BROKEN:A BULLY ROMANCE Novel

Athena Marcos has always kept to herself, avoiding attention at all costs. Yet from the moment junior year began, Dylan Thompson, James Miller, and Tom Sanders made her their target. Without understanding why, she endures their relentless bullying as they torment her daily. No one dares oppose them, for their families hold significant power in the town. Her life remains trapped under their cruelty until she meets Leo. Leo has devoted himself to protecting his younger brother and mother from their abusive father. His mother's absence offers no relief, and their family's collapse began when his father lost his job. Basketball and his brother are the only things keeping him grounded until he encounters Athena. Two damaged souls cross paths. As they find each other, both must confront their inner struggles. Can Athena overcome the demons that haunt her? Can Leo discover what it truly means to love?