Rennillia Series by M. Sembera, Lucii Grubb

Ren (Rennillia) makes bad decisions, she always has. After the death of her parents, she tried to lose herself in an unhealthy relationship. In a moment of clarity, she leaves. Still lost and without a home, she agrees to stay with her longtime friend Emerson. Emerson's love and compassion for her helps her through this difficult time. Rekindling a forgotten friendship with an old boyfriend, Jackson, she realizes how badly she hurt the people who cared about her the most... moreRen (Rennillia) makes bad decisions, she always has. After the death of her parents, she tried to lose herself in an unhealthy relationship. In a moment of clarity, she leaves. Still lost and without a home, she agrees to stay with her longtime friend Emerson. Emerson's love and compassion for her helps her through this difficult time. Rekindling a forgotten friendship with an old boyfriend, Jackson, she realizes how badly she hurt the people who cared about her the most. Ren's mind is set on her new path, until Hert, her oldest friend, steps back into her life. Caught up in feelings she never thought possible, she struggles between what she remembers and what is right in front of her now. Adjusting to her new life, Ren is bombarded by one issue after another. Upon their return from the hospital, Ren feels that something is not quite right. No matter how much they try to convince her otherwise, the secrets keep piling up and there are not enough answers to satisfy her curiosity. Her relationship with Emerson starts to suffer and when she comes close to actually losing Jackson, she starts to question even more. On top of everything else, Hert and the office seem to be at center of it all. less

Set in a small southern town, death, love, hurt, friendship and anger bond Rennillia Cantinelli, Scott Herterand, Emerson Roberts and Jackson Thomas while shaping the paths they will follow into adulthood. After a six year separation from her friends, Ren returns to the Roberts' house to start over. Caught between love, loyalty, friendship and restrained by obligations, these four discover the bond they formed long ago is not the only thing holding them together... moreSet in a small southern town, death, love, hurt, friendship and anger bond Rennillia Cantinelli, Scott Herterand, Emerson Roberts and Jackson Thomas while shaping the paths they will follow into adulthood. After a six year separation from her friends, Ren returns to the Roberts' house to start over. Caught between love, loyalty, friendship and restrained by obligations, these four discover the bond they formed long ago is not the only thing holding them together. Rennillia 2: Ren begrudgingly takes on the role of 'the right wife' trying to live up to everything she feels is expected of her. Focusing on the only relationship that should matter, when Emerson crosses a line in their friendship, she has no choice but to let him go. Confused by Emerson's actions and desperately trying to keep up appearances, she confides in Jackson. Less than sympathetic, Jackson doesn't agree with her decision to be a 'new and improved' Rennillia. She soon realizes, no matter how hard she tries to live up to everyone's expectations for her, she falls short. And when yet another tragedy occurs, things will never be the same. Caught between who she is and who she is supposed to be, Ren faces a harsh heartbreaking reality. Struggling with doubt, Ren finds it hard to forgive. Conflicted and hurt, she searches for a way to get her life back on track. But when she comes face to face with the person responsible for her parent's death, a life changing secret is revealed and Ren finds herself questioning the decisions she has made. The truth is simple. It's what comes after that makes things complicated. less