The Barrel House Series by Shari J. Ryan

Preorder Bourbon on the Rocks.Life isn’t a game.Life isn’t an empty bottle of bourbon spinning on a warehouse floor as I hold my breath.I feel weak when others perceive me as strong.I’m passionate though I appear to hate the world around me.I see beauty in all ugly things.I feel pain when I laugh.No one knows the truth.Well, no one knew the truth until now.Somehow, Brody Pearson understands more about me than anyone else in my life... morePreorder Bourbon on the Rocks.Life isn’t a game.Life isn’t an empty bottle of bourbon spinning on a warehouse floor as I hold my breath.I feel weak when others perceive me as strong.I’m passionate though I appear to hate the world around me.I see beauty in all ugly things.I feel pain when I laugh.No one knows the truth.Well, no one knew the truth until now.Somehow, Brody Pearson understands more about me than anyone else in my life. The severed connection should mean something significant, but I don’t know if I can forget all my self-proclaimed promises. less

The heavy burden of caring for the well-being of another life shouldn’t fall on the shoulders of a teenager. But I never complained or shied away from it. I had this friend. He needed me. As the years went by, I continued to find myself drawn to those with pain in their eyes, wanting to ease their anguish with a smile or a joke. That was what first lured me to Journey. I quickly learned she bristled at even the suggestion of her vulnerability... moreThe heavy burden of caring for the well-being of another life shouldn’t fall on the shoulders of a teenager. But I never complained or shied away from it. I had this friend. He needed me. As the years went by, I continued to find myself drawn to those with pain in their eyes, wanting to ease their anguish with a smile or a joke. That was what first lured me to Journey. I quickly learned she bristled at even the suggestion of her vulnerability. We may be like oil and water, but I revel in fighting for her attention. This fiery beauty is worth the wait, and I’m playing the long game. She claims not to be the commitment type, but I see hope and refuse to give up. Can I convince her we belong together? Or will I be the one left hiding my own pain behind a smile?From USA Today Bestselling Author, Shari J. Ryan, comes the highly-anticipated conclusion to The Barrel House Series! less