Talia Turner is an introvert in almost every way. On a typical day, she prefers to be at home, away from the general public. At home, she prefers to be in her room, away from her eclectic mother, Belle. In her room, she paints. Her art is her most prized possession and she keeps it under tight lock and key. She is an artist in almost every way, and that is what blurs the lines between her life, and the life of the ever-so colorful Damien Michaels. Damien has his own dark past, as the son of an addict. With a court order to maintain a sober lifestyle and become a productive member of society, Damien prepares to open his own tattoo parlor. With the stress of entrepreneurship looming over him, he makes a midnight getaway to upstate New York for a few days to reconnect with a few old friends. Talia and Damien's story is laced with second chances, serendipitous winds, overwhelming loss and unprecedented gain. *This is a standalone. While the romance is mild to medium, the story is not. Frequent use of curse words, mention of drugs/drug use, alcohol/drinking, and sexual references. No sex.
Until The End I enjoyed the characters in this book. I wasn't sure at first about Damian, but by the end of the book I thoroughly enjoyed this young man's devotion to those he loved
This book is a light YA romance with family issues. I liked the characters although I rarely read romance. It was clean and heartwarming. I forget where I got this book. If I remember or discover where, I will add this to the review. It was free.