Three people
Two broken hearts
One way out: through
Returning to college at the start of a new school year, Ellie's traveling down a road that's far from ideal.
She's forced by Hunter's side thanks to their arrangement, and finds herself easily slipping back into their toxic relationship and the emotional whirlwind that comes with it. Stuck in a tangled web of blackmail, lies, isolation and abuse—Ellie is desperate to free her heart from constant turmoil.
Reaching her breaking point, Ellie finally decides to take her healing into her own hands as she crosses paths with Mateo once again.
While Ellie struggles to find her footing, Mateo's also fighting his own internal battles. Trying to mend his broken heart, Mateo realizes he needs to heal from his past in order to thrive in the present.
As both Ellie and Mateo embark on a journey toward healing and self-worth, the two learn to lean on each other for support in more ways than one. Can they successfully reunite after a season of pain and heartache, or will their pasts stand in the way?

Messy Love is an angsty & emotional college romance. It's book two of The Scarred Hearts Duet, book one (Blurry Messes) must be read prior. Please check authors note for content and trigger warnings.