The Torment of Two

This is for a signed copy of "The Torment of Two" (Shameful Secrets Series Book 5) (Paperback).

At PMU, I can finally be free to be my own person—away from the weight of the Park family name. But this semester, my hard-won independence is threatened when I meet him.

Tristan “Two” Sheridan is a grumpy jerk who nearly runs me over with his beat-up car—and then has the audacity to blame me. Our dislike for each other is instant. Imagine my horror when not only is he in one of my “blow-off” classes, but I’m also partnered with him for a labor-intensive project that counts for a huge portion of my grade.

His initial mild distaste turns to outright contempt the second he learns my name. Why does he hate me so much? What could I have possibly done to deserve this?

Beneath Two’s crankiness, I sense secrets—secrets I’m determined to uncover. With each encounter, I peel back the layers of the handsome man with pale gray eyes and discover someone likable underneath. And despite the grudge he holds against me and my family, I begin to suspect he might like me too.

As our project continues, new threats emerge. Someone begins stalking me, leaving anonymous notes and creepy promises. But the stalker is the least of my problems. When Two finally reveals the true reason for his lifelong grudge, my world is turned upside down. I feel responsible, desperate to make things right.

A forbidden romance ignites between us as walls come down—but we must keep it a secret. Our families would never approve, and revealing the truth could destroy us both. With danger escalating and ugly secrets looming, I’m left wondering: is what we have worth the inevitable pain?

This is a complete M/F standalone novel with a happily ever after. Tropes include enemies-to-lovers, grumpy/sunshine, college romance, opposites attract, historical preservation nerds, hidden rooms and treasure hunts, romantic suspense, mental health representation, and secret romance.