Cork, Ireland, 2000s. Between late nights, stupid arguments, bad decisions and everything left unsaid, pretending there’s nothing between you gets harder by the day. Shane isn’t good at talking about his feelings, and you’re no better at admitting yours.
Two strangers meet behind a chipper in Cork: Shane Holland, who knows better than most what it means to come from a broken home, and Y/N, a girl with nowhere left to sleep and almost nothing left to lose. What begins with a cigarette and a little bit of misplaced kindness slowly turns into something neither of them expected. As Y/N becomes part of the Holland household, Shane finds himself letting someone closer than he ever intended.
The President’s rebellious daughter sneaks out to a private party while she’s back in D.C. for the weekend… only to meet a mysterious stranger who isn’t exactly who he claims to be. Read the author’s notes for the full story setup and important details.