Port Stella Series by Ivy Penn

He was everything... except decent. VivianEthan York ruled the halls in high school. He made my life hell there and then the unthinkable happened. His Dad married my mom. The Jack and Jill bathroom separated us at home, but it wasn’t enough. I moved out the moment I could with my boyfriend for a better life. So I thought... EthanMy step-sister thought I didn't know about her crush on me. She claimed to hate me, yet I'd catch her looking at me... moreHe was everything... except decent. VivianEthan York ruled the halls in high school. He made my life hell there and then the unthinkable happened. His Dad married my mom. The Jack and Jill bathroom separated us at home, but it wasn’t enough. I moved out the moment I could with my boyfriend for a better life. So I thought... EthanMy step-sister thought I didn't know about her crush on me. She claimed to hate me, yet I'd catch her looking at me.Her mouth wrote checks, her ass couldn't cash and every time she got caught she reminded me of a deer in headlights.Now I rule the business world, I know the games people play, and I know all about her man. He's not the one for her.Game on, sweet little doe, this buck is about to show you who's boss.This is a step-sibling, enemies to lovers dark romance intended for mature readers. Please see the trigger warnings before diving in. less

Not everything was as it seemed.MirandaI thought Henry Walsh wasn’t like the other rich upper classmen. He had a heart, was kind and made my heart beat faster.Then Victoria happened. He was hers; I was trash, and she made my life hell.One crazy evening after school changed the course of our lives, and he crushed me. He chose her over me and showed me he was just like all of his friends.Jerk.HenryMiranda Walker reminded me of a doll... moreNot everything was as it seemed.MirandaI thought Henry Walsh wasn’t like the other rich upper classmen. He had a heart, was kind and made my heart beat faster.Then Victoria happened. He was hers; I was trash, and she made my life hell.One crazy evening after school changed the course of our lives, and he crushed me. He chose her over me and showed me he was just like all of his friends.Jerk.HenryMiranda Walker reminded me of a doll. She was quiet and kind and the opposite of my unwanted girlfriend, Victoria. My plans were to break up with Victoria, go to school, and live my life on my terms.Life threw me a curveball, making me a dad. Then a car accident made me a widowed dad. Women were the farthest thing from my mind until I saw the beautiful redhead herding geese out of my backyard.My beautiful doll was all grown up, and fate brought her back into my life. less

Sometimes you make bad decisions, and you don't realize how bad they are until it's too late.Like leaving the love of my life because I thought it was the right thing to do.Or marrying an asshole who kept me barefoot, pregnant, and in the kitchen, away from my friends and family.Or making excuses for his behavior.When I got a chance to fix it, by escaping and coming home, I had to take it. Even though it meant swallowing my pride... moreSometimes you make bad decisions, and you don't realize how bad they are until it's too late.Like leaving the love of my life because I thought it was the right thing to do.Or marrying an asshole who kept me barefoot, pregnant, and in the kitchen, away from my friends and family.Or making excuses for his behavior.When I got a chance to fix it, by escaping and coming home, I had to take it. Even though it meant swallowing my pride.And to pour salt into an open wound, the man I was in love with became my savior when my van broke down.Life is finally looking up.Until I discover that all the best decisions in the world don't make up for the secret I'd kept. less

Edith Two crazy older brothers plus one sassy baby sister, leaves me trapped in the middle of it all. Everyone in town knows our diner and my brothers, meaning no man has the balls to date me. The strangers who rolled through aren’t worth getting to know either. Until he rolled into town. Thick dark hair sprinkled with a hint of silver. Deep blue eyes that a girl could get lost in and a body that works harder than I do during the Sunday lunch rush... moreEdith Two crazy older brothers plus one sassy baby sister, leaves me trapped in the middle of it all. Everyone in town knows our diner and my brothers, meaning no man has the balls to date me. The strangers who rolled through aren’t worth getting to know either. Until he rolled into town. Thick dark hair sprinkled with a hint of silver. Deep blue eyes that a girl could get lost in and a body that works harder than I do during the Sunday lunch rush. Frank My tour for Uncle Sam finished, and I was ready to be a civilian. The plan was to cruise coast to coast, have some fun, and downtime. My Marine brother asked me to check on his mom in Port Stella. He promised me good food and drink when I got there. What he failed to tell me was that I’d find a woman and a place to call home. less

He walked into my life and turned it upside down.When times got tough, life taught me to only depend on myself. When the darkness from depression crept in and sent me spiraling, no one else helped pull me out. My life held more storms than rainbows, and now mid-divorce, I’m fighting my hardest battle - finding myself while standing on my own.Here in the storm's eye, a hand reaches out, offering hope. Fear chokes me that once he sees the ugly truth I live, I’ll be alone again... moreHe walked into my life and turned it upside down.When times got tough, life taught me to only depend on myself. When the darkness from depression crept in and sent me spiraling, no one else helped pull me out. My life held more storms than rainbows, and now mid-divorce, I’m fighting my hardest battle - finding myself while standing on my own.Here in the storm's eye, a hand reaches out, offering hope. Fear chokes me that once he sees the ugly truth I live, I’ll be alone again.**Author's note - this story deals with past child abuse, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and finding faith, love and hope.** less