berneice rosenbaum

Dana Webster’s world shatters in an instant. One tragic accident, and everything she knew-everything she loved-is ripped away. Left with a painful disability and an unbearable emptiness, she retreats into silence, barely speaking unless absolutely necessary. Even the one thing that once brought her comfort-her beloved horses-now feels like a distant memory, a reminder of the life she lost.

As the days blur into one another, school becomes just another obligation. Until she meets Chase.

Mysterious, guarded, and carrying a weight in his eyes that mirrors her own, Chase isn’t like anyone Dana has ever met. There’s something about him-a quiet pain, a hidden battle-that calls to her in a way nothing else has since the accident. Against all odds, she finds herself drawn to him, despite the walls she’s built around her heart.

As their fragile connection deepens, Chase slowly begins to share his story. And what Dana learns changes everything. The pain she thought was hers alone now binds them together, two souls scarred by loss but desperate to find a way forward.

But healing isn’t easy. The past is relentless, and some wounds refuse to fade.

Will Dana let herself believe in the possibility of happiness again? Or will the fear of never being whole again keep her trapped in the shadows of her past?

A heart-wrenching story of love, loss, and second chances. For fans of emotionally gripping YA novels, this unforgettable journey will remind you that even in the darkest moments, hope still flickers.