housing mix-up was never meant to change Emery Hale’s life. It was supposed to be temporary—just a few weeks sharing a university dorm room with a boy she barely knew.
Kai Ward is quiet, disciplined, and impossible to read. He keeps his world small, his emotions controlled, and his past carefully locked away. He doesn’t chase attention, doesn’t explain himself, and never lets anyone get too close. But behind his restraint is a sharp mind, a hidden life, and a level of control that feels deliberate for a reason.
As Emery throws herself into college life—friends, late nights, and new possibilities—she finds herself drawn back to the boy in Room 314. What begins as forced proximity slowly becomes something deeper: late-night conversations, unspoken tension, and moments that linger longer than they should.
But Kai is hiding more than feelings, and the closer Emery gets, the harder it becomes to ignore the signs that his life doesn’t follow normal rules.
Protective
Slow Burn
Newadult
Mystery
Hidden Identity
Forbidden Love
Thriller
Futuristic
Love Triangle
Enemies to Lovers
Secret Relationship
Psychological
Possessive
Audiobook details
GenreAdult Romance
Length4 hrs 17 mins
Publish dateDec 14, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1
16Chapter 16
2Chapter 2
17Chapter 17
3Chapter 3
18Chapter 18
4Chapter 4
19Chapter 19
5Chapter 5
20Chapter 20
6Chapter 6
21Chapter 21
7Chapter 7
22Chapter 22
8Chapter 8
23Chapter 23
9Chapter 9
24Chapter 24
10Chapter 10
25Chapter 25
11Chapter 11
26Chapter 26
12Chapter 12
27Chapter 27
13Chapter 13
28Chapter 28
14Chapter 14
29Chapter 29
15Chapter 15
About the author
Peter Robinson
I’m Peter Robinson, and writing is my way of sharing the worlds and characters I imagine. I write across many genres, creating stories full of emotion, tension, and surprises. If you enjoy powerful moments and characters you can connect with, you’ll feel at home here.View all audiobooks by Peter Robinson
