Slammed  (Paperback, Hoover Colleen)

Layken, 18, is left to support both her mother and younger brother after her father unexpectedly passes away. She gives off the impression of being stubborn and resilient, but she is actually losing hope. Enter Will Cooper, the appealing new neighbour who is 21 years old and has a fascinating love for slam poetry as well as a distinctive sense of humour. Within days of meeting, Will and Layken develop a powerful emotional bond that gives Layken newfound optimism. They are rocked to the core just after an intense, heart-stopping first date when a stunning revelation brings their new relationship to an abrupt end. As they strive to strike a balance between the emotions that bind them together and the secret that keeps them apart, everyday interactions become excruciatingly agonising.