Billie Dixon

Does a father who abandoned his family deserve a second chance? Can an unwanted daughter restore her faith in men? Or has Billie already sabotaged her chance at first love? After her parents' divorce, introverted Billie Dixon buries herself in her studies. Her plan? To stay out of sight, out of mind, and out of trouble. But that plan fails when she starts at Bradford College. While hopeful to renew her relationship with her estranged father, Billie struggles to resist the advances of her persuasive tutoring student. But no one gets under her skin like her best friend's playboy roommate, whose snarky smirk drives her up a wall...and into his bed. But is Billie too broken to open her heart again? If she can't find closure with her father, she'll close the door on love. But a huge fight with her father threatens to ruin any hope of healing her past and securing her future. If you enjoyed Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson or Looking for Alaska by John Green, you're sure to love if we had no winter.

How far can you bend before you break? Billie Dixon's bipolar mother wants her in therapy and won't take no for an answer. Her sister wants her to act the role of perfect daughter and bridesmaid for her mother's wedding. And Xander wants her to admit feelings that don't exist. But her infectiously bubbly housemate doesn't think she needs therapy. When the two become fast friends, Dahlia provides Billie with the effortless companionship she craves. Plus a thirst-quenching solution for her depression. But a bottle of wine isn't the best coping mechanism when your mom's an alcoholic. Can Billie trust her instincts before she loses herself? Now, Billie must choose between her first female friend and her own mental health. If she doesn't keep herself together, she'll end up every bit the alcoholic as her mother. If you enjoyed All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven or If I Stay by Gayle Forman, you'll love THE LONGER WE DWELL.