Books like Like no other by Una LaMarche
Devorah has spent her life under the disciplined guidance of her Hasidic upbringing, never questioning the rules of her community. Jaxon, meanwhile, has grown up in a different world and has always felt uneasy around women. When their paths cross, the two feel an intense attraction that forces them to confront their deeply held beliefs and the limits of their freedom. Their secret meetings become dangerous, as they risk everything to maintain a bond that society has deemed inappropriate.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Romance
Authors: Una LaMarche
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