Lily Whitmore was a stereotypical, people-pleasing wallflower with an inability to stand up for herself and crippling anxiety. One evening, after finding herself amid an illegal basement fight club, she discovers one of the fighters right outside her apartment - barely conscious and bleeding. So she does what anyone in her situation would do; she brings him inside. Unintentionally changing her life forever. The Wallflower is a slow burn, dual POV, contemporary romance filled with angst, love, self-discovery, and just enough heartbreak that will keep you wanting more. Book one in the series. Contains mentions and depictions of anxiety/panic attacks, controlling parents, death of a parent, domestic violence, drug and alcohol use, mild gore, misogyny, PTSD, religion, sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual themes/content, sex scenes, strong language, suicide, and violence. Please read at your own discretion.