Beacon Hill Series by J.D. Fondry

Kennedy: Uprooting my big city life and moving to small-town New York to start over seemed like the best idea. The plan was to pave my own way as I always have; escaping my tumultuous past I so desperately want to forget. This summer was supposed to be a do-over until he walked in and set my world ablaze. A new job, an obsessive ex, new friends, new…lover? This summer is about to get interesting. Palmer: I’m no stranger to odd stares around town; I got used to that long ago... moreKennedy: Uprooting my big city life and moving to small-town New York to start over seemed like the best idea. The plan was to pave my own way as I always have; escaping my tumultuous past I so desperately want to forget. This summer was supposed to be a do-over until he walked in and set my world ablaze. A new job, an obsessive ex, new friends, new…lover? This summer is about to get interesting. Palmer: I’m no stranger to odd stares around town; I got used to that long ago. Going through the motions and drifting through a mundane life was normal until she strolled into town, igniting something long forgotten within me. When secrets unravel and the truth threatens to tear us apart, she must decide whether to stay and endure the flames or let our light flicker out. less

**Please note that this is book 2. The Way We Burn, book 1, must be read first.** Palmer: She left almost a year ago without giving me a moment to explain myself. A lot has happened since then, and as we’re about to find out, that shit show of a summer is going to be the least of our problems. She set fire to my life back then, igniting my tired soul. Now she’s back looking better than ever and our fire still burns. But that’s not the only thing burning this year... more**Please note that this is book 2. The Way We Burn, book 1, must be read first.** Palmer: She left almost a year ago without giving me a moment to explain myself. A lot has happened since then, and as we’re about to find out, that shit show of a summer is going to be the least of our problems. She set fire to my life back then, igniting my tired soul. Now she’s back looking better than ever and our fire still burns. But that’s not the only thing burning this year. Kennedy: Everything in Beacon seems different. A lot has happened since I hightailed it out of here after catching Palmer in a lip lock with his ex—the main change being that he seems to have moved on. I’m willing to fight for him, and I know I’ll need to pull out all the stops. We burned so hot last year…can we find our way back from the ashes? less

How do you destroy a monster without becoming one?Spencer:Will I always be the villain I’ve been made out to be?It’s hard to tell anymore.To the outside world I have it all. My life seems picture perfect.Sometimes those who talk the biggest game are hiding the most pain.And I have misery by the truckload.I didn’t ask for any of this. Especially not her.By letting my purpose be greater than my pain, I know I can make it through this.I can survive my father without dragging her down with me... moreHow do you destroy a monster without becoming one?Spencer:Will I always be the villain I’ve been made out to be?It’s hard to tell anymore.To the outside world I have it all. My life seems picture perfect.Sometimes those who talk the biggest game are hiding the most pain.And I have misery by the truckload.I didn’t ask for any of this. Especially not her.By letting my purpose be greater than my pain, I know I can make it through this.I can survive my father without dragging her down with me.May the bridges I burn light the way to my reckoning—even if I destroy myself in the process.Is this a love story? No.This a little something like redemption. less