Because of You

After Jade's family falls apart she finds comfort in the person she hates the most. Will Austin be able to teach Jade to trust again? Or will they break each other's heart?

Six years ago Austin broke Jade’s heart. On that day he went from being her best friend to the person she hates the most. Now six years later Jade’s life has been turned upside down, the family she once knew no longer exists. Her father’s infidelity has made it hard for her to trust anyone. That is until she reconnects with the one person she’s despised the most. Will Austin be able to break through Jade’s wall of anger to get her to trust him? Or will he break her heart again? Together they will experience the ecstasies and agonies of being in love.

Maria E Monteiro was born in Chile, but grew up in Sleepy Hollow NY. The Catskills is now the place she calls home, alongside her husband. She has been writing since she was a little girl. Her love for reading and writing led her to obtain a BA in English and a Masters in Literacy. Maria loves to write about the small moments that become huge when falling in love. Maria E. Monteiro is the author of The Hold on Tight series. Her love of writing accompanies her love for music. When she is not writing, Maria can be found at a rock concert or dancing around her house.