Running was my only option.I left my family, dog, and life behind, all to save mine. Minnesota became home, but not without the help of my new friends. I kept my past a secret, too ashamed to tell them how a man I trusted so completely broke me down so fully.Tyler Scott may be the hottest man I have ever seen. Built like a lumberjack, towering over me at 6'6″, with the most mesmerizing green eyes, he is the most caring and attentive man I've ever met.After my friends find out I'm living in the worst apartments in town, they come up with a better option. Move into a friend's old place... with Tyler as my roommate.I've had a crush since the first day I met him, so there is no way I will be able to keep my attraction to him at bay.Tyler helps me break down the walls I'd built to protect myself, and soon, I find myself falling hard for him. He helps me every step of the way, but when my past threatens to ruin everything I've worked for, will I be able to survive again, this time with Tyler at my side?Welcome back to Cinder Valley! How Do I Tell You? Is book two in this series, and while it is not required, it is highly recommended that you start with book 1- Tip Of My Tongue, which is Lainey and Colin's story!Author's Note: How Do I Tell You? deals with subjects that may be triggering to some, including flashbacks on-page scenes of emotional physical and verbal abuse, physical violence, as well as mentions of cheating. (None of which are between Hero and u0026 Heroine.)Please only continue if you feel that you are able to read this book. The last thing I want to do is inadvertently harm someone.