Close to You (2026)

An epic, emotional coming-of-age romance for fans of Chloe Walsh. Milow cannot speak: her father took her voice before she ever had a chance to use it, leaving her trapped in silence and haunted by memories no one should endure. When she arrives at a new foster home, she expects nothing, but then she meets Ashby, her new foster brother, who has survived his own hell. Without words or judgment, he sees and understands her as no one else has. As they grow up together, their bond deepens into something unbreakable. Ashby becomes her protector and the one constant in her life, but childhood does not last forever, and their closeness begins to develop into something more complicated and intense. While the bullying Milow has endured never lets up, Ashby faces increasing pressure from school and swimming. Milow must decide how much of herself she can risk in a world that has never treated her gently, while Ashby must choose what he is willing to sacrifice to achieve his goals. After everything, they know one truth: no matter the cost, they will always choose each other. Each book in the series follows a different couple within the same interconnected timeline, with overlapping events, familiar locations and characters, and stories that are intended to be read in order rather than as standalones. Milow and Ashby will also appear in at least one more book.