Return to Amston Series by Jordan Elizabeth

Juliet loved growing up at the seaside, although it meant lonely hours chasing after the other beach rats while her mother worked as a seamstress. Juliet never expected her seaman father to inherit a fortune and move the family to New Addison City. Suddenly her mother is a socialite and Juliet is best friends with a strong-willed girl who actually likes her... moreJuliet loved growing up at the seaside, although it meant lonely hours chasing after the other beach rats while her mother worked as a seamstress. Juliet never expected her seaman father to inherit a fortune and move the family to New Addison City. Suddenly her mother is a socialite and Juliet is best friends with a strong-willed girl who actually likes her. When Juliet’s new friend welcomes her to the Runners, a gang that has plagued the East Coast for years, Juliet sees it as the opportunity to fit in, learn tricks, and make eyes at one of the hottest members. What the gang does isn’t really wrong…right? She’s used to being a pawn for the Runners, but she starts to question what she sees as harmless fun when the gang uses her to attack a young officer.Jonathan Montgomery vowed to end the Runners after they murdered his family. He joined the Riders, an elite police force dedicated to stopping the Runners’ crime spree. They have put him in New Addison City, but rookie mistakes follow Jonathan as he struggles to accomplish his goal, until a young woman feeds him inside information to bring down the Runners. Between murders and secrets, Juliet will need to find her strength to help Jonathan, before the founder of the Runners crawls up from the sewers amongst her inventions to burn down the ci less

Darkness once twisted Adelaide Dinsmore’s mind, but she thought she had grown out of that. Her job as a teacher in Hedlund proved that – until she discovers one of her students dead and the town turns against her. As her mind starts to crumble, she is offered a new job, this time as a governess for Gentleman Bennett’s granddaughter back east. Bennett Hall is a sprawling manor of winding tunnels and manicured lawns, and the fence is really just for show... moreDarkness once twisted Adelaide Dinsmore’s mind, but she thought she had grown out of that. Her job as a teacher in Hedlund proved that – until she discovers one of her students dead and the town turns against her. As her mind starts to crumble, she is offered a new job, this time as a governess for Gentleman Bennett’s granddaughter back east. Bennett Hall is a sprawling manor of winding tunnels and manicured lawns, and the fence is really just for show. The little girl, Theodora, is a delight, albeit quiet, and the Bennetts are kind enough, especially the dashing young Joseph. So what if one of the servants sends chills down her spine every time he looks at her? Surely that, and the noises in the night, are figments of her imagination. She won’t allow the past in Hedlund to tarnish her future at Bennett Hall.Then, Theodora begins to speak of a Villain who haunts secret passages in the manor, and Adelaide stumbles upon a sealed off wing where ghosts whisper from the shadows. Twisted inventions fill the basement and the villagers are wary of the Bennett family. The longer she stays at Bennett Hall, the less likely her chance for escape, but she cannot leave Theodora or Joseph. The darkness in her mind might be the only thing to save them. less

For Mae, the loss of her father is devastating. She and her mother lose their home, and Mae's plans for a university education are in ashes. Offered a job at her late husband's company, Mae's mother accepts and they move to a bustling city unlike the quiet village they love.Mae finds a job as a secretary at a factory. When she meets the owner's son, Augustus, they are drawn to each other. But his family wants nothing to do with Mae... moreFor Mae, the loss of her father is devastating. She and her mother lose their home, and Mae's plans for a university education are in ashes. Offered a job at her late husband's company, Mae's mother accepts and they move to a bustling city unlike the quiet village they love.Mae finds a job as a secretary at a factory. When she meets the owner's son, Augustus, they are drawn to each other. But his family wants nothing to do with Mae.Civil wars breaks out in Amston, creating more changes for mother and daughter. Forced to leave their apartment, Mae is allowed to only take the things she needs. Those include her father's notebooks. As Mae reads them, she discovers secrets upon mysteries, and the plans for a weapon that can decide the war's outcome.Mae is torn between the two sides. Knowing the plans will result in victory for one side over the other, she must make a decision as to who gets the secrets. She only hopes she can choose the right side. less