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Synopsis
Moving, passionate, and unforgettable, this novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover follows two young adults from completely different backgrounds embarking on a tentative romance, unaware of what the future holds. After a childhood filled with poverty and neglect, Beyah Grim finally has her hard-earned ticket out of Kentucky with a full ride to Penn State. But two months before she’s finally free to change her life for the better, an unexpected death leaves her homeless and forced to spend the remainder of her summer in Texas with a father she barely knows. Devastated and anxious for the summer to go by quickly, Beyah has no time or patience for Samson, the wealthy, brooding guy next door. Yet, the connection between them is too intense to ignore. But with their upcoming futures sending them to opposite ends of the country, the two decide to maintain only a casual summer fling. Too bad neither has any idea that a rip current is about to drag both their hearts out to sea.
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Heart Bones: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This contemporary romance contains adult sexual content, strong language, and deals with mature themes including childhood poverty, neglect, parental death, and homelessness. Best suited for adult readers comfortable with steamy romance.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, steamy sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death of parent, poverty, and neglect (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Mature readers will connect with this emotional romance about two young adults from different worlds finding unexpected love during one transformative summer.