Autumn has been in love with her childhood best friend, Ryder, for years. What starts as an innocent friendship turns into a passionate, no-strings-attached arrangement—or so he thinks. For Autumn, their nights together mean something deeper. But when Ryder casually reveals he’s being set up with his high school crush, Elle, Autumn’s world shatters.
Devastated, she leaves everything behind and moves to Barcelona, forcing Ryder to confront the harsh truth: he took her for granted. Now, he must fight to win her back—if it’s not too late.
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🔥 Strengths:
✔ Emotional Depth – The betrayal scene is brutal, making Ryder’s later regret deeply satisfying.
✔ Strong Heroine – Autumn doesn’t just cry and forgive; she walks away and rebuilds her life.
✔ Slow-Burn Angst – The tension between love and resentment keeps readers hooked.
✔ Realistic Conflict – Ryder’s emotional blindness feels frustratingly human.
⚠️ Weaknesses (For Some Readers):
❌ Ryder’s Initial Behavior – His coldness may make him hard to redeem for some.
❌ Miscommunication Trope – If you dislike “if only they’d talked!” drama, this might frustrate you.