The trouble started when my brother's best friend became the flame, keeping me warm. At 8, he became my best friend. At 12, he promised my brother he'd look after me. At 14, he made his rules…At 18; he slipped into my bed, and then…he broke my heart. Jesse Rutherford is the boy next door with blond hair, hazel eyes, and a body gifted by the gods. He has it all—money, fancy cars, a baseball career. His future is bright. And me? Well, I’m nothing like him. I’m Blake Reynolds, the invisible girl—the nerd next door with glasses who loves her plants. I’m no one. Except with Jesse. He's the boy who found me and brought me back to life after grief tore me down. And I'm the girl offering him sanctuary. After years of pinning, my dreams come true, and I give myself to him, only for my world to fall apart the next day when he utters four ugly words. And shatters my heart. With my past in the rearview, I run to the opposite side of the country as fast as possible, throwing myself into college and work without looking back. Ten years have passed since I stepped foot in my hometown. I swore I’d never go back, not after what he did. It’s not until the invitations come—one, welcoming to my father’s and Jesse’s mother’s wedding. And the other? My high school reunion. With no choice, I pack up and face the people I left behind. Can I survive another round with the boy who harshly bruised my heart? Only time will tell. For now, you’re invited… **Four Simple Rules is lighter M/F contemporary romance dealing with second chances and childhood best friends turned step-siblings. Please read the author's note at the beginning of the book. This book is meant for mature audiences and is recommended for 18+.