Oil Barrons, book 1: Make me Whole
Marie Johnston2022

Liam’s a single dad of twins and my best friend. So sleeping with him probably wasn’t a good idea.

A year and a half ago, I had it all. I was a school teacher and happily married to my high school sweetheart. And then he died. Shortly after the funeral, I spiraled into my grief. But by my side the whole time was my husband’s best friend Liam. He could cheer me up in a way no else could and his twin boys chased away the shadows.

Now, I’m like a phoenix, ready to rise and get my life together. And so are the feelings inside of me. Suddenly, I notice how wide Liam’s shoulders are. How deep his voice is, and the way his jeans— Well. I’ve noticed.

But Liam grew up the bad boy in our small town. I know he’s a good man, yet everyone else in my life is warning me away from him. They’re blaming him for my interest. I threatened the friendship I treasure by crossing the line, but I’m also making him and his kids more of an outcast than they already are.

I used to be known as the good girl, but I’m faced with having to rebel or let go of a man who makes me feel whole.

Titre original : Oil Barrons, book 1: Make me Whole (2022)