Tangerine Sky Series by M.J. Huxley

Mason-My mother left me and my dad when I was three. I spent my childhood believing that women could not be trusted and that I needed to proceed with caution. Until high school that is. Suddenly as a teenager, girls were throwing themselves at me. Call it puberty or clear disinterest in them that left most pining for me. By the time I got to college, I reveled in it. I had no feelings, no emotions with them, I’d give them a quick ride, then send them on their way. Except one... moreMason-My mother left me and my dad when I was three. I spent my childhood believing that women could not be trusted and that I needed to proceed with caution. Until high school that is. Suddenly as a teenager, girls were throwing themselves at me. Call it puberty or clear disinterest in them that left most pining for me. By the time I got to college, I reveled in it. I had no feelings, no emotions with them, I’d give them a quick ride, then send them on their way. Except one. My best friend’s sister. Bailey-One might say that I was the perfect daughter and sister. I did everything right until I didn't. I never expected to fall for a guy like my ex-boyfriend and the ramifications of that relationship's demise would change my life forever. That's one of the reasons why I became a flight attendant. I craved to have my freedom back. It wasn’t until I finally felt like everything was under control and that I had things figured out, that my life would truly be turned on its side. And the only one I have to blame is my brother’s best friend. less

Jack-Trapped by the chains of duty, I was destined to spend my life running my family’s winery.One problem–I craved something different. That’s why when I left for college, I didn’t come back.Now, with the unexpected passing of my father, I’m set to return to the same town I left almost ten years ago.Staring down the narrow tunnel of my future, I realize my life would no longer be mine.But a missed flight and a drunken night led me to question everything I’d believed in... moreJack-Trapped by the chains of duty, I was destined to spend my life running my family’s winery.One problem–I craved something different. That’s why when I left for college, I didn’t come back.Now, with the unexpected passing of my father, I’m set to return to the same town I left almost ten years ago.Staring down the narrow tunnel of my future, I realize my life would no longer be mine.But a missed flight and a drunken night led me to question everything I’d believed in.Does what happens in Vegas really stay in Vegas?Piper- I didn’t grow up in a typical, loving family. Raised to believe my worth was what I could offer someone else, I struggle to connect with people emotionally.I hide my true self, often masking it under spontaneity and impulsivity.But when I cross paths with a man who could not be more opposite than me, all that changes.One missed flight. One night in Vegas. And an all too easy arrangement under the illusion of love.Our connection was supposed to be for show–wasn’t it? less

Lina--A single event changed how I viewed men and love in the blink of an eye. I’m not someone you’d call “wife material.” I know I’m just a toy to them, someone to be played with and tossed aside the second they’re done. Tired of living that way, I took matters into my own hands. Taking ownership of who I am and what I want from them, I decided to call the shots. There’s a power in that. One I don’t want to give up. Until I meet a man who challenges every single insecurity I have... moreLina--A single event changed how I viewed men and love in the blink of an eye. I’m not someone you’d call “wife material.” I know I’m just a toy to them, someone to be played with and tossed aside the second they’re done. Tired of living that way, I took matters into my own hands. Taking ownership of who I am and what I want from them, I decided to call the shots. There’s a power in that. One I don’t want to give up. Until I meet a man who challenges every single insecurity I have. A man who makes me question everything I thought I knew about love and desire. The problem? He’s not just older. He’s my dad’s best friend. Carter--I loved my career as a Naval fighter pilot, but traveling the world for most of my life left me feeling alone. An ill loved one is the push I need to retire and try my hand at being a commercial pilot. It’s temporary and not something I imagine doing forever. I can’t stay grounded for too long. It’s not until I see her for the first time that I think love may be possible for me. She takes my breath away. But it’s at that exact moment I realize she’s my best friend’s daughter. less

Avery--A whirlwind summer at eighteen left me with the best and the worst memories. Now, living a life of controlled independence, my heart is kept safe, never to be given to another. A proposal for the perfect marriage with a man I’m not marrying for love, but security is what I need.But one thing keeps this transactional life from moving forward— unfinished business in Coconut Grove... moreAvery--A whirlwind summer at eighteen left me with the best and the worst memories. Now, living a life of controlled independence, my heart is kept safe, never to be given to another. A proposal for the perfect marriage with a man I’m not marrying for love, but security is what I need.But one thing keeps this transactional life from moving forward— unfinished business in Coconut Grove. I must return to the small coastal town to tie up some loose ends, but what I’m not prepared for are the feelings that come rushing back as soon as I’m face-to-face with my first love.Jasper--Some might say we were too young to fall in love and for what occurred those warm summer months eight years ago. Our days spent on the shore came with excitement and despair. Only a young man, I met the woman who would change my life forever. With her stoic demeanor and dark confidence, I was addicted.My love for her has been like a ghost-it’s never died. Suddenly, she’s come barging back into my life, demanding something I cannot give her. Can I rewrite the wrongs of the past and convince her to choose me, or am I destined for another heartbreak I won’t make it through? less