Midwest Boys Series by A.M. Brooks

What started as a shelter for the weak, the defenseless, the brave, the survivors, soon became a family’s legacy. Their protection became a town’s mission.Jason + KellyHe's known her since middle school. He fought for her attention from his best friend. Their shared bond in Matt's family business has brought them closer together until jealousy and one night changes everything.Matt + ErikaTorn by responsibility and destiny, they think they have it all with their future planned until they don't... moreWhat started as a shelter for the weak, the defenseless, the brave, the survivors, soon became a family’s legacy. Their protection became a town’s mission.Jason + KellyHe's known her since middle school. He fought for her attention from his best friend. Their shared bond in Matt's family business has brought them closer together until jealousy and one night changes everything.Matt + ErikaTorn by responsibility and destiny, they think they have it all with their future planned until they don't. Her ghosts are back to haunt her. He can't save her this time. The family business always comes first. less

I was hidden so we could be safe.I survived so I could reclaim my life.Now, everything has been destroyed by the same evil always lurking in the shadows.Time is running out and my world keeps unraveling.All I can do is put my trust in the boy with the messy blond hair, icicle eyes and lips that tell lies. Can the Midwest Boys protect me?The body count around town would suggest otherwise. My job was simple. Keep her alive, make sure she follows the rules and keep her out of trouble... moreI was hidden so we could be safe.I survived so I could reclaim my life.Now, everything has been destroyed by the same evil always lurking in the shadows.Time is running out and my world keeps unraveling.All I can do is put my trust in the boy with the messy blond hair, icicle eyes and lips that tell lies. Can the Midwest Boys protect me?The body count around town would suggest otherwise. My job was simple. Keep her alive, make sure she follows the rules and keep her out of trouble. I’ll win back her trust and keep her safe no matter what it costs me. The girl with the purple hair and eyes that flare to life when I’m near are my undoing. She used to be my enemy.Now death and destruction are following her and loyalty has been stained by spilled blood. Someone waged a war against Rogue. It’s time to answer back. less

KaiI’ve seen danger, witnessed death, and watched as my best friends fought to overcome their own fears for the women they love. Always putting the job first. Oaklynn was never part of my plan. She’s the light to my darkness. I tried my hardest to protect her from this life, to keep her thoughts about me pure. One summer was all it took to destroy us.Now as fall moves in, our lives are moving in different directions. My own selfish need to keep the two halves of me separate has clashed... moreKaiI’ve seen danger, witnessed death, and watched as my best friends fought to overcome their own fears for the women they love. Always putting the job first. Oaklynn was never part of my plan. She’s the light to my darkness. I tried my hardest to protect her from this life, to keep her thoughts about me pure. One summer was all it took to destroy us.Now as fall moves in, our lives are moving in different directions. My own selfish need to keep the two halves of me separate has clashed. The fallout may be more than I can handle. Rogue is closing in on the ones who threaten all we hold dear. This is my only chance, I just hope Oaklynn can forgive me when it’s all over.OaklynnI didn’t think I’d fall in love. The concept almost seemed too cliche for me. Until I met Kai. The mysterious guy who’s voice I knew before I ever saw his face. Butterflies and glitter. That is what having him in my life became. A complete fairytale. One summer was all it took to destroy us. My best friend is in danger and the people she has been hiding with are being hunted. Throw in a serial killer and things just get messier. I could have handled it, if I’d known the truth. Fall is the season of change and new beginnings. Maybe that means it’s time for us to move on. How can I ever forgive, when I don’t even know what the truth is? less