The Loudest Love by M.E. Clayton

What happens when love and determination collide?
The sweetest love story ever.

Roxanne
Life was a different kind of adventure for Roxanne Rafferty, but one that she relished all the same. After losing her hearing at a young age, Roxanne has done her best to live a normal life, despite some of the challenges that came her way. With a supportive school system, amazing parents, awesome brother, and incredible best friend, Roxanne had no complaints.
With her best friend at her side, Roxanne is ready to tackle her senior year of high school before heading to college. However, she’s not prepared for when Royce Cameron comes barreling into her life-quite literally. Determined to keep her secret crush on him to herself, Roxanne is thrown for a loop when she finds out that she might not be the only one with a crush.

Royce
Life was an endless adventure for Royce Cameron, but he liked it that way. Popular, handsome, athletic, and Yosemite High’s star quarterback, Royce was used to being the center of attention, even if the attention wasn’t always welcomed. Still, Royce led a charmed life, even having had to transfer schools before his junior year. All in all, he really had no complaints.
With his friends and teammates at his side, Royce is ready to make the most of his final year of high school. However, there’s only one thing that keeping his life from being rather perfect, and that one thing is Roxanne Rafferty. Determined to finally do something about the crush that he’s had on her for over a year, Royce decides to go for it, and he doesn’t care what anyone thinks.

When love really does conquer all…
At peace with the cards that life has dealt her, Roxanne is content with her life, and does her best to focus on her blessings and choose happiness. Still, when Royce Cameron invites her to one of his football games, she can’t help but wonder what is wrong with the boy.
At peace with the direction in which his life is going, Royce isn’t afraid of the next phase of his life, even if it’s an important one. Still, when Roxanne Rafferty accepts his invitation to one of his football games, he can’t help but wonder if she’s willing to be a part of that next phase.
When Royce and Roxie finally come together, the very idea baffles a few people. He’s White, popular, gorgeous, sexy, and the star quarterback; she’s Black and Hispanic, shy, average, nerdy, and deaf. However, things get real when Royce shows the world just what he’s willing to do for the deaf girl.

NOTE: This book contains adult language, adult situations, explicit sexual encounters, interracial relationships, references to physical disabilities, and features a deaf heroine. If sensitive to any of the aforementioned issues, please do not purchase.
**NOTE: The use of ASL in this book is loosely interpreted. The author is not fluent in sign language but loved the idea of this story. This book is not meant to offend anyone, and please keep in mind that it is a work of fiction, and in no way is meant to represent the ASL community.