Heart Bones

After enduring a childhood marked by poverty and neglect, Beyah Grim is finally on the brink of forging a new path for herself. With a well-earned scholarship to Penn State, her dreams of escaping Kentucky are almost within reach. However, mere months before she can seize this new chapter, tragedy strikes, leaving Beyah homeless and forcing her to spend her summer in Texas with a father she hardly knows.

Arriving in Texas, Beyah is determined to keep her head low and the summer as uneventful as possible. Her plans, however, are put to the test when she meets Samson, her wealthy and mysterious neighbour. Despite her initial wariness, the magnetic and brooding Samson becomes an undeniable presence in her life. Their connection is immediate and intense, flourishing amidst the sun-soaked days and star-filled nights of Texas.

Though both Beyah and Samson understand that their budding relationship has an expiration date, they agree to embrace a casual summer fling. As their bond deepens, they start peeling away each other's emotional walls, revealing vulnerabilities and shattered dreams. They soon realise that the current of their emotions is too strong to fight, and they may be swept away by the powerful tide of love and heartbreak.

With their futures seemingly pulling them in opposite directions, Beyah and Samson must confront their pasts, their insecurities, and the looming uncertainty of their separate paths. In Heart Bones, Colleen Hoover masterfully crafts a story of resilience, hope, and the unexpected ways in which human connections can shape our lives forever. This unforgettable novel is a testament to the healing power of love and the courage it takes to build a future amidst the scars of the past.