Book cover of 'Trust Fall' by Mala Scott, featuring a purple and blue galaxy-like background with a stethoscope and helmet illustration. Text: 'Emberfield Falls Book One'.
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Debut Novel From Mala Scott 

Everything is falling into place. I have an amazing job. I live in my dream house with my best friend. I'm finally picking up the pieces of my shattered life. So what if I’ve relegated myself to staying single for the rest of eternity? I have everything else I want. Who needs love, anyway? Certainly not me. That is until my new neighbor comes crashing into my life on his motorcycle looking like every girl's tattooed, bad-boy fantasy come to life. A leather jacket and dimples shouldn't be that hot, right?

Not to mention he's my brother's best friend, and I haven't seen him in eight years—not since he skipped town after high school graduation and never looked back. It was a stupid schoolgirl crush. I shouldn't still have feelings for him. And I definitely shouldn't watch him working on his bike shirtless in his driveway every morning. The thing is, despite his looks, he's not a bad boy at all. Luke Collins is the sweetest guy I know. It doesn't matter, though. He's too perfect, and I'm too broken. Nothing can ever happen between us.

But life has a way of laughing in your face at your best-laid plans. It's just one night. One night that turns into two, and before I know it, I'm tangled up with the man who deserves more than I can give him. When my past comes back to haunt me, will he be my lifeline or will I fall back into oblivion?

Trustfall is a full-length contemporary romance with angst, spice, and all the feels. It is the first book in a series of interconnected standalones. Note: This book touches on some heavy topics. Please see content warning at the beginning of the book.

Trustfall: A Small Town, Brother’s Best Friend Romance

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About The author

Mala Scott

Mala Scott is a contemporary romance author who writes steamy, emotional love stories featuring resilient heroines and the flawed but passionate men who fall hard for them. When she’s not writing about the messy, gritty side of love, Mala is probably lost in a book or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. She lives in California with her husband and kids, where she finds inspiration in everyday moments and the beauty of imperfection.