Before You Break

A Novel

Two sisters haunted by tragedy. Love can save them—if the past doesn’t destroy them first.

Eight years after tragedy shattered their family, the McKenna sisters are still broken. Responsible Lyra hides her past - and her heart - behind her camera lens, while reckless Lux escapes into a world of pills, parties, and dangerous boys. Anything to forget the darkness trapped inside her own head.

When their father suffers a massive heart attack, Lyra is compelled to return to a house haunted by resentment, secrets, and lies. Coming home also means facing her former crush—handsome, charming Ethan, now a single father. Lyra glimpses a future that includes a love she never expected, or believed she deserved.

But how can she open her heart to new love when the past won't let either sister go?

As devastating secrets resurface, Lux spirals dangerously out of control. To save her sister, Lyra must risk everything to confront the truth of what really happened that night, but the truth might break her, too.

From USA Today Bestselling Author Kyla Stone comes a vivid, poignant novel exploring secrets, sisterhood, young love, and the power of the past to heal or destroy us. Perfect for fans of John Green and Colleen Hoover.

*Note: This novel deals with themes of suicide, mental illness, and drug abuse. Recommended for 16+*

©2017 Kyla Stone (P)2025 Kyla Stone

The story line was interesting but the narrator was less than desirable. It made me stop listening. Read like a school child t

Story line was good. Narrator not good. Would like my credit back to listen to something else

<3

kyla stone does it again. great read. I'm bad at reviews, it was just good. worth the listen.

Moving Story

 Sisterhood as a battleground and a refuge. The relationship is messy, believable, and ultimately the book’s beating heart.

Deeply Amazing!!

It was dark and complicated. The characters were real and complex. I loved it and loved every series and book Kyla Stone has written so far! More please.