Better Than Running at Night

Having left behind the melodrama of her solitary high school days—and the beheaded martyrs in her paintings—Ellie arrives at the New England College of Art and Design. Looking forward to the opportunity to recreate herself and her art, she begins her first day by dirty dancing with the Devil. Then she makes out with him. Ellie soon learns a lot about herself in this story about independence, trust, and boys. She thinks she’s ready for a fresh start, but what happens when the Devil is a charming older student with a girlfriend back home? Art School Fiction: A New England art school is Ellie’s chance to escape her past, but her first day involves a guy in Devil horns and a makeout session that changes everything. First Love, First Time: She falls hard for Nate, the charismatic but complicated guy who calls himself Satan. He’s her first everything, but their connection is far from simple. Bad Boy Romance: Nate’s attention is intoxicating, but he’s hiding a major secret: a long-distance girlfriend who isn’t going anywhere. Coming of Age Story: A funny, raw, and deeply honest novel about finding your voice as an artist, navigating a sexual awakening, and learning who to trust when you’re on your own for the first time.