The Living Series Series by Melody Dawn, Crystal Snyder

Chloe: She's broken beyond repair. Jayson: He's determined to fix her and make her love him in the process. Chloe has the perfect life or so everyone thinks. She tried to leave her past behind, but it follows her like a dark shadow. Drowning in guilt, she's dying to live, but sees no way out. So she tries to fool herself and everyone else into believing she is fine... moreChloe: She's broken beyond repair. Jayson: He's determined to fix her and make her love him in the process. Chloe has the perfect life or so everyone thinks. She tried to leave her past behind, but it follows her like a dark shadow. Drowning in guilt, she's dying to live, but sees no way out. So she tries to fool herself and everyone else into believing she is fine. But Jayson sees through the act that Chloe puts up for everyone else and he's going to do everything in his power to help her to live again. Can Chloe let go, or will that night forever ruin her future? Recommended for 18+ due to language and sexual situations less

The first time Jayson Reece saw Chloe Schaeffer, he knew she would be his forever. He promised her then that he would show her how to live rather than just letting life pass her by. Now, 9 years later, they’ve had the storybook romance, a picture perfect wedding, and two twin boys to complete the family they always wanted. But something is missing… With two rambunctious boys, Chloe decides to be a stay-at-home mom until the boys are old enough to go to school... moreThe first time Jayson Reece saw Chloe Schaeffer, he knew she would be his forever. He promised her then that he would show her how to live rather than just letting life pass her by. Now, 9 years later, they’ve had the storybook romance, a picture perfect wedding, and two twin boys to complete the family they always wanted. But something is missing… With two rambunctious boys, Chloe decides to be a stay-at-home mom until the boys are old enough to go to school. So, with her dreams of being a social worker put on hold, she throws everything she has into being the perfect mother and wife. Jayson has a very demanding career as an Emergency Room physician. He tries to balance out his workload and that of being a family man, but lately his job has come first. Is he beginning to lose focus on the things that are most important to him? Will Chloe’s drive for perfection and the challenges of Jayson’s career drive them apart? Or will they realize that love creates the perfection she desires and the balance he needs to keep his family together? There’s only one thing left to do. Jayson needs to renew his promise to Chloe and she needs to trust Jayson to get them back to where they belong. A place where living and loving is required…those only wanting to exist need not apply. less

Haunted by a sexual experiment that went awry in his late teens, Connor Reece knows he isn't safe for any woman. For six years, he's kept everyone at a distance, until the day his twin brother finds his soulmate. When Connor is introduced to her best friend, Madison McKinley, she becomes the light in his dark world. Both are attracted to each other, but neither believe in love. Until they receive news that changes everything... moreHaunted by a sexual experiment that went awry in his late teens, Connor Reece knows he isn't safe for any woman. For six years, he's kept everyone at a distance, until the day his twin brother finds his soulmate. When Connor is introduced to her best friend, Madison McKinley, she becomes the light in his dark world. Both are attracted to each other, but neither believe in love. Until they receive news that changes everything. Can Connor convince Madison to take a chance on him? Or will their trust issues deny them the chance at an epic love story? less