Things That Break Us

Things That Break Us

Author: Michelle Heard Listening Length: 8h 33m

Some happily ever afters begin in tragedy. I’m an actor who hates the limelight. Everyone wants Easton Rowe’s attention—my money, my fame. It’s impossible to have a real relationship with a woman, so I don’t even try. But then there’s Nova. My sister’s best friend. She’s been there our whole lives, and she’s h...

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A weird sense of panic and powerlessness settles heavily in my chest while I sit at the island with Rachel and Nova.

Everything I’ve ever done has been for my baby sister. Fuck, I hardly dated because I didn’t want anything to disrupt our home life. Rachel and Lainey are my entire world. Without my sister, I won’t be able to cope with all the pressure. She’s kept me grounded over the years.

I look at Rachel, who’s only twenty-eight. When our eyes lock and I notice the fear trembling in her irises, my heart breaks a little more.