Embracing Moments Series by Katie Fox, Kelly Hartigan

Twenty-year-old Julia Parker has the ideal life. She comes from a wealthy family, has the perfect boyfriend, and plans to spend the summer in Europe. However, nothing is ever what it seems. It has been thirteen years since her mother's unexpected death, and the pain she still feels is something she keeps hidden beneath the surface. But for the second time in her life, everything's about to change... moreTwenty-year-old Julia Parker has the ideal life. She comes from a wealthy family, has the perfect boyfriend, and plans to spend the summer in Europe. However, nothing is ever what it seems. It has been thirteen years since her mother's unexpected death, and the pain she still feels is something she keeps hidden beneath the surface. But for the second time in her life, everything's about to change. After discovering her roommate and boyfriend having an affair, she's forced to spend the summer at home. Only she won't be alone. Recent events have caused an increase in security, and her personal detail is nothing like she expected. At twenty-five, Roman Hayes is one of the youngest in his field. His only focus is his assignment. But when a moment of weakness between him and Julia lead to several more, they are both left to question what is happening between them. Julia soon discovers Roman may just hold the answers to the very questions she's spent her entire life asking. But when all is revealed will she be able to handle the truth? More importantly, can she find it in her heart to still love the one person she thought she knew? less

People tell you all the time you can choose who you want to be ... forge the direction of your own path, but what happens when life chooses for you? Haunted by my past, I’m living my life the only way I know how. Emotionless. Disconnected. Alone. A last minute change in assignment puts me in charge of protecting her, Julia Parker, daughter of the wealthiest businessman in Brookedale, New York. She’s attractive, stubborn, and completely closed off... morePeople tell you all the time you can choose who you want to be ... forge the direction of your own path, but what happens when life chooses for you? Haunted by my past, I’m living my life the only way I know how. Emotionless. Disconnected. Alone. A last minute change in assignment puts me in charge of protecting her, Julia Parker, daughter of the wealthiest businessman in Brookedale, New York. She’s attractive, stubborn, and completely closed off. Worst of all? She’s affecting me in ways I can’t even begin to comprehend. Being around her is anything but easy. I’m losing focus. I’m questioning things I never would’ve questioned before. I’m forgetting the real reason I’m here. But when I’m with her, the constant darkness that surrounds me disappears, and the only thing that seems to matter is figuring out why. *Please note: This book is a companion novel to its predecessor, Moment of Weakness. It is not a standalone. For maximum reading enjoyment, World of Darkness should NOT be read before reading Moment of Weakness. ***This novel contains adult/mature young adult situations. It is only suitable for ages 18+ due to language, violence, and sexual situations. less