Book One Burned In the small, rural town of Willow Creek, nestled deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, life was simple and predictable. The residents went about their days without much excitement, content in their mundane routines. However, beneath the surface of this tranquil facade, a storm was brewing. The town's youth were restless, yearning for something more than the monotony of their daily lives. Among them was Kellan Haines, a young man with a bad boy image and an even worse attitude to match. His piercing blue eyes and chiseled jawline made the girls swoon, but his heart remained closed off to love. He longed for adventure, for a chance to escape the confines of his hometown and make a name for himself. Enter Hailey Dawson, the feisty firecracker who had the unfortunate privilege of working alongside Kellan at the local bar. She was the complete opposite of him - fiery, determined, and unafraid to speak her mind. Their constant clashes ignited a spark that neither could ignore. Despite Hailey's attempts to keep her distance, Kellan's icy exterior began to crack, revealing a vulnerability he thought he had left behind long ago.

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