Ache
by P. J. Post
Ache is the first book in a New Adult Romance Series - Punk, and is approximately 200 print pages long.**His only refuge is his music. His only solace is his rage.** Connor Clay abandoned any hope of escaping his troubled life long ago and has immersed himself in the hardcore punk scene, living every day as if it were his last. But in the scorching summer of 1982, he meets Shauna, an upper middle-class girl that seems to be everything he wants and needs, unfortunately she also represents everything that he hates. And even as Connor struggles with their budding relationship, his friendship with Tonya, the enigmatic singer for his band, is deepening - and exposing secrets. Can Connor find forgiveness and acceptance with Shauna or will Tonya's dark past fuel his own disillusionment and destroy his second chance at atonement? The 1980's became a decade of excess and self-indulgence, when anything was possible and self-destruction was considered a virtue. Welcome back to the 80's, the party is just getting started.Note: This Book is intended for 18+ audiences due to pervasive language and adult themes and situations.