Pierced Hearts Series by C.S. Janey, Violet Haze

I was pretty sure Stefan had forgotten about me…until I came back home after five long years. Now he’s determined to uncover the secrets I’ve kept hidden while hoping his own won’t tear us apart. Then there’s Simon. Asking me out was impulsive for him, but now the Doctor is falling for me in a way that makes him ache like nobody else ever has, and he’s determined to make me his. Now I’m torn between the love of an ex I pushed away and a new love that makes me feel alive again... moreI was pretty sure Stefan had forgotten about me…until I came back home after five long years. Now he’s determined to uncover the secrets I’ve kept hidden while hoping his own won’t tear us apart. Then there’s Simon. Asking me out was impulsive for him, but now the Doctor is falling for me in a way that makes him ache like nobody else ever has, and he’s determined to make me his. Now I’m torn between the love of an ex I pushed away and a new love that makes me feel alive again. I have to make a choice that will break one of their hearts. When tragedy strikes, will I be confident in my final decision? Note: original title was Surrender to You less

I vowed never to fall in love again after the only man I ever loved died. Grief became my shield, and I made it clear to anyone who approached me that I wasn’t interested. Then Max Hawkins, the doctor on duty in the E.R. the night I lost my love, took an interest in me. He tried to pull me out of my grief, intending to be just a friend. But one simple kiss changed everything. Now, someone from my past has resurfaced, stirring up feelings I’ve never faced... moreI vowed never to fall in love again after the only man I ever loved died. Grief became my shield, and I made it clear to anyone who approached me that I wasn’t interested. Then Max Hawkins, the doctor on duty in the E.R. the night I lost my love, took an interest in me. He tried to pull me out of my grief, intending to be just a friend. But one simple kiss changed everything. Now, someone from my past has resurfaced, stirring up feelings I’ve never faced. Can I overcome my issues, or will they jeopardize my newfound relationship with Max—the one man I now can’t imagine living without? less

I thought I'd finally moved on from Evan Pierce. After years of being his secret, I was ready to build something real with Jake—a man who actually wanted to be seen with me.Jake is everything Evan isn' reliable, honest, and unafraid to fight for what he wants. With him, I don't have to wonder where I stand or wait for scraps of attention.But then Evan shows up at my door, finally ready to say the words I've been waiting to hear. Now he wants to fight for us, claiming he was wrong to let me go... moreI thought I'd finally moved on from Evan Pierce. After years of being his secret, I was ready to build something real with Jake—a man who actually wanted to be seen with me.Jake is everything Evan isn' reliable, honest, and unafraid to fight for what he wants. With him, I don't have to wonder where I stand or wait for scraps of attention.But then Evan shows up at my door, finally ready to say the words I've been waiting to hear. Now he wants to fight for us, claiming he was wrong to let me go.I'm caught between the man who taught me I deserve better and the man I haven’t stopped loving.How do you choose between the love you've always wanted and the love you know you deserve? less