Aussie by Kate Dawes, Ava Catori

Cocky. Sexy. That’s how everyone described Luke.

His beach-perfect body and rugged Australian accent made him the envy of everyone who knew him. Guys wanted to be like him, girls wanted to be with him.

He lived with us after he lost his parents. We bonded in ways I never expected, but Luke kept his distance for reasons I never understood.
Sometimes I hated him, especially when he got himself into trouble and vanished. I never knew what became of him. My parents wouldn’t allow it. They said he was dangerous…

Seven years later, we’ve collided once again.

His cockiness matured into a more subdued, strong confidence. He may still have that dark side, but I’m drawn to him more than I ever was, and this time he’s not pushing me away.

Secrets have a way of coming to light, and when the truth about what happened back then is revealed, nothing will be the same.