Falling for My Friend by Theresa Paolo

She was broken… He was lost…
Together they were a perfect mess

College student Justin Singleton is ready to celebrate the start of a new school year with his roommates. He is not ready for the attractive brunette to catch his eye. As she blows off every attempt at conversation, he vows they will one day be friends.

Sara Mitchell is just trying to get through the day. She doesn’t need any new friends, not with the load of her emotional baggage. But when Justin keeps popping into her life, he knocks down her walls and gives her a reason to let him in. Still, she keeps her past a secret.

When Justin invites Sara home for Thanksgiving, her secret comes out, causing the past and present to collide in a tense standoff. Reeling with the emotional impact of the unexpected reveal, Justin and Sara’s relationship is tested, making them question if love can heal the scars of the past.