Shifting Series by Andrea Michelle, Lindsay Thibodaux

Librarian's note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN: B00FQSM6S0. Is taking a chance with your heart worth the escape, or was it better to have never loved at all? Can forgiveness really set you free? After the unexpected death of her Dad, and the haunting manner in which he died, Riley Shaw built invisible walls around her heart. Barriers she created to protect her from splintering into broken pieces that couldn’t be repaired... moreLibrarian's note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN: B00FQSM6S0. Is taking a chance with your heart worth the escape, or was it better to have never loved at all? Can forgiveness really set you free? After the unexpected death of her Dad, and the haunting manner in which he died, Riley Shaw built invisible walls around her heart. Barriers she created to protect her from splintering into broken pieces that couldn’t be repaired. She was unable to move forward from her past, letting the guilt of her parent’s mistakes dictate her own choices. Dean Warren was safe. Being with him was innocent and peaceful because she didn’t truly love him. His words held her captive in a false sense of security. His eyes were deceptive, and his promises of never pushing her beyond what she was willing to give were broken, leaving Riley in a state of regret and doubt. Joshua Parker had the power to take what was left of Riley’s splintered pieces and ruin her completely, or make her whole again. He was her best friend, her next-door neighbor—everything she wanted and settled on never having. Loving him was as easy as breathing air. The fear of losing him forever was more real to her than the feelings she couldn’t escape. When faced with the very thing she feared the most, and in the arms she thought were safe, Riley finds herself questioning every decision she has made over the past two years. When she finally escapes the doubt in her head, and accepts the truth in her heart, is it too late? “I'm so close to the edge of the cliff that I know one more breath, one more inch, I could fall.” -Riley Shaw Not recommended for anyone under the age of 17 due to underage drinking, sexual content and adult language. ***Warning*** This is book one in a series and is not a stand-alone novel. less

Torn apart by a tragedy, pushed together by fate. Nothing is coincidence. Riley and Josh have been through it all together, first as best friends and now as a couple. Faced with a decision that will test their relationship, these two learn to fight harder than ever before to keep their hearts intact. Once the decision is made, there is no going back. With the past creeping into their present, and miles between them, they learn nothing is easy. Every moment matters... moreTorn apart by a tragedy, pushed together by fate. Nothing is coincidence. Riley and Josh have been through it all together, first as best friends and now as a couple. Faced with a decision that will test their relationship, these two learn to fight harder than ever before to keep their hearts intact. Once the decision is made, there is no going back. With the past creeping into their present, and miles between them, they learn nothing is easy. Every moment matters. Can Riley and Josh survive the first year of college apart? Will their love remain strong enough to embrace every moment that belongs to them? Or will someone from the past interfere, take what he wants and ruin them forever? "For each star in the sky, I have a reason why I love you. When you look up at night, never forget this truth." ~Josh Parker Not recommended for anyone under the age of 17 due to underage drinking, sexual content and adult language. *Warning* This is book two in the series. I strongly encourage reading the books in order to better understand the characters and the storyline. This is not a stand-alone novel. less

***This is the third and final book in the series for Josh and Riley. It is strongly encouraged by the author that the books are read in order to prevent confusion. The reading order is as follows: Escape the Doubt, Embrace the Moment and Emerge into Forever.*** She escaped the doubt, and he embraced the moment. Shifting apart then shifting together. Could they finally emerge into forever? One secret broke his trust, which led to both of their heartbreak... more***This is the third and final book in the series for Josh and Riley. It is strongly encouraged by the author that the books are read in order to prevent confusion. The reading order is as follows: Escape the Doubt, Embrace the Moment and Emerge into Forever.*** She escaped the doubt, and he embraced the moment. Shifting apart then shifting together. Could they finally emerge into forever? One secret broke his trust, which led to both of their heartbreak. They both learned that sometimes love just isn't enough. Until now. Nothing with them had ever been simple and coming home to right his wrong would be no different. Josh was prepared to say or do anything to fix his mistake and mend what he had broken between them. He wasn't expecting to find out his worst nightmare had come true. As usual, though, not everything is as it seemed. Riley had been slowly spiraling into a dark hole of loneliness and despair without Josh. Rebuilding walls he had once broken down, pushing away everyone around her. One self-destructive mistake left her unguarded and vulnerable causing her past to slam into her present with painful force. Destroyed by Josh's assumptions then given hope by his reassurance, she climbs out of the dark and back into his arms. He’s her light and she’s his music. Enough is enough and communication is key. No longer hiding behind walls and past screw-ups, they fight like hell for what they want. One another. Always wanting more. Apart they are a mess, but together they are music. Recommended for ages 17+ due to underage drinking, adult language and sexual content. less