Aria Sutton is determined to be nothing like her drug-addict mother. All Aria needs is a few more years to turn her life around, but when her mom messes up again, Aria's fragile world comes crashing down around her. Suddenly homeless, she carries the weight of not only her survival but also that of her preteen brother. Her only hope is Luke Hardin, her childhood crush who fled their neighborhood six years ago and never looked back. The last thing Luke expects is Aria's desperate call for help. After the way he left ...
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Aria Sutton is determined to be nothing like her drug-addict mother. All Aria needs is a few more years to turn her life around, but when her mom messes up again, Aria's fragile world comes crashing down around her. Suddenly homeless, she carries the weight of not only her survival but also that of her preteen brother. Her only hope is Luke Hardin, her childhood crush who fled their neighborhood six years ago and never looked back. The last thing Luke expects is Aria's desperate call for help. After the way he left things between them, the least he can do is let her and her brother crash at his place. With her sleeping down the hall, the past comes rushing back, ready or not. But for Luke, going down memory lane brings back demons from his past that he'd rather keep buried, and the steady life he's built for himself is threatened. The boundaries Aria and Luke set are put to the test when circumstances force them closer than ever. While meticulously planning her future, Aria never considered leaving room for the possibility of love. As they navigate the trials of life, Luke questions whether he's strong enough to let Aria go again. Maybe they can use the pieces of their broken lives to build a better life. Together.
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Aria Suttonâ��s world is crumbling beneath her feet. Her addict mother has left Aria and her little brother, Ben, in a dire positionâ�"evicted from their home. Desperate to keep a roof over their heads, Aria relies on the one person she never thought sheâ��d speak to againâ�"Luke.
After moving away from his dysfunctional family life, which was rife with alcoholism and abuse, Luke Hardin is shocked when he receives a desperate call from Aria. He�s worked hard to turn his life around and become a successful business owner, and he intends to pay it forward by giving Aria and Ben a place to live.
They settle into a good routine, but it is becoming increasingly difficult for Aria and Luke to ignore old feelings of attraction bubbling to the surface. Moreover, family drama, danger, and old demons threaten their future.
Can Aria and Luke�s friendship withstand everything it�s up against? Can they keep Ben safe and give him a promising future?
Piece by Piece is the first installment in Twila Masonââ?¬â?¢s ââ?¬Å"Desperate Heartsââ?¬Â? series, and itââ?¬â?¢s an emotional one! Readers are introduced to Aria and Luke, two young adults from the wrong side of the tracks determined to rise above their tumultuous upbringings. Bonding over adversity and impossible odds, the two provide stability for one another (and young Ben) through dubious times.
The author grabs readers by the heartstrings and pulls in this immersive and, at times, agonizing story that explores topics such as addiction and grief. Aria feels as if she carries the weight of the world on her shoulders, having to take on a mother role with her impressionable brother while balancing school and being concerned with her mother�s well-being. Luke is battling demons of his own, particularly with his sobriety, and the author has done an excellent job of highlighting the generational patterns of alcoholism.
But it isn�t all pain and turmoil; readers see a burgeoning romance and the beginnings of a tight-knit family form. One cannot deny the outstanding chemistry Aria and Luke possess. There are longing glances and lingering kisses alongside their complete and utter respect for one another. Moreover, playful banter and the ability to find humor through strife provide multi-dimension to their relationship.
Piece by Piece is a character-driven novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy stories about friendship and sweet, slowly evolving romance. While it isn�t a sweep-you-off-your-feet type of experience, Twila Mason has created something much deeper and far-reaching than that. She has illustrated the nuances and challenges in modern relationships that will resonate with a wide audience of readers. A compelling first installment of what promises to be an immersive new series!