is a dark contemporary romance novel by Ariana Cane , serving as the second book in her interconnected Little Hope series . It is characterized as a "true" enemies-to-lovers story featuring a high-angst bully romance and a slow-burn narrative. Plot Summary
: The plot heavily utilizes the "wrong side of the tracks" dynamic and the suffocating nature of a judgmental small town. Guilty Minds by Ariana Cane
: Rated as "explicit open door" or high steam, specifically more spicy than the series' first book. is a dark contemporary romance novel by Ariana
The story centers on the intense animosity between two residents of the small town of Little Hope: : Rated as "explicit open door" or high
: Justin is explicitly described as an "a**hole" and a bully who must redeem himself throughout the story.
: Readers should be aware of themes including bullying , mentions of sexual assault , strong language, and adult situations.
: Labeled as "trailer trash" by the town, she has always felt stifled by its traditionalism and her family's poor reputation.