Scars Series by Kay Gordon

Re-Edited version released 01/06/15 When a night out with the girls turns into something from a bad dream, Madelyn Thomas must learn how to live life as a victim. Out of the nightmare, Maddie will find an old friend who disappeared from her life suddenly the year before, and with his help she will learn that being the victim doesn't mean your life is over. She will work on overcoming hurdles to reclaim her life, and on the way she discovers that she is stronger than she thought... moreRe-Edited version released 01/06/15 When a night out with the girls turns into something from a bad dream, Madelyn Thomas must learn how to live life as a victim. Out of the nightmare, Maddie will find an old friend who disappeared from her life suddenly the year before, and with his help she will learn that being the victim doesn't mean your life is over. She will work on overcoming hurdles to reclaim her life, and on the way she discovers that she is stronger than she thought. The scars left over aren't all visible, but each one represents that she has survived, and Maddie must come to terms with every single one. Warning: This book contains adult content, including: violence, sex, and rape. It is not intended for readers under 18 years old. less

Amanda Franklin liked to have a plan. Whether it was a plan for the day or a plan for life, she had it. Until life laughed in her face, that is. With her father gone and her mother’s dementia developing at a rapid pace, Amanda gives up her dreams of going to Yale and becoming a lawyer. Who wants to be the first female president anyway? She has to throw the plan out the window as she takes on a new career path and spends her days taking care of her mom... moreAmanda Franklin liked to have a plan. Whether it was a plan for the day or a plan for life, she had it. Until life laughed in her face, that is. With her father gone and her mother’s dementia developing at a rapid pace, Amanda gives up her dreams of going to Yale and becoming a lawyer. Who wants to be the first female president anyway? She has to throw the plan out the window as she takes on a new career path and spends her days taking care of her mom. When a gentle, muscled man worms her way in her heart, she pushes him away as fast as she can. But life had different plans. Amanda has to give up the reins and let her future evolve on its own or else she risks losing someone she never thought she’d have. This book can be read as a standalone, but to avoid spoilers it is recommended that you read Scars of the Past and Scars of the Present (respectively) first. Warning: This book contains adult content, including: violence and sex. It is not intended for readers under 18 years old less

Delaney Brennan is independent and determined to stay that way. Whether it’s jumping into a bar fight or starting her own business, she wants to be someone she can be proud of. Her headstrong and stubborn ways make her the type of woman that you either love or hate. Or both. Sean Pierce is too nice. Life has been cruel to him in several ways but he continually tries to be the person everyone needs him to be. The term ‘Nice guys finish last’ could have been written solely about him... moreDelaney Brennan is independent and determined to stay that way. Whether it’s jumping into a bar fight or starting her own business, she wants to be someone she can be proud of. Her headstrong and stubborn ways make her the type of woman that you either love or hate. Or both. Sean Pierce is too nice. Life has been cruel to him in several ways but he continually tries to be the person everyone needs him to be. The term ‘Nice guys finish last’ could have been written solely about him. Dealing with an ex-girlfriend with a life-destroying problem, he doesn't expect to meet someone who makes him forget all of his crappy problems and just want to embrace life. Delaney and Sean both want similar, yet very different, things. One thing they both definitely want is each other, but they have to be willing to give up obstacles that stand in the way. When push comes to shove, they’ll be tested in ways neither of them imagined and whether they survive together is up to them. This book is told in both Delaney and Sean’s POV, making it the first dual POV book by Kay Gordon. Scars of Denial can be read as a standalone, but it is recommended that you read Scars of the Past, Scars of the Present, and Scars of the Future (respectively) to avoid spoilers. less

Kyle Brennan has lived a good life. He has an easy job and his pick of women to go home with every night. When a fire burns through his family’s pub, it destroys more than just the building and leaves Kyle with a physical reminder of what happened. He throws himself into restoring the family business and retreats from everything else. It isn’t until a broken woman shows up on his doorstep looking for his sister that he feels human again... moreKyle Brennan has lived a good life. He has an easy job and his pick of women to go home with every night. When a fire burns through his family’s pub, it destroys more than just the building and leaves Kyle with a physical reminder of what happened. He throws himself into restoring the family business and retreats from everything else. It isn’t until a broken woman shows up on his doorstep looking for his sister that he feels human again. Amelia Lehman’s life hasn’t been quite so charmed and she barely escapes with her heart still beating. When Kyle opens the door instead of who she was expecting, she realizes that she’s safe for the first time in years. She’s far from healed, though, and her past isn’t going to leave her alone. She has to figure out a way to build a new life while coming to terms with the old one. Each of them is broken in their own way and they lean on one another as they try to put the pieces back together. Along the way, they’ll learn about each other and discover things they didn’t know about themselves. They’ll have to decide if what they’ve built is real and if it can handle the obstacles constantly being thrown their way. Scars on the Surface can be read as a standalone, but it is recommended that you read the series in order to avoid spoilers. The Scars Series: 1: Scars of the Past (Maddie's Story) 2: Scars of the Present (Sydney's Story) 3: Scars of the Future (Amanda's Story) 4: Scars of Denial (Delaney and Sean's Story) 5: Scars of Hope (Calla and Reed's Story) 6: Scars on the Surface (Amelia and Kyle's Story) Warning: This book contains adult content, including: topics of suicide, violence, sex, and rape. It is not intended for readers under 18 years old. less