I’ve known Axel my whole life because he’s Francesca’s older brother, and while I’ve had a big crush on him since I can remember, he’s never noticed me. I’ve just been the ugly, geeky girl that’s friends with his sister. But when I spend Christmas with them at the cabin, he can’t stop staring at me. A lot has changed since he last saw me—and this ugly duckling has turned into a beautiful swan. He asks me to dinner, and because he’s always been my dream guy, I can’t say no. We have a great night, and even though I should just say goodnight, it turns into one of the best nights of my life. But it clearly means a lot more to me than him because he drops me immediately afterward—like a notch on his belt. It’s a painful disappointment, and now I see Axel for what he really is—a shallow jerk. But then he shows up on my doorstep a few days later and asks for another chance. A chance to prove that he’s not shallow, that he likes me for more than my appearance. He already hurt me once—and I’m afraid he’ll hurt me again. *This follows the story of Axel and Marie, but it also shows never-before-scenes with Hawke and Francesca* Pick up the next installment of this contemporary romance series now by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of this page. This second chance romance with angst is also available in Kindle Unlimited!