Some connections never truly fade. They simmer under the surface—quiet, aching, unresolved. Hate Wrecked isn’t just about a second chance at love—it’s about what happens when we try to save others to keep from drowning ourselves.

In this second glimpse into Riley and Rowan’s story, we step into a moment that simmers with regret, old pain, and the pull of something unfinished.

Hate Wrecked releases June 24. But let’s not wait. Scroll down and sink in.

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HATE WRECKED – Chapter Two

You’ll find, in this life, that many people are simply a mess—a walking cry for help.

Unfortunately, I love to help; I was born for it. I revel in it.

But sometimes, the constant giving will wear you down, strip you of everything you have inside, leaving you broken and bare.

Years ago, I had to distance myself from Riley Williams. I needed space to breathe and see things clearly. But it seems the distance I put between us wasn’t enough. Even after all this time, I still find myself grappling with the aftermath of our relationship.

Maybe, in some twisted way, I believed that, by taking care of Riley’s mother, I was still helping Riley. That helping someone in need would heal some part of myself. And that by caring for Riley’s mother, I could help my own mother recover from the trauma inflicted upon her by my father.

I’m beginning to realize that helping others doesn’t always mend my own wounds.

The drive to set is short but seems to stretch on as the silence in the rental car envelopes Riley and me. She fiddles with her hands in her lap and looks out the window. The shadow of Asa and our conversation at the airport lingers.

Seeing me again reminded her of him.

I hate that for her—for myself.

“How have you been?” Riley asks, turning to me as we pull into the lot.

I start backing into a parking space, placing my arm on Riley’s seat in the process. A mistake. I can smell her. Fuck. I speak through gritted teeth. “Fine. You?”

“Good. Got out of LA. I spend most of my time in Katonah.”

I pull the key out of the ignition, glancing at her. “You don’t live in LA anymore?”

She shakes her head. “Not really. I’ll always have to keep a place there. It’s where everything happens. But it’s not home.”

“So what is the place in Katonah for?”

“For being happy,” she replies, her voice soft.

I wait for her to elaborate or exit the vehicle, but she doesn’t. So, I do.

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I hope you’re falling for Rowan and Riley the same way I did — painfully, beautifully, and all at once.

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Stranded on a deserted island. Forced to survive together. But can they survive each other?

Celebrity bodyguard Rowan Finn never expected his latest assignment to land him face-to-face with Riley Williams—the wild, reckless woman who once shattered his heart. But when their yacht crashes during a routine excursion, they find themselves stranded on a remote Pacific atoll, completely cut off from the outside world.

With no rescue in sight, Rowan and Riley are forced to rely on each other to survive the island’s harsh terrain, dwindling resources, and unforgiving elements. What begins as an uneasy truce slowly unearths something deeper. Old wounds resurface. Sparks reignite. But trust doesn’t come easy—especially when the past is as painful as the present is uncertain.

As Riley reconnects with her passion for music and Rowan begins to lower the walls he’s spent years building, the line between survival and something more starts to blur.

Until a chilling discovery changes everything.

When they stumble upon human remains—and a deadly truth tied to the island’s dark history—their fight to stay alive becomes a battle against those determined to keep their secrets buried.

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Behind-the-scenes notes, and a special map reveal are coming soon!

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