Cliff Haven Series by Eve Blakely

Book #1 in the Cliff Haven Romance series, The Other Version is a heart-breaking yet hopeful story about love and loss, that delves deep into the human psyche. She's running from herself. He's determined to save her. Olivia Petersen had it all. Or so she thought. Until one devastating night, her world fell apart.Now, Liv Peters is torn between the person she used to be and the person she longs to be, haunted by the past version of herself... moreBook #1 in the Cliff Haven Romance series, The Other Version is a heart-breaking yet hopeful story about love and loss, that delves deep into the human psyche. She's running from herself. He's determined to save her. Olivia Petersen had it all. Or so she thought. Until one devastating night, her world fell apart.Now, Liv Peters is torn between the person she used to be and the person she longs to be, haunted by the past version of herself. From city socialite to loner, she's well aware of the mistakes she's made in her life. Too many things have happened to ever go back.When Liv finds solace in Cliff Haven, a small seaside town nestled below the cliff she resides upon, she believes she has a chance to reinvent herself. But her plans to live out her meagre existence anonymously are threatened when she meets EJ, a dreamy bartender that wears his guitar around his neck and his heart on his sleeve.With his flair for music and his love of life, EJ has the ability to make Liv feel alive again. But behind his grey-green ocean eyes, he hides his own pain, and when their worlds collide, their secrets could destroy them both.If Liv can let go of her demons for good, maybe there's a way out of the darkness. Maybe they can save each other.Quotes from the "What little light had been left in his eyes this morning has now diminished, leaving a dark, muddy grey, vacant stare.I never wanted to be the reason that light went out. And now I am. I've ruined him.""“Thank you for saving me.” They are only five simple words, but they carry with them so much weight. He’s saved me in more ways than I can imagine, long before he’d shown up to rescue me from the fire.""EJ laughs and it's like watching grey clouds lift from a blue sky. I did that. I made him happy, even if only for a moment."See what readers are saying about The Other "This is one of those books that stays with you for a while after you've read it. I loved the vulnerability of the main characters and enjoyed the plot twist at the end. This one broke me in the best possible way. I can't wait to see what Eve Blakely does next!" - Barnes and Noble reviewer"This was such a beautiful book. I loved the mental health representation, the past & present each chapter (Olivia being the past and Liv being the present), small town love and the love interest being a musician. The circumstances of how they connect to one another is heartbreaking, like literally break my heart into a thousand pieces." - Goodreads Reviewer"This one hurt my heart in the very best way. I loved the vulnerability of the characters and the heart-breaking plot twist. Such a beautiful story about loss and second chances." - Amazon Reviewer"Oh. My. Heart. I couldn't put this one down. I loved how real and raw the characters were, especially Liv's vulnerability and the personal growth she experiences. I think I want to marry EJ. I mean, could he be any more perfect? The plot twist at the end broke me. If you like books about deep secrets and soulmates with a hot AF guitarist thrown in, then this one's for you!" - Goodreads Reviewer"If I had to summarize my review in one word, it would be bitter-sweet. It's a beautiful story with a tragic past. I really love this one. I loved the characters of EJ, the swoony musician. Liv, broken but hopeful. I loved her Cliff Haven best friends as well. less

One phone call can change everything…Kristen Riley has a tough exterior and an elastic heart, forged from the abandonment of her father at a young age. She’s always held her cards close to her chest, never allowing anyone to get too close.Except for Alex Henley – the boy, who at sixteen was a fun-loving prankster that never took life too seriously, and as a man, hides the deep-seated fear that he will never be enough behind a veil of nonchalance... moreOne phone call can change everything…Kristen Riley has a tough exterior and an elastic heart, forged from the abandonment of her father at a young age. She’s always held her cards close to her chest, never allowing anyone to get too close.Except for Alex Henley – the boy, who at sixteen was a fun-loving prankster that never took life too seriously, and as a man, hides the deep-seated fear that he will never be enough behind a veil of nonchalance.Despite their reluctance to dive head-first into a fully committed relationship, they’ve always known they were endgame and when Kristen notices a quiet change in Henley’s character, an understated attentiveness and maturity, she opens up to the possibility of a future with him.Then without warning, Henley does the one thing she can never forgive him for. He leaves.Six months later, Henley arrives back in Cliff Haven, the seaside town they’ve always called home, with a mysterious blonde in tow. But the man that returns is a far cry from the one Kristen once knew, his easy-going nature and cheerful disposition supressed by a constant storm cloud hovering above his head.Kristen is furious, determined to leave Henley in the past, but she can’t deny that her heart still belongs to him. She wants answers that he isn’t ready to provide.Why did Henley leave the life they were building behind? Who is the enigmatic blonde woman that doesn’t leave his side?And does she know more than she’s letting on?Told from dual POVs, Versions of Us is a wholesome story of second chance love and finding hope in the darkest of places. less

An empowered survivor. An optimist risking it all...Things haven't always been easy for Mackenzie Riley. Having grown up on the proverbial wrong side of the tracks with the absence of parental guidance, she'd quickly become entangled in the twisted web wound by her abusive criminal ex-boyfriend.Now residing in Cliff Haven with her half-sister, Mackenzie wants nothing more than to put her old life behind her and start over... moreAn empowered survivor. An optimist risking it all...Things haven't always been easy for Mackenzie Riley. Having grown up on the proverbial wrong side of the tracks with the absence of parental guidance, she'd quickly become entangled in the twisted web wound by her abusive criminal ex-boyfriend.Now residing in Cliff Haven with her half-sister, Mackenzie wants nothing more than to put her old life behind her and start over. But after a chance encounter with a stranger, she soon learns that no matter how desperate she is to shut the book on the past, some chapters won't stay closed.Dylan Abbott is the epitome of positivity. Or at least that's how it appears on the surface. Little do the customers of the rustic seaside tavern he runs know, this charming, carefree surfer leads a double-life, with obstacles of his own to overcome. But his unwavering passion for a life of adventure and sunshiny disposition are no match for Mackenzie's pessimistic attitude and sassy one-liners.The last thing she needs in her life is a man, but after one fake date for his overbearing parent's benefit that exposes his deeper side, Dylan quickly weaves his way under Mackenzie's skin.Despite being polar opposites, the pair manage to find mutual ground, realising that if they can both find the courage to trust again, family can be found in the most unlikely of places.But after everything she's been through, can Mackenzie learn to confide in a man with so many secrets?And will Dylan's father threaten to ruin it all?Dreamy bartenders and angsty love stories... The Version You Hide is the third book in the emotionally-charged Cliff Haven series! less