Dublin High and Westbridge Academy Series by Addison Lloyd

A reaction to almost dying or gay awakening?I don’t fit in anymore. Not at home. Not at school. And this jittery feeling—like I’m living someone else’s life—needs to stop. Nothing makes sense until I confront Caleb Patterson at his locker. Arguing with him makes me feel alive again.I have a girlfriend, but Caleb lights me up like he’s flipped a switch. He’s patient and sweet. And I want to kiss him until I break his world apart and reach the person underneath... moreA reaction to almost dying or gay awakening?I don’t fit in anymore. Not at home. Not at school. And this jittery feeling—like I’m living someone else’s life—needs to stop. Nothing makes sense until I confront Caleb Patterson at his locker. Arguing with him makes me feel alive again.I have a girlfriend, but Caleb lights me up like he’s flipped a switch. He’s patient and sweet. And I want to kiss him until I break his world apart and reach the person underneath.I’m tired of labels and playing by the rules. But living my life on my terms is more difficult than I imagined.All I want is to be his everything.Invincible Me is a 24,000 word YA gay romance. It is part of the Stories of the Seasons (A Gay YA series) but stands alone from the other books in the series. It is part of the Dublin High/Westbridge Academy world that starts with Merry Little Lies. It can be read as a standalone and has a HEA. less

A Lake of the Ozarks weekend getaway at a former Hollywood star's cabin.A clueless chaperone making roomassignments-girls with the girls, right?A mystery they need to solve before they leave.Maia lost three years of her life because Carli couldn't keep her lips to herself. Now Carli's main goal is to protect Maia at all costs, even if that means continuing to fake-date her ex-boyfriend, Rob.Maia is tired of being treated like a kid... moreA Lake of the Ozarks weekend getaway at a former Hollywood star's cabin.A clueless chaperone making roomassignments-girls with the girls, right?A mystery they need to solve before they leave.Maia lost three years of her life because Carli couldn't keep her lips to herself. Now Carli's main goal is to protect Maia at all costs, even if that means continuing to fake-date her ex-boyfriend, Rob.Maia is tired of being treated like a kid. But when she gets a threatening note somehow related to that fateful day three years ago, Maia reluctantly turns to Carli for help.Being around Maia brings all those feelings she thought she buried years ago. Can Carli get Maia to trust her? Can she keep her safe?Because some secrets are more dangerous than others.Waiting for Her is a 58,000 FF young adult romance with a beach party, Jade's Special punch, surprise guests, another Carli fake-romance, a way too obvious Rob and Caleb trying to pretend they're just friends, Maia and Carli's sweet romance, Jade's outrageous outfits, so many people coming out, Jade accidently invited two boyfriends, and then there's Mark and his snark, Izzy the killer iguana, and Suzette's flavor of the month. It is the third Dublin and Westbridge Academy book but can e read as a standalone and has a HEA. less

A young adult best friends to lovers second chance romanceBoonieIn junior high I couldn’t admit to my best friend I liked guys. Liked him. And I swore if he ever came back, I’d confess everything.Running into him in the farm and home store gives me that chance. I almost don’t recognize the hot guy with pink hair and an eyebrow piercing. But some things haven’t the freckles on his face, the teasing smile, and the way my heart reaches for him... moreA young adult best friends to lovers second chance romanceBoonieIn junior high I couldn’t admit to my best friend I liked guys. Liked him. And I swore if he ever came back, I’d confess everything.Running into him in the farm and home store gives me that chance. I almost don’t recognize the hot guy with pink hair and an eyebrow piercing. But some things haven’t the freckles on his face, the teasing smile, and the way my heart reaches for him.I made a promise to my mule that I’d be honest with Dylan. But how can I do that when he’s already making plans to leave?A family crisis forces us to work toward a common winning the team event at the local county mule festival. But winning means nothing if I lose Dylan again.DylanI’m a walking cliché. City boy crushing on his straight clueless farm boy best friend. Boonie’s captain of the football team, with the muscles to prove it, but he’s also still that sweet guy trying to take care of everyone with the same devotion he has for his mule.I soon realize Boonie isn’t as straight or clueless as I thought. Is it wrong to want him to wrap me in those big arms and never let go?But working with Boonie and giving in to my feelings comes at a price. My plan to leave this town hasn’t changed. The only question is whether I leave with or without my heart.When September Comes is a 29,000+ young adult gay romance that’s set in the Dublin High & Westbridge Academy world. It has stubborn mules, a small town county fair, making out in the hayloft, Boonie’s almost movie star boyfriend, and also his boyfriend’s boyfriend, meddling grandmothers, a social work mom trying hard not to social work her kid—and failing, a love of Teen Titans Go, and the important question of who’s the most crushable ninja turtle, a clueless farm boy, a sassy city boy, a younger sister who makes up her own words, a heated game of mule polo, and Cinnamon—the sweetest mule of all. This book can be read as a standalone and has a HEA. less

Has he ever kissed a boy before? JadeBeing the son of Hollywood darling Suzette Starr isn’t easy. Mom settled us in rural Missouri, and as you can imagine, it’s boring AF. I have three sweet boyfriends, but I still feel alone. All my friends are finding their true love.I don’t believe in love. Not after way too many stepfathers and watching my mom go through tasty looking desserts like they’re candy, as she searches for something... moreHas he ever kissed a boy before? JadeBeing the son of Hollywood darling Suzette Starr isn’t easy. Mom settled us in rural Missouri, and as you can imagine, it’s boring AF. I have three sweet boyfriends, but I still feel alone. All my friends are finding their true love.I don’t believe in love. Not after way too many stepfathers and watching my mom go through tasty looking desserts like they’re candy, as she searches for something. When Mom starts acting weird, I’m sure we’re moving on to step-Richard number four.With all that drama going on, love is the last thing I need. So why does Mark Russell, a cute preppy still-hiding-in-the-back-of-the-freaking-closet gayboy who loves to argue, have me wishing love was real, after all?MarkMy life has been planned out by my uptight family since I was four. Go to college. Marry the girl they chose. Procreate. But I’m not that person. I love comic books, superheroes, and arguing with an infuriating sassy guy with high cheekbones, miles of gorgeous hair, and a Starr behind his name.We have nothing in common. I hate being the center of attention. He craves it. But the minute Jade challenges me…or kisses me, I forget who I am. And dream of being someone else. Someone worthy.When his mom starts hiding things, we suspect she has a new man. Together Jade and I try to discover his identity…and his secrets. But the closer we get, the further away Jade feels. I want more than friendship, but my family would never accept me as I am. Can I find the courage to defy them? To show Jade that love is real. And that one boyfriend is all he really needs.Starr Struck is a 101,000+ frenemies to lovers, gay awaking, YA gay romance with a HEA and no cliffhangers. It can be read as a standalone, but the books are better read in order. It features a designer-clad sarcastic diva, a geeky debate star who loves to play dress up, boys arguing, lots and lots of arguing, the attempted murder of a Christmas tree, and sweet New Year’s Eve kisses. This is book five in the Dublin High and Westbridge Academy series. less