He needs redemption almost as badly as he wants Mercy. When Liam Benitez is sent to Northport, it isn’t a fresh start—it’s exile. With a past he can’t erase and a future that feels borrowed, he’s determined to prove he’s more than his mistakes. But in a world of privilege and expectations, reinvention is easier said than done. No matter how hard he tries, the shadows of who he was refuse to let him go. Mercedes Davenport knows what it’s like to be caught between worlds... moreHe needs redemption almost as badly as he wants Mercy. When Liam Benitez is sent to Northport, it isn’t a fresh start—it’s exile. With a past he can’t erase and a future that feels borrowed, he’s determined to prove he’s more than his mistakes. But in a world of privilege and expectations, reinvention is easier said than done. No matter how hard he tries, the shadows of who he was refuse to let him go. Mercedes Davenport knows what it’s like to be caught between worlds. Taken in by her wealthy aunt, she’s mastered the art of blending in, never asking for too much, and never making waves. But Liam finds his way past the cracks in her perfect veneer, making it impossible to pretend she doesn’t feel something. Yet the past still follows him, getting closer and closer to touching the future he wants. Drawn to each other despite everything, Liam and Mercedes must face the truth:. Will they define their future, or let the past define them? Caught between worlds, two hearts must risk everything to move forward. less
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