Not Afraid to Love You — Jude Ouvrard

Lilly McCarthy thought she had found the one, until an unexpected side of Dave left her body bruised and her pride hurt. Living in fear, she knows she has to do something before the unimaginable happens. A timely phone call provides Lilly a means to escape but is her family prepared to face her nightmares? While Lilly takes the time to heal and regain control of her life, an unexpected source of support appears in the form of her brother's best friend - and her old crush - Lennox. Lilly hesitates to take on a new relationship, but Lennox is not giving up. He wants Lilly to find her way and be herself again, the relaxed and easygoing girl she used to be. Can the love of a good man convince this scared and frightened woman to trust again? Or is it only going to push her away?