Ninety-Nine Series by Elisheba Haxby, Jesse Vincent

Tamara Jensen has been on the run for years, two steps ahead of the demons that have been chasing her. For a time, Ocean Shores feels like a safe haven, a place she longs to call home—if a home is even possible for someone like her. She’s made great friends with party-girl Shelby and Charlie the bartender, but her subconscious keeps telling her it’s time to leave town before her past catches up with her. That’s until Danny—brooding, beautiful, musician—takes the stage at Midway’s Pub... moreTamara Jensen has been on the run for years, two steps ahead of the demons that have been chasing her. For a time, Ocean Shores feels like a safe haven, a place she longs to call home—if a home is even possible for someone like her. She’s made great friends with party-girl Shelby and Charlie the bartender, but her subconscious keeps telling her it’s time to leave town before her past catches up with her. That’s until Danny—brooding, beautiful, musician—takes the stage at Midway’s Pub. He’s written a song about a girl from his dreams and after looking out into the crowd, he believes he’s found her. Watching Danny on stage, emotions stir in Tamara that she hasn't felt in years. She is captivated by his lyrics and wonders if she’ll ever deserve the kind of love they offer. Could it be time for Tamara to stop running? Could this soulful stranger be the one who will finally love her? Or will he be just one more reason to run? less

Tamara’s not the person she used to be. She’s done running and is ready to face her past. But a lot can change in six years ... While searching for her family, an online news article reveals Tamara’s childhood home was destroyed in a fire, and her younger sister, Dakota was the primary suspect in the arson. Following this lead, Tamara learns Dakota is living in the same drug-infested hellhole she barely escaped six years ago. Propelled by guilt and fear, Tamara is determined to save her... moreTamara’s not the person she used to be. She’s done running and is ready to face her past. But a lot can change in six years ... While searching for her family, an online news article reveals Tamara’s childhood home was destroyed in a fire, and her younger sister, Dakota was the primary suspect in the arson. Following this lead, Tamara learns Dakota is living in the same drug-infested hellhole she barely escaped six years ago. Propelled by guilt and fear, Tamara is determined to save her. After months of seeing Tamara struggle through the trauma of date rape, the resulting pregnancy, and adoption, Joe is hesitant. He wants to leave the heartache behind, to start their lives together and pursue his dream of owning his own restaurant. However Tamara’s convinced she must take action, and Joe stands by her side as she sets out to help Dakota. Will their love be strong enough to carry them through the coming storm? Or will the wreckage they uncover while sifting through the ashes of Tamara’s past tear them apart? less

All Tamara has left are the promises...Following a desperate battle to save her sister, Tamara is left abandoned in the wake of her good intentions. She was promised family reconciliation and beauty for ashes, but fighting for these promises seems impossible, even more so now that she is carrying the weight of a long-buried family secret... moreAll Tamara has left are the promises...Following a desperate battle to save her sister, Tamara is left abandoned in the wake of her good intentions. She was promised family reconciliation and beauty for ashes, but fighting for these promises seems impossible, even more so now that she is carrying the weight of a long-buried family secret.Less than a week ago, Joe’s deepest desires were on the verge of coming true, but now with his dreams burnt to ash, and Tamara gone, he’s not sure what’s left to hold onto.In the face of great opposition, will Tamara find the courage to hold on to the promises when everything in her wants to run? Can Joe piece together the fragments of his shattered dreams and open his heart to Tamara once more? Or will their love be lost forever? less