Cherry Grove Series by Cole Lepley

Elliot. My eighteenth birthday was more than just a milestone—it was an awakening. All my life I’ve been surrounded by praise and attention, and I convinced myself that I was happy. Until I did something I shouldn’t have and now I can’t stop. I fell for someone who is forbidden to me and that makes me want him even more. I’m addicted to everything about him and that’s not the worst part. He wants me too. And it changes everything. Hunter. I prided myself in becoming a better person... moreElliot. My eighteenth birthday was more than just a milestone—it was an awakening. All my life I’ve been surrounded by praise and attention, and I convinced myself that I was happy. Until I did something I shouldn’t have and now I can’t stop. I fell for someone who is forbidden to me and that makes me want him even more. I’m addicted to everything about him and that’s not the worst part. He wants me too. And it changes everything. Hunter. I prided myself in becoming a better person. Despite all of the demons I struggled with, I always tried to do the right thing. Until I couldn’t anymore. All it took was one little taste to convince me to break every rule I ever created. Now I can’t imagine my life without her and that’s not the worst part. She feels it too. And I don’t ever want it to stop. less

Oliver. Always being the best meant never needing to do better. I had everything. Popularity, money, charm—I could list my qualities for days. But it wasn’t enough. I lost the only person that ever really mattered to me. Now I’ll do anything to get her back. And she’s the reason. Charlotte. Never being someone's priority was hard. I had everything. Popularity, friends, family—all I ever wanted. But it wasn’t enough. He let me down when I needed him the most... moreOliver. Always being the best meant never needing to do better. I had everything. Popularity, money, charm—I could list my qualities for days. But it wasn’t enough. I lost the only person that ever really mattered to me. Now I’ll do anything to get her back. And she’s the reason. Charlotte. Never being someone's priority was hard. I had everything. Popularity, friends, family—all I ever wanted. But it wasn’t enough. He let me down when I needed him the most. Now I’ll do anything to forget. And he’s the reason. less

Judah. Coach said no distractions this season. No drinking. No Girls. I've already broken one rule-- and I'm working on the second. Mackenzie. My therapist said no dating this year. No relationships. No sex. I'm getting better at following the rules-- but the new quarterback is making it so hard to be good.

Perry. They say only the good die young. If that’s true, I lost two of the greatest. I lived most of my life trying to do the right thing, and failing miserably. Although the crime that broke me was one I’d willingly commit again. After spending two years locked up, I’m back to face all the damage I left behind. My girlfriend is engaged to someone else. My best friend is a widow. Both of these women still own a piece of my heart, but only one of them has had it since the beginning. Tess... morePerry. They say only the good die young. If that’s true, I lost two of the greatest. I lived most of my life trying to do the right thing, and failing miserably. Although the crime that broke me was one I’d willingly commit again. After spending two years locked up, I’m back to face all the damage I left behind. My girlfriend is engaged to someone else. My best friend is a widow. Both of these women still own a piece of my heart, but only one of them has had it since the beginning. Tess. They say time heals all wounds. If that’s true, I’d need ten lifetimes to get over mine. For most of my life, I was blessed with friendships and love few people ever get to experience. Although I’d give it all back if I got to keep the one’s we lost in the process. After spending the last six months trying to keep my head above water, I’m not sure how much longer I can tread. My husband was murdered. My best friend is gone. Both of these men have molded the shape of my heart, but only one of them has his name inked on my soul. less