The Good Girl

I grew up as the precocious daughter of a preacher, but death stalked the hallways of my home, tearing my family tree apart and twisting my father’s love into something cold and constricting. Ever the good girl, I remained subservient under his watchful gaze, but each cutting remark and unrealistic expectation forced me to open my eyes and face the truth. This life was slowly killing me. At my best friend’s urging, I jumped at the chance to stay with her for the summer, having no idea how my life would change after a chance encounter with a dark and brooding biker. Now, my summer of fun feels a lot like happily ever after, even if the man of my dreams is my father’s worst nightmare. But when trouble comes knocking, it won’t matter if I’m a sinner or a saint as long as I’m willing to fight dirty for what I want.

I grew up as the precocious daughter of a preacher, but death stalked the hallways of my home, tearing my family tree apart and twisting my father’s love into something cold and constricting. Ever the good girl, I remained subservient under his watchful gaze, but each cutting remark and unrealistic expectation forced me to open my eyes and face the truth. This life was slowly killing me. At my best friend’s urging, I jumped at the chance to stay with her for the summer, having no idea how my life would change after a chance encounter with a dark and brooding biker. Now, my summer of fun feels a lot like happily ever after, even if the man of my dreams is my father’s worst nightmare. But when trouble comes knocking, it won’t matter if I’m a sinner or a saint as long as I’m willing to fight dirty for what I want.