The Searchers Series by Ripley Proserpina

Love finds her in her darkest hours… Nora Leslie’s twenty-year existence revolved around one thing—survival. A split second decision under a hail of gunfire saves the lives of her students and alters her own forever. When she wakes in the hospital, Nora finds herself a suspect in the worst tragedy to ever strike her small college town... moreLove finds her in her darkest hours… Nora Leslie’s twenty-year existence revolved around one thing—survival. A split second decision under a hail of gunfire saves the lives of her students and alters her own forever. When she wakes in the hospital, Nora finds herself a suspect in the worst tragedy to ever strike her small college town. Thrust into the spotlight as the villain, instead of the hero, she is in desperate need of allies A chance meeting introduces her to Ryan Valore, a young law student searching to outrun the guilt of his past. With the world turned against her, Nora accepts his aid, and the help of his roommates, a group of guys with pasts as dark as her own. For them, Nora is everything they never believed they deserved. less

Nora Leslie never searched for love, but love found her. Nora’s twenty-year existence revolves around one thing— survival. Then one day while substitute teaching at the local high school, she is faced with a bigger challenge than paying the rent. In a hail of gunfire, she makes a split second decision that saves the lives of her students and changes hers forever... moreNora Leslie never searched for love, but love found her. Nora’s twenty-year existence revolves around one thing— survival. Then one day while substitute teaching at the local high school, she is faced with a bigger challenge than paying the rent. In a hail of gunfire, she makes a split second decision that saves the lives of her students and changes hers forever. Now, Nora is a suspect in the worst tragedy to ever strike the town and she is thrust into the spotlight as the villain, instead of the hero. But at her darkest moment, the light finds her. A chance meeting introduces her to Ryan Valore, a young law student searching to outrun the guilt of his past. With the world turned against her, Nora accepts his help, and the help of his roommates, a group of guys with pasts as dark as her own. Is it possible that Nora is everything they never believed they deserved? less

Forgiveness is out of reach… Nora’s relationship with Ryan, Seok, Apollo, Matisse, and Cai is everything she could want. Never believing she’d fall in love, the acceptance they offer her is the only thing standing between her and a world that still hates her, no matter her innocence. Falling into a routine with the guys, she finally lets herself relax and dream about the future... moreForgiveness is out of reach… Nora’s relationship with Ryan, Seok, Apollo, Matisse, and Cai is everything she could want. Never believing she’d fall in love, the acceptance they offer her is the only thing standing between her and a world that still hates her, no matter her innocence. Falling into a routine with the guys, she finally lets herself relax and dream about the future. Until the past catches up with them… Suddenly, Ryan’s entire future is at stake, and a man from his past, one with good reason to hate him, arrives to take the things he’s worked so hard to build. Rather than fight, Ryan wants to submit, weighed down with the guilt he believes he deserves. Pushing Nora away, he distances himself from her and his friends, placing everything they have at risk. Can Nora help Ryan heal? He has to believe the person he’s become is nothing like the man he was, but all he sees in the mirror is evil. Will he ever believe he’s earned her love and the chance to be happy? less

Matisse learned the pain of lies from those he loved…can he learn to trust again? Matisse Boudreau is the first to admit he's not great at understanding people. Yet, one thing he knows is true, Nora Leslie is worth whatever puzzle he needs to solve. As Matisse and his best friends settle into their relationship with Nora, things become clearer—forces are at work to tear them apart... moreMatisse learned the pain of lies from those he loved…can he learn to trust again? Matisse Boudreau is the first to admit he's not great at understanding people. Yet, one thing he knows is true, Nora Leslie is worth whatever puzzle he needs to solve. As Matisse and his best friends settle into their relationship with Nora, things become clearer—forces are at work to tear them apart.  Nora's been participating in a strange and mysterious psychological study, but she can no longer ignore the voice inside her screaming that Dr. Daniel Murray is more than he seems, and he does not have her best interests at heart. When Nora pieces together the tragedies that seem to be dogging her, she comes to Matisse with her fears, and he'll use all his genius to prove her instincts are right. With Matisse, Apollo, Cai, Seok, and Ryan all working together, they'll discover how truly dark the intentions of the doctor are, and how committed he is to keeping Nora in his sights. less

Forgiveness seems out of reach… Never believing she’d fall in love, Nora’s relationship with Ryan, Seok, Apollo, Matisse, and Cai is everything she could want. The acceptance they offer is the only thing standing between her and a world that still hates her despite her innocence. Falling into a routine with the guys, she finally lets herself relax and dream about the future... moreForgiveness seems out of reach… Never believing she’d fall in love, Nora’s relationship with Ryan, Seok, Apollo, Matisse, and Cai is everything she could want. The acceptance they offer is the only thing standing between her and a world that still hates her despite her innocence. Falling into a routine with the guys, she finally lets herself relax and dream about the future. The past won’t be forgotten… Suddenly, Ryan’s entire future is at stake, and a man from his past, one with good reason to hate him, arrives to take the things he’s worked so hard to build. Rather than fight, Ryan wants to submit, weighed down with the guilt he believes he deserves. Pushing Nora away, he distances himself from her and his friends, placing everything they are at risk. Are Nora’s love and the friendship of the guys enough to help him believe he’s earned the chance to be happy? less

Matisse learned the pain of lies from those he loved…can he learn to trust again? Matisse Boudreau is the first to admit he's not great at understanding people. Yet, one thing he knows is true, Nora Leslie is worth whatever puzzle he needs to solve. As Matisse and his best friends settle into their relationship with Nora, things become clearer—forces are at work to tear them apart... moreMatisse learned the pain of lies from those he loved…can he learn to trust again? Matisse Boudreau is the first to admit he's not great at understanding people. Yet, one thing he knows is true, Nora Leslie is worth whatever puzzle he needs to solve. As Matisse and his best friends settle into their relationship with Nora, things become clearer—forces are at work to tear them apart.  Nora's been participating in a strange and mysterious psychological study, but she can no longer ignore the voice inside her screaming that Dr. Daniel Murray is more than he seems, and he does not have her best interests at heart. When Nora pieces together the tragedies that seem to be dogging her, she comes to Matisse with her fears, and he'll use all his genius to prove her instincts are right. With Matisse, Apollo, Cai, Seok, and Ryan all working together, they'll discover how truly dark the intentions of the doctor are, and how committed he is to keeping Nora in his sights. Reading Order: Finding Honor Finding Nora Finding Valor Finding Truth less

There is no future until he faces his past... Nora, Cai, Ryan, Matisse, Apollo, and Seok have decided to forge their own path. Yes, their relationship is unusual, but it's what they want. They won't hide it. It isn't a secret. Or is it? Cai loves her, Nora is certain of it... moreThere is no future until he faces his past... Nora, Cai, Ryan, Matisse, Apollo, and Seok have decided to forge their own path. Yes, their relationship is unusual, but it's what they want. They won't hide it. It isn't a secret. Or is it? Cai loves her, Nora is certain of it. But when the woman he left behind suddenly appears, the Cai she knows changes, and Nora begins to wonder, will he be brave enough to choose her and step into the light? Or will he hide her away with the rest of his ghosts? Reading Order: Finding Honor Finding Nora (A Searchers Novella) Finding Courage Finding Strength (coming soon!) less

Apollo left, and it was the hardest thing he'd ever done.It was too much: sharing Nora with his friends. Not being her first. Her only. Apollo thought he had to be away to make sense of it all, but he was wrong. Nora loves him, and she needs him more than ever.But now it's up to him to finally accept in himself what Nora always saw.

Nora Leslie has survived and thrived. She's in love, and never have she, Seok, Matisse, Ryan, Cai, and Apollo been stronger. And good thing, too, because Dr. Daniel Murray, the doctor at the heart of an experiment that led to more suffering than anyone should bear, is finally facing the consequences of his actions.But justice doesn't come easily. With the upcoming trial bringing to light all the evil he's done, Nora's in the spotlight again.And the sudden attention isn't on Nora alone... moreNora Leslie has survived and thrived. She's in love, and never have she, Seok, Matisse, Ryan, Cai, and Apollo been stronger. And good thing, too, because Dr. Daniel Murray, the doctor at the heart of an experiment that led to more suffering than anyone should bear, is finally facing the consequences of his actions.But justice doesn't come easily. With the upcoming trial bringing to light all the evil he's done, Nora's in the spotlight again.And the sudden attention isn't on Nora alone. It brings Seok face-to-face with his own past. He'll have to make a choice. Freedom or blood. Love or loyalty. Stay or go.But Nora has faith in him, and in all of them. Together, they are strong, and no matter what the future brings, they'll be ready. less