Heartstrings Series by Katherine Jay

Dylan Mathers is a complication I don't need in my life. Star of the football team, popular man on campus, hot as hell...and he's my best friend. Or at least, that's what we're telling everyone. As hard as I try, I can't deny the connection we have. I'm desperate to discover all his thoughts and secrets and even want to tell him mine. Mostly. If it didn't mean risking everything I've tried hard to protect. After avoiding relationships for years, I'm suddenly finding it hard to remember why... moreDylan Mathers is a complication I don't need in my life. Star of the football team, popular man on campus, hot as hell...and he's my best friend. Or at least, that's what we're telling everyone. As hard as I try, I can't deny the connection we have. I'm desperate to discover all his thoughts and secrets and even want to tell him mine. Mostly. If it didn't mean risking everything I've tried hard to protect. After avoiding relationships for years, I'm suddenly finding it hard to remember why. I thought I knew our truth. I thought my heart was safe. I was wrong. There's so much more to our story. And it turns out, I'm not the only one with demons. We should have known better...The past always catches up with you.Authors note: When Nothing Else Matters is an dual POV emotional new adult, friends to lovers, college romance filled with humor and heat. This standalone contains football hotties, adult language, and a simple lie that sets a wild story in motion. Please note this book contains the mention of physical abuse and discusses the loss of a parent. less

Delilah Campbell is the most infuriating woman I’ve ever met. And yet, I can’t seem to stay away. She’s sassy, opinionated, strong-willed, and so beautiful, it hurts. We’re meant to be. Soul mates, end game. She’s it for me, and I know she feels the same. Only she’s fighting it. She’s fighting us. Sure, I messed up. In some ways, we both did. But there’s more to it. Something I’m missing. Something I’m desperate to find out... moreDelilah Campbell is the most infuriating woman I’ve ever met. And yet, I can’t seem to stay away. She’s sassy, opinionated, strong-willed, and so beautiful, it hurts. We’re meant to be. Soul mates, end game. She’s it for me, and I know she feels the same. Only she’s fighting it. She’s fighting us. Sure, I messed up. In some ways, we both did. But there’s more to it. Something I’m missing. Something I’m desperate to find out. Question is…what if I’m too late? Still Here Without You is a dual POV emotional new adult, second chance, college sports romance filled with humor, heart and spice. This interconnected standalone is book two in the heartstrings series and contains adult language with some storylines that may be triggering. All triggers will be available on my website prior to the books release. less

We were always meant to be connected, it’s how that’s the problem. Logan Taylor is ridiculously good-looking, carefree, and young. I’m responsible, reserved, and not looking for anyone. We’re worlds apart, but those worlds collided in ways we never could have imagined.The first time I saw him, he was sneaking out of my dorm room. Naked.The second time we crossed paths, he pulled me out of a deep spiral I’d been in for days. And by the third, we discovered a mutual friend... moreWe were always meant to be connected, it’s how that’s the problem. Logan Taylor is ridiculously good-looking, carefree, and young. I’m responsible, reserved, and not looking for anyone. We’re worlds apart, but those worlds collided in ways we never could have imagined.The first time I saw him, he was sneaking out of my dorm room. Naked.The second time we crossed paths, he pulled me out of a deep spiral I’d been in for days. And by the third, we discovered a mutual friend. To say our story is complicated is an understatement.But neither of us was prepared for the chain of events that took place after the fourth time we met.From fake names to innocent games, I tried hard not to fall in love but failed…miserably.Because there’s a reason Logan and I shouldn’t be together.And that reason existed long before we met.Authors note: It Had To be Us is a dual POV emotional new adult romance filled with angst, humor and heat. This interconnected standalone contains adult language and themes. For a list of potential triggers, please visit Katherine's website - www.katherinejayauthor.com less

Football was my entire world…until a beautiful stranger turned it upside down.Lucy Mathers is fun and careful, outgoing yet reserved, wild and a little mysterious. She’s also a distraction I never saw coming. Before her, I had a one-track mind, football was my focus, and nothing was going to derail that.But when one unforgettable moment turns into a whirlwind romance, suddenly I want more from life. I want Lucy. I want it all. The only problem is…she has other ideas... moreFootball was my entire world…until a beautiful stranger turned it upside down.Lucy Mathers is fun and careful, outgoing yet reserved, wild and a little mysterious. She’s also a distraction I never saw coming. Before her, I had a one-track mind, football was my focus, and nothing was going to derail that.But when one unforgettable moment turns into a whirlwind romance, suddenly I want more from life. I want Lucy. I want it all. The only problem is…she has other ideas. After she disappears without an explanation, I should hate her. Especially when she’s suddenly standing in front of me at my new job, years later, with a smile on her face as though she belongs there. As if she didn’t destroy me when she left. Working with Lucy is hard. Keeping my hands to myself is even harder. But pretending I no longer care just might be the hardest thing of all.Because Lucy has a secret. It’s why she ran away in the first place. And it’s tearing her apart.It’s tearing me apart.They say there’s a fine line between love and hate, but when Lucy’s in trouble, I can’t resist doing do everything in my power to help her…Even if it breaks us. less

My name is Lainey Bennett, and I’m hopelessly in love with my older brother's best friend—rising star quarterback, Thomas Kelly.He’s popular and out of my league, but even if he wasn’t, there’s an invisible sign on my forehead telling him I’m “off-limits.”But when he accidentally stumbles into my bedroom during one of my brother’s obnoxious parties, all that changes.He stays after realizing his mistake and keeps coming back…in secret... moreMy name is Lainey Bennett, and I’m hopelessly in love with my older brother's best friend—rising star quarterback, Thomas Kelly.He’s popular and out of my league, but even if he wasn’t, there’s an invisible sign on my forehead telling him I’m “off-limits.”But when he accidentally stumbles into my bedroom during one of my brother’s obnoxious parties, all that changes.He stays after realizing his mistake and keeps coming back…in secret.From stolen moments to nights spent dancing under the stars, there’s no denying our connection.Despite knowing we’re on borrowed time, I can’t let him go.Because there are two versions of Thomas Kelly—the cocky football player that everyone knows and loves, and the broken man I see. The man that needs me.Only we can’t hide our relationship forever…So what happens when the truth comes out?A Sky Full Of Stars is a brother's best friend/teammate, angsty and emotional sports romance with adult language and themes. This Dual POV romance can be read as a standalone or as part of the Heartstrings series. For a list of potential triggers, please visit Katherine's website. less