: As they travel together for competitions, they are forced to spend nearly every waking moment together, leading to a "one bed" trope moment when a heater breaks in their hotel. Personal Stakes
The title is a misnomer, and that is the point. The characters are deeply flawed. Cade is emotionally distant and gruff; Willa is impulsive and guarded. The romance works because they see each other’s jagged edges and choose to love them anyway. This realism resonates with readers tired of "perfect" protagonists. Flawless Elsie Silver 39-s Vk