They say that time heals all wounds.But mine are set in so deeply, they’ve taken on a life of their own, lurking in the shadows at every turn and haunting my thoughts. The girl I once was has been replaced by a stranger.I don’t even know who I am anymore. I run.And I hide.Pretending to be someone I’m not… Until I meet Denham King.My burst of color in an otherwise grey world.And for the first time in my life, I find myself running towards someone instead of running away. But fate can be cruel,and I can’t escape my past.Can I?

Growing up wasn't easy for Lottie. As an only child with self-absorbed parents, she soon learned that the one person she could depend upon was herself. A brave face and defensive self-preservation kept her strong. Then Lottie met Spike. He didn't see her little habits as frustrating; he embraced them. He didn't run from her fiery temper and sharp tongue; he admired her for her tenacity. He loved her and she loved him. And somehow, despite Lottie's reluctance to let her guard down, Spike King managed to burrow his way in to her gentle heart and penetrate that steely armour she surrounded herself with. Then one night it all changed. A family vendetta. A life shattering hit and run. A moment that would change their lives forever. Will their love be strong enough to pull them back together? Or will the damage from that one fateful night keep them apart for ever?