This Violent Heart

by Heather Levy

In this haunting journey into the confusion and desires of growing up, a therapist reluctantly returns to her hometown, where she revisits the memories that could reveal what really killed her best friend all those years ago.

Devon Mayes thought she was done with the small conservative town she once called home. She fled when she was eighteen after her best friend Summer took her own life, leaving Summer’s twin brother, Keaton, lost in his grief. But when tragedy strikes again, Devon has nowhere to turn but back to the place that first broke her heart.

Being back in Arkana means struggling with the old guilt that shrouds her bisexuality and her feelings for Keaton. There’s so much she’s still hiding from him—and so much of their shared past that’s now resurfacing.

It’s not long before Devon has reason to believe Summer’s tragic death wasn’t suicide after all. Summer had secrets, too…and she wasn’t the only one who didn’t want them exposed.

As Devon and Keaton piece together the mystery of what happened that fateful summer, they must reckon with their own truths before they can move forward. But one person will do whatever it takes to stop them.

Genres: Romance, Thriller, Audiobook, Mystery Thriller, Fiction, Mystery, Suspense

363 pages, Paperback

First published February 11, 2025

About the author

Heather Levy is a born and bred Oklahoman and graduate of Oklahoma City University’s Red Earth MFA program for creative writing. The New York Times called her Anthony-nominated debut, Walking Through Needles, “a spellbinding novel at the nexus of power, desire, and abuse that portends a bright future,” and the Los Angeles Times called it “a standout for its frank but sensitive exploration of trauma and desire.” Publisher's Weekly says her thriller Hurt for Me "delivers both heat and heart." Her novels focus on sexuality and complex women. Levy lives in Oklahoma with her husband, two kids, and three murderous cats. Readers can follow her on X and IG @heatherllevy.

Reviews

[Heather Levy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wrote this book for me and all the other queer people who were confused and scared growing up. Like Devon, I learned to suppress my bisexuality for a long time. But also like Devon, we all deserve a happily ever after.

Love is love and we are always enough.

[Bree · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was one of those reads that you can’t put down! The suspense captured me, and the reveal at the end highly disturbed me. If you’re looking for an addictive thriller told in the past vs present POV, look no further.

Thank you to Montlake and Netgalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

[♡Heather✩Brown♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

#ad many thanks for the advance copy @heatherllevy & @katerockbooktours #partner

🆃🅷🅸🆂 🆅🅸🅾🅻🅴🅽🆃 🅷🅴🅰🆁🆃

Oof! Y’all. This book!

In this moving and gripping tale, childhood trauma and unresolved grief are the two major themes that push the story. It’s a page-turner that has all the right ingredients for an enthralling read.

While an addictive page-turner, it’s also more than just that, it’s a twisty mystery; it’s a moving
multifaceted dive into identity and the quest for belonging. Where we follow a flawed - yet determined - protagonist as she confronts her past, embraces her true self, and navigates a path riddled with heart-racing thrills and soul-stirring revelations.

Told in dual timelines, this book will touch your soul. It’ll linger around in your brain and imprint itself on your heart. It’s a well balanced story that you’ll find hard not to relate to on some level.

Whether you’re here for the steamy encounters or the deeper reflections on friendship, forgiveness, and self-discovery, this is a story that every type of reader can enjoy. It’s a captivating and unputdownable read that will keep you up late into the night reading - and I am obsessed!

[Jenny’s Library · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐️
Honestly it wouldn’t be something I would pick up myself if I saw it at the book store however after reading reveals the fear of feeling trapped in a world of “old school charm”
and the mystery of the passing of Summer. The first thing that came into mind was 13 reason why. I very much I enjoy the reading I hope to read more about this amazing author @heatherllevy

In this haunting journey into the confusion and desires of growing up, a therapist reluctantly returns to her hometown, where she revisits the memories that could reveal what really killed her best friend all those years ago.
Devon Mayes thought she was done with the small conservative town she once called home. She fled when she was eighteen after her best friend Summer took her own life, leaving Summer’s twin brother, Keaton, lost in his grief. But when tragedy strikes again, Devon has nowhere to turn but back to the place that first broke her heart.
Being back in Arkana means struggling with the old guilt that shrouds her bisexuality and her feelings for Keaton.
There’s so much she’s still hiding from him-and so much of their shared past that’s now resurfacing. It’s not long before Devon has reason to believe Summer’s tragic death wasn’t suicide after all. Summer had secrets, too...and she wasn’t the only one who didn’t want them exposed. As Devon and Keaton piece together the mystery of what happened that fateful summer, they must reckon with their own truths before they can move forward. But one person will do whatever it takes to stop them.

Thank you NetGalley for the advance reading

[Maaike · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thanks NetGalley and Montlake for providing me with this arc in exchange for an honest review.

I hadn’t really known what to expect with this book but it certainly wasn’t this. From the cover I thought it would be a full on thriller but the description hinted a lot more at a romantic story with some mystery elements.

That was also my main issue with this book. So much was put into it that it left me feeling confused and overwhelmed. You have the storyline of the main characters when they’re younger and in the current day with some journal entries mixed into it. It explores sexuality within small religious towns, trauma from sexual assault, exploration with bdsm relationships and suicide. With so many themes going on, none of it was as in depth as I would’ve liked.

The investigation was also really annoying me throughout the book. The main character just asks some questions, completely out of left field, to a bunch of people and then wonders why they’re mad at her.

Another big part of the reason why I didn’t enjoy it was that I lacked an emotional connection to the main characters. Throughout the book I only felt more distanced from them than connected. It also didn’t help that the main character hadn’t seemed to get any more mature since she was 17 and didn’t grow at all during the story.

All in all a bit of a disappointing and confusing read for me.

[Krista crone · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sexy, sensual, raw, and oh so thrilling! Growing up is hard, especially for girls and this was such an insightful view. I could not put this down and it kept me turning the pages late into the night!

If you are looking for a sexy coming of age thriller that dives into emotions and complex relationships, this one should be on your TBR.

****Many thanks to @katerockbooktour and @heatherlevy for my beautiful gifted copy!

[Claudia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting and good, but triggering for me.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a heavy and haunting tale. Devon Mayes is placed on mandatory leave to work through her demons that are affecting her at work. She is unable to do this without returning to her hometown, Arkana, a place she swore she would never visit again. Thirteen years ago, her best friend, Summer, committed suicide. Summer’s twin brother, Keaton, never stopped grieving her death. Devon and Keaton reignite their friendship and, together, try to put the pieces of their lives back together. Both dealing with feelings of suspicion, they agree that Summer’s suicide may not have been a suicide at all. As they delve into the past to solve this mystery once and for all they discover that someone doesn’t want them to find the truth.

This story was really fast paced and plotted well. It is told in past and present timelines and it is part coming of age and current day murder mystery. I really felt for Devon, a bisexual teen, growing up in small town America surrounded by conservative Christians, including her parents. I felt for her as an adult who, after going through the heartbreak of losing her best friend, also experiences a nightmarish assault during her practicuum. She has a lot of hard stuff to work through in order to help people at work. I think this is an important piece of literature for anyone struggling to reconcile their reality with societal expectations.

Thank you Netgalley, Montlake, and the author for this eARC in exchange for my honest review. This book will be available for purchase on February 11, 2025

[PinkAmy loves books, cats and naps · Rating 1 out of 5]

I didn’t enjoy this audiobook and thought about DNF multiple times.

Devon was a frustrating narrator, she vacillated between being a pushover and aggressiveness. Her ultra religious, homophobic parents felt more like tropes than people. I feel like I’ve read nearly the same plot done much better.

I like to think I’m a fairly open person. I don’t enjoy graphic sex scenes which felt gratuitous in THIS VIOLENT HEART. What people do in the bedroom (kink) is their business, but I definitely don’t like reading about it, repeatedly. Devon could have been a sex worker without going into graphic details, in my opinion. I’m not that into reading about sex details without S&M either. I’m not against this type literature, I’d like to know in advance when choosing a book.

[Dan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC!

The reason this gets two stars is for the heartwarming LGBT undertones. I love that Mom Hugs was mentioned and towards the end of the story the main character was able to truly say fuck it and embrace her identity in her small USA town. Everything else in this book was a no for me unfortunately.

[Adrianna Boyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book left me speechless and spoke to me in so many ways. The Main characters are the same age as me which allowed me to be very in touch with how they felt in the present as well as relating to what they were feeling in 2012. But more than that as someone who has struggled with so many of the same things as both our FMC and her best friend this book brought out so much emotion for me. Be advised there is heavy content discussed and described so be mindful of trigger warnings such as:
⚠️Murder
⚠️S.A.
⚠️Adult manipulation of a minor
⚠️Corruption in religious small towns
⚠️Hatefulness against LGBTQIA+ persons

Overall I think this book is ABSOLUTELY worth reading and if you haven't pre-ordered it already it is set to release February 11th!
Thank you @heatherllevy for writing a story that sheds light on so many important topics that far too many stay quiet about. Seeing justice done even in a fictional story can be so healing for those of us who never get to see it in the real world. And thank you to @netgalley for my copy of this book.

[emily *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Growing up in a very conservative family in Arkansas Devon could never be her authentic self. She struggles with being bisexual while trying to navigate life as a teenager. She has feelings for her best friend Summer but, how could she ever be honest? After Summer takes her own life one summer- Devon vows to run and never look back. Now as an adult she is confronted with her past demons and the only way through is to return to Arkansas. Devon needs to know the whole story of what happened that summer.

thank you to the publishers and netgalley for the ARC!

[Nicole Wuthering Vines · Rating 4 out of 5]

This evocative coming-of-age thriller will set your heart racing while tugging at every emotional chord.

Through dual narratives, this poignant tale delves into identity and bisexuality within a small religious town. With complex characters navigating revenge and redemption, it unfolds as a raw, haunting journey.

This sultry sizzling suspense is as captivating as it is unsettling—highly recommend!

[K~Terror · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 ⭐️

[Jaime Green · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted to like this one more than I did. It had potential but I needed more depth and more emotion to really form that connection to both the storyline and the characters.

This is a dual time frame novel from the perspective of Devon with a few scattered journal entries from Summer. Devon, Summer and Keaton were the best of friends (and a little more) during their junior and the start of their senior year of high school until Summer is found dead by suicide. Current day, Devon is studying to be a therapist when she suddenly loses a client to suicide. She returns home and begins to question whether Summer’s death was actually suicide or if something more sinister was going on in her small town with radical religious beliefs.

There is a lot going on in this book. There are themes of suicide, bi-sexuality, BDSM, teen pregnancy, sexual assault, rape, various forms of discrimination and much more. My issue with this book is that it skirts these issues but never provides any real depth. For half the book, you know that Devin was sexually assaulted but you don't know what happened. You know that she role played BDSM fantasies for money but you don't get any depth about the situation. You have some sexual scenes but very little detail. It almost felt like the author was uncomfortable writing sexual scenes…which is fine but partially writing them creates an emotional detachment. This book has serious potential to be very disturbing and interesting but it ended up feeling very superficial. I really struggled to feel anything with this book. Based on the themes, I would expect very strong emotions but I literally had none. I actually think that telling this from multiple perspectives (Devon, Keaton and Summer) might have made it better. I was really rather disappointed and a little surprised by the number of 5 star ratings for this one.

[Dive Into A Good Book · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book will stick with me for years to come. The words wrapped around my heart and left a deep imprint. The characters were perfectly formed, the story heart wrenching, and the outcome came with a sigh of relief. I was completely entranced from the moment I cracked this book open. There was no putting it down until I knew what happened to Summer and why. You must add this book to your to be read pile as soon as possible!

Devon escaped her hometown of Arkana, Oklahoma. Leaving everyone in her wake. Escaping the religious grasp of her parents, the narrow mindedness of the towns people, the death of her best friend, and the man who is never far from her mind. Devon has led a full life in her short time away. When her life turns upside down once again and leaves her struggling to leave her apartment. Devon decides it is time to face her demons and return to Arkana. She needs to look into Summer's suicide. There is something that has nagged Devon, she knows there is something more to her death.

This book touches on many important topics. Growing up as a bisexual in a religious community. Knowing your family would not have your back if you ever came out. Being a teenager is hard enough. I cannot imagine not having anyone in your family that you could talk to. Friendship and trust is a major thread running throughout the book. It is a fantastic read to sink into. My eyes welled up many times. The setting is perfect. The intense summer heat of Oklahoma seeps through the pages. Searing everything in its path. This is book I do not want to give to many details. Just know it is one you should read. Thank you to Heather Levy, Kate Rock Book Tours, and Amazon Publishing for this astonishing read.

[Marina Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! This book was amazing! This had me feeling all different types of ways! And I’m so happy with how it ended! 🥰

[itsallaboutbooksandmacarons · Rating 5 out of 5]

The mystery in this book had me hooked right from the start. Even though I managed to guess the twist, it didn’t take away from the suspense or the enjoyment. The way the story blended drama with thriller elements and just the right amount of spice really kept me invested.

The main character is dealing with a lot—grief and uncertainty after her friend Summer’s sudden death. To escape, she leaves her small town and takes on two jobs. But... something pulls her back. That’s when everything starts to fall apart.

As she digs into Summer’s death, she starts uncovering dark secrets that have been hidden in the town for years. It’s clear that people around her are keeping things from her. And the deeper she goes, the more she uncovers.

When she returns home, she reconnects with old friends and, of course, Summer’s twin, Keaton. As the mystery unfolds, it’s not just about uncovering secrets—it’s about confronting buried emotions too. And with those rekindled relationships, things definitely get more intense.

I loved the way the timelines shifted between the past and the present. It kept me on the edge of my seat, slowly revealing pieces of Summer’s death and the town’s hidden cruelty.

By the end, everything ties together so perfectly. The main character not only solves the mystery but also overcomes so much, both emotionally and personally. I buddy-read this with Marie, and sharing the suspense and drama made it even more fun.

If you love mysteries with emotional depth, drama, and a bit of spice, this book is a thrilling ride from start to finish.

[Shana OkieCozyReader · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved Levy’s last book and was super excited about this one. They both have a mystery of sorts, but this one really delved deep into teenage stress - including a variety of topics from suicide to abuse. Levy pulls from her background living in small town Oklahoma, showing her own struggles in the LGBTQ community and how hard it can be in some religious families.

Devon left her small town to pursue life in Oklahoma City as a therapist. When she has a client commit suicide (in the first few chapters of the book), it triggers her own memories of her best friend from high school, who was also believed to have committed suicide. She goes back to her hometown to try to put the past behind her and figure out what really happened.

This is a dark, emotional read about many small town secrets and power struggles.

“Everyone had desires they had to keep hidden, and Jackie was caught for hers and swiftly punished.
She knew one thing for sure now: once people knew the things you kept hidden away in your heart, they could use them against you.
They could destroy you.” P159

“It wasn't just Holly who had backed her into a corner, it was everything about Arkana, the entire culture to suppress and squeeze the uniqueness out of people until they fit into neat little boxes. She was done with contorting herself to fit in—for the town, for her mother,
for anyone.” P248

“In her mind, she heard Summer crying with her, or maybe it wasn’t Summer at all. Maybe the voice had been her own all along.” P320

[Celia Posada · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall, This Violent Heart was an enjoyable read, though not necessarily a memorable one. While it follows a fairly common trope, the author does a great job of making it feel fresh with strong LGBTQ themes. One of the book’s biggest strengths is its exploration of what it’s like to grow up LGBTQ in a religious small town, capturing the feeling of being trapped and unaccepted. The plot was well-executed, and the pacing was steady, making it a quick and easy read.

However, despite tackling heavy themes, I felt like the book only skimmed the surface rather than delving deep into them. This left me wanting more substance and emotional weight. Additionally, while the story was engaging, it was somewhat predictable, and I never really formed a strong emotional connection with any of the characters. At times, the dialogue felt awkward and cringey, and the sex scenes didn’t quite land for me either.

Overall, I appreciated the themes and execution, but I wish it had offered more depth and a stronger emotional pull.

[Jacklyn B · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! I was hooked right from the start and could not put this down. I love it when a book has a mix of genres - yes this is definitely a thriller but we also get a little romance and suspense and a mystery too.

This story is also emotional and deals with some tough topics - I thought they were handled very well but I do recommend checking the content warnings first. These characters and their experiences felt so authentic to me and my heart broke for them.

I really loved the use of dual timelines and Summer’s journal to tell the story. We go back to when Devon, Summer and Keaton were younger. In present time, Devon has returned to her hometown and started asking some questions about the untimely death of her best friend. So many old feelings and trauma come to the surface as she and Keaton search for truth.

No spoilers here, but if you love thrillers and mysteries I think you’ll love this book too!

✨What to Expect:
🏡Small Town
🔦Thriller
🔍Mystery
💖Romance
❤️‍🩹Trauma
📝Journal Entries
🏳️‍🌈LGBTQIA+ Rep
⏰Dual Timelines

[Lindsey Sanford · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5

I absolutely loved this book and it has easily seeded itself as one of my favorite books of 2025.

The mix of romance and mystery was perfectly balanced and kept me turning the pages to find out what was going to happen with both elements. The short chapters kept the story moving and I didn't think there was a single moment where it felt bogged down or slow. I'm not always sold on dual timelines but I was really impressed with how Levy used them, and how having the chance to see things through Summer's POV before she died was both important, and added necessary breaks within the story.

I typically try not to guess the whodunnit in a book like this, but I couldn't help following the clues Levy left like little breadcrumbs. There were a couple of unexpected twists and turns that kept me engaged in the story. I was both excited to reach the end and unravel the mystery of what really happened to Summer, but also bummed that it was all coming to an end.

I loved the way Devon navigated the guilt of Summer's death and how throughout the book she found different ways to heal from that, and some other pretty harrowing, life-altering experiences she'd gone through. Devon felt like a real character, who made realistic mistakes and choices, and though she struggled, was able to find herself in the end.

This book was an emotional, heart-healing, page-turning romantic thriller that I could not put down.

I did receive an ARC of this book as part of a tour, but all thoughts are my own

[Krissy (books_and_biceps9155) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow ! This one is going to live rent free in my head for a long time. Thank you so much @heatherllevy for my copy. The cover immediately drew me in.

We all know being a teenager is *cough* hard and I cannot even begin to imagine living in a small religious town. This book covers so many topics that are hard and real to life. Levy is unapologetic, talks about things most people don’t and really digs deep. The coming of age, the friendship and the confusion one goes through as a child mold you and make you who you are today. This novel really showed it. The complexity of the characters and the tie in with Levy’s previous novel, Hurt For Me, really added to this and made for an excellent story. I don’t want to give to much mystery away, just know you will be hooked AND it will pull those heartstrings.

[Kelly - Words We Love By · Rating 4 out of 5]

This Violent Heart is a touching and intense book about grief, secrets, and growing up in a small town. Devon Mayes returns to her small hometown where she has to face the painful memories of the tragic death of her best friend, Summer. She struggles with the unanswered questions that still linger around her death and her feelings that she had for Summer's twin brother, Keaton. Soon Devon discovers that Summer's death might not have been a suicide, so her and Keaton begin to work together to uncover the truth while dealing with past emotions. Their chemistry is strong, and their shared history adds to the complexities of their relationship. As Devon and Keaton investigate Summer's death, the tension rises, leading you to an exciting and unexpected ending that will leave you surprised. If you want a book that stays with you long after you finish this is the book for you.

[Tina Plintz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Growing up being a teenager is hard. Growing up in a small town with small town views becomes even harder! This story does a great job trying to show exactly how hard it is. A teen has to hide her true identity to her parents and her town just to save face. Seeing how a different person has been treated for not fitting into the mold of how you are “supposed to be”. You learn to hide deeper into yourself. And you have to wear a mask of who that is to protect yourself. But secrets have a way of coming out. You want to trust your friends but how much can you trust them.
This story hits hard. Such a hard book to put down. I highly recommend it to someone who is open minded and not easy to judge!

[Jen Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Happy Pub Day, Heather! Thank you, Kate Rock Book Tours, Montlake and NetGalley for the gifted copies.

“She knew one thing for sure now: once people knew the things you kept hidden away in your heart, they could use them against you. They could destroy you.”

We all know growing up can be challenging enough. Now add in a religious upbringing, small town seclusion, purity culture, bi-sexuality and losing your best friend.

This Violent Heart shines a bright light on the damage of conforming to beliefs not your own. How shame and grief can take over and control so much of your life. Also how forgiveness and acceptance can heal.

The dual timelines was a brilliant way to showcase this story taking you deeper as more unfolds. Hidden secrets. Mystery. This one is heartbreaking on so many fronts. So much pain. It will hurt, but by the end Heather will heal your heart. Just takes time to get there. I definitely enjoyed the journey and recommend picking this one up.

“…wishing the memories would quit popping up. They were like weeds trying to choke anything beautiful she was trying to grow in her life.”

“She knew one thing for sure now: once people knew the things you kept hidden away in your heart, they could use them against you. They could destroy you.”

“I always feel like I’m missing a puzzle piece with you.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🔥☄️

[hailey sejna · Rating 4 out of 5]

was super wrapped up in this one. thrilling coming of age a bit in terms of accepting sexuality but also having to relive her best friends suicide which taught her so much more when she dove in to figure it all out. ending was so unsettling cuz i thought someone else did it and then boom so i was shocked.

[hana · Rating 3 out of 5]

a bit gimmicky at times

[Meg Pearson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley for this Advanced Reader Copy.

Heather Levy’s This Violent Heart takes readers into the heart of small-town America, exploring the deep scars left by suppressed identity, lost friendship, and buried trauma. Devon Mayes, a therapist-in-training, is forced to confront painful memories when she returns to her conservative hometown after a recent tragedy. The plot unfolds in two timelines—Devon’s teenage years and her present—as she pieces together the truth about her best friend Summer’s tragic death, a haunting mystery that has shaped her life.

The novel beautifully captures the tension of growing up in an environment resistant to change, where identity and self-expression are stifled by rigid expectations. Devon’s evolving feelings for Keaton, Summer’s twin brother, and her struggles with her own bisexuality add layers of depth to her journey. Levy’s portrayal of small-town life in Oklahoma, with its Bible Belt constraints, felt authentic and raw, and she masterfully uses journal entries and flashbacks to keep the mystery alive.

While some parts of the story were predictable, Levy’s storytelling still kept me engaged. The pacing lagged slightly in the middle, but the unexpected twists in the last chapters made up for it. The ending, while open to interpretation, offers a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness.

For readers who enjoy emotional, atmospheric thrillers that delve into identity, trauma, and redemption, This Violent Heart is an addictive read that resonates long after the last page. I’m already looking forward to what Heather Levy brings us next!

[2manybooks2littletime · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to my partner, Kate Rock Book Tours, and the author. I appreciate the gifted paperback. I am leaving this review voluntarily!

1. 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 • As difficult as it is to understand oneself in the midst of puberty, I cannot even imagine having to do so within the confines of the stifling community of Arkana. It really is no wonder they all struggled and continue to struggle with their identities.

2. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠• I think this story brings to light the normalcy of exploring feelings of all kinds within one’s life. There isn’t a right or wrong and a person should be free to find what truly makes one feel good.

3. 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫 • While I do understand the need to share the depths of Devon’s actions when she is young, the details of teenage sexual experimentation did go a little far for me. However, because the story was just so good, I didn’t let that detract from the true issues at hand. Now the adult spice…that’s a different story!

4. 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 • Small towns make for easy cover-ups. Sometimes the people you’d least expect to be dirty are the worst of them all. Devon’s tenacity does win out and Summer’s truth is finally laid to rest!

5. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐬 • For Devon and Keaton, it came down to forgiveness. And truth. Once these were handled, they both were able to forge ahead and find some semblance of happiness amidst the horrors of their past.