{"product_id":"fragile-lives-9781733832175","title":"Fragile Lives","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"You're the only thing holding me together. And they all know that.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeila\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI was born in this small town, and I knew one day, no matter what I did to prevent it, I'd die here, alone. What I didn't account for was my brother's mysterious, dark, damaged friend coming to town and making his way into everyone's hearts. But his years serving in the Navy seem to cause him a different level of damage that no one else sees: one that hides on the inside and scars deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe's older. He's a mess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHiding his pain behind a wicked smile, ridden by the guilt of someone else's mistakes, he refuses to play by the rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI found this little town because I was looking for closure in my miserable life. But what I really found is something entirely different-someone, who saw me at my lowest. The only one who sees the real me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe's younger. She's pure. She's my friend's sister.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe's smart. Smart enough to know she should run from me, leaving me in the dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut I find myself chasing her, scared she'll reveal my dirty secrets. Scared she'll leave me alone with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I would give everything to keep you, but I got nothing left to give.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is part of a series of interconnected standalones. This slow-burn, strangers-to-enemies-to-lovers, contemporary romance is filled with angst, pain, and finding peace. Each book contains a story about a different couple. No cheating. No cliffhangers. HEA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTW: severe depression, alcohol abuse, mention of su1cide. Please read all TW in Author's Note. Strong language. 18+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ariana Cane\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/22\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781733832175\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 418\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.99lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.93d","brand":"Ariana Cane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52034347335861,"sku":"9781733832175","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_3e0e48fd-f4e7-4f55-b3e4-ead9bbf949bc.jpg?v=1763593759","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/fragile-lives-9781733832175","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}