And then I met Cruz Winslow… He’s everything I’m not, and then some—a budding musician, he’s cocky and arrogant. He’s at ease in every situation and treats me like I’m the only person who exists. Together we’re in sync with everything we do and I’m falling hard and fast for him. He’s also a complicated boy and although I can’t begin to understand the life he’s lived, I want to be there for him in every way possible. And that’s how it happened. Slowly but surely, he’s captured my heart—One I wasn’t prepared to give it away… Jade Moore is not my type… She’s a good girl and has her entire life mapped out. I’ve never met anyone like her. The girl is disciplined and determined. I’m not. She follows the rules. I don’t. She’s sunshine and girl next door. I’m sex and booze. We don’t mix. But from the minute I lay my eyes on her, I’m done for. She’s everything I never knew I wanted… And now all I want is...more Jade.

Life is sweet until it’s not… I followed my dreams when I wanted to follow my heart. I spent the summer touring with the band. Cruz Winslow is the love of my life and being with him 24/7 was amazing, until it came to an end. I needed to go back to school while he finished up his commitment to Exiled. But, that one decision threatened to tear us apart. And although I knew a long-distance relationship would be challenging—the time change, classes, studying for exams didn’t help. Being away from one another was more difficult than I ever imagined. There was no doubt in my mind he was the one for me, but was true love going to be enough? Because I gave him my heart, and he promised me forever… I’m living a dream that isn’t even mine… As the lead singer of Exiled, I’ve become a household name, and everyone wants a piece of me. I’m trying to maintain a relationship with my girlfriend—but the road was a cruel mistress and wouldn’t let go. I’m chained to my band, chained to my fans, and chained to my family. And I don’t want any of it—all I want is More Jade. After Jade leaves for school, I miss her like hell and backslide into my old ways. It kills me because she’s the one person I don’t want to disappoint. I love her so much, but deep down I know she deserves a hell of a lot better than me. I know I need to set her free. But I can’t let her go… Because what if she doesn’t come back?

Bereft, betrayed, and broken the healing begins in the last installment of Laura Pavolv’s star-crossed lovers trilogy. Cruz Winslow broke me… Everything was so good, we were so right, but life managed to tear us apart—and Cruz shattered my heart in a million little pieces in the process. I know now that I need to figure out life on my own, find out who I am without him. But walking away is the hardest thing I’ve ever done…he’s the love of my life and the thought of living without him is more than I can bare. Jade Moore trusted me with her heart—and I betrayed it... Rock bottom is an ugly place and I don’t plan on going back. My relapse cost me everything and now I’m putting my life back together. But to make it complete, I need Jade. I need to win her back. I know we’re meant to be together and I’m going to make that happen because living without her isn’t an option. At least not one I can live with. But will she ever be able to forgive me and the sins of my past? A connected series of first love best read in order: More Jade More of You More of Us