Chasing Series by J.D. Rivera, Monica Black

Mackenzie Blanchard's disappearance a year ago left everyone baffled, until the day Hayes Morgan discovered her huge secret. *** They were never meant to be friends. He was the popular rich kid; she was nothing but trailer trash. Mackenzie used to spend her time going to high school, working, and trying to avoid her dad's drunk beatings, while Hayes spent his time figuring out where the next party is and which girl to sleep with next... moreMackenzie Blanchard's disappearance a year ago left everyone baffled, until the day Hayes Morgan discovered her huge secret. *** They were never meant to be friends. He was the popular rich kid; she was nothing but trailer trash. Mackenzie used to spend her time going to high school, working, and trying to avoid her dad's drunk beatings, while Hayes spent his time figuring out where the next party is and which girl to sleep with next. An unlikely pairing, that had no business becoming a couple. When truths are revealed, will their love be healed or be as successful as chasing the stars? less

(Mature Content Recommended for ages 18+) Miranda… I was always the life of the party, the happy one. Until Preston killed my soul. When he came into my life, he destroyed me. I was a shell of my former self, pretending to be fine while wishing I wouldn't wake up the next day. I never dreamed my best friend would come back into my life...and bring Brad Nicholson with her. I never dreamed the homicide detective with the cocky attitude could show me my worth again... more(Mature Content Recommended for ages 18+) Miranda… I was always the life of the party, the happy one. Until Preston killed my soul. When he came into my life, he destroyed me. I was a shell of my former self, pretending to be fine while wishing I wouldn't wake up the next day. I never dreamed my best friend would come back into my life...and bring Brad Nicholson with her. I never dreamed the homicide detective with the cocky attitude could show me my worth again. He could show me that my life could be amazing every day. Until the day he found out about my past with Preston. Then, I was sure he'd see the real Miranda and ditch me for good. Brad… From a young age, I made a decision. I knew what I wanted to do with my life and from that point on, my work molded me. Everything became routine. Casual. Until Mackenzie walked into my life, bringing her best friend, Miranda, with her. From the first moment I saw Miranda, I knew she could be someone special. I didn’t have time for relationships, but she was different. She was a piece of the puzzle that could be missing. But she was broken, I could see that. And all I wanted to do was turn her into the girl I knew she really was beneath her perfectly placed mask. less

Mackenzie... After being dealt a hard life, things were finally looking up. I had a wonderful boyfriend and perfect daughter. Life was great. But at some point, your past always comes back to haunt you, crashing into you when you least expect it. And all you can do is weather the storm, even if it's hell bent on destroying everything. Hayes... Perfect girlfriend, check. Perfect daughter, check. All that was missing was Mackenzie sharing my last name. But life is never that easy... moreMackenzie... After being dealt a hard life, things were finally looking up. I had a wonderful boyfriend and perfect daughter. Life was great. But at some point, your past always comes back to haunt you, crashing into you when you least expect it. And all you can do is weather the storm, even if it's hell bent on destroying everything. Hayes... Perfect girlfriend, check. Perfect daughter, check. All that was missing was Mackenzie sharing my last name. But life is never that easy. And some choices you make can destroy everything. I just pray I didn't fuck up beyond repair. Because I can't live my life without her and I'd do anything to make it right again. less

*Standalone* Everything happens for a reason. Kristin… College, a breakup, and a friendship. Doesn’t sound bad at all until you put all three of those together and you come out with the most life changing news of my life. If what started off as an innocent, fun night caused me to lose the one person I wanted more than anything, I didn't know how I would ever get past it. Carson… I’d had my heart torn out and stomped on once before, and I vowed to never let it happen again... more*Standalone* Everything happens for a reason. Kristin… College, a breakup, and a friendship. Doesn’t sound bad at all until you put all three of those together and you come out with the most life changing news of my life. If what started off as an innocent, fun night caused me to lose the one person I wanted more than anything, I didn't know how I would ever get past it. Carson… I’d had my heart torn out and stomped on once before, and I vowed to never let it happen again. But… Enter Kristin. Fun, beautiful, full of life Kristin. I never expected a friendship with her, and I definitely didn’t expect her to completely change my life. If I couldn't get past her mistake and learn to live with its outcome, then I would lose everything, and I didn't know if I could live with that. less