Out of Focus

Overview

For years, Cassie Cooper has convincingly played a confident young woman who couldn’t care less about what others think of her actions. But in reality, beneath the bold façade lies a frightened, broken little girl who is suffocating under the weight of her secrets.

With her mask securely in place, she keeps that that scared girl hidden, safe from the scrutiny of prying eyes. That is, until she meets Grady Bennett. The martial arts instructor doesn’t just look at Cassie; he sees her. And with painstaking patience, Grady works to help Cassie see herself. Her ferocity. Her strength. Her ability to love and to smile. He pushes her to acknowledge and embrace what she really is...a survivor.

As Cassie faces her tortured past and exposes her vulnerabilities, she loses sight of her new perspective and plummets once more down a treacherous path. She realizes that it can take hitting rock bottom to find the necessary strength to land safely. And sometimes, life has to be completely Out of Focus in order to finally see.

*** Upper New Adult Spinoff Standalone to the USA Today Bestselling Novel, Under the Influence***

***WARNING - The subject matter of this novel centers around the psychological effects due to sexual abuse experienced during childhood. For this reason, as well as sexual situations, language, and adult themes, suggested reading age is 17+.***"

Reviews

"This book is a stunning achievement. It deals with a terrifying and delicate topic in a sensitive and caring way. It doesn't sugarcoat anything or undermine the heroine's struggle to quiet her demons, so there is a deep wellspring of joy in her much deserved happily ever after."—Katy Regnery, USA Today Bestselling Author

"SRSR TOP PICK!I am OVERWHELMED, ENTRANCED, and AMAZED at how much this book moved me...I'm drained, emotionally spent, and yet, my heart is so goddamn full."—Shayna Renee's Spicy Reads

"Books like this make me happy to blog. Books like this also make me take a deep look at myself and want to make those improvements I've put off for so long."—Under the Cover

"I finished this book 12 hours ago, and I'm still not able to form the right words to write a decent review. Incredible, beautiful, soul-touching...they all seem to be lacking, but this book is all of those, and more."—Not Your Mama's Romance 

Author Biography

When she's not attending a volleyball tournament, a theater performance, or a cheer competition, L.B. Simmons can be found creating characters that face real life problems. Her goal with each book is to provide fictional friends for those who feel alone or misunderstood so they may help guide readers through the challenges that will mold and shape them. She is also the author of the Chosen Paths series. L.B lives in Texas with her husband and their three beautiful girls.  For her latest news, visit www.lbsimmons.com.