In the midst of graduate school and the start of a promising psychology career, Elena&8217slife takes a sudden turn when her long-distance relationship shatters, leaving her heartbroken and adrift in California.Reeling from the fallout, she reconnects with her old friend Rodrigo&8212aloyal, adventurous spirit fighting his own battles. What begins as a lifeline in her darkest hours becomes something deeper, forcing them both to confront love, loss, and the terrifying possibility of more.Witty, raw, and tender, The Hardest Words to Say is a friends-to-lovers romance that explores the fragile beauty of connection, the courage to rebuild, and the healing power of friendship&8212wit plenty of heat along the way.