This is a companion novel to Last Heartbeat

Kristen believed her parents were truly happy, and she wanted a marriage like theirs. She really didn't know anything about their relationship until she was leaving for college. That was when they dropped a heartbreaking bombshell on her.

They stayed together only to make her happy. Now that she thinks she is the reason for their unhappiness, can she trust love?

Does love even last anymore?

Her new college roommate, Alexia, changes her mind about love. Seeing how fast Alexia falls for her dreamy guy, Phillip, and how fast that dreamy guy falls for Alexia, Kristen realizes that maybe love could happen in her life!

Now Kristen has to change her ways and open her heart up for love. Can she do that after watching her parents live a lie for so many years? Hoping she can find her true love and not get hurt, Kristen thinks she can find him out there somewhere, but where?

One tragic moment happens to her friend, and it makes her realize that life could end in a blink of an eye. Kristen makes a life decision that affects her and her friends.

Can she go through with it?

This is the greatest gift she can give to her best friend, Alexia. Nine months of her life is a long time to give up for a friend.

Will this sacrifice be truly appreciated, and will Alexia be able to take care of her precious gift?