The Ruins of Emblem Books

Teaching at a troubled small town high school might not be anyone's idea of a great plan. But after college, I was ready to leave my sheltered surroundings and do something meaningful. I know what people say about this place but my parents grew up here. My family still has deep roots. And I belong in this town no matter how much Tristan Mulligan tries to scare me off. Speaking of Tristan, that guy sure knows how to get under my skin. He’s arrogant and condescending and insanely sexy. He’s also a criminal. If I had any sense, I’d be running FAR away from Tristan and his bad attitude. Tristan is the type who can make a girl sorry she ever met him. But somehow I don’t care. I'm taking a risk, but there’s a rough charm and a deep sincerity to him that no one else sees. And whether I’m ready to admit it or not, I’m already his… **Banter, small town drama and spicy times in this grumpy sunshine romance. May be read as a stand alone.**

**Stand alone. Enemies-to-lovers. Tons of angst, secrets and steamy vengeance.** LEAH When I was too young to know any better, Ryan Jedson fascinated me. After he went on the run I thought I’d never see him again. I was wrong. Now that he’s back in town I realize it’s a bad idea to catch his eye. And yet I can’t help it. Sometimes you want the one you shouldn’t want. But he has no idea that I’m the reason his life fell apart. And I don’t know what he’ll do if he ever finds out. RYAN Back in the day when we were neighbors she was too young, not even worth a second look. However, six years have gone by and now Leah Brandeis is fair game. I see how she looks at me. I understand she thinks her secret is safe. And I’m playing along. For now. But soon the truth will come out and there will be hell to pay. Because I know what she did. I’ve always known.