Lisamarie Kade

Mended Hearts Lisamarie Kade

Ashton Carpenter Left her boyfriend and small-town behind just after graduation without so much as a word. Now, years later, she has no other choice but to return to her roots. She has plans to lay low and get her life together until Clay comes barreling back into her life. Clay Williams was left heartbroken and confused by his girlfriend's decision to up and leave him, especially after all the years they spent together. He's grown into a heartless man who still holds a grudge after all these years. Now that Ashton's returned, Clay makes it known she's not welcomed back and goes out of his way to make sure she doesn't forget it. As Clay tries his hardest to continue hating Ashton, the tension between them begins to fester along with the feelings they once shared. Yet, as they both try to work through their emotions, the past rears its ugly head, bringing a dark secret to light. Will Ashton and Clay be able to face this new reality hand in hand, or will their second chance at love go down with the truth?