Overview

College freshman Tess is ready to start over three thousand miles away from a life not worth remembering. She's keeping her head down and definitely not going to frat parties. Well, except for the one where the hottest guy on campus spills his beer all over her. Jake is obnoxiously gorgeous and a bit too chatty for her liking. And even though Tess tries to avoid him, his charisma sucks her in. That is, until they cross a boundary neither of them is ready for. Now, Tess is dating Brayden, Jake's best friend. Brayden's calming energy is impossible not to fall for and Tess finds herself feeling comfortable and safe for the first time in her life. When Brayden falls ill, Tess and Jake find themselves leaning on each other. The potential problem? The all-consuming connection with Jake that Tess can't ignore, despite how much she loves Brayden. As the cracks in their relationships start to show, Tess, Brayden, and Jake will be forced to face the truth about how they each feel about each other. Will their hearts survive the wreckage?

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""I was instantly hooked and did not want to put it down! I am so excited to read more from this author!"" - Amber H., 5-star Amazon Review ""This was such a great book. It's easy to get lost in the story and the characters. I read it in one day because I didn't want to put it down! I can't wait until the author comes out with another book!"" - Meredith J., 5-star Amazon Review ""An absolutely incredible read! I fell in love with these characters and their stories. Every emotion possible was felt while reading it. I did not want to put this book down. Once you start reading it you won't be able to either!! Go read it now!! So so good!"" - Mandy T., 5-star Amazon Review

Author Information

Katie Karambelas is a contemporary and fantasy romance author. She's a southern girl who loves HEAs and exploring love in all its many forms. She has an MFA in fiction from Cedar Crest College and a BA in media studies (screenwriting). Her debut novel Second Best was published in 2020 and is being republished as Before We Break (newly edited with a new cover and epilogue) in August 2025. When she's not writing, she enjoys traveling with her family and going to barre classes.

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