Mine To Hold

A swoony, small town romance from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix!Best friends don't kiss... unless they're ready to break every rule.I've been half in love with Kendall Castille for years. She's my best friend. To her, we're just friends. To me? She's everything.I've kept my feelings buried deep, convinced I'm not the guy for her, or anyone. Love comes with scars, and I already have too many to count.But when I catch a glimpse of something more in her eyes, when I realize she might feel the same way, everything starts to unravel. The walls I built to protect my heart begin to crack.The pull between us grows stronger. The need I feel for her? It might just burn down my walls.Kendall & Jude's story is perfect for readers who love:�� Small town romance��‍��‍��‍�� Found family�� Broody/grumpy heroes�� Slow burn chemistry�� Emotional angst with all the feels�� Fierce, sassy heroines�� Friends to lovers�� Protective heroes who fall hard��️ Virgin heroine*A full-length, standalone romance.