Readers of Lauren Asher and Penelope Douglas will love this angsty, New Adult romance exploring a forbidden relationship between fated souls by rising BookTok author Carian Cole. n When I was five years old, I told Toren Grace we were going to get married when I grew up. A close family friend, hed always been my favorite person. His name was even my first word. Now that Ive turned eighteen, I make it clear my feelings havent changed. Only now, my once innocent crush burns like smoldering embers. n n Tors one of the good guys. Hes my rock--loving and devoted with a strong moral compass . . . that makes it impossible for him to return my feelings. But one unexpected kiss between us knocks him clear off his axis. Now, we cant forget how that kiss felt, and what it changed. n n But Im not a little girl anymore, and hes everything I need. Im everything he needs, too. We cant deny that were soulmates. n n Yet, were both the one person the other should never, ever want. And neither of us can stand to let our forbidden feelings betray or hurt anyone. I know hes struggling with the rights and wrongs, but Im determined for us to have our happily ever after together. n n The problem? Tor is fifteen years older than me. Hes also my fathers best friend.n