Bashir Series by Kennedy Claire

Fire, meet Gasoline. Attractive, young and equally strong-headed, Scarlett Sommerfield and Dev Bashir were never meant to be a match--at least if his very wealthy and traditional Indian parents have anything to say about it. So it's a good thing that they've despised each other for most of their young lives. But that's about to change... moreFire, meet Gasoline. Attractive, young and equally strong-headed, Scarlett Sommerfield and Dev Bashir were never meant to be a match--at least if his very wealthy and traditional Indian parents have anything to say about it. So it's a good thing that they've despised each other for most of their young lives. But that's about to change. Growing up poor and motherless, smart and ambitious Scarlett is graduating from high school and becoming a new adult in the big scary world without a safe place to land, so when she's invited to move in with her best friend's palatial home on the right side of the tracks for her senior year, things couldn't be better. There, she finds security and kindness--with the exception of her best friend's brooding and arrogant older brother, Dev, who returns home from college struggling with his own demons and seemingly focused on making her the object of his contempt. Over time--and some ill-timed run-ins--Scarlett learns that he's not at all what he seems, and a forbidden love sparks between them, burning out of control when she least expects it. But when there's fire, there's smoke, and controlling Mrs. Bashir catches onto their young romance...and everything goes to hell. Steeped in outdated rules and traditions about love and marriage, the matriarch of the Bashir Family makes no secret that Scarlett simply doesn't measure up as a match for their eldest son. And the very people who made her feel part of the family now want nothing more than to see her gone for good. Including her former best friend. Will Scarlett and Dev's love survive against his intolerant mother's sabotage, her personal misfortunes and a dark life-changing secret he's kept simmering just under the surface? Or will Scarlett end up back where she started: facing her future utterly alone. less

When a fire ignites between two people, it’s almost impossible to put it out. Or to forget. In New York City, Scarlett thought there was no chance she’d run into her first love, Dev— her handsome ex who’s extraordinary success in the banking world seemed to change him into someone she didn’t know anymore. She was wrong... moreWhen a fire ignites between two people, it’s almost impossible to put it out. Or to forget. In New York City, Scarlett thought there was no chance she’d run into her first love, Dev— her handsome ex who’s extraordinary success in the banking world seemed to change him into someone she didn’t know anymore. She was wrong. Forced to subject herself to one of his cruel, vindictive head games or lose her dream job, Scarlett has to figure out how to reconcile with their past in order to move on from him…and into the arms of “safe” and uncomplicated Eric. But when years of pent up emotion and unfinished business manifests itself into a night of extreme passion—bordering on violent—Scarlett knows what she must do. But is it too late? less

Now that Scarlett and Dev have their happy ending, Scarlett’s best friend, Annika, is bursting in anticipation for her own. Just one problem: Spoiled, shallow and utterly vain Annika is engaged to a boorish, “family-approved” lawyer who wouldn’t know how to please a woman with an illustrated set of detailed instructions in hand. He’s perfect on paper, but a real letdown in reality... moreNow that Scarlett and Dev have their happy ending, Scarlett’s best friend, Annika, is bursting in anticipation for her own. Just one problem: Spoiled, shallow and utterly vain Annika is engaged to a boorish, “family-approved” lawyer who wouldn’t know how to please a woman with an illustrated set of detailed instructions in hand. He’s perfect on paper, but a real letdown in reality. As it goes, you don’t what’s missing in your life until you find it, and Annika discovers just that during what was supposed to be short trip to hot, sultry and exotic India. There, Annika discovers something she didn’t know she had buried deep down inside, repressed and neglected in order to please everyone else but herself. Passion. Passion for life, for love and for a handsome local doctor…who isn’t quite what he seems. With her wedding just a few weeks away, Annika has two choices: Follow through with the marriage to the delight of her parents and family. Or follow her newly discovered passions and open up her heart to the pain and drama that comes with it. less