Scarlett City Series by SJ Meares

Kaspian Reynolds, more commonly known as Kas, is a playboy with a dark past. He's been through hell and come out the other side, but he wasn't the same. Especially without them.Andrea Rivers, aka Andi, has scars that run deep literally and metaphorically. She's broken and everyone knows it. Her nightmares haunt her awake and asleep. Except for when she's with them.Bryce Crowe is Andi's best friend and has been in love with her for years, but she doesn't know... moreKaspian Reynolds, more commonly known as Kas, is a playboy with a dark past. He's been through hell and come out the other side, but he wasn't the same. Especially without them.Andrea Rivers, aka Andi, has scars that run deep literally and metaphorically. She's broken and everyone knows it. Her nightmares haunt her awake and asleep. Except for when she's with them.Bryce Crowe is Andi's best friend and has been in love with her for years, but she doesn't know. He's lethal and has his own demons but she holds his heart without exception. Until him.Three pieces of one heart find the steady pulse they crave and the only thing that can take it away is a bullet to the head. less

Anika wanted nothing more than to escape her past and dance. Juilliard was supposed to be a new beginning, a chance to follow her dreams. Life had other ideas.Mason was awkward with people but a genius behind his screens and keys. His history was filled with darkness but the first time he saw her smile, that's all it took. But she had no idea he existed.. moreAnika wanted nothing more than to escape her past and dance. Juilliard was supposed to be a new beginning, a chance to follow her dreams. Life had other ideas.Mason was awkward with people but a genius behind his screens and keys. His history was filled with darkness but the first time he saw her smile, that's all it took. But she had no idea he existed...Follow the journey of Anika and Mason as they get to know each other, deal with secrets and lies, potential threats and questionable allies, shattered dreams and possible hopes.This is the second book in the Scarlett City Series and is an MF contemporary romance. There is plenty of action, drama, and mystery, but there is also content that may be upsetting or triggering to some readers. This includes but is not limited to violence, physical and sexual assault, mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, mentions of suicide and self harm, death and loss. This can be read as a standalone but for the best reading experience the series should be read in order. Enjoy! less