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Trouble at Brayshaw High by Meagan Brandy "You don't belong." No words whispered in anger have ever rung more true. They're the Kings of Brayshaw with the world at their feet, destined for greatness and in need of control.  I'm the girl from the gutter with nothing to offer and as defiant as they come.  They say it doesn't matter, that I'm one of them now, and nothing could ever change that. Not even me, should I dare try. But they're wrong. They underestimate how far I'll go to protect them. Trouble is coming...and they have no idea. --- This is book two in a three book series. My Review: My rating: 5 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book, and I can't wait to continue reading this series and more from this author.

Boys of Brayshaw High by Meagan Brandy In the world of morally corrupt teenagers, only the strongest survive...  From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Meagan Brandy comes an enemies-to-lovers, New Adult romance full of morally corrupt and power-driven teenagers.   "Girls like you aren't exactly welcomed at a place like this, so keep your head down and look the other way." Those were the exact words of my social worker when she dropped me in my newest hellhole, a place for "troubled teens". I didn't listen and now I'm on their radar. Especially the big bossy one with eyes like ancient jade and fierce features of a monarch. If I went off of his razor sharp glare alone, I'd say I'm the only one on his "to be destroyed" list. Not that I care. But these boys, they expect me to play along in their games of hierarchy, to fall in line in the social order they've deemed me fit. Too bad for them, I don't follow ...

Be My Brayshaw by Meagan Brandy From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Meagan Brandy comes an enemies-to-lovers, standalone romance about love, lies, and finding the strength to forgive. "Cross one, cross all." That's the Brayshaw way. She should have realized this before sliding into our world with secrets too big to bury. She didn't and now the target is on her back. The day her lies came crashing down, I should have forced her out. Instead, I locked her in, and with the promise I would never be hers. I resisted, fought against us. I caved. I fell hard for the little liar. But then the depth of her treachery reveals itself, and with it a reminder. Our town is a twisted place, and with truth comes trouble. In the blink of an eye, my world is split at its core, and I'm faced with an impossible decision, one that leads to a single outcome... Betrayal. -- This is an 118k word standalone novel. My Review: My rating: 5 of 5 stars I rea...

Rules of Our Own by Jessa Wilder Somehow, I’ve landed myself a do-over and this time we aren’t screwing it up. This time, I don’t want her all to myself. This time we're going to share. The second the Boston Bruins star forward steps out of the villa bathroom, looking like a god in nothing but a low slung towel…I should turn around and beg for a different room. When his tall dark and broody teammate walks in offering to share the villa…I should run. And when they offer me one weekend of no strings attached fun…I should absolutely say no. But I’ve never been good at doing what I’m supposed to. Three nights wasn’t enough. Not when I still wake up dreaming about her. About them. Imagine our surprise when our new neighbor ends up being the girl we’ve both been obsessing over. This time, we won’t lose her. This time, things will be different. This time…we’re ready to share. They're mine to own, possess, consume. they just don't know it yet. Rules Of Our Own is an i...

Rules We Break by Jessa Wilder The Rule Breaker series is continuing with this tantalizing novella - “Rules We Break” Dive into the pages and explore new levels of steamy romance between River, Alex, and Mia as their relationship blossoms. While catching up with the entire Rule Breaker family as they celebrate, Alex becoming captain of the Boston Bruins. This explosive novella will take you to new heights of steamy bliss. Are you ready to break all the rules or watch from the sidelines? “You need to be quiet or they’ll hear you.” “Who said I don’t want them to hear me?” Sweet, spicy and fun. Everything you can expect from a J Wilder book. Rules We Break is a companion novella and should be read after Rules Of Our Own for maximum intensity. My Review: My rating: 5 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book, and I can't wait to read more from this author and continue with this series.

Center Ice by Julia Connors I’ve always been a wild card – the first to start a fight on the ice, and the life of the party off it – but appearances can be deceiving. Being traded to the Boston Rebels could not have come at a better time. With serious family obligations to fulfill and a contract renewal with a new hockey team on the line, I have no time for anything else. I return to Boston knowing I need to buckle down and focus on what really matters. But the first night I’m back in town, I come face to face with Audrey, my college calculus tutor. We had a brief fling right before I was drafted into the NHL. Now, her five year old son is standing by her side, and I don’t need a tutor to do that kind of math. Audrey insists she doesn’t want me involved in Graham’s life unless I can commit to being a dad. With everything else going on, this is the worst possible timing. But every minute I spend with Graham and Audrey feels exactly right, and I’m left questioning everythi...

Blind Pass by Teagan Hunter What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay there. I would know. I’m coming home with a brand-new ring on my finger. My wife? Ryan Bell. We’re polar opposites. She’s sunshine and happiness. I’m grumpy and scarred—literally. We could get it annulled and no one would be the wiser. Only problem? We posted about it online, and it’s already making headlines. I can’t afford to get that kind of attention and tank my career, and Ryan needs my help too. We make a plan: stay married for one year, play our roles, and divorce amicably at the end. No harm, no foul. Besides, there’s no way the beauty is going to fall for the beast… My Review: My rating: 2 of 5 stars I didn't really enjoy this book, and I don't plan to read more books in this series.