Compass Series by Aria Wyatt

LenaI'm a woman in exile.Well . . . okay, maybe that's a little extreme. My boss called it a temporary leave of absence, right before he offered me a promotion on my way out the door.What does one do with two weeks to kill and big life decisions to make? If you're me, you hop a plane to Alaska for a solitary retreat.I wanted silence and tranquility. The time and space to think. I wasn't prepared for what I got: THE Wes Emerson... moreLenaI'm a woman in exile.Well . . . okay, maybe that's a little extreme. My boss called it a temporary leave of absence, right before he offered me a promotion on my way out the door.What does one do with two weeks to kill and big life decisions to make? If you're me, you hop a plane to Alaska for a solitary retreat.I wanted silence and tranquility. The time and space to think. I wasn't prepared for what I got: THE Wes Emerson.The Australian actor is too gorgeous--and too irresistible--for his own good. An infuriating mix of cocky and charismatic, he's made it his mission to antagonize me.But no matter how much I want to believe his flirting is genuine, I'm not stupid. Let's be real, Wes is way out of my league, and I'll be an afterthought as soon as this vacation is over.WesIt was supposed to be a guys' trip.Just me and my best mates at a remote lodge in Alaska's Far North. They promised a breather from the stifling attention. Nature. Seclusion. Two weeks with no cameras, no autographs, and definitely no women.Tell that to the snarky New York nurse who snagged the resort's last vacancy.Lena Hamilton is the wildcard I never expected to be dealt.She's got a dirty mind and a smart mouth. She doesn't just rattle my cage, she bites back, pushing buttons I didn't know I had. Her soft heart and fiery spirit make me ache for things I've sworn off for years. Something more. Something deeper.Lena doesn't believe I truly want her, but when we find ourselves at the mercy of the Alaskan wilderness, she has no choice but to trust me.True North is book one in the Compass Series. Warning: this novel contains snarky banter, tundra-melting sexual tension, the northern lights, shared tents, campfires, and frenzied forest shenanigans! less

LenaAlaska was a brutal hostess.I spent three weeks lost in the wilderness with celebrity heartthrob, Wes Emerson. Sharing a tent with the Australian actor was one thing. Opening my heart? That was a totally different ballgame—and you guessed it—he won. Wes is the embodiment of warmth, strength, and shelter. We forged a soul-deep connection in the face of peril and uncertainty. Too bad our rescue was only the beginning. When reality comes knocking, it hits hard... moreLenaAlaska was a brutal hostess.I spent three weeks lost in the wilderness with celebrity heartthrob, Wes Emerson. Sharing a tent with the Australian actor was one thing. Opening my heart? That was a totally different ballgame—and you guessed it—he won. Wes is the embodiment of warmth, strength, and shelter. We forged a soul-deep connection in the face of peril and uncertainty. Too bad our rescue was only the beginning. When reality comes knocking, it hits hard. I’m an ordinary nurse from upstate New York. He’s a Hollywood A-lister who lives on a different continent. Our lifestyles are worlds apart. What happens without Mother Nature to level the playing field? Can our love withstand the noise, chaos, and media attention?Wes and I conquered the Far North, but we discover wilderness can take on many forms . . .WesAlaska changed me. Irrevocably.But it was Lena Hamilton who saved my life and transformed me into a better man. Equal parts vulnerable and fierce, the snarky spitfire stole my heart within days of us meeting. She loves me for who I am—not what I can offer—and that’s something I’ve never had before. Lena is my true north, the woman I’ve been searching my whole life for. Now I need to prove my commitment across an ocean of differences. The North Star shines brighter in darkness, but city lights and camera flashes have a way of drowning out the night sky. Sure, we were destined to spark and catch fire, but do we have what it takes to keep burning?We survived the first leg of our journey, but it looks like Lena and I aren’t out of the woods yet. less

When hemispheres collide . . .It started out innocent.He was my older brother's best friend. The teen who built sandcastles and splashed in the waves with me when I was a little girl. We'd collect seashells and build moats around our castles to protect the imaginary princess within. He was my Jake. I was his princess.His summer visits to Australia became less frequent after scoring his first record deal, but I never forgot him... moreWhen hemispheres collide . . .It started out innocent.He was my older brother's best friend. The teen who built sandcastles and splashed in the waves with me when I was a little girl. We'd collect seashells and build moats around our castles to protect the imaginary princess within. He was my Jake. I was his princess.His summer visits to Australia became less frequent after scoring his first record deal, but I never forgot him. While the multiplatinum singer-songwriter traveled the world, melting hearts and panties with his lyrics, I filled a notebook with his name.Everything changed when Jake flew in for my brother's thirtieth birthday party. At eighteen, I'd come a long way from the girl he remembered. One lingering touch was all it took to ignite us. I kissed him, but he walked away. He was still on tour, I was about to start college, and let's not forget my hotheaded brother.But after graduation, when a New York internship opportunity lands me in the Brooklyn brownstone across from his, the ocean between us is replaced with a street.Jake thinks he can't have me-we're different as earth and sky-but I'll prove him wrong. Those five years of distance only deepened my ache. His demons don't scare me. He's everything I've ever wanted, and I know I can make him happy if he'll let me.I'm determined to try. After all, his old sweatshirt is not the only thing I've held on to for him . . .When earth meets sky on the horizon, Jake Bennett, the King of Ballads, will be mine.Horizon is book #3 in the Compass Series. The books are all interconnected and should be read in order.Series Reading Order:1) True North2) North Star3) Horizon less