The Eastwood Series by M.E. Clayton

Ford AbramsFord Abram’s life was easy, fun, and damn near perfect. With loving parents, two adorable twin sisters, ride or die friends, and girls on tap, there really wasn’t much missing from his life. Then one night, he gets knocked on his ass and he’s not sure he’ll ever recover. But a deal was made, and he was a man of his word, if nothing else. But as time goes by, he realizes the deal was stupid and never should have been made in the first place... moreFord AbramsFord Abram’s life was easy, fun, and damn near perfect. With loving parents, two adorable twin sisters, ride or die friends, and girls on tap, there really wasn’t much missing from his life. Then one night, he gets knocked on his ass and he’s not sure he’ll ever recover. But a deal was made, and he was a man of his word, if nothing else. But as time goes by, he realizes the deal was stupid and never should have been made in the first place.Amelia PrescottAmelia Prescott seemingly had no problems in her life. High school wasn’t the cesspool of angst and awkward for her as it was for a lot of kids. She had friends, a college boyfriend, and a twin brother who she wouldn’t trade for anything in the world. Then one night, hurt and betrayal sting sharply and she’s out for some payback. A deal is struck, and all is right with the world again…at least, until it isn’t anymore.Faced with some harsh truth, Amelia has to decide if she’s going to let fear hold her back or if she’s going to just go for it, consequences be damned.Deciding he’s had enough, Ford decides he’s done playing Mr. Nice Guy, and does what he should have done from the very beginning.Amelia wasn’t looking to complicate things, but Ford was about to uncomplicate them.Note: While Samson (the first book in the series) can be read as a standalone, Ford, Raiden, Duke, and Alistair cannot. They are continued novellas following Samson. less

Raiden CruzRaiden Cruz loved his parents, was loyal to his friends, and was football royalty. His senior year of high school couldn’t have been scripted better. College was on the horizon, and the NFL next. He had no complications in his life, until the day he did. Not sure what to do, because he wasn’t one to really give a damn about anyone but his family and friends, Raiden starts behaving in a way that’s shocking everyone. Especially, himself.Charlie HardenCharlie Harden was nobody’s fool... moreRaiden CruzRaiden Cruz loved his parents, was loyal to his friends, and was football royalty. His senior year of high school couldn’t have been scripted better. College was on the horizon, and the NFL next. He had no complications in his life, until the day he did. Not sure what to do, because he wasn’t one to really give a damn about anyone but his family and friends, Raiden starts behaving in a way that’s shocking everyone. Especially, himself.Charlie HardenCharlie Harden was nobody’s fool. She wasn’t one to be snowed by good looks, money, or popularity. As a soccer player for Eastwood High, she was more independent and fiery than she was delicate and girly. She had great friends, a promising road to college, and great parents who supported her completely. By all accounts, everything was going great, until one day it wasn’t. Confused about what the hell is going on, Charlie’s starts feeling cornered. That is, until she starts fighting fire with fire.Stuck in a cloud of misunderstanding, Charlie has to decide if it’s worth the fight or if she’s better off waving the white flag and moving on.Knowing he’s close to crossing lines he can’t come back from, Raiden has to decide, once and for all, what he wants, and if he’s strong enough to do whatever it takes to go after it.Charlie wasn’t looking for a happily-ever-after, but Raiden wasn’t giving her much of a choice.Note: While Samson (the first book in the series) can be read as a standalone, Ford, Raiden, Duke, and Alistair cannot. They are continued novellas following Samson. less

Duke MaddoxDuke Maddox’s life couldn’t get any better by most people’s standards. He was bright, popular, likable, and destined for the MLB. And even with his brother and best friends off at college, Duke still had plenty of life left in him. His senior year was going to be the best yet. Or at least, that had been the plan until he’s caught off guard one night, and he finds himself in a situation he’s never been in before and has no idea how to handle it... moreDuke MaddoxDuke Maddox’s life couldn’t get any better by most people’s standards. He was bright, popular, likable, and destined for the MLB. And even with his brother and best friends off at college, Duke still had plenty of life left in him. His senior year was going to be the best yet. Or at least, that had been the plan until he’s caught off guard one night, and he finds himself in a situation he’s never been in before and has no idea how to handle it.Willow DavisWillow Davis wanted only one thing in life, and she was on the fast track to getting it. With an IQ off the charts, years of hard work, and determination like a racehorse, Willow is going to get into any college of her choice and change the world. That goal was more important than any popularity, shopping excursions, of pedicures. All of Willow’s decisions were her own, and she was ready to make the biggest one of her life. Except, it ends up being the biggest regret of her life, instead.With regret and humiliation weighing down her soul, Willow has to find a way to move past her mistake and face the music. No matter how mortifying.Knowing there’s more to the story than he’s been told, Duke starts on a mission that he has no plans on backing down from until there’s a clear victor. Him.Willow never expected such a fallout, but Duke wasn’t about to just go away.Note: While Samson (the first book in the series) can be read as a standalone, Ford, Raiden, Duke, and Alistair cannot. They are continued novellas following Samson. less