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As a trauma counselor, Gabby knows how to help others heal. What she doesnât know is how to face the memories she left behind, or the man who once held her heart. Clayton Travers is no longer the carefree crush she remembers. Heâs guarded, and fighting his own battles.
When old feelings resurface and painful truths come to light, Gabby and Clay are drawn together. But as they contemplate a future, they find out that coming home isnât about where youâve beenâitâs about who youâre willing to fight for.
**An earlier draft of this book previously published by Harlequin
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About the author
Joanne Rock is a USA Today bestselling author of over one hundred works of popular fiction in a variety of genres. A frequent speaker at regional and national writing conferences she enjoys giving back to the writing community that nurtured and inspired her early career. She has a master's degree in Literature from the University of Louisville and has taught fiction, film, and writing at the college level. When she's not writing, Joanne enjoys travel to gather new ideas.
Joanne's love of reading began at a young age and her collection of vintage Nancy Drew books holds a place of honor in her book collection. A member of her local "Friends of the Library" in her teens, she still reads voraciously and widely, with interests in psychology, history, world religions, and art. Curating her extensive book shelves is both a joy and a challenge, but she still takes inspiration from the books around her. Learn more about Joanne's writing world online at her website or visiting her on social media.
