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༺❃༻Have you ever felt the ache of a dream slipping away, just when it was within your grasp? Have you ever had your heart torn by the loss of one dream, only to be presented with another—an unexpected dream you never saw coming?༺❃༻

Have you ever chased a dream so fiercely, only to watch it slip through your fingers?

Have you ever had your heart shattered by one dream, only to be given another you never saw coming?

Charlie gave everything to softball—early mornings, bruises, and endless hours of practice—all for one shot at playing in college. And when she finally earned that chance, it meant leaving behind the only life she’d ever known. Determined to protect her future, Charlie chose her scholarship over popularity, refusing to party or drink like the rest of her teammates. But that decision made her a target, branded as someone who didn’t belong.

Carson didn’t belong anywhere. A genius who graduated at sixteen, he left behind the cold walls of a mansion and parents who never saw him. He spent years on the road, never staying long, never getting close. Relationships weren’t for him—until he met Charlie.

She wasn’t like the others. She was strength and fire. Honest. Real. The moment they met, something clicked.

What started as a friendship quickly became more—a connection so deep it terrified them both. But one misunderstanding—a single moment of doubt—threatened to tear them apart just when they needed each other most.

Could Charlie hold on to the dream she’d fought so hard for? Or would she lose everything—including her heart?

From Amazon bestselling author SM Stryker comes Carson—an emotionally gripping standalone romantic suspense about first love, fierce ambition, and the strength it takes to choose yourself… and love.

If you’ve ever believed in second chances, if you’ve ever fought for something when no one else believed in you, this story is for you.

 

This series features interconnected standalones—each book delivers its own heartfelt happily-ever-after and can be enjoyed on its own. But for readers who love to fall deeper into the world, each story builds upon the last, weaving together characters and moments that carry through the series

ORDER OF BOOKS:

Beckett – Beckett and Harlow’s Story

Mitchell – Mitchell and Raven’s Story

Carson – Carson and Charlie’s Story

Richard – Richard and Nicole’s Story

Due to strong language, sexual content & physical abuse, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18 or has triggers with child abuse or physical abuse.

***This story has been lovingly revised and thoughtfully expanded, shaped by my own growth as both a writer and a person. What began as a simple draft has evolved into something far more layered, emotional, and true to the characters’ journey—and mine.