We've spoken. We've flirted. But she won't let me close. She's guarding herself even if her face says she's the most approachable person I've ever met. Damaged Intimacy is the first book in a Complete Contemporary Romance Series from Internationally Bestselling Author, Hanleigh Bradley. Coming home to London, Tallulah is looking for a second chance, a fresh start. Her friends know something is wrong, but they have no idea what’s she’s running from. Tallulah is not herself. The usually happy, bubbly excitable girl is faking it. Inside, she’s a complete mess but she refuses to tell anyone why, choosing to keep it a secret, a secret that makes her skin crawl and leaves her crying herself to sleep. She tells herself she’ll be okay. That she can cope. She can forget about how damaged she is, forget what she’s run away from. She’s fighting to hold it together. When she meets Jarrod, he’s everything she’s ever wanted. He’s a hot, suited, motorbike riding, boss with a soft heart. As perfect as Jarrod as, she can’t date him. She’s not the same girl she used to be and now she doesn’t think she deserves what she once wanted. Damaged Intimacy is the first book in a complete Contemporary Romance Series. This is a story of bravery and overcoming immense obstacles. It's about choosing to trust again when your every instinct tells you not to. "The friendship between these two is heartbreakingly beautiful. They both promise not to allow it to go further, but know deep inside that they both want more. Hanleigh's gentle writing and sweetness comes across through both of these characters." - Reading In Our Satisfaction Search Terms: romance, contemporary, new adult, surviving abuse, second chance, love after hurt, hanleigh's london, saga, family saga, family, love story, instalove, slow burn, alpha hero, alpha male hero, protector, alpha bad boy, biker, swoonworthy, addicting, series, emotional journey, rollercoaster, crossroads, mature, billionaire romance, billionaire, series, romantic comedy series, modern romance, urban romance, british, london, wealthy, CEO romance, city romance, smart romance, mystery shopping, hot romance, romance novels, romance books, long series, long romance series, wealthy hero, sassy, strong heroine, romantic suspense, action, new adult, college, art, learning to trust, orphan, police, court case, complete series,