Seasons of Jefferson Series by Julie Solano, Tracy Justice

Kaitlyn Woodley is a beautiful, determined, high school senior, who embraces her small-town roots and country life. She’s studious, musically gifted, and headed for a successful career in swimming. Aside from a catty group of jealous girls, who taunt her mercilessly, Kaitlyn’s dreams are well within her reach. That is, until she becomes tangled up with the handsome Pistol Black, a rodeo cowboy, who not only turns every girl’s head in the county, but also turns her perfect world upside down... moreKaitlyn Woodley is a beautiful, determined, high school senior, who embraces her small-town roots and country life. She’s studious, musically gifted, and headed for a successful career in swimming. Aside from a catty group of jealous girls, who taunt her mercilessly, Kaitlyn’s dreams are well within her reach. That is, until she becomes tangled up with the handsome Pistol Black, a rodeo cowboy, who not only turns every girl’s head in the county, but also turns her perfect world upside down. Kaitlyn’s overprotective twin brother and best friends, begin to see signs that make them question Pistol’s subtle control over her. As secrets are unveiled, they intervene to save her from a possible path of destruction. To their surprise, when best friend Brody steps in to protect her, newly discovered feelings complicate an already volatile situation. Soon, everything begins to change. Old feelings die, new feelings emerge, and the once beautiful path they had traveled over summer, begins to alter with the season. Will Kaitlyn’s closest friends be able to pull her from the destructive path she’s been led to follow? As the winds of time blast through their lives, the loyalty toward their best friend will remain stronger than ever. They are determined to protect her, even if one of them ends up getting hurt in the hunt for safety. One thing is for certain, none of this close group of friends will be left untouched when fall breaks. less

For one group of teens, a cruel, twisted fall changed everything. Relationships. Trust. Destiny. Now, living with the harsh consequences of their choices, is there hope to mend what fall has left broken? Find out as the story continues.

Secrets! They’re all I’ve ever known. Since the night I witnessed the unthinkable, I’ve been forced to live with a hidden identity. For our safety, we were tucked away in a rural, mountain community in Northern California. For me, the tradeoff was bitter. Friendships were torn apart. One young playmate would never be seen again and the other would become a forbidden acquaintance. As the years passed, our new lives were rebuilt from the ashes of destruction we’d left behind... moreSecrets! They’re all I’ve ever known. Since the night I witnessed the unthinkable, I’ve been forced to live with a hidden identity. For our safety, we were tucked away in a rural, mountain community in Northern California. For me, the tradeoff was bitter. Friendships were torn apart. One young playmate would never be seen again and the other would become a forbidden acquaintance. As the years passed, our new lives were rebuilt from the ashes of destruction we’d left behind. For most of my adolescence, my only safe outlets were school and sports. They were where I spent all my time. I became a scholar student and an all-around athlete who surrounded myself with a tiny circle of my most trusted friends. Friends who would make living in Jefferson County adventurous, exciting, and unforgettable. Time passed and my attention shifted beyond my small circle to the All-American, baseball star, Ty Connelly. He caught my eye and made me forget who I used to be. My guard dropped. I became careless, defying the rules set in place for my family’s safety. To me, he was worth the risk. He was the one person who had the power to turn my nightmares into dreams. Dreams of a future where living was possible again and secrets could be forgotten. Or could they? Find out in the exciting conclusion of the Seasons of Jefferson trilogy, Secrets of Spring. *** This book contains mild language, some suggestive humor, and underage drinking. less