Runaway Hearts Series by J.B. LaRee

Denial cages the mind. Confession holds the key. Maisy DonovanI aspire to make a name for myself—on my own. When my “normal” life gets shaken up, I pivot and make a new plan for my future. But the universe has a twisted sense of humor. It keeps thrusting me back into Walford, Texas, right in Jensen’s path. He’s determined to repair our broken childhood bond, and he’s asking for more than friendship now. Too late. I have nothing left to give... moreDenial cages the mind. Confession holds the key. Maisy DonovanI aspire to make a name for myself—on my own. When my “normal” life gets shaken up, I pivot and make a new plan for my future. But the universe has a twisted sense of humor. It keeps thrusting me back into Walford, Texas, right in Jensen’s path. He’s determined to repair our broken childhood bond, and he’s asking for more than friendship now. Too late. I have nothing left to give. He denied me years ago, forcing me to cut ties and lock up my heart. And I refuse to be vulnerable again, especially with him.Jensen HollowayI’m steady, reliable. A master of self-control. So much so, the people of Walford want me to be their next mayor. What they don’t see are the struggles I battle beneath the surface. Maisy knew, but she cast me out. When she breaks her years-long vow of silence and speaks to me again, pursuing her becomes my singular focus. Everything else falls away. Soon, cracks appear in the facade I’ve worked so hard to embody, threatening to expose the secrets I’ve hidden from everyone, including her.Welcome back to Walford! This book is part of an interconnected small-town series and can be read as a standalone, but the author recommends reading the series in order of release date for the best experience.Content While this is a fictional story, it depicts real-life situations which may be troubling for some readers. Please be advised the list of sensitive topics located on the author's website and at the back of the book contains major spoilers. less

Say goodbye to Walford! This is the final book in the interconnected, small-town Runaway Hearts series. While it can be read as a standalone, the author recommends reading the series in order for the best experience. Fear craves the dark. Hope seeks the light. Ainsley MonroeMy family destroyed my ability to trust. I’ve learned to be self-reliant, indebted to no one. But when I lose my home and become stranded, I’m forced to reach out to the guy who’s been begging for my attention... moreSay goodbye to Walford! This is the final book in the interconnected, small-town Runaway Hearts series. While it can be read as a standalone, the author recommends reading the series in order for the best experience. Fear craves the dark. Hope seeks the light. Ainsley MonroeMy family destroyed my ability to trust. I’ve learned to be self-reliant, indebted to no one. But when I lose my home and become stranded, I’m forced to reach out to the guy who’s been begging for my attention. Brody offers me his spare bedroom in exchange for companionship. No strings attached. The arrangement seems harmless enough. Besides, I’m leaving Texas once I graduate from university, and nothing will change my mind. Not even the beautiful man determined to earn my trust and my heart.Brody CarpenterI’m Walford’s resident playboy, the charmer with an easy smile and not a care in the world. It’s all a lie. Ainsley had a peek at the man behind the mask I wear, but she’s kept me at arm’s length ever since. So color me surprised when she asks for my help. After we become housemates, her walls slowly come down. And I start imagining a future with her at my side. Maybe she’s right not to trust me. Because my promise to let her go in six months might be the biggest lie I’ve ever told.While this is a fictional story, it depicts real-life situations which may be troubling to some readers. A list of sensitive topics is available on the author's website and at the back of the book. less