He saw her. He wanted her. He should’ve stayed away.

Allison Abrams lives by one rule: don’t get close. After a childhood stained by violence and betrayal, she’s mastered the art of disappearing—no friends, no attachments, no chance of being hurt again.

Then Jamie Calloway crashes into her life. Charming. Reckless. Relentless. A boy who doesn’t know how to let go.

And Mr. James—her cold, magnetic history teacher—starts watching her like she’s more than just another student.

As Allie’s walls begin to crumble, she’s pulled into a dangerous spiral of secrets, obsession, and forbidden desire. Someone knows what she’s hiding. Someone who won’t let the past stay buried.

Love isn’t the only thing that can ruin you. Sometimes it’s the truth.

Dark. Twisted. Addictive. This psychological romance debut is perfect for fans of forbidden longing, blurred boundaries, and slow-burn heat that cuts deep.

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Julia Emma is a Canadian author of dark, emotionally intense fiction that explores trauma, obsession, and the complexities of survival. Her debut novel, The Unravelling of Her, blends psychological suspense with a slow-burn romantic edge. She draws inspiration from her late-night playlists and obsession with morally gray characters. When she’s not writing, she’s painting, bingeing dark TV dramas, or making mood boards for her fictional scenarios.