Sugarlake Series by Emily McIntire

Alina I was eleven when I met Chase Adams. I loved him before I knew what lovin' was. I pulled, he pushed. I gave, he took. I loved... I lost. Now he's back. All grown up and sexy as sin. But things changed while he was gone. So, he can show those dimples and flex those muscles all he wants. It won't change a thing. Chase Adams is nothin' but a lost memory. I'll do everything I can to keep him that way. Chase Growing up, there were only two women I ever loved... moreAlina I was eleven when I met Chase Adams. I loved him before I knew what lovin' was. I pulled, he pushed. I gave, he took. I loved... I lost. Now he's back. All grown up and sexy as sin. But things changed while he was gone. So, he can show those dimples and flex those muscles all he wants. It won't change a thing. Chase Adams is nothin' but a lost memory. I'll do everything I can to keep him that way. Chase Growing up, there were only two women I ever loved. Neither one of them ever really loved my back. Until her. Alina. My Goldi. She was everything that's good. I was the bad. She was the brightest goddamn star. I was the black hole shredding her to pieces.I loved her wrong, losing her to my demons. But now I'm back. A better man. I'll do everything I can to make her remember us, even if all she wants is to forget. less

Alina I was eleven when I met Chase Adams. I loved him before I knew what lovin' was. I pulled, he pushed. I gave, he took. I loved... I lost. Now he's back. All grown up and sexy as sin. But things changed while he was gone. So, he can show those dimples and flex those muscles all he wants. It won't change a thing. Chase Adams is nothin' but a lost memory. I'll do everything I can to keep him that way. Chase Growing up, there were only two women I ever loved... moreAlina I was eleven when I met Chase Adams. I loved him before I knew what lovin' was. I pulled, he pushed. I gave, he took. I loved... I lost. Now he's back. All grown up and sexy as sin. But things changed while he was gone. So, he can show those dimples and flex those muscles all he wants. It won't change a thing. Chase Adams is nothin' but a lost memory. I'll do everything I can to keep him that way. Chase Growing up, there were only two women I ever loved. Neither one of them ever really loved my back. Until her. Alina. My Goldi. She was everything that's good. I was the bad. She was the brightest goddamn star. I was the black hole shredding her to pieces.I loved her wrong, losing her to my demons. But now I'm back. A better man. I'll do everything I can to make her remember us, even if all she wants is to forget. less

BeccaI hated before I loved.I loved and then I lost.And the only man I’ve ever wanted is the one out of reach.Temptation is the Devil’s candy, but I lost my faith in God years ago.He’s forbidden.Off-limits.My biggest secret.One I’m determined to take to my grave.I’ve learned to live in the ghost of his memory. Craving his touch, but relieved he never comes home.Until one day, he does. And everything comes crashing down.After all, nothing secret stays hidden for long.EliI lost before I left... moreBeccaI hated before I loved.I loved and then I lost.And the only man I’ve ever wanted is the one out of reach.Temptation is the Devil’s candy, but I lost my faith in God years ago.He’s forbidden.Off-limits.My biggest secret.One I’m determined to take to my grave.I’ve learned to live in the ghost of his memory. Craving his touch, but relieved he never comes home.Until one day, he does. And everything comes crashing down.After all, nothing secret stays hidden for long.EliI lost before I left.I left and then I loved.And the only woman I’ve ever seen is the one that I resent.There’s a thin line between love and hate, but I stopped playing in-bounds years ago.She’s forbidden.Off-limits.My sister’s best friend.The one who blazes like the sun.I’ve learned to live in the shade.Forgetting the heat and embracing the cold.Until finally, I’m home. And everything goes up in flames.After all, she’s the one who lights my fire, and I always chase the match.••••••••Beneath the Stands is a full-length, interconnected standalone and book two in the Sugarlake series. The series can be read in any order, however it is highly recommended to start with Book One (Beneath the Stars) to enhance your reading experience. Beneath the Stands features strong language, explicit sexual scenes and mature situations which may be considered triggers for some. Reader discretion is advised. less

Becca I hated before I loved.I loved and then I lost.And the only man I’ve ever wanted is the one out of reach.Temptation is the Devil’s candy, but I lost my faith in God years ago.He’s forbidden.Off-limits.My biggest secret.One I’m determined to take to my grave.I’ve learned to live in the ghost of his memory. Craving his touch, but relieved he never comes home.Until one day, he does. And everything comes crashing down.After all, nothing secret stays hidden for long. Eli I lost before I left... moreBecca I hated before I loved.I loved and then I lost.And the only man I’ve ever wanted is the one out of reach.Temptation is the Devil’s candy, but I lost my faith in God years ago.He’s forbidden.Off-limits.My biggest secret.One I’m determined to take to my grave.I’ve learned to live in the ghost of his memory. Craving his touch, but relieved he never comes home.Until one day, he does. And everything comes crashing down.After all, nothing secret stays hidden for long. Eli I lost before I left.I left and then I loved.And the only woman I’ve ever seen is the one that I resent.There’s a thin line between love and hate, but I stopped playing in-bounds years ago.She’s forbidden.Off-limits.My sister’s best friend.The one who blazes like the sun.I’ve learned to live in the shade.Forgetting the heat and embracing the cold.Until finally, I’m home. And everything goes up in flames.After all, she’s the one who lights my fire, and I always chase the match. less

BlakelyMy life is a stage.Followed by millions, and loved by none.And me, the captain of control, steering my image through choppy waters.Making sure I stay on top.No one ever sees me.No one ever looks.Until him.But he's everything impossible, and a thousand shades of wrong.Falling for him would ruin everything I've worked for.So why can't I stay away?JacksonMy life is a back-up plan.Surrounded by friends, and loved by none.And me, the king of heartbreak, gluing my pieces back together... moreBlakelyMy life is a stage.Followed by millions, and loved by none.And me, the captain of control, steering my image through choppy waters.Making sure I stay on top.No one ever sees me.No one ever looks.Until him.But he's everything impossible, and a thousand shades of wrong.Falling for him would ruin everything I've worked for.So why can't I stay away?JacksonMy life is a back-up plan.Surrounded by friends, and loved by none.And me, the king of heartbreak, gluing my pieces back together.Making sure they stick.No one ever sees me.No one ever looks.Until her.But she's everything off limits, and a thousand shades of sin.Falling for her would ruin everything I've worked for.So why won't she stay away? Beneath the Hood is a full-length, interconnected standalone and book three in the Sugarlake series. The series can be read in any order, however it is highly recommended to start with Book One (Beneath the Stars) to enhance your reading experience. Beneath the Hood features strong language, explicit sexual scenes and mature situations which may be considered triggers for some. Reader discretion is advised. less

BlakelyMy life is a stage.Followed by millions, and loved by none.And me, the captain of control, steering my image through choppy waters.Making sure I stay on top.No one ever sees me.No one ever looks.Until him.But he's everything impossible, and a thousand shades of wrong.Falling for him would ruin everything I've worked for.So why can't I stay away?JacksonMy life is a back-up plan.Surrounded by friends, and loved by none.And me, the king of heartbreak, gluing my pieces back together... moreBlakelyMy life is a stage.Followed by millions, and loved by none.And me, the captain of control, steering my image through choppy waters.Making sure I stay on top.No one ever sees me.No one ever looks.Until him.But he's everything impossible, and a thousand shades of wrong.Falling for him would ruin everything I've worked for.So why can't I stay away?JacksonMy life is a back-up plan.Surrounded by friends, and loved by none.And me, the king of heartbreak, gluing my pieces back together.Making sure they stick.No one ever sees me.No one ever looks.Until her.But she's everything off limits, and a thousand shades of sin.Falling for her would ruin everything I've worked for.So why won't she stay away? Beneath the Hood is a full-length, interconnected standalone and book three in the Sugarlake series. The series can be read in any order, however it is highly recommended to start with Book One (Beneath the Stars) to enhance your reading experience. Beneath the Hood features strong language, explicit sexual scenes and mature situations which may be considered triggers for some. Reader discretion is advised. less

Lily We all have scars.Mine are hidden beneath ink and smiles,hard to see and easy to feel.But the most painful ones are deeper.Branded on my soul, reminding me of what I've lost.I'm broken.Sick.Disturbed.Then he shows up, and loves my jagged pieces.But monsters linger long after they're gone,and sometimes you can't outrun their shadows.No matter how much you ache to forget. Mason We all have secrets.Mine are hidden beneath ink and lies,hard to find and easy to fake... moreLily We all have scars.Mine are hidden beneath ink and smiles,hard to see and easy to feel.But the most painful ones are deeper.Branded on my soul, reminding me of what I've lost.I'm broken.Sick.Disturbed.Then he shows up, and loves my jagged pieces.But monsters linger long after they're gone,and sometimes you can't outrun their shadows.No matter how much you ache to forget. Mason We all have secrets.Mine are hidden beneath ink and lies,hard to find and easy to fake.But the most painful ones are bigger.Branded on my soul, reminding me of what I've lost.I'm an enigma.A mirage.A liar.Then I find her, and she loves my hidden pieces.But history lingers long after you've gone,and sometimes you can't outrun your past.No matter how much you want to give her forever.*Beneath the Surface is a full-length, interconnected standalone and book four in the Sugarlake Series. The series can be read in any order, however it is highly recommended to start with book one (Beneath the Stars) to enhance your reading experience.**Beneath the Surface features strong language, explicit sexual scenes, and mature/disturbing situations that are triggering for some. Reader discretion is advised.* less

Lily We all have scars.Mine are hidden beneath ink and smiles,hard to see and easy to feel.But the most painful ones are deeper.Branded on my soul, reminding me of what I've lost.I'm broken.Sick.Disturbed.Then he shows up, and loves my jagged pieces.But monsters linger long after they're gone,and sometimes you can't outrun their shadows.No matter how much you ache to forget. Mason We all have secrets.Mine are hidden beneath ink and lies,hard to find and easy to fake... moreLily We all have scars.Mine are hidden beneath ink and smiles,hard to see and easy to feel.But the most painful ones are deeper.Branded on my soul, reminding me of what I've lost.I'm broken.Sick.Disturbed.Then he shows up, and loves my jagged pieces.But monsters linger long after they're gone,and sometimes you can't outrun their shadows.No matter how much you ache to forget. Mason We all have secrets.Mine are hidden beneath ink and lies,hard to find and easy to fake.But the most painful ones are bigger.Branded on my soul, reminding me of what I've lost.I'm an enigma.A mirage.A liar.Then I find her, and she loves my hidden pieces.But history lingers long after you've gone,and sometimes you can't outrun your past.No matter how much you want to give her forever.*Beneath the Surface is a full-length, interconnected standalone and book four in the Sugarlake Series. The series can be read in any order, however it is highly recommended to start with book one (Beneath the Stars) to enhance your reading experience.**Beneath the Surface features strong language, explicit sexual scenes, and mature/disturbing situations that are triggering for some. Reader discretion is advised.* less