Anonymity had no effect on our unstoppable chemistry, though. Her real name was Eden, I’d soon come to find out.įrom the first time we connected online, I found myself transfixed.Īt first, we knew nothing about each other’s real identities…and she was adamant that we keep things that way. Logging in at night and talking to her was my escape-my sanctuary. I was “ScreenGod” and she was “Montana,” but of course, those weren’t our actual names, just the virtual cloaks we hid behind. It is only appropriate for adult readers age 18+įrom New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new, sexy standalone novel. **Contains graphic sexual content and harsh language. Stepbrother Dearest is a standalone novel. I had a feeling my heart was about to get broken again.

When tragedy struck our family, I’d have to face him again.Īnd holy hell, the teenager who made me crazy was now a man that drove me insane. Just as quickly as he’d come into my life, he was gone back to California. Then, things started changing between us, and it all came to a head one night. I hated that he brought girls from our high school back to his room.īut what I hated the most was the unwanted way my body reacted to him.Īt first, I thought all he had going for him were his rock-hard tattooed abs and chiseled face. I hated that he took it out on me because he didn’t want to be here. When my stepbrother, Elec, came to live with us my senior year, I wasn’t prepared for how much of a jerk he’d be. You’re not supposed to want the one who torments you. Author's note - Neighbor Dearest is a full-length standalone novel.

I just hoped he wouldn't shatter it for good. I thought my heart had been broken by Elec, but it was alive and beating harder than ever for Damien. And as much as he pushed me away, I knew he felt the same.because his heartbeat didn't lie. Problem was, I was falling hard for him anyway. He became a good friend, but Damien made it clear that he couldn't be anything more. He set me straight with tips to get over my breakup. The sexy artist next door now knew all of my deepest secrets and insecurities. Damien had been listening to all of my phone sessions with my therapist. Or so I thought until one night I heard laughter coming through an apparent hole in my bedroom wall. The neighbor I'd dubbed 'Angry Artist' also had two massive dogs that kept me up with their barking. After getting dumped, the last thing I needed was to move next door to someone who reminded me of my ex-boyfriend, Elec. From New York Times bestselling author, Penelope Ward, comes a friends-to-lovers story with sexy new characters. A STANDALONE NOVEL that does NOT need to be read in conjunction with any other book.

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