Thirteen Years and a Heartbeat (Where Love Leads Book 1)

She’s eighteen. He’s the loner everyone warns her about. When Kennedy’s broken-down truck brings her into ex-army mechanic Eli’s garage, a forbidden slow-burn begins. But in a small town where everyone is watching, falling for the one man who makes her feel safe could cost them everything. Age Gap • Protective Hero • Small Town • Slow Burn • Hurt/Comfort.