Unexpected Series by Claudia Y. Burgoa

AJ The lies between my parents and I came to light and now I’m working on a new life for myself. Along the way, I have my trusty superhero, Mason, to lean on when I have a hard time standing or when my crazy ex-boyfriend continues to feel he has a claim on me.Porter has trouble understanding that there hasn’t been an ‘us’ for more than three years plus all the issues he had brought upon himself. My father was right, drugs do kill... moreAJ The lies between my parents and I came to light and now I’m working on a new life for myself. Along the way, I have my trusty superhero, Mason, to lean on when I have a hard time standing or when my crazy ex-boyfriend continues to feel he has a claim on me.Porter has trouble understanding that there hasn’t been an ‘us’ for more than three years plus all the issues he had brought upon himself. My father was right, drugs do kill. My other concern is the growing feelings I am having regarding Mason. There’s something between us I want to explore but I keep getting mixed signals. Here, I thought that after telling my parents about my lies and having their full support, things wouldn’t be as complicated as they are. Mason My parents divorced before I even made my entrance into this world. My father has been obsessed with that love for years while my mother searches for love in all the wrong places. I don’t want a place to call home or a girl I can claim as mine. Except… Ainsley Janine –better known as ‘Nine’—has some special power that makes me question my preferences. The more I try to stay away from her, the more she pulls me closer.Exploring the possibilities of having something steady in my life isn’t a problem; it’s the long term that worries me. In addition to that, the scumbag she dated years ago keeps popping up everywhere we go. If I could use my license to kill, maybe I can stop worrying about one thing and concentrate on what to do with the green eyed girl who keeps me awake most nights. less

JacobI'm here to warn You will meet a woman who will change your life.She will make you want things you scoffed at.I didn't think it would happen to me, but one minute changed everything.I wish I was prepared. If I were, I wouldn't have lost her.The heartbreak of losing your soulmate is one of the worst pains I've ever felt.I should campaign and warn the young people.Vaccinate against love because if you lose it, you could lose yourself for the rest of your life.Some may say I'm being dramatic... moreJacobI'm here to warn You will meet a woman who will change your life.She will make you want things you scoffed at.I didn't think it would happen to me, but one minute changed everything.I wish I was prepared. If I were, I wouldn't have lost her.The heartbreak of losing your soulmate is one of the worst pains I've ever felt.I should campaign and warn the young people.Vaccinate against love because if you lose it, you could lose yourself for the rest of your life.Some may say I'm being dramatic.But you'll see.PriaAll my life I’ve never been alone, but always felt lonely.I stayed by my mother's side until her last breath, and my father's until his last memories dissipated. My sister is the last one standing, but her life is a miracle that can end at any given moment.Today, my options on how to live my life are endless, yet my heart and my best friend limit them. So, I stay in Seattle, close to the one person who will never truly let me inside his world.He has a bad boy attitude and a heart bigger than the ocean.But will he ever make space in his heart for me? less

Porter “Porter, only you can help yourself. We’re here to guide you, but we can’t take you to the next level if you refuse to work.” …there’s nothing they can do for me. No matter what I tell them, what I do or whom I talk to, my woman is gone, my kid is dead, my career is over and the only family that loved me, now despises me. I was once the nation’s biggest musical sensation. An International heartthrob. Now, I’m a skeleton of a life I once lived... morePorter “Porter, only you can help yourself. We’re here to guide you, but we can’t take you to the next level if you refuse to work.” …there’s nothing they can do for me. No matter what I tell them, what I do or whom I talk to, my woman is gone, my kid is dead, my career is over and the only family that loved me, now despises me. I was once the nation’s biggest musical sensation. An International heartthrob. Now, I’m a skeleton of a life I once lived. Porter Kendrick: the man, the myth, the legend. A fallen branch of the Colthurst-Decker dynasty. The demons of my past haunt me. Do I have the strength and will power to put them to rest? Can anyone really have it all?   Mackenzie Love is a four-letter word more powerful than the energy of the sun. Love can move mountains. Love can conquer all. But there’s also the other side of the story, the sad truth. Love can destroy. Once, there was this boy I met with a set of amber eyes and a bright smile who took my breath away. It wasn’t love at first sight. No, we fell in love slowly, through the day-to-day contact. Leonard Brooke promised to be my prince charming, as long as I could save him when he needed me. No other man could make me feel strong, safe, loved, and cherished. But Leonard Brooke died, leaving me to figure out how to handle the grief of his loss. Inside though I’m incomplete. Broken. My sassy-fiery daughter, and my creative-sweet son are who keep me afloat. Trying to find a new normal without the love of my life, I head to Oregon. Leaving behind our old life and dreams. Am I strong enough to start over? Can I turn my back on the only man I’ve loved? less

Holidays are always filled with new surprises... Sex, drugs, and rock & roll were the staples of Chris Decker's life. But that was years ago, before reality stepped in and he began his life with his soulmate. Now, with a total of fifteen grandchildren and a house full of love, memories, and a whole lot of crazy, they are literally one big, happy family. And with the Deckers, they always expect the unexpected--especially around the holidays... moreHolidays are always filled with new surprises... Sex, drugs, and rock & roll were the staples of Chris Decker's life. But that was years ago, before reality stepped in and he began his life with his soulmate. Now, with a total of fifteen grandchildren and a house full of love, memories, and a whole lot of crazy, they are literally one big, happy family. And with the Deckers, they always expect the unexpected--especially around the holidays. 'Tis the season to be merry, but the new addition that comes this December might not be ready to kick off the New Year as a Decker. ** All proceeds from this book will benefit Toys for Tots less