You Series by Elin Kind

Stella: I ran from the consuming agony of losing my twin brother in a devastating car accident. Yet, as my father succumbs once again to the darkness of alcoholism, I realize I cannot evade my responsibilities any longer—I must return home.To shield my already shattered heart, I've mastered the art of avoidance, keeping a safe distance from anything or anyone that could deepen my pain.This wasn't how I envisioned my life unfolding... moreStella: I ran from the consuming agony of losing my twin brother in a devastating car accident. Yet, as my father succumbs once again to the darkness of alcoholism, I realize I cannot evade my responsibilities any longer—I must return home.To shield my already shattered heart, I've mastered the art of avoidance, keeping a safe distance from anything or anyone that could deepen my pain.This wasn't how I envisioned my life unfolding. Frankly, I was never certain of what I truly desired, but this certainly wasn't it.Gray: I wrestle with my place in the world, torn between shouldering my father's expectations and yearning for carefree moments with friends. The search for purpose weighs heavily on my soul, leaving me lost in uncertainty.As fate weaves their paths, Stella and Gray become bound by an inexplicable connection that shouldn’t be. Past loyalties and echoes of promises loom, casting guilt and uncertainty over their desires.Can they summon the bravery to embrace an irresistible and forbidden love? Or will the binding ties prove unbreakable, forever denying their destined union? less

This town is a graveyard of everything I loved and lost. He wasn’t supposed to make it feel like home again.I never wanted to come back to Waterbury.Not to the memories.Not to the grief that still fills the air I used to breathe.And definitely not to the pity-filled looks that come with being the girl who lost her twin brother. But with my dad barely holding on and the memorial looming, I couldn’t leave him to drown in it alone... moreThis town is a graveyard of everything I loved and lost. He wasn’t supposed to make it feel like home again.I never wanted to come back to Waterbury.Not to the memories.Not to the grief that still fills the air I used to breathe.And definitely not to the pity-filled looks that come with being the girl who lost her twin brother. But with my dad barely holding on and the memorial looming, I couldn’t leave him to drown in it alone.Now, I’m stuck picking up the pieces of a family that barely exists, counting down the days until I can escape again. The last thing I need is my brother’s best friend pulling me back in—a stranger tied to everything I lost, yet somehow, the only one who feels familiar.Gray doesn’t look at me with pity. He doesn’t treat me like I might shatter. With him, the grief doesn’t feel so heavy. The pain doesn’t feel like all I have left.But letting him in means letting go, and I don’t know how to exist without the pain…If you love brother’s best friend romance, slow-burn tension, and stories about finding love in the midst of heartbreak, 'Memories of You' is your next read. With themes of healing, returning home, and learning to let love in, it’s perfect for fans of Jewel E. Ann, Laura Pavlov, and Devney Perry.Start reading today and get lost in the story!This is Book 1 in the 'You' Series—an interconnected collection of standalones where every story promises a heartfelt journey and a guaranteed HEA!Trigger Warnings: Loss of a family member, alcoholism, burial, heavy grief. less

JosieTrapped in a maze of uncertainty, my life feels like a chaotic puzzle waiting to be solved. Everyone around me seems to have it together, but I'm desperately searching for an exit, knowing I can't stand still any longer.And then there's him—the guy least likely to notice my existence. One unexpected night together shatters my world, leaving me grappling with the fragments of my once-structured life.NateI'm the go-with-the-flow guy, escaping the void inside with a carefree attitude... moreJosieTrapped in a maze of uncertainty, my life feels like a chaotic puzzle waiting to be solved. Everyone around me seems to have it together, but I'm desperately searching for an exit, knowing I can't stand still any longer.And then there's him—the guy least likely to notice my existence. One unexpected night together shatters my world, leaving me grappling with the fragments of my once-structured life.NateI'm the go-with-the-flow guy, escaping the void inside with a carefree attitude. No overthinking, no attachments—just rolling with life's unpredictable punches.But then there's her—the last person I expected to see. As our connection deepens, suppressed emotions surge forth, tearing through the carefully constructed barriers I've hidden behind.In the passionate and heart-wrenching romance of Josie and Nate, they discover that love doesn't adhere to any rulebook.Dive into a love story where uncertainty meets desire, and every twist leads to an unpredictable yet irresistible connection.Will they choose to follow their hearts, defying the expectations of others and the pain of the past? less

Lyssa:I don’t trust easily—not after my dad walked out on us. So when I’m paired with Cody for a project, falling for him is the last thing on my mind. He’s steady, kind, and everything I’ve learned not to believe in. But just as I start to think maybe he’s different, my past comes crashing back, reminding me why I’ve built these walls.So, I do what I’ve always done—I run. Back home to the tiny coastal town that’s always been my refuge... moreLyssa:I don’t trust easily—not after my dad walked out on us. So when I’m paired with Cody for a project, falling for him is the last thing on my mind. He’s steady, kind, and everything I’ve learned not to believe in. But just as I start to think maybe he’s different, my past comes crashing back, reminding me why I’ve built these walls.So, I do what I’ve always done—I run. Back home to the tiny coastal town that’s always been my refuge. But the farther I go, the more I wonder if pushing Cody away was the biggest mistake of my life.Cody:After Josie broke my heart, I swore I’d never be that guy again—the one who cares too much and loses everything. I threw myself into work, determined to forget. Then Lyssa walks into my life, with her guarded heart and fierce independence. She’s not looking for love, and neither am I—at least, that’s what we keep telling ourselves.But the more we push each other away, the harder it gets to deny the connection between us. And just when I think we might have a shot, Josie comes back, bringing with her all the doubts I thought I’d buried.In this intense, slow-burn romance, Lyssa and Cody must overcome the ghosts of their pasts to build a future together—or risk losing the one person who could make them whole. less

KaseyI’ve got one goal in life: to shield my little brother from the childhood I had to endure. It’s a promise that anchors me, forcing me to put my dreams of freedom and adventure on hold. I’ve buried my happiness, convinced that romance is a luxury I can’t afford.OllieDriven from the UK by a family-shattering secret, I’ve journeyed globally, capturing strangers’ smiles through my camera, their joy hiding a shared loneliness. But then I meet Kasey... moreKaseyI’ve got one goal in life: to shield my little brother from the childhood I had to endure. It’s a promise that anchors me, forcing me to put my dreams of freedom and adventure on hold. I’ve buried my happiness, convinced that romance is a luxury I can’t afford.OllieDriven from the UK by a family-shattering secret, I’ve journeyed globally, capturing strangers’ smiles through my camera, their joy hiding a shared loneliness. But then I meet Kasey. She stirs a desire within me for things I believed were beyond my reach, things like trust, love, and a place where I belong.When fate brings Kasey and Ollie together on the windswept Oregon coast, they can’t deny the sparks that fly between them. They agree to a friendship, nothing more. Yet, they soon find themselves crossing lines, drawn to each other in ways they never expected.As they navigate a path riddled with unexpected twists and turns, can they conquer their fears and entrust their hearts to one another? Or will the secrets they harbor and the choices they make sabotage their shot at happiness? less