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Pax Tate, a tattooed twenty‑four‑year‑old with a tough exterior, has been driven by the death of his mother and a distant relationship with his father. He relies on drugs and sex to numb a deep, unresolved emptiness. When he meets Mila Hill—a sweet, beautiful young woman—he is drawn into a relationship that challenges his destructive habits and forces him to face the guilt that consumes him. Mila becomes both a savior and a catalyst for Pax’s potential growth, pushing him to confront his past and to amend the ways he treats others. The story follows Pax’s struggle to change so that his connection with Mila can survive.
This contemporary romance explores themes of healing, personal responsibility, and the transformative power of love amid a coming‑of‑age arc.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Cole, Courtney (Novelist)
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