The Boy Next Door

He was the one that got away, and I knew it before I ever broke things off with him. I didn’t want to end it, but at the time I believed it was the right thing to do… Because of who he was, who he wanted to become, and because of where I came from. I loved him more than I loved anything, but I thought he could do better. Even then I knew I’d never be able to replicate the happiness I found with him. I tried, of course, but based on my experience, I’ve come to believe there really is one right person for everyone. And not only did I let my soulmate get away, I pushed him as far as he would go. As a result, I was convinced I deserved every second of loneliness the universe handed me. After all, I’d shunned the greatest gift it could offer anyone: True Love. But luckily for me, it turns out the universe is just as stubborn as I am. **Author's note: This is a full-length, standalone romance novel with no cliffhanger and no cheating. It is intended for a mature audience.