Infinitely Series by Cheryl McIntyre

Love has no time limit. For Briar Gallo, her lifelong best friend, Benji, was more than the boy next door. He was her first—everything. Her first friend, her first kiss, her first love, and her first heartbreak. The day Benji left was the worst day of her life. Until the day he came back. Benjamin Borelli always knew he’d find a way back to Briar—he just couldn’t foresee the devastating circumstances that would pave his way home. A lot has changed in the three years since he’s left... moreLove has no time limit. For Briar Gallo, her lifelong best friend, Benji, was more than the boy next door. He was her first—everything. Her first friend, her first kiss, her first love, and her first heartbreak. The day Benji left was the worst day of her life. Until the day he came back. Benjamin Borelli always knew he’d find a way back to Briar—he just couldn’t foresee the devastating circumstances that would pave his way home. A lot has changed in the three years since he’s left. Benji is no longer the sweet, easygoing kid he once was. A lifestyle of drugs and violence has hardened him, leaving him hollow and despondent. But his feelings for Briar have always been his one constant. When a series of wrong choices and bad decisions force Benji to flee back to his childhood home, he knows he has to clean himself up and straighten out the mess he’s made before he’ll be worthy of Briar again. The only problem with his plan—there’s no outrunning the danger of his past. With the threat so close to home, he must do whatever it takes to protect the girl he’s always loved—no matter the risk. *Due to harsh language, violence, drug use, and sexual situations, this book is recommended for 17+. less

It’s difficult living as a dead man. Benjamin Borelli had a plan: Clean himself up, escape the crime world, and finally be with the girl he’s loved for as long as he can remember. But even the best-laid plans couldn’t predict just how dangerous Benji’s knowledge could be. A piece of Briar Gallo died the day she lost the love of her life. Living without Benji became nearly impossible until the day she received a hopeful message in the form of a single lily... moreIt’s difficult living as a dead man. Benjamin Borelli had a plan: Clean himself up, escape the crime world, and finally be with the girl he’s loved for as long as he can remember. But even the best-laid plans couldn’t predict just how dangerous Benji’s knowledge could be. A piece of Briar Gallo died the day she lost the love of her life. Living without Benji became nearly impossible until the day she received a hopeful message in the form of a single lily. But as more and more time passes with no contact, she is beginning to second-guess her sanity. Clinging to the hope Benji is truly alive and well, Briar is determined to find the proof that may not exist. Keeping secrets has begun to slowly destroy Flynn Amos. Lying to Briar—the girl he’s been in love with for most of his life—is taking a toll on him. Guilt over the death of his parents is devouring his stability. He made a promise to Benji that he would look out for Briar. But the lines between right and wrong are beginning to blur and Flynn can no longer bear the burden of carrying this hidden knowledge. Revealing these secrets will cause Briar to hate him, and could potentially put everyone involved at risk. *This is book two in the Infinitely series. **Due to harsh language, scenes of violence, and sexual situations, this book is recommended for 17+. less