Mine to Hold

A swoony small-town friends-to-lovers romance from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix filled with slow-burn chemistry, emotional angst, and a grumpy hero who falls hard.

Best friends don’t fall in love.
Until they do.
I’ve been half in love with Kendall Castille for years. She’s my best friend—my constant, my safe person. To her, we’re just friends. To me? She’s everything.
I keep my feelings buried for a reason. Love leaves scars, and I already have too many to count. I’ve lost too much to risk my heart again, so I build walls and pretend I don’t want more.
But when I see something shift in her eyes, when I realize she might feel the same way, everything starts to unravel. The pull between us grows stronger. The tension unbearable. And, suddenly, friendship isn’t enough.
Wanting her is terrifying. Losing her would destroy me.
One kiss changes everything. One choice puts our hearts on the line.

A standalone romance—perfect for readers who love swoony small-town, friends-to-lovers romance featuring slow-burn chemistry, emotional angst, a broody hero who falls hard, and a love worth risking everything for.

*A full-length, standalone romance.