Author's Notes

Nolan Carter never expected a part-time music job to change his life-but then he met Maya Reyes.

She's quick-witted, fiercely independent, and full of contradictions. He's soft-hearted, steady, and maybe a little too good at reading between the lines. What starts as a friendship built around shared laughs and stolen glances slowly unravels into something deeper-something neither of them are quite ready for.

But love, in all its messy glory, doesn't wait for perfect timing.

As past wounds surface and emotions run high, Nolan and Maya must learn what it means to truly show up for someone-scars, fears, and all. This is a story about trust, healing, and the quiet kind of love that changes everything.