Ripple Effect Series by Alise Monroe

Thirteen years ago, Carrington Grant and Thea Ashford left Indigo Hill, South Carolina with a shared dream of a larger life that only Seattle could offer. Cary hoped to be the next big chef with his childhood sweetheart at his side, leaving his estranged family behind without a second glance.Eight years ago, Thea moved back home to care for her sick mother, leaving Carrington alone in Seattle. It was the hardest decision she’d ever made, shattering both of their hearts in the process... moreThirteen years ago, Carrington Grant and Thea Ashford left Indigo Hill, South Carolina with a shared dream of a larger life that only Seattle could offer. Cary hoped to be the next big chef with his childhood sweetheart at his side, leaving his estranged family behind without a second glance.Eight years ago, Thea moved back home to care for her sick mother, leaving Carrington alone in Seattle. It was the hardest decision she’d ever made, shattering both of their hearts in the process. Moving back to the small town she once tried to escape, Thea promised herself she’d still chase her dreams despite her circumstances.Now, after a devastating tragedy, they’re brought back together in Indigo Hill. Upon returning, Carrington realizes everything he once knew about his hometown and the woman he never stopped loving has changed.While grieving the loss of two people important to her, Thea must learn how to work with the man she never fell out of love with. They’re pushed together in a way neither of them could have imagined. Will they rediscover love again and finally mend their broken hearts? Will they be able to forgive each other for their previous mistakes? Or will they stay trapped in the past unable to truly move on?**When I Come Back is book one in the Ripple Effect series. This is an interconnected small town series. Each book will feature a different couple, can be read as a stand-alone (but will be best enjoyed read in order), and ends with a HEA. When I Come Back does have a cheating storyline, please check the content warnings in the front the book. Your mental health matters!** less

Brooks Grant is a walking red flag: tattoos, loud motorcycle, surly attitude, new woman every night, and a reputation for fighting. Having given up on his dreams long ago, he conceded to his dead-end small town life. No one knows him well enough to question it, they only see a mask, but his cracks are starting to show. Life is just one big fight for him, and he’s on a losing streak… until her... moreBrooks Grant is a walking red flag: tattoos, loud motorcycle, surly attitude, new woman every night, and a reputation for fighting. Having given up on his dreams long ago, he conceded to his dead-end small town life. No one knows him well enough to question it, they only see a mask, but his cracks are starting to show. Life is just one big fight for him, and he’s on a losing streak… until her. Months after returning to her hometown, Margot Mason's life is the same day in and day out—shifts spent at a nursing home, nightly check-ins with her overprotective brother, rinse and repeat. Life isn’t exciting, but it’s safe. She’s just looking to do what she does best: take care of people. But being back home means dealing with her troubled past. And despite her good girl persona, there are secrets and trauma lurking beneath the surface waiting to come to light.As they navigate grief and old wounds, Margot and Brooks find the solace they’ve always yearned for in each other. But will he learn to let someone love him, or will he sabotage it before it can start? Can she find the balance between hard won independence and letting someone care for her? And in the end, will they be able to fight for each other before they’re torn apart? less

A MM, Small Town Romance!Ripley's story—blurb TBA