He saw her. He wanted her. He should've stayed away.

Allison Abrams lives by one rule: don't get close. After a childhood stained by violence and betrayal, she's mastered the art of disappearing. No friends, no attachments, no chance of being hurt again.

Then Jamie Calloway crashes into her life. Charming. Reckless. Relentless. A boy who doesn't know how to let go.

And Mr. James-her cold, magnetic history teacher-starts watching her like she's more than just another student.

As Allie's walls begin to crumble, she's pulled into a dangerous spiral of secrets, obsession, and forbidden desire. Someone knows what she's hiding. Someone who won't let the past stay buried.

Because love isn't the only thing that can ruin you. Sometimes, it's the truth.

Dark. Twisted. Addictive. This psychological romance debut is perfect for fans of forbidden longing, blurred boundaries, and slow-burn heat that cuts deep.