Love & Ruin Series by J.A. Owenby

The shadows have always been my safe place. I prefer to hide, stay under the radar. In a rare burst of bravery,. I decide to go to college far away. But people are cruel everywhere,. and even though I’m far from home, I still want to hide. Until Hendrix. He sees me. Defends me. At first he seems too good to be true,. but he wins my trust,. makes me feel safe in his presence. Until I can step out of the shadows. We bond over a shared love of music,. healing the broken parts deep inside me,... moreThe shadows have always been my safe place. I prefer to hide, stay under the radar. In a rare burst of bravery,. I decide to go to college far away. But people are cruel everywhere,. and even though I’m far from home, I still want to hide. Until Hendrix. He sees me. Defends me. At first he seems too good to be true,. but he wins my trust,. makes me feel safe in his presence. Until I can step out of the shadows. We bond over a shared love of music,. healing the broken parts deep inside me,. forging a connection that seems unbreakable. But accusations surface that make me question everything. How well can you really know someone after only a few short months? I thought loving Hendrix would make me better. Will it end up ruining me instead? less

My brother’s best friend wants to save me . .. I just don’t know if I can be saved. After surviving a kidnapping. that wrecks me in every way that matters. my older brother invites me to tag along on tour with August Clover—. his indie rock band that’s taking the world by storm. But my nightmares won’t let me rest. When Cade Richardson invites me into his bed. I try to resist. There are so many reasons—. after all, he’s my brother’s best friend. One of my oldest friends... moreMy brother’s best friend wants to save me . .. I just don’t know if I can be saved. After surviving a kidnapping. that wrecks me in every way that matters. my older brother invites me to tag along on tour with August Clover—. his indie rock band that’s taking the world by storm. But my nightmares won’t let me rest. When Cade Richardson invites me into his bed. I try to resist. There are so many reasons—. after all, he’s my brother’s best friend. One of my oldest friends. And as the lead guitarist, a notorious player. Not just a different girl in every town. But a different girl every night. All he wants is to keep me safe. And after everything I’ve been through,. how can I refuse? When friendship turns to something more. we agree to keep it under wraps,. afraid that knowledge of our relationship will upset the delicate balance on the tour. When my kidnapper lands an unexpected blow,. I withdraw from everyone. If I can be hurt like this even with my brother and one of my oldest friends protecting me,. when will I ever feel safe again? Cade’s not ready to let me go. But with a past like mine, will he eventually give up? Or decide that love is worth the consequences? ** This is a standalone novel with a guaranteed HEA. less