Dansboro Crossing Series by Avery Samson

The first time I saw her, I knew she was the one. Then she broke my nose. She started a war, one that would last through our childhood. After years of being gone, I’m home for good this time. If that isn’t bad enough, guess who I find bent over a filing cabinet, looking better than I remember? Everything in me tells me to run. But I’m a glutton for punishment. How can I convince her I’m worth a second look if she sneers whenever she sees me? But I’m not the same boy she thought she knew... moreThe first time I saw her, I knew she was the one. Then she broke my nose. She started a war, one that would last through our childhood. After years of being gone, I’m home for good this time. If that isn’t bad enough, guess who I find bent over a filing cabinet, looking better than I remember? Everything in me tells me to run. But I’m a glutton for punishment. How can I convince her I’m worth a second look if she sneers whenever she sees me? But I’m not the same boy she thought she knew. He was my nemesis, but also my childhood crush. He threw shade, I ignored him. He irritated me, I retaliated. It was a childhood war for the ages. But that’s all about to change. Now we’re all grown up and back in the small town where it all began. He’s always been the most beautiful boy I’ve ever known. He’s just as stunning as a man. His attitude though? I can still do without it. We might be able to build something, if he’d just keep his mouth closed. Can I learn to get along with the boy from down the street? Only if he learns to play nice. less

She sailed into the room like an angel from heaven and sat beside me. I just wish I could remember what happened next. I’ve never been the sort of man to meet a woman in a bar and take her home for the night. But this time I’ll make an exception. I’d really like to see her again. The problem is I just can’t remember more than a first name and the city she lives in. But I’m not worried, I’ve taken on bigger problems than this. Never, not even once, have I had a one-night stand... moreShe sailed into the room like an angel from heaven and sat beside me. I just wish I could remember what happened next. I’ve never been the sort of man to meet a woman in a bar and take her home for the night. But this time I’ll make an exception. I’d really like to see her again. The problem is I just can’t remember more than a first name and the city she lives in. But I’m not worried, I’ve taken on bigger problems than this. Never, not even once, have I had a one-night stand. But, something about the sweet, sexy stranger had me following him up to his room. I also never drink so much that I can’t remember the night. Until now. Well, live and learn I guess. Except it was a huge lesson. One I’ll have for the rest of my life. One that made that little stick turn blue. What do you do when the dad is no more than a blurry image? You move back to your hometown. Don’t worry about me. I’m fine living with my parents, working in a small shop, and waiting for the next months to pass quietly. I can do this on my own. Except, he just walked into my small store, in my small town, in the middle of nowhere. If it’s a surprise he wants, then it’s a surprise he’s going to get. The surprise of a lifetime. less

She was a phoenix rising from the ashes.I was drawn to her in a way I had never felt before.And then she shot me.What type of woman chooses to reenact every right of passage in this small town? This woman, that’s who. I might as well. It’s not like I’m getting any younger. Besides, I never got around to any of this in high school. I’m past due. I just didn’t plan on becoming the gorgeous, new sheriff deputy’s main focus. Turns out being chased by the sheriff is exhilarating... moreShe was a phoenix rising from the ashes.I was drawn to her in a way I had never felt before.And then she shot me.What type of woman chooses to reenact every right of passage in this small town? This woman, that’s who. I might as well. It’s not like I’m getting any younger. Besides, I never got around to any of this in high school. I’m past due. I just didn’t plan on becoming the gorgeous, new sheriff deputy’s main focus. Turns out being chased by the sheriff is exhilarating.Eliot Caraway is going to be the death of me. She’s mischievous and reckless. She’s also the most beautiful and brilliant woman I’ve ever crossed paths with. I don’t know why she’s on this destructive path, but she’s dragging me along for the ride. If I can’t get to the bottom of this soon, we may both wind up paying the price.I’d just really like to give her something else to focus on before it goes that far. less