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