Mercy

Some loves heal. Others leave scars that last forever.

At just eighteen years old, Mercy Stevens has already experienced more heartbreak than most people do in a lifetime. Smart, beautiful, and determined to rise above the dysfunction that shaped her childhood, she's no stranger to abandonment, disappointment, or learning to rely on herself. Still, beneath her quiet strength lies a thrill-seeker who isn't afraid to take an occasional risk.

Meeting Christian "Champ" Wolfe changes everything.

Confident, charismatic, and used to getting exactly what he wants, Champ never expected to be captivated by someone like Mercy. She's nothing like the women he's accustomed to, and despite his best efforts to keep things casual, their harmless flirtation quickly grows into something neither of them can control. As their connection deepens, Mercy begins to believe that love doesn't have to be as broken as the example she was given.

Then tragedy turns her world upside down.

Forced to rebuild her life while navigating unimaginable loss, Mercy finds herself surrounded by uncertainty just when she needs stability the most. Meanwhile, Champ's own demons and unresolved baggage threaten to pull him away from the very person who has become his greatest source of peace. With secrets, pain, and impossible choices standing between them, Mercy must decide who truly has her best interests at heart—and whether loving Champ is worth the heartbreak that may come with him.

Can two wounded souls overcome the weight of their pasts, or will the growing bond between them create consequences neither of them saw coming?

Filled with passion, heartbreak, healing, and unforgettable romance, this captivating standalone explores the power of first love, resilience, and the courage it takes to choose happiness after surviving life's darkest moments.