"Raw" delves into the complexities of a life forged in adversity and the unexpected ways one can find connection, even when it comes from the most unconventional and unnerving places. The protagonist's resilience and defiant journey towards self-empowerment are both harrowing and inspiring. If you're moved by stories of perseverance, human flaws, and the grey areas of love, this narrative will grip you with its raw honesty and the protagonist's unapologetic voice.

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• Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Romance (2014)

***Author This is not a love story. This is a story of love gone wrong.*** Growing up the way I did, you’d think I’d be more screwed up than what I actually am. Soon as I turned sixteen, I left that bump in the road I called home and took my chances on the street. Best decision I ever made. Now, at the age of twenty six, I’m educated, employed and damn good at my job. My friends have become my family. Like me, they know what it’s like to grow up unloved. But the saying is true. The world makes way for those who know where they are going. That’s me. I know where I’m going and I’ll get there eventually. On my own terms and at my own pace. But then there’s him. I feel his eyes on me. I see him hiding in plain sight. He watches me. He makes me feel. It’s unconventional. But it’s real. I’m sure you’re wondering how a person falls in love with their stalker. So am I. This isn’t a story. This is my life. ***This book includes situations that some may find uncomfortable.

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