Falls boys

ARO is seen as the polite, sweet, and upstanding young man, a virgin who avoids trouble, likely due to his religious beliefs. He tries to play the hero by defending another girl from me, labeling me a bully and a criminal. His words don’t affect me; I’ve faced worse. He can attempt to block my path to money, but he has never fought for survival. This privileged schoolboy lacks the grit needed for this world. HAWKE is surprised by ARO’s assumptions. Just because I don’t have a criminal record doesn’t mean I’m innocent; I’m just better at staying under the radar. However, I realize I might have crossed a line this time. In a tense moment, we find ourselves at the scene of a crime when the police arrive. We flee into Quinn's bake shop, slipping into an old speakeasy hidden from view. Locked inside, we’re safe from the cops circling outside, but I’m stuck with someone I initially see as awful—a mean, rough delinquent. Yet, as we spend time together in this secret space, my perception shifts. I begin to see her intelligence, daring spirit, and unexpected softness. *FALLS BOYS is a standalone new adult romance for readers 18+, featuring strong language, violence, and sexual content. Familiarity with the Fall Away series is beneficial but not required.*