s completely out of my league.

When demons from my past resurface, my need to protect her is fierce even as I continue to push her away. I need to stop or eventually I’ll end up breaking her spirit. I might have already. I’m not worthy of forgiveness, but I wish for it anyway. And as my son and I fall deeper in love with her, I begin to hope for the impossible—a second chance at happiness even when I know I don’t deserve it.

This is the second book of The Next Generation of The Healing Series.

My dad passed away when I was a child, and I've been messed up ever since, going as far as treating my family horribly. They are the best, and I've alienated them all.

I'm a recluse of my own making. I thought I was fine in my solitude until I found her bloodied, bruised, and freezing to death on my property.

My life is being interrupted and I'm not dealing well, but her smile makes me think everything will be all right, even if the scowl her young son sends me reminds me it's not.

She's keeping secrets, and I want them all, including her heart.

I've not always been a good person, and this little boy is making me see just how much help and forgiveness I need even if I don't deserve it.

She believes in me.
Maybe one day, I'll believe in myself.

This is the first book of The Next Generation of The Healing Series.