The Art of Living Series by Nicole Sorrell

For the first time in a decade, Maddie Chandler returns to her small home due to the unexpected death of her surrogate mother, her beloved “Aunt” Ceci. To deal with her overwhelming grief she finds herself relying on the steadfast strength of her high school crush, local attorney Zac Redondo. Though she scolds herself for depending on him so much, she can’t seem to find the strength to resist their mutual attraction... moreFor the first time in a decade, Maddie Chandler returns to her small home due to the unexpected death of her surrogate mother, her beloved “Aunt” Ceci. To deal with her overwhelming grief she finds herself relying on the steadfast strength of her high school crush, local attorney Zac Redondo. Though she scolds herself for depending on him so much, she can’t seem to find the strength to resist their mutual attraction. While home, Maddie is haunted by childhood memories of her twin sister Angeline, who was killed at the age of ten. She is persuaded to investigate the unsolved murder only because she fears refusal will threaten her very sanity. Her mother eventually succumbed to madness in her grief over Angeline’s death, and Maddie is terrified she will inherit her mental illness. Her inquiries into her sister’s case uncover years of deceptions that were maintained to safeguard her from the brutal truth. Not only is her life threatened by her pursuit of justice for her twin, it ultimately causes her world to shatter. Sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, Maddie’s personal journey exposes her vulnerabilities as she learns the true meaning of family from a boisterous clan that is not linked to her by blood. Come along with her as she struggles to accept the love of the man who holds the key to her future happiness. And as she copes with the hostilities of her estranged father, she unwittingly strengthens the fragile bond with the one relative she was determined to say goodbye to forever. This novel is intended for mature readers. less

“If you want a book with depth, soul and a fantastic plot, as well as a host of intriguing characters and a scorching hot love interest, this one’s for you.” –Eat Sleep Read Review Maddie dreads going home to face the memories of her dead sister. But she must return to the tiny town after a decade to attend a funeral. As it turns out, the haunting reminders of her twin are the least of her worries.. more“If you want a book with depth, soul and a fantastic plot, as well as a host of intriguing characters and a scorching hot love interest, this one’s for you.” –Eat Sleep Read Review Maddie dreads going home to face the memories of her dead sister. But she must return to the tiny town after a decade to attend a funeral. As it turns out, the haunting reminders of her twin are the least of her worries... Not given any details of her sister’s murder at the age of ten, Maddie is persuaded to track down the killer. Following one ominous clue after another, she learns the surrogate family she thought honestly loved her has been hiding the truth of her childhood for eighteen years. As suppressed memories of her past come crashing forward, Maddie begins to doubt everything she once believed. And everybody she thought she could trust. Including Zac, her high school crush. Though she can’t seem to find the strength to resist their mutual attraction, Maddie isn’t sure she’ll ever be able to forgive his betrayal. As she struggles to come to grips with her family’s past and absolve those who deceived her, will she survive the horrifying discovery of who killed her sister? With poignancy and clarity, author Nicole Sorrell spins a tale of a young woman’s personal journey as she faces her vulnerabilities and tries to accept the love of a man who may hold the key to her happiness. The story is a testament to the real meaning of family and the enduring strength of a sister’s bond. Please note: contains mature content. less

On the blind side of a curve, she’s stranded when her SUV dies. Driving to a vacation he doesn’t want to take, Carlos barely avoids hitting her. Getting her vehicle to start again is the easy part. The hard part is to stop thinking about the sassy girl with the blue-green eyes. Aw, hell. She would've forgotten him five minutes down after she’d stunned him with that thank you kiss. Besides, the last thing he needs is to get his heart all twisted up over some woman... moreOn the blind side of a curve, she’s stranded when her SUV dies. Driving to a vacation he doesn’t want to take, Carlos barely avoids hitting her. Getting her vehicle to start again is the easy part. The hard part is to stop thinking about the sassy girl with the blue-green eyes. Aw, hell. She would've forgotten him five minutes down after she’d stunned him with that thank you kiss. Besides, the last thing he needs is to get his heart all twisted up over some woman. He’s supposed to be using his time off to come to grips with his own problems. Until Carlos bumps into her again, then discovers the feisty beauty is in the crosshairs of the most violent outlaw motorcycle gang in the Midwest. He’s finds himself in way over his head when he tries to help her get away. less