Burn & Break Duet Series by Ashley Alexander

Tragedy struck the girl I promised to protect.Too bad she needs protection from me.I’m just looking to survive.High school.Graduation.The overwhelming guilt I carry from a dark secret.Sky Winters is looking for self-discovery—a way to uncover the brave girl she was always meant to be.In only two months, she strips away my defenses and reveals the selfish guy underneath.No matter how much I fight the feelings, fight the desires, I crumble, falling for the one girl I can never have... moreTragedy struck the girl I promised to protect.Too bad she needs protection from me.I’m just looking to survive.High school.Graduation.The overwhelming guilt I carry from a dark secret.Sky Winters is looking for self-discovery—a way to uncover the brave girl she was always meant to be.In only two months, she strips away my defenses and reveals the selfish guy underneath.No matter how much I fight the feelings, fight the desires, I crumble, falling for the one girl I can never have.Love is what she gave me.Lies are what I gave her.As secrets unravel and hearts shatter, I’m given no choice but to walk away and never return. less

Can the ultimate betrayal be forgiven?For five years, I’ve thrived.From my fantastic job to dating someone who encourages me to try new things, I’ve had the strength to cut ties with those who lied and move on.Or so I thought.Circumstances out of my control call me back to a place I vowed I’d never to return to…my hometown.When painful memories resurface and relationships are tested, nothing prepares me for coming face-to-face with the man who claimed to love me then left me... moreCan the ultimate betrayal be forgiven?For five years, I’ve thrived.From my fantastic job to dating someone who encourages me to try new things, I’ve had the strength to cut ties with those who lied and move on.Or so I thought.Circumstances out of my control call me back to a place I vowed I’d never to return to…my hometown.When painful memories resurface and relationships are tested, nothing prepares me for coming face-to-face with the man who claimed to love me then left me.August shattered my heart and soul and now leaves me wondering if there’s such a thing as too many second chances. less