This is the first and only book I’ve read by the author up until last week sometime. The book is a quick read but it’s a beautiful read. Autumn peaked my interest from the first chapter and continued to hold my interest till the last chapter. I loved what she offered herself as a woman and what she offered Liam as a love interest but even better, what they offered one another as they continue through the book getting better acquainted. The whole book has this mystery as we unravel Autumn’s past but it was worth the read as I couldn’t tear myself away. The whole book took my interest and wouldn’t let go. This was a brilliant read! Loved every page which I found very relatable and personable.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Faith Jacksonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFaith Jackson2020-09-03 19:20:442020-09-03 22:23:05The Autumn Leaf by Brittany Tarkington – Review by Faith Jackson
I really enjoyed this story. Autumn and Liam were great characters and I felt like I really got to “know” them. I couldn’t put this book down, it was so well written and engaging. I really felt like I knew these characters and felt everything they were going through and experiencing. Adding this author to my list to watch out for new books.
The Autumn Leaf by Brittany Tarkington is a stand-alone coming of age story.
Autumn hasn’t had it easy. Making the decision to go from Texas to Washington state for college might have been the easiest thing Autumn has faced. Autumn plans to keep her head down, focus on school and do what she needs to do. That is until she meets Liam. Autumn keeps him at a distance at first but that just doesn’t work for Liam. He needs to spend more time with her and getting Autumn to tutor him might just be the way to do it. As Autumn spends more time with Liam, she realizes they have a lot in common. Appearances can be deceiving. Just because he seems to have it all together on the outside doesn’t make it a reality. Autumn and Liam keep each other’s secrets and Autumn realizes she might have something worth fighting for. Will she remember that just when Liam needs her to?
I absolutely loved this book! I read it in one sitting. I couldn’t put it down! The characters were great! Autumn definitely grew as a person throughout the story. I definitely recommend this book!
There is so much I can say about this story. It is real. It has so much in it and yet not enough, I wanted more. This was written in a way that made it easy to picture like a movie in my mind, very vivid, like I was standing in the Mountains in Washington. This doesn’t even include the emotion that Brittany tore out of me, the heartache, the real and raw life people live that we overlook daily, the good, bad, and ugly. It has the best of the drama, friendship, mean girls, and hot frat guys!
I really enjoyed all that this book was and I will definitely be back to read more by this author.
Brittany Tarkington is a new author to me and I am really pleased to have discovered her. I thoroughly enjoyed this Young Adult story which was a college romance with a more angsty feel to it. I was taken on an emotional rollercoaster whilst reading this novel and the main character, Autumn Miller had me intrigued from the start and I found unraveling her past as the story evolved had me fully immersed in her story. Autumn arrives on campus with a stack of cash and the clothes she’s wearing, her goal is to blend in and graduate. However, when she meets Liam Shafer she can’t help but get closer to him as their mutual attraction and their connection is instant. The closer they get the deeper she falls for him which makes running away when a missing person’s poster is found and she is confronted with her past more difficult than usual for Autumn. Autumn is used to dealing with her problems by running away and leaving everything and everyone behind but this time she realises she can not leave Liam behind so easily. This is a wonderfully written book with great characters in Autumn and Liam, the author really made me get to know and like the couple and so I felt invested in their outcome. I was hooked from page one of this novel and I found the plot fascinating and the storyline flowed well and moved along at a good pace. I enjoyed the extended epilogues at the end which gave a glimpse into Autumn and Liams life in the future. I found ‘Autumn Leaf’ to be an emotional college romance with added depth which makes this a five star read for me.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2020-09-02 16:32:502020-09-02 22:37:09The Autumn Leaf by Brittany Tarkington – Review by Jennifer Gordon
This is my first read by this author and i thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a one sitting read for me and although sleep was calling I could not put it down until I finished.
The flow of this story was perfect and every word needed throughout. The character building was amazing and Liam and Autumn were awesome from their first, or maybe their second meeting. The build up from page one while following Autumn had me completely invested in what she had been going through and where she was going, the complete why of it all came a bit later and threatened to ruin what Autumn had been working towards.
I loved the dialogue between Autumn and Liam, and I also loved a couple of the other characters, and of course a couple others brought out the complete opposite feelings.
This is a great story, very quick, smooth flowing and it keeps you on the edge of your seat just enough to want to know what happens next. I would recommend this book to friends and also am really looking forward to reading more by this author.
The Autumn Leaf By Brittany Tarkington 5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book The Autumn Leaf by Brittany Tarkington. It is a New/Adult/College Romance story that is amazing. The story had my emotions going up and down the entire time. The author does an amazing job of making both the storyline and the characters come alive on the pages. I loved reading about Autumn Miller and Liam Shafer. Autumn is a young woman who is intelligent, strong, and independent. There are secrets that she keeps hidden. Her goal is to finish college. Liam is a young man who is attracted to Autumn from the first time that he sees her. Autumn and Liam are characters that I grew to care about with each chapter that I read. I wanted them to find happiness. This book has moments that touched my heart. I loved the bantering back and forth between Autumn and Liam. Other characters have their part to play in the story. Some characters are friends and others are not. The author does an amazing job of creating a story that I couldn’t stop thinking about even after I had read the final page. I highly recommend reading it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2020-09-01 07:19:422020-09-01 07:29:56The Autumn Leaf by Brittany Tarkington – Review by Laura Furuta
I enjoyed this book. It is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her. This is a young adult story that is engaging and kept me turning pages. It also has a romance side to it that was great as well. The characters are well developed and I enjoyed watching them grow throughout the story. I had no problem imagining being with them. They made the story easy to read. This story is about Autumn. Autumn is a young adult that seems to find running away from her problems easier than facing them. She meets Liam on university campus and soon realizes they have a lot in common along with great chemistry. What will happen when her past comes to her present? Will she find that running away isn’t so easy this time? I enjoyed the characters in this story. They brought the story to life for me. They were supportive of each other and made the story enjoyable. I highly recommend this book.
Autumn Miller drifted coolly into Washington state with a fat stack of cash and only the clothes on her back. Graduate and blend in; those were her only goals.
Autumn didn’t take into consideration everyone around her would be so friendly. Especially Liam Shafer, the gray-eyed boy following her around campus. The closer she gets to Liam, she realizes they have a lot in common. He may keep her secrets safe, but she can’t keep everyone out. When a missing person’s poster is found, she’s confronted with everything she left behind.
For Autumn, picking up and running away is always the answer. Only this time, she may have something worth staying and fighting for.
Hi! I’m Brittany! I’m from East Texas where I live with my husband, son, and two dogs. I have a degree in Criminal Justice, and I used to work as a legal assistant for a criminal defense firm. These days I’m a writer and co-owner of Magnolia and Pine. I have a love-hate relationship with both CrossFit and wine. I have my days and nights mixed up, and I spend most of my time doing everything I can to avoid being productive.
I’ve always had a crazy imagination and I love writing. So, I started writing Forever Careless at the age of 21 to see if I had it in me. It was too much fluff for me, however my friends loved it. So, I wrote another; this time I pushed to boundaries of fluff.
One day, while in a very bad mood, I thought of a story without a happy ending. One with real problems and real people. A story that was very close to my heart. It nagged me constantly. Months later, I sat down and started Hazed. At first, he was going to be apart of the Forever Series. Just come in and wreck their lives. Instead, I went another route. Only weeks later, Hazed was finished. I was obsessed with it.
It took me over a year to finish my first novel and weeks to finish this one. I knew what that meant. I liked to write about bad people who do bad things. I like to get inside their minds and feel their crazy. So, if you’re looking for hearts and flowers, you won’t find them here. My stories are real and they aren’t pretty.
The Hazed Series Boxed Set by Brittany Tarkington 5 stars
This set blew me away! Leaving her overprotective family behind to go to school, Taylor meets Hayze, who has a story all his own, and its a roller coaster of emotions from beginning to end. This is a little dark and does deal with addiction but I’m ok with those things but others may not be.
I really was sucked into this series and a change of pace for me as of late, i will be reading more from this author, I just cant get my thoughts into words to do this justice.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lyndsey Fairleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLyndsey Fairley2019-11-27 20:08:412019-11-27 21:38:29The Hazed Series Boxed Set by Brittany Tarkington – Review by Lyndsey Fairley
This series was remarkable. The storyline was perfect and the characters, very well developed. I love that the first 2 books are told from Taylor’s point of view and the 3rd book is from Hayze’s point of view. Having 2 different viewpoints always makes for a more interesting story. It’s also nice to see what each character is feeling in different moments. Hayze is a typical bad boy, he has a lot of baggage and tries to bury it all by sleeping around, drugs and alcohol, he just doesn’t care. Then he meets the one girl that makes life seem worth it and he starts to get scared that his secrets will all be revealed. He spends time lying to Taylor and hurting her many times, but everyone has their own problems to work through. It is very frustrating wanting Hayze to share his secrets with Taylor, I knew in my mind she would accept him through it all. These books are filled with so many ups and downs, addiction, obsession, lies, drama, it all came together for a perfect series. My heart ached so many times, but I love when a book can completely crush me. I could not put these books down and I highly recommend them to any romance lover.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carrie Reedhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarrie Reed2019-11-27 16:27:032019-11-27 16:55:43The Hazed Series Boxed Set by Brittany Tarkington – Review by Carrie Reed
The Hazed Series by Brittany Tarkington is a great story about two opposite personalities and the connection they forge. I was intrigued by this series from the moment I read the blurb. I instantly knew I wanted to find out all about the secrets Hayze was hiding. Normally with a series like this I split it up and read something else in between each book. However with this series I found myself just continuing on through as I had to find out what was going to happen. As I was reading the series I loved the fact that it was a YA college romance and yet it felt like so much more than that – deeper and more mature. It actually made the feelings the characters were experiencing more relatable. This was a great series and a brilliant way to discover a new author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2019-11-27 15:29:592019-11-27 15:46:59The Hazed Series Boxed Set by Brittany Tarkington – Review by Kerry Baker
The Hazed Box Set contains books 1-3 of the Hazed Series by Brittany Tarkington. I had never read any of Brittany Tarkington’s work so was unsure what to expect. OMG! I was taken on the most amazing of journeys. This box set is unlike anything I’ve ever read. It’s definitely not a cute, sweet romance, far from it! It’s powerful, hard hitting and really gives you all the feels. You could correctly say that this is an opposites attract love story, but it has so, so much more than this. It deals with addiction and all the highs (no pun intended) and lows that go with dealing with addiction and obsession. I adored both Taylor and Hayze but there were so many times that I wanted to slap them both and bang their heads together. Their story had me gripped from the very start, all the way through their traumatic journey, right up to the very end. The parts of the book that were written from Hayze point of view (all of book 3 is as well as other chapters throughout) I found most harrowing. My heart truly broke for him on so many occasions. Deep down he just wanted to be loved and feel worthy of being loved. I have read that there will also be a 4th book in this series and I cannot wait to read it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2019-11-27 13:08:462019-11-27 14:51:53The Hazed Series Boxed Set by Brittany Tarkington – Review by Karyn Taylor
The Hazed series written by Brittany Tarkington is the first book that I have read by this author and it won’t be the last. This is a college romance with secrets, lies, obsession, and addiction all plays a part in this story. The characters are great and well written the plot is great.
Book one Taylor Thompson life is controlled by a small town and strict father so when she receives an acceptance letter to a university an hour away from home, she can taste her freedom. When Taylor gets to campus, she finds a local bar that’s hiring a waitress she applies and gets the position. However, one bartender leaves her questioning the acceptance of her new job.
Hayze Clark, his dark eyes pierce through your soul, drawing you near. The tattoos bellowing down his arms and the scar lining his left eyebrow keep you at a safe distance; his carefree attitude lures Taylor in. At first, she’s excited for the new, perfect distractions to pull herself from misery.
The closer she gets, the more secrets are revealed, lies are told, and tears are shed. Their relationship falters and Taylor is left unsure if she’s willing to pick up the pieces of this broken guy.
Book two Taylor spends winter break away; she is certain she is over Hayze. As the first day of spring semester starts and suddenly, he’s everywhere. They share classes, they work together, and now, unfortunately, they live together, Taylor finds herself kicked out f her dorm during the semester she has no where to go so she goes to Hayze and he welcomes her with open arms. Taylor is determined to keep him at arm’s length, so she lays out the ground rules, but Little does she know, he has other motives for letting her stay.
He still has his secrets and not everything is black and white in his world. Will Hayze ever tell Taylor his secrets? Will his secrets destroy Taylor? Will living together make them or break them?
Book three Hayze has accepted the universe loathed him long ago. He was accustomed to covering his past and constantly anxious mind with girls, drugs, and alcohol. When Taylor Thompson comes stumbling into a bar, he’s core is shaken. For the first time in his life, he begins to question if what he is doing is right. He begins to develop feelings for her, and It appears she’s into him as well. He doesn’t want her to know about his past so instead of him showing her that he care’s he lashes out. He is afraid someone will tell her the truth, he’s constantly on edge. With his odd behavior, and constant need to keep her at arm’s length, she begins to connect the dots.
This was a great box set and I highly recommend it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Mandersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy Manderson2019-11-27 05:11:402020-04-13 11:51:14The Hazed Series Boxed Set by Brittany Tarkington – Review by Tracy Manderson
The Hazed Series Books 1-3 by Brittany Tarkington is the first books I have read by this author. I was not sure what to expect but I can tell you that I was blown away. Tarkington plot line follows a tight grip on the reader. The characters are complex and interesting. The subject of the three books is one of obsession and addiction. The series is based on a relationship between Taylor and Hayze. Taylor just received an acceptance letter to the college that is just far away enough to let her feel herself. Taylor has never been so free before, due to her strict father and small town. She applied for a job as a waitress in a local bar and that is where she meets Hayze. This is where the stories get interesting. In book one it was the initial introduction of Taylor and Hazye. Through books 2-3 it is about the relationship of Taylor and Hazye. The relationship has many different characteristics some healthy and some not so healthy. How will Taylor handle being away and on her own? What will become of Taylor and Hazye’s relationship? Will the skeletons come out of the closet or will they remain hidden from one another? Will Taylor and Hazye become a couple? You will have to read these books to find that information out.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2019-11-26 11:59:002019-11-26 14:01:55The Hazed Series Boxed Set by Brittany Tarkington – Review by Erica Fish
The Hazed Series (Books 1-3) by Brittany Tarkington is a college romance with a bad boy. There are three books in one and each one is very emotive. With lots of secrets and lies, pain and suffering, broken hearts and hate, love and understanding. Brittany has done a great job in the world she has created and the characters draw you to them. There is the normal YA angst but with these two characters it goes way deeper. They each have their own demons to struggle with. The first two books are told in the female POV and the third book is told in the male POV.
Taylor has never been allowed to be a normal teenager girl. Her home life has been under the rule of a “preacher”, her father. Now she is in college and out of home she vows that no one will rule her with an iron thumb ever again. When she finds a job there is one person who could threaten her sanity and her heart. All she wants is for him to let her in but sometimes love is just not enough.
Hayze is one person all the girls want, but he is one and done. He has secrets that he won’t share, he draws you in and throws you away, but that doesn’t stop him from getting what he wants. When he sets his eyes on the new girl, his entire outlook on life changes. If only he could give up his ways but he won’t give up the one thing that makes him sane but drives him mad. As much as he realises he is no good for her, he can’t keep away, she is his obsession.
I really enjoyed this series as it wasn’t your normal YA romance college story. I just wanted to wrap Hayze up and sort him out. He wasn’t a bad guy he just has so much baggage to sort through. If you like college romance stories then you will love this one.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2019-11-26 01:04:162019-11-26 07:50:23The Hazed Series Boxed Set by Brittany Tarkington – Review by Jenni Bishop
The Hazed Boxed Set by Brittany Tarkington. This is a new to me author and I absolutely loved this set of books!!!! There was definitely a lot of emotions going on, at times dark and full of emotional ups and downs. You will deal with addiction and obsession while going through this journey with Taylor and Hayze. Jump in and find out if their relationship will continue or not!!! I hope you will enjoy this as much as I did!! and I can not wait for more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lucy Bersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLucy Berson2019-11-25 10:53:482019-11-25 12:06:43The Hazed Series Boxed Set by Brittany Tarkington – Review by Lucy Berson
5 Star The Hazed Series Boxed Set by Brittany Tarkington is a college romance of opposites attract. I found myself lost in the pages and couldn’t stop reading ,at times was hard to read due it being dark and just intense. You’ll be taken on a emotional rollercoaster ride ,my emotions were all over the place. Taylor and Hayze. These characters face issues that have them wondering where their lives and relationships will take them. This boxset and these stories are about obsession, addiction . She’s just starting college and getting away from a over protective and overbearing family member. He can get any woman he wants ,but he also has secrets . Hayze finds himself attracted to Taylor,can these have a relationship/ future together? Find out what happens next in this absolute must read boxset. I can’t wait to read more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2019-11-22 21:41:152019-11-22 21:53:21The Hazed Series Boxed Set by Brittany Tarkington – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
The Hazed Series Boxed Set by Brittany Tarkington. This is a great College Series. Taylor Thompson has received an acceptance letter to a University an hour away and she is so happy. It gets her away from her strict father. Taking a job as a waitress at a bar introduces her to sexy, mysterious Hayze Clark. He’s the perfect distraction but it also opens up a can of mystery and lies. They take a break in book 2 but Taylor sees him everywhere and now he’s accused of something horrible. Taylor decides to move on. In book 3 Hayze is beginning to have real feelings for Taylor and he doesn’t know what to do with it. How can he make her his and keep his past from her? Read The Hazed Series to find out if Taylor and Hayze can beat the odds!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2019-11-22 09:47:242019-11-22 11:47:12The Hazed Series Boxed Set by Brittany Tarkington – Review by Tausha Treadway
The Hazed Series Boxed Set By Brittany Tarkington 5 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading the stories in this boxed set. They take you on a journey full of ups and downs just like a rollercoaster. There are raw emotions and situations that I found true to life. The characters face issues that have them wondering where their lives and relationship will take them. I enjoyed reading about the characters of Taylor Thompson and Hayze Clark. Taylor is a young woman who has just started college. She wants out from under the overprotective and overbearing nature of a family member. She has not had a lot of experience with life or relationships. Then she meets Hayze. Hayze is a young man who can have any woman that he wants. He also has secrets. He has found himself attracted to Taylor. Will a relationship between Taylor and Hayze work? Will secrets be revealed? What does the future hold for Taylor and Hayze? Read the stories in this box set. There are other characters that are introduced and interact with Taylor and Hayze. Some of them are friends and family and some of them are only out for themselves. Many of the characters in this book are likable. These stories have both conflict and romance. Don’t miss out on a set of stories that will hook you in and not let you go until the final page. I highly recommend reading them.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2019-11-16 16:33:042019-11-16 17:16:25The Hazed Series Boxed Set by Brittany Tarkington – Review by Laura Furuta
What a good series! From the onset, I anticipated liking the set but was truly unprepared for the intensity of this opposites attract storyline. Tarkington does a great job developing relatable, meaningful characters that resonate deeply and touch the reader emotionally. I felt connected to the main characters throughout the storyline. I really enjoyed reading these books and look forward to reading more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2019-11-15 22:25:352019-11-15 22:25:35The Hazed Series Boxed Set by Brittany Tarkington – Review by Heather Lovelace
The Hazed Series Box Set contains Books 1-3 in the Hazed series Brittany Tarkington. This is a college romance- of opposites attract, good girl falls for bad boy- with secrets, lies, obsession, and addiction all playing a part in this dramatic story. We meet Taylor Thompson who thought college would bring her the freedom she desperately wanted, getting her away from her incredibly strict father and the small town she called home. Getting a job as a waitress, introduces her to Hayze Clark, the sexy, tattooed, bad-boy bartender- who turns her world upside down. I won’t go into too much detail, as I don’t want to spoil it for you. But what follows was hard to read at times- in a nutshell it’s a little dark, intense, and confronting. The characters are really well developed, but I just couldn’t connect with them like I wanted to, and I really can’t pinpoint why that was. The story (books) did hold my attention though, and I definitely don’t regret reading them.
The Hazed Series Box Set contains: Hazed (Book #1) Unfazed (Book #2) Ruined (Book #3)
I am looking forward to seeing what Ms. Tarkington does next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2019-11-14 13:45:302019-11-14 14:14:11The Hazed Series Boxed Set by Brittany Tarkington – Review by Angela Hayes
After Taylor Thompson receives an acceptance letter to a university an hour away, she can taste freedom. Her life is controlled by a small town and a strict father. When Taylor finds a local bar that’s hiring a waitress she applies and gets the position. However, one bartender leaves her questioning the acceptance of her new job.Hayze Clark, the bartender that keeps customers coming back. His dark eyes pierce through your soul, drawing you near. The tattoos bellowing down his arms and the scar lining his left eyebrow keep you at a safe distance; his carefree attitude lures Taylor in. At first she’s excited for the new, perfect distractions to pull herself from misery.The closer she gets, the more secrets are revealed, lies are told, and tears are shed. Their relationship falters and Taylor is left unsure if she’s willing to pick up the pieces of this broken guy.
Book Two:
After spending winter break away from Hayze, Taylor is certain she’s over him. The first day of spring semester starts and suddenly he’s everywhere. But he’s different, his temper is leveled, and he doesn’t spend his nights in bars.
With Hayze, not everything is so black and white. He still has secrets, and it doesn’t help that his friend mysteriously disappeared. With accusations pointing at him, odd things start happening, and Taylor is offered the chance of a lifetime.
Over the last year, she’s fought for him. She thought he could change, but the more time they spend together, she sees he still has the same tendencies. Whether it be with Hayze, or on her own, Taylor decides it’s time to put the past completely behind her and move forward.
Book Three:
He was addicted to her, and he wasn’t sure how dangerous that might be.
She could wreck him, but he had the power to take something so pure and twist it into darkness.
Hayze Clark has accepted the universe loathed him long ago. He was accustomed to covering his past and constantly anxious mind, with girls, drugs, and alcohol.
When Taylor Thompson comes stumbling into a bar, his core is shaken. For the first time in his life, he begins to question if what he is doing is right. He begins to develop feelings for her, and It appears she’s into him as well.
The problem is, she can’t know anything about his past. Instead of showing her how he really cares, he begins to lash out. Afraid someone will tell her the truth, he’s constantly on edge. With his odd behavior, and constant need to keep her at arm’s length, she begins to connect the dots, just as the unthinkable happens. When the truth comes to life, Taylor is left unsure that she, nor anyone else, can help him.
Hi! I’m Brittany! I’m from East Texas where I live with my husband, son, and two dogs. I have a degree in Criminal Justice, and I used to work as a legal assistant for a criminal defense firm. These days I’m a writer and co-owner of Magnolia and Pine. I have a love-hate relationship with both CrossFit and wine. I have my days and nights mixed up, and I spend most of my time doing everything I can to avoid being productive.
I’ve always had a crazy imagination and I love writing. So, I started writing Forever Careless at the age of 21 to see if I had it in me. It was too much fluff for me, however my friends loved it. So, I wrote another; this time I pushed to boundaries of fluff.
One day, while in a very bad mood, I thought of a story without a happy ending. One with real problems and real people. A story that was very close to my heart. It nagged me constantly. Months later, I sat down and started Hazed. At first, he was going to be apart of the Forever Series. Just come in and wreck their lives. Instead, I went another route. Only weeks later, Hazed was finished. I was obsessed with it.
It took me over a year to finish my first novel and weeks to finish this one. I knew what that meant. I liked to write about bad people who do bad things. I like to get inside their minds and feel their crazy. So, if you’re looking for hearts and flowers, you won’t find them here. My stories are real and they aren’t pretty.
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I enjoyed each of these books from the first to the last. This author created a series that takes obession and addiction, mixes them together to create a dangerous love or is it really love? The characters pulled me in right from the beginning and kept me engaged. Hayze and Taylor have great chemistry and bring the story to life. They bring drama and secrets that kept me turning pages. What will happen when said secrets are revealed? Is there a HEA in their future? I highly recommend this book.
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After Taylor Thompson receives an acceptance letter to a university an hour away, she can taste freedom. Her life is controlled by a small town and a strict father. When Taylor finds a local bar that’s hiring a waitress she applies and gets the position. However, one bartender leaves her questioning the acceptance of her new job.Hayze Clark, the bartender that keeps customers coming back. His dark eyes pierce through your soul, drawing you near. The tattoos bellowing down his arms and the scar lining his left eyebrow keep you at a safe distance; his carefree attitude lures Taylor in. At first she’s excited for the new, perfect distractions to pull herself from misery.The closer she gets, the more secrets are revealed, lies are told, and tears are shed. Their relationship falters and Taylor is left unsure if she’s willing to pick up the pieces of this broken guy.
Book Two:
After spending winter break away from Hayze, Taylor is certain she’s over him. The first day of spring semester starts and suddenly he’s everywhere. But he’s different, his temper is leveled, and he doesn’t spend his nights in bars.
With Hayze, not everything is so black and white. He still has secrets, and it doesn’t help that his friend mysteriously disappeared. With accusations pointing at him, odd things start happening, and Taylor is offered the chance of a lifetime.
Over the last year, she’s fought for him. She thought he could change, but the more time they spend together, she sees he still has the same tendencies. Whether it be with Hayze, or on her own, Taylor decides it’s time to put the past completely behind her and move forward.
Book Three:
He was addicted to her, and he wasn’t sure how dangerous that might be.
She could wreck him, but he had the power to take something so pure and twist it into darkness.
Hayze Clark has accepted the universe loathed him long ago. He was accustomed to covering his past and constantly anxious mind, with girls, drugs, and alcohol.
When Taylor Thompson comes stumbling into a bar, his core is shaken. For the first time in his life, he begins to question if what he is doing is right. He begins to develop feelings for her, and It appears she’s into him as well.
The problem is, she can’t know anything about his past. Instead of showing her how he really cares, he begins to lash out. Afraid someone will tell her the truth, he’s constantly on edge. With his odd behavior, and constant need to keep her at arm’s length, she begins to connect the dots, just as the unthinkable happens. When the truth comes to life, Taylor is left unsure that she, nor anyone else, can help him.
Hi! I’m Brittany! I’m from East Texas where I live with my husband, son, and two dogs. I have a degree in Criminal Justice, and I used to work as a legal assistant for a criminal defense firm. These days I’m a writer and co-owner of Magnolia and Pine. I have a love-hate relationship with both CrossFit and wine. I have my days and nights mixed up, and I spend most of my time doing everything I can to avoid being productive.
I’ve always had a crazy imagination and I love writing. So, I started writing Forever Careless at the age of 21 to see if I had it in me. It was too much fluff for me, however my friends loved it. So, I wrote another; this time I pushed to boundaries of fluff.
One day, while in a very bad mood, I thought of a story without a happy ending. One with real problems and real people. A story that was very close to my heart. It nagged me constantly. Months later, I sat down and started Hazed. At first, he was going to be apart of the Forever Series. Just come in and wreck their lives. Instead, I went another route. Only weeks later, Hazed was finished. I was obsessed with it.
It took me over a year to finish my first novel and weeks to finish this one. I knew what that meant. I liked to write about bad people who do bad things. I like to get inside their minds and feel their crazy. So, if you’re looking for hearts and flowers, you won’t find them here. My stories are real and they aren’t pretty.
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