Falling Awake – A heartfelt, emotional YA romance about friendship, loss, and finding the courage to move forward when life falls apart.

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Carli Thornley and Josh Thornton have been best friends for as long as anyone can remember. Growing up together in the lakeside town of August Lake, they've shared everything—inside jokes, big dreams, and the kind of bond that only gets stronger with time. Carli's focused on her grades and her future, while Josh is chasing his shot at becoming the next big hockey star for the Red Valley Ravens.

But one sunny spring afternoon changes everything. In an instant, a terrible accident leaves Josh in a coma and his family torn apart. Suddenly, Carli's world stops spinning. Determined to stay strong, she throws herself into helping Josh's family and holding on to hope, even as secrets start to surface that make her question everything she thought she knew about him.

As the long summer stretches on, Carli faces impossible choices and learns that sometimes loving someone means letting go—and that healing doesn't always look the way you expect.

Sweet, emotional, and full of heart, Falling Awake is a story about friendship, family, and the power of love to help you find your way when everything else feels lost.