For You I’d Mend by Hannah Jordan

Tall, chiseled, and covered in tattoos and piercings, Theo is exactly Poppy’s type. But unlike her bad-boy exes, only his exterior is spiky. He’s thoughtful, kind, and unbelievably talented. For over a year, she’s hinted she’d be down for more, but he’s kept her frozen in the friend zone. With her sister engaged to his best friend, avoiding him is impossible—even if she wanted to, but a woman has her limits, and Poppy has just about reached hers.

For years, Theo has lived with the guilt of his friend Logan’s accidental death. To atone, he’s denied himself everything from a decent apartment to romantic relationships. He had no problem staying single until pint-sized Poppy strutted into his art class. Their friendship is an indulgence he can’t quit, even if his feelings for her are far from platonic. When a newcomer sparks Poppy’s interest and threatens Theo’s entire way of life, will he stop punishing himself for the past and give them both a chance at love or lose more than her friendship?

For You I’d Mend is a steamy small town friends-to-lovers romance with a HEA, a cast of quirky characters, and no cheating.