The Absence of You (Heathley Academy Book #1) | An Angsty Second Chance Romance | Bethany Rayne

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Synopsis
Enter the world of Heathley Academy, from new indie author Bethany Rayne. Read ‘The Absence of You’ now for a gripping fix of boy next door, enemies to lovers, high school romance.

Grayson
Three years ago, my childhood best friend left without a word. Now she’s back and she thinks we can pick up where we left off.
She’s wrong.
I’m not the same boy she left behind.
And it’s all her fault.

Dahlia
I had my reasons for leaving, but he doesn’t want to hear them.
He’s changed.
But so have I.
I came back hoping to find my best friend, but what I found was so much more.

Tropes:

• Childhood best friend
• Boy next door
• Second chance
• Suspense
• Enemies to lovers
• He loves me, he loves me not
• Private academy / high school
• Angst
• Steamy
• Dark romance