Not Just Friends

Not Just Friends is a heart-wrenching, slow-burn romance about friendship, unspoken love, and the fight for a second chance before it's too late.
They were inseparable since childhood.
Summer loved Damien the moment she laid eyes on him.
Damien loved her the first time he heard her voice.
But neither dared to admit it.
Growing up in a small Southern town, Damien fought to survive an unstable home and a violent father. Music and his band were his only escape—until Summer. She became his safe place, his secret muse, and the girl he could never risk losing.
For over ten years, they told themselves the same lie: "We're just friends."
Even when they kissed.
Even when every glance, every touch, every heartbeat betrayed the truth.
Now Summer is about to marry another man—a man who will never love her the way Damien does. And Damien has only one chance left to stop her from walking down the aisle.
If he stays silent, he loses her forever.
If he speaks, he risks everything.

Lena Steinhowser is a romance author known for blending sizzling chemistry with gripping stories. From contemporary love to high-stakes action and billionaire fantasies, her books deliver passion, intrigue, and unforgettable characters that keep readers coming back for more.