TROPES:
SMALL TOWN
DUEL TIME LINE
GRIEF
BOYFRIEND BEST FRIEND
IT WAS ALWAYS YOU
Tragedy strikes, forcing Layla to return home, where she reevaluates her life and the relationships that shaped her. She finds solace and support in Wells, Jason’s best friend, who has always been there for her. As Layla navigates grief and self-discovery, she realizes that the future she desires may have been right in front of her all along.
The novel features a dual timeline, alternating between Layla’s past with Jason and her present with Wells, allowing readers to witness her emotional journey and growth. Themes of love, loss, and personal transformation are central to the story, with a slow-burn romance that builds on shared history and mutual understanding.