About AFTER US: "Beautiful, lyrical writing and a dangerously suspenseful plot. . .an unforgettable novel that readers will love." --Lucy Connors, author of The Lonesome Young
Sometimes secrets kill. Maybe slowly, maybe painfully. Maybe all at once.
Melissa smiles. She flirts. She jokes. But she never shows her scars. Eight months after tragedy ripped her from her closest friend, Melissa is broken. Inside her grows a tumor, fed by grief, rage, and the painful memory of a single forbidden kiss.
Javier has scars of his own: a bullet wound, and the memory of a cousin shot in the heart. Life in the States was supposed to be a new beginning, but a boy obsessed by vengeance has no time for the American dream. To honor his familia, Javier joins the gang who set up his cousin's murder. The entrance price is blood. Death is the only escape.
These two broken souls could make each other whole again--or be shattered forever.
Our time will come. And we'll be ready.
Melissa is Faith's best friend but her best friend is gone. She's out living a dream in a different country. She now understands why Faith is gone, the distraction from pain, suffering and loss is what Faith needed and what Melissa needs now.
Without her best friend by her side she feels lost. So much has happened and all she wants is to have someone to understand her. She lives life in a routine; work, home and trying to hide her pain, her scars. Nothing new exciting or positive is happening.
But one day at work, when she least expected it, HE SHOWS UP!!! What the hell is happening. Why is he there, seeing him brings back memories; both good and bad. Good because the day in the water was memorable.The connection was unmistakeable. She felt it, after that all she could do was sneak glances at him and want him from afar. Melissa wonders if he felt the moment they shared that day at the beach? Bad memories because he is a reminder of why Faith is gone. She left because Diego is gone, dead! Javier is Diego's cousin.
Javier, can't believe he's seeing the pretty gringa again. He remembers that day in the water. Her lips, the feel of her pressed against him. He hasn't been able to forget that day. But he's suffered loss since that day. His primo, Diego is gone. Seeing Melissa has his wanting to know if she knows where Faith is. Does she talk to her? Do they talk about the day Diego was killed? He wants answers because he has a plan and in order to avenge his cousins murder he needs to know what Faith saw that day. But, he also wants Melissa. He wants her and needs her like he's never wanted a woman before. But...his mama will not approve. She's not a Latina, she won't understand his culture. Javier knows what he wants and needs to do but it is not going to be easy.
Melissa has a secret, pain, scars that she is hiding. Javier, has pain, suffering and scars too. Will their past bring them together? Will they find comfort in each other? Will Javier avenge Diego? Does Melissa know what Faith saw the day Diego was killed? If you read book one then you know you have to pick up this book.
Amber Hart honestly delivered a beautiful story. I loved how these books come together and give us an insight on some taboo topics. Topics that are seen and dealt with in the Latino society. Can't wait for more.
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