Ailene Series by Annabel den Dekker

If Jax could write his own story, he would add a true friend to spend his life with. Jax Braeden has always felt different. Life at home is rough, and he struggles to find someone to truly connect with. All of this changes when a shy boy named Liam Hayfield steps into his life. With Liam by his side, Jax braves the rough waters of high school, figures out his sexuality, and learns the true meaning of love and friendship... moreIf Jax could write his own story, he would add a true friend to spend his life with. Jax Braeden has always felt different. Life at home is rough, and he struggles to find someone to truly connect with. All of this changes when a shy boy named Liam Hayfield steps into his life. With Liam by his side, Jax braves the rough waters of high school, figures out his sexuality, and learns the true meaning of love and friendship. But Liam’s life is filled with secrets, and once they start to unravel, they both find themselves in danger. One day, Jax and Liam wake up at a mental health clinic, unable to remember who they are or what they mean to each other. Will they find their way back to one another. .. and to themselves? less

Life is hard, especially for those with good intentions. Eighteen years before Javi’s arrest, he is born in a small shed in Belqueña. Growing up on the streets, he faces every challenge life throws at him, convinced that people suck and the world’s in need of a drastic change. When Javi joins the Initiative, it finally feels like things are turning around, and a brighter future seems within reach... moreLife is hard, especially for those with good intentions. Eighteen years before Javi’s arrest, he is born in a small shed in Belqueña. Growing up on the streets, he faces every challenge life throws at him, convinced that people suck and the world’s in need of a drastic change. When Javi joins the Initiative, it finally feels like things are turning around, and a brighter future seems within reach. Together with his best friend and moral compass, Fynn Dareion, he leaves the city to fight for a better world. But what happens when his moral compass turns against him? less