On These Black Sands (Aisling Sea #1)

by Vanessa Rasanen

“It seems the best way to move on is to learn to laugh about it,” she said, sounding resolute despite the twinkle flashing in her green eyes. Sands, she was adorable, and more of Declan’s inner guard began to crumble.

“Are you trying to get me drunk?” She flashed him her best attempt at a coy smile, but she had no idea if she was pulling it off or not.

Whether it was friendship or not, he didn’t know, but a life without her around? Unacceptable.

These attacks are not you. They do not define you. And while they can seem insurmountable, they are not.”