With Me Series by Komal Kant

Ashton Summers is on her way to becoming the most popular girl in school and nothing—or no one—is going to stand in her way. Especially not Luca Byron, her freak neighbor, with his tattoos, loud music, and distracting green eyes. Luca Byron has three goals in life: get through high school with a low profile, make sure his garage band becomes something more than a hobby, and try to forget about his insufferable ex-best friend, Ashton, who he can’t get out of his mind... moreAshton Summers is on her way to becoming the most popular girl in school and nothing—or no one—is going to stand in her way. Especially not Luca Byron, her freak neighbor, with his tattoos, loud music, and distracting green eyes. Luca Byron has three goals in life: get through high school with a low profile, make sure his garage band becomes something more than a hobby, and try to forget about his insufferable ex-best friend, Ashton, who he can’t get out of his mind. The last thing Ashton and Luca want to do is rekindle their friendship, but when Ashton takes a tumble down the social ladder, Luca—with his new makeover—is the only one who can help her rise up again by pretending to be her boyfriend. At first, being together is unbearable and annoying, but things start to change as Ashton and Luca discover the real reasons they drifted apart seven years ago. Now, keeping their hands off each other seems impossible. less

“Sometimes there is a single moment that changes your life forever.” Hadie Swinton is giving up on boys. After a disastrous relationship, she is convinced that all males are the same—arrogant, self-assured, and complete jerks. Lincoln Bracks is giving up on his old life. After moving to a new town to escape the problems plaguing him, he is set against ever getting close to anyone again... more“Sometimes there is a single moment that changes your life forever.” Hadie Swinton is giving up on boys. After a disastrous relationship, she is convinced that all males are the same—arrogant, self-assured, and complete jerks. Lincoln Bracks is giving up on his old life. After moving to a new town to escape the problems plaguing him, he is set against ever getting close to anyone again. When Hadie and Lincoln’s worlds collide, their intrigue for one another leads them to open up to each other against their better judgment. Despite the attraction that is pulling them together, insecurities, secrets, and shattered hopes stand in the way of them ever being together. At a time when darkness consumes their lives, Hadie and Lincoln learn that hope and love can still be found in the most unlikely place. *Recommended for mature readers aged 17+ due to language and sexual content **This is the second book in the With Me series but can be read as a stand-alone less

“You don’t realize someone was missing from your life until the moment they enter it.” Estella Markson is a good girl. She studies hard, stays out of trouble, and is struggling to hold together her family that is falling apart because of her alcoholic father. Vincent Madden is the guy your mother warned you to stay away from. He doesn’t follow the rules, is in a notorious motorcycle gang, and doesn’t care if he breaks the law or someone’s bones... more“You don’t realize someone was missing from your life until the moment they enter it.” Estella Markson is a good girl. She studies hard, stays out of trouble, and is struggling to hold together her family that is falling apart because of her alcoholic father. Vincent Madden is the guy your mother warned you to stay away from. He doesn’t follow the rules, is in a notorious motorcycle gang, and doesn’t care if he breaks the law or someone’s bones. After a chance encounter, Vincent starts to take an interest in the innocent girl who is so different to him. Despite Vincent’s infamous reputation, Estella is also intrigued by him. There is something about this bad boy that gives her an escape from her world of problems, and she can’t stay away. Even as they struggle with the problems in their lives, Vincent and Estella soon find that trying to forget is easier with someone by your side. Recommended for mature readers 17+ less

“Sometimes your first love isn’t your last.” Hadie Swinton isn’t a good girl anymore. After losing the love of her life, she is determined to shed her bookworm image and reinvent herself—even if that means pushing away the only person who may be able to heal her. Eddie Cavallari is sick of being the nice guy who always finishes last. Despite trying to be there for Hadie, he is quickly losing her to her rebel side, and a bad boy he can’t compete with... more“Sometimes your first love isn’t your last.” Hadie Swinton isn’t a good girl anymore. After losing the love of her life, she is determined to shed her bookworm image and reinvent herself—even if that means pushing away the only person who may be able to heal her. Eddie Cavallari is sick of being the nice guy who always finishes last. Despite trying to be there for Hadie, he is quickly losing her to her rebel side, and a bad boy he can’t compete with. Caught in his own world of problems, he doesn’t know how much longer he can hold on. Now strangers to each other, Hadie is sure she wants a different life. That is, until her parents force her to attend a support group to work through her grief, and she finds that the seemingly carefree Eddie is there too. The last thing Hadie wanted was to fall in love again, but being around Eddie opens her eyes to all the possibilities that life can bring. Although there are a world of obstacles in their way, Eddie is determined to prove to Hadie that even when love dies, it never really leaves us. * Recommended for readers aged 17+ due to language and sexual content. less