Keeping 13 - Chloe Walsh

(Paperback)

Keeping 13 follows the story of Zoe Donovan, a young woman who’s been through a great deal of emotional hardship in her life. After surviving a traumatic event in her teens, Zoe has spent years keeping people at arm's length, convincing herself that she doesn't need anyone to make her whole. She focuses on her career and building a new life, but she struggles with trusting others, especially in the realm of relationships.

Zoe’s life begins to change when she meets Jack "Jax" Connolly, a charming but complicated guy with a past that's just as dark as hers. Jax is known for his loyalty to his friends and his protectiveness, but he carries his own burdens. Beneath his tough exterior lies a man who feels lost and broken—someone who is desperately trying to piece himself back together after making choices that have scarred him deeply.

At first, Zoe sees Jax as nothing more than a distraction from her own inner turmoil. But as the two start spending more time together, she begins to notice the way he looks out for her in small, subtle ways. He's the kind of person who would fight to keep you safe, even if it means fighting his own demons along the way.

As their connection deepens, Zoe finds herself questioning her instincts. Can she open up to someone without losing herself? Can she let go of the past and allow someone to truly keep her heart? In the midst of this, Jax must also confront the painful truths of his past and decide whether he’s ready to open himself up to the kind of love that might heal him or destroy him.

The question that looms over them both is: Will they fight for each other, or will they let the ghosts of their pasts pull them apart?