Tough Guy

Content: This book is intended for readers 18+ and contains sensitive content, profanity, and graphic depictions of sex.

Tough Guy contains discussions of off-the-page domestic violence and interpersonal violence, as well as an on-the-page physical fight between the MFC and a man in the diner (Chapter 3). The last quarter of Chapter 18 details injuries sustained in an off-the-page incident and may be difficult for some readers. It is possible to skip this portion of the chapter and still understand the remainder of the story.

Additional content that may be distressing to readers includes stalking, the death of a parent by suicide, and attempted suicide by MMC (discussed, not shown).

Tropes:

Small-town romance, single mom, found family, slow burn, feel-good, swoony romance, emotional romance, sworn off relationships, broken hero, strong female lead