Avery Dumont needs to escape her controlling mother and overbearing ex. Transferring to Harbor University seems like the best solution. WIth her focus on school and trying to create a better life for her and her bed-ridden brother, Avery doesn't have... Read more

Avery Dumont needs to escape her controlling mother and overbearing ex. Transferring to Harbor University seems like the best solution. WIth her focus on school and trying to create a better life for her and her bed-ridden brother, Avery doesn't have time for dating. But when she meets anti-hero Messer Ellis, her well-laid plans no longer seem so simple.Messer Ellis is just trying to survive. After a crushing betrayal by his only longterm girlfriend, he's not looking for love. The last thing he expects is for quiet, innocent Avery Dumont to catch his eye. He doesn't want to like her, but something about her pulls him in. But nothing about Avery Dumont is easy, and Messer has every intention of chasing her until she gives in. Less