Lovestrung:

Lovestrung. A period of time during which love is pursued, but cannot be caught. Results in pining, angst, and a broken heart.

Penelope Montgomery is lovestrung. Her condition started thirteen years ago, when Ethan Collins came to live with her family. She was only ten, and didn’t understand what romantic love was, but she knew Ethan made her feel special. They grew close as friends, while Pen yearned for Ethan’s attention and his love, only he never treated her as girlfriend material.

After returning home from a year of world-travel, Penelope is reacquainted with Ethan. He’s the same kind, gorgeous, mysterious friend she's always had, only now he's ready to begin his career as a veterinarian. The dark, haunting look in his eyes remains the same, and Penelope’s suppressed feelings for sexy Ethan want to make themselves known.

Will he finally start to notice Penelope's not a little girl anymore? Can she find the courage to tell Ethan how she feels about him, and will she finally break the lovestrung streak and find happiness?

There’s only one way to find out. 

***Author's Note: This is a standalone, New Adult, steamy romance with a guaranteed happily ever after.