My Fault by Mercedes Ron follows seventeen-year-old Noah Morgan as she adjusts to life in Los Angeles after her mother marries wealthy lawyer William Leister. Struggling with her new reality, Noah clashes with her rebellious stepbrother, Nick Leister, but despite their tension, a powerful attraction begins to grow between them. As they become more entangled in each other’s lives, they dive into a dangerous world of street racing, emotional struggles, and forbidden love. My Fault is a story about navigating complex relationships, facing personal trauma, and discovering the healing power of love.

Chapters 1-3: Noah’s Big Move

• A New Life in Los Angeles: Seventeen-year-old Noah Morgan is suddenly uprooted from her familiar life in Toronto when her mom marries William Leister, a wealthy lawyer. The family relocates to the luxury of Los Angeles, and Noah feels like everything is falling apart. She’s leaving behind Beth, her best friend, Dan, her boyfriend, and the life she knows.

• Unfamiliar Territory: Noah feels like a fish out of water in Los Angeles, a place that seems more like a world she doesn’t belong in. The mansion where her new family lives is beautiful but cold and unwelcoming. Her mom’s new marriage feels forced, and Noah resents being caught in the middle of it all.

Chapters 4-6: The Stepbrother from Hell

• Meeting Nick Leister: Noah’s world is thrown into more chaos when she meets Nick Leister, her new stepbrother. Nick is handsome but completely arrogant, and he radiates a rebellious energy that drives Noah crazy. Their first meeting is nothing short of explosive—full of tension and animosity.

• Friction and Attraction: Despite their bickering, there’s undeniable chemistry between them. Nick’s bad-boy persona draws Noah in, but she refuses to admit it. Her relationship with Nick becomes a complex mix of attraction and frustration, and she can’t help but wonder if she’ll ever get along with him—or if they’re just meant to clash.

Chapters 7-9: A Growing Tension

• Emotional Turmoil: As Noah struggles to adjust to her new life, her relationships fall apart. She learns that Dan, her boyfriend from Toronto, has betrayed her, leaving her heartbroken and confused. Feeling lost, she starts to lean on Nick, even though she’s angry at him for how they’ve clashed so far.

• The Unlikely Comfort: To Noah’s surprise, it’s Nick who offers her comfort in this difficult time. Though their interactions are still intense, she begins to see a different side of him—one that’s not just about defiance, but also about vulnerability. This marks the beginning of an unexpected emotional connection.

Chapters 10-12: The Thrill of Speed

• A Dangerous Decision: In a twist of fate, Noah finds herself participating in a street race—driving Nick’s car. What begins as a reckless act soon reveals that Noah has an untapped talent for racing. The adrenaline rush is something she’s never experienced before, and it pulls her deeper into Nick’s world.

• Getting Involved in Racing: Racing opens up a new side of Noah—one that’s wild, fearless, and free. It’s also a world full of danger and risk, and as Noah gets further involved, she realizes how deeply connected Nick is to it. She’s drawn to the excitement, but she’s also getting closer to Nick in ways she never expected.

Chapters 13-15: A Complex Bond

• Building Trust: As Noah and Nick continue to spend time together, their relationship starts to evolve from simple antagonism to something more profound. They open up about their struggles and fears, finding common ground in their shared pain. Noah learns that Nick’s rebelliousness is a mask for deeper emotional scars.

• Confusion and Attraction: As their bond strengthens, Noah becomes more confused about her feelings for Nick. She’s drawn to him in ways she never imagined, but the tension between their step-sibling relationship and the growing attraction only makes things more complicated. Can they be something more, or are they doomed to be nothing but family?

Chapters 16-18: Racing Into Danger

• Living on the Edge: As Noah’s involvement in street racing intensifies, the dangers of the lifestyle become all too real. Nick tries to protect her, warning her about the risks and consequences. However, his history in the racing world complicates things further—he knows firsthand how dangerous this world can be.
• The Struggle Between Safety and Freedom: Noah feels torn between the thrill of racing and Nick’s attempts to keep her safe. She’s hooked on the rush, but she doesn’t want to lose him either. Their relationship is tested as they both navigate the fine line between passion and danger, and both characters face growing emotional stakes.

Chapters 19-21: Healing Through Connection

• Facing the Past: As they spend more time together, Noah and Nick begin to open up about their pasts. Noah shares her traumatic experiences, and Nick reveals his hidden vulnerabilities. Their bond deepens as they start to understand each other better, and healing begins in the form of their mutual trust.

• Navigating Their Relationship: Despite their emotional closeness, society’s judgment looms over them. Their being step-siblings adds an added layer of complexity to their already fragile connection. The outside world’s disapproval weighs heavily on both of them, and they must decide if their feelings for each other are worth the risk of societal rejection.

Chapters 22-24: Racing Towards Trouble

• A Dangerous World: As Noah’s immersion into street racing continues, she becomes more entangled in the dangerous elements of the sport. Nick’s fears for her safety escalate, but he’s unable to keep her away from the excitement. She becomes more involved in the racing scene, drawing unwanted attention from dangerous individuals, and her life begins to spiral out of control.

• Tension and Passion: The intensity between Noah and Nick grows as they continue to fight for their relationship, while also battling the emotional fallout from their struggles. Every decision they make seems to carry significant consequences, both for their safety and for the future of their bond.

Chapters 25-27: Facing the Past

• Confronting Threats: Just when Noah and Nick think they’ve overcome their biggest obstacles, a dangerous situation from Noah’s past resurfaces. This puts everything they’ve built at risk and forces Nick to make a tough decision: how far is he willing to go to protect Noah?

• The Ultimate Test: The stakes are higher than ever as both characters face their fears and their pasts head-on. They must fight for their love and their future in ways they never expected, and each moment becomes a test of loyalty, courage, and trust.

Chapter 28: Epilogue

• A Stronger Bond: After surviving the dangers and betrayals that tested their relationship, Noah and Nick emerge stronger. They face their painful pasts and make peace with the things they can’t change. Their love becomes the foundation for a brighter future.

• Healing and Moving Forward: With their trust in each other fully established, they hope for the future, knowing that no matter what comes next, they’ve learned the power of love, loyalty, and healing through their journey together.