Circle of Friends Series by Allison A. Andrews

Following a humiliating break-up, Brianna returns home to Brisbane with her little dog, feeling like a shadow of her former self. But living with her parents again isn't ideal, and her sister is determined to get her to socialise with their old friends on her first night back. Despite wanting to stay home and wallow, she instead comes face to face with her old high school crush, who is looking even better five years later... moreFollowing a humiliating break-up, Brianna returns home to Brisbane with her little dog, feeling like a shadow of her former self. But living with her parents again isn't ideal, and her sister is determined to get her to socialise with their old friends on her first night back. Despite wanting to stay home and wallow, she instead comes face to face with her old high school crush, who is looking even better five years later.Having spent several years working for his father in rural Queensland, Jake wins a luxury apartment back in Brisbane, the city he grew up in and where the friends he loves are all busy getting on with their lives. But when his best friend's little sister, Brianna—the girl he had secretly loved from afar in high school—returns and needs a place to stay, he doesn’t think twice about offering her the apartment under one let him stay whenever he’s in town.After picking up their friendship like no time has passed, being back in each other's lives has them questioning what they really want from life and love while dealing with overprotective friends and family, and begs the question - does friends-with-benefits ever truly work?Set in Brisbane, Australia, The Winning Ticket is the first book in the Circle of Friends series, a series of interconnected stand alone novels following the lives and loves of a group of friends as they navigate through their mid-twenties and thirties, finding love and themselves along the way. less

Kylie loves her tight-knit circle of friends in Brisbane, Australia but longs for some adventure. After quitting the latest in a long line of boring office jobs, she & her best friend book a trip around Europe to find out if there could be something more to life.Seth has just had the worst month of his life. After an unfortunate fumble on the ice that cost them the Stanley Cup, the captain of the Calgary Mounties NHL team needs to get away from the media and fans to get his head right... moreKylie loves her tight-knit circle of friends in Brisbane, Australia but longs for some adventure. After quitting the latest in a long line of boring office jobs, she & her best friend book a trip around Europe to find out if there could be something more to life.Seth has just had the worst month of his life. After an unfortunate fumble on the ice that cost them the Stanley Cup, the captain of the Calgary Mounties NHL team needs to get away from the media and fans to get his head right. His best friend and teammate convinces him to join him on a trip around Europe, where no one knows who they are, and allows him the chance to be a regular guy for a change.From their first meeting, the attraction is undeniable. Drawn to the bubbly Australian woman who is so full of life, the introverted Canadian hockey player rediscovers a version of himself that he’d long forgotten existed, while keeping his high profile public life a secret.Knowing their fling has an expiry date, they return to their everyday lives and let the memory fade.But can they?Set between Europe, Australia and Canada, Chasing Horizons is the second book in the Circle of Friends series and explores the highs and lows of intercontinental relationships and finding themselves along the way. less

Tara feels stuck in a life that seems to be passing her by. Watching her friends settle down, she can’t help but wonder if she’s destined to stay on the sidelines, trapped in the same boring patterns. But everything changes at her best friend’s wedding, where a chance encounter with a handsome stranger might just shake up her world in ways she never expected.After spending most of his twenties caring for his ailing mother in London, Aiden has reached a crossroads... moreTara feels stuck in a life that seems to be passing her by. Watching her friends settle down, she can’t help but wonder if she’s destined to stay on the sidelines, trapped in the same boring patterns. But everything changes at her best friend’s wedding, where a chance encounter with a handsome stranger might just shake up her world in ways she never expected.After spending most of his twenties caring for his ailing mother in London, Aiden has reached a crossroads. With no career and few close connections, he decides to accept his father’s offer to start fresh in Brisbane, Australia by coming to work at the family business. When he meets a fiery redhead in the hotel bar when he arrives, he’s relieved to find a spark of connection in an unfamiliar place. But his hopes for something more are dashed when he wakes up to an empty bed.Things get even more complicated when Aiden discovers that the woman who ghosted him is not just his new assistant but someone with deep ties to the job he’s just been handed—her dream job. Can a shared love of dance bridge the tension between them, or will their rocky start keep them at odds both in and out of the office?Dance With Me, the third book in the Circle of Friends series, is a heartwarming and emotional exploration of love, grief, and learning to let people in. Perfect for fans of slow-burn romance, it’s a reminder that sometimes the path to happiness begins with a step out of your comfort zone—and maybe a spin on the dance floor. less

Seven years ago, Annelisa made a choice that destroyed her life—walking away without a word and leaving behind everyone she loved while carrying a secret too painful to share. She built a new life on the other side of the world, convincing herself that she can never go back. But when the weight of what she left behind becomes too much, she returns home, hoping to find some peace.As long as she can avoid the one person she hurt the most... moreSeven years ago, Annelisa made a choice that destroyed her life—walking away without a word and leaving behind everyone she loved while carrying a secret too painful to share. She built a new life on the other side of the world, convincing herself that she can never go back. But when the weight of what she left behind becomes too much, she returns home, hoping to find some peace.As long as she can avoid the one person she hurt the most.Will has spent years watching his friends find love and start families, all while trying—and failing—to move on from the only woman he ever loved. Every failed relationship is a reminder of what he lost when the love of his life disappeared without a goodbye. He’s tried to bury the resentment he holds for his childhood sweetheart, but when she walks back into his life at a friend’s party, the pain resurfaces like it never left.As unspoken truths come to light, old wounds are ripped open once more, and they are forced to confront the past they never truly let go of.Pieces of Us is the heart-wrenching final installment in the Circle of Friends series, exploring whether love can truly be rekindled after heartbreak—or if some betrayals can never be forgiven. less