Old Wounds Series by N.K. Smith

Sent to live with her estranged father, troubled seventeen year Sophia Young is biding her time until school is over and freedom is hers. But running from her painful past is not as easy as she was expecting, especially after meeting a kindred spirit in Elliott Dalton, the shy, withdrawn son of a prominent doctor. In the first novel of the series, they are paired together in therapy; a seemingly unlikely pair who have nothing in common... moreSent to live with her estranged father, troubled seventeen year Sophia Young is biding her time until school is over and freedom is hers. But running from her painful past is not as easy as she was expecting, especially after meeting a kindred spirit in Elliott Dalton, the shy, withdrawn son of a prominent doctor. In the first novel of the series, they are paired together in therapy; a seemingly unlikely pair who have nothing in common. Or do they? For Sophia and Elliott are about to learn that appearances can be deceiving... less

Spending time with Elliott instills a faint whisper of hope within Sophie Young; hope that both terrifies her and promises redemption. But the demons of her past are never far behind, and old habits are hard to break. The more she tries to push him away, the stronger the pull towards him becomes... moreSpending time with Elliott instills a faint whisper of hope within Sophie Young; hope that both terrifies her and promises redemption. But the demons of her past are never far behind, and old habits are hard to break. The more she tries to push him away, the stronger the pull towards him becomes. As Sophie's broken heart continues to seek comfort in Elliott, can she put aside her destructive ways and take the most dangerous risk of all? For many years, Elliott Dalton had lived a solitary existence, keeping his emotions under tight control. But as his feelings for Sophie grow and her life spins further out of control, his carefully built facade begins to crack. He is determined to protect her at all costs, just as he protects the hidden secrets of his past. Secrets that threaten everything. For if she knew, he would lose her forever... less

Little battles have been fought, and old wounds have festered and healed. The weight placed upon both Sophia Young and Elliott Dalton never grows lighter, but as they adapt to life, the burden becomes bearable. In the final chapter of their early and fragile relationship, they will be faced with the biggest challenge of them all-accept the love they've been given, or seek comfort in the cold solitary ways of their past. Love is a lesson, but one must be open enough to learn... moreLittle battles have been fought, and old wounds have festered and healed. The weight placed upon both Sophia Young and Elliott Dalton never grows lighter, but as they adapt to life, the burden becomes bearable. In the final chapter of their early and fragile relationship, they will be faced with the biggest challenge of them all-accept the love they've been given, or seek comfort in the cold solitary ways of their past. Love is a lesson, but one must be open enough to learn. When Elliott reveals more of his past and Sophie confronts more of her own, they continue on the path of joining their lives together. But where will the path lead and what will they find there? Emotionally bare and physically fatigued, they find nothing but rubble at the end of their journey. Will they accept destruction of their peace, or will they brandish the tools they've gathered along the way and cultivate a garden where all things will grow less