Haven Series by J.D. Worth

Audrey Aster wants nothing more than a peaceful summer retreat in the sleepy Southern town of Haven before rushing off to Harvard. The daughter of a billionaire financial tycoon, Audrey's Wall Street domination has been planned since her birth. She needs to survive a trying family celebration and a handsome, yet infuriating personal handler before she can call herself free. A series of unfolding events exposes her to new friends, dangerous enemies, and a fresh approach to living her life... moreAudrey Aster wants nothing more than a peaceful summer retreat in the sleepy Southern town of Haven before rushing off to Harvard. The daughter of a billionaire financial tycoon, Audrey's Wall Street domination has been planned since her birth. She needs to survive a trying family celebration and a handsome, yet infuriating personal handler before she can call herself free. A series of unfolding events exposes her to new friends, dangerous enemies, and a fresh approach to living her life. Along the way, Audrey must experience new tests, old family secrets, and a dark betrayal. In this emotionally charged tale about a young woman's journey towards the truth, Audrey learns sometimes you have to lose everything to find who you truly are and where you belong.Welcome to Haven... less

Twists and unexpected turns quickly complicate Audrey's stay in Haven. Testing her boundaries, Audrey learns when to be brave and when to fold a losing hand. Bound in new chains, Audrey finds love always has a way of touching us when we least expect it. Love isn't supposed to exist. Fairy tales and happily ever afters aren't real. Yet, love pushes Audrey to the brink of losing everything that matters... moreTwists and unexpected turns quickly complicate Audrey's stay in Haven. Testing her boundaries, Audrey learns when to be brave and when to fold a losing hand. Bound in new chains, Audrey finds love always has a way of touching us when we least expect it. Love isn't supposed to exist. Fairy tales and happily ever afters aren't real. Yet, love pushes Audrey to the brink of losing everything that matters. A murder, sinister gangsters, a devastating fallout, and Audrey's stunning betrayal leaves her fighting for her life and for the love she once knew. Can Audrey find her anchor while new storms threaten her existence in Haven? A modern retelling of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Welcome to Haven... less

A trigger-happy hit man, powerful mobsters, and a fake boyfriend are not the idyllic college experiences Audrey's seeking. Without her golden ladder, Audrey has to find even footing in a new world she's not quite ready for. Audrey quickly discovers old enemies have a way of creeping up on her when she least expects it, ready to destroy her fragile existence and harm those closest to her. Learning to wield a sledgehammer in ways she never expected, only Audrey can rebuild her future... moreA trigger-happy hit man, powerful mobsters, and a fake boyfriend are not the idyllic college experiences Audrey's seeking. Without her golden ladder, Audrey has to find even footing in a new world she's not quite ready for. Audrey quickly discovers old enemies have a way of creeping up on her when she least expects it, ready to destroy her fragile existence and harm those closest to her. Learning to wield a sledgehammer in ways she never expected, only Audrey can rebuild her future. Will Audrey be able to light her own hearth for a life worthy of whipped cream when everything around her is ready to shatter at any given moment?A Modern Retelling of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. less