Rule number 1 for the music school landlord? Don’t date the back-room tenant.Duke's a grumpy recluse struggling to care for his fragile sister, but when he meets Careena he's instantly drawn to her.She’s bright smiles, warm laughter, and completely off-limits.A stickler for the rules, he struggles to keep his distance… until a trauma from his sister’s past resurfaces and puts both Careena and his sister in danger. Now, Duke has no choice but to get closer to the woman who makes his heart race.Can he stop himself from falling for Careena? And will he be able to protect her and his sister when trouble finds them both? Love and family drama collide in this clean BWWM romance. *Please Note: A REASON TO GROW was previously publishedas‘CALL ME BROKEN’.

A Reason To Grow

Also by Nia Arthurs













Three


Duke





“You psycho!”
My sister throws a tie-dye pillow at my face. The fringe slams against my eyeballs and a burning sensation floods my body. “Stop it! Leave me alone!” She heaves a lamp this time. I dive away from the missile. It shatters on the floor....













Three


Duke





“You psycho!”
My sister throws a tie-dye pillow at my face. The fringe slams against my eyeballs and a burning sensation floods my body. “Stop it! Leave me alone!” She heaves a lamp this time. I dive away from the missile. It shatters on the floor....

Chapter 7