Empire High Series by Ivy Smoak

Everyone knows Matthew Caldwell.Charming.Gorgeous.Wealthy.And way out of my league.So when he invites me into the lifestyle of the rich and famous?I agree in a heartbeat.But behind all the glitz and glam?Secrets.Lies.Betrayal.All hidden behind a perfect smile and a tailored jacket.I should have known better than to pretend to belong in his world...

Welcome to the world of the elite.A world full of beautiful people with ugly souls. A world filled with secrets. And I never wanted to be a part of it.But my mom fell in love with one of the richest men in the city. She didn’t realize her mistake until it was too late. I know she never wanted him in my life. My father is a monster.And he’s forcing me to live with him. Now I'm stuck in his haunting apartment in a world I don't belong.The one person that I thought I could rely on was Matt... moreWelcome to the world of the elite.A world full of beautiful people with ugly souls. A world filled with secrets. And I never wanted to be a part of it.But my mom fell in love with one of the richest men in the city. She didn’t realize her mistake until it was too late. I know she never wanted him in my life. My father is a monster.And he’s forcing me to live with him. Now I'm stuck in his haunting apartment in a world I don't belong.The one person that I thought I could rely on was Matt. But he says my new family is a disease. Does that make me sick too? Is that why Matt wants to keep me his dirty little secret? less

Matthew Caldwell is the only thing keeping me in this city. If I didn't love him, I'd be long gone.I need to prove that I belong here in his life. I'm going to become one of the elite. I'm going to live like an Untouchable. No one will be able to break me. Ever. Again.But my new family is dangerous. And I never realized that meant I was in danger too.

Matthew Caldwell is NYC’s most eligible bachelor.But good looks and a great job don’t hide the fact that he’s broken.Sixteen years ago he lost everything. He made a vow to never love again. But suddenly everyone in his life is acting like a matchmaker. He can’t help but wonder if a broken vow is better than a broken heart.There’s just one problem. Only one woman in the city has caught his attention. And it’s the only woman he can’t have.

To the first boy I ever loved.I intended to keep my promises to you. I swear. I loved you, Matthew Caldwell. With my whole heart. I think a piece of me will always love you.But it all came crashing down when I realized you didn’t keep your promises to me.I refuse to take any of my days for granted. I learned that the hard way.So I’m sorry. But I can’t keep my promises to someone who didn’t keep theirs.XOXO,-Brooklyn Sanders

BrooklynI was locked in a cage for 16 years. But I lived in it willingly.And I didn’t come back to this city for a boy who forgot about me when I was kidnapped. Matthew Caldwell broke his promises to me. And I broke every single promise I made him.But it’s a lot easier to decide something when you’re not staring at your past face to face. Matthew Caldwell helped heal my heart once before. And I think maybe he’s the only one that can help me now.MattIt’s easiest to remember Brooklyn in the fall... moreBrooklynI was locked in a cage for 16 years. But I lived in it willingly.And I didn’t come back to this city for a boy who forgot about me when I was kidnapped. Matthew Caldwell broke his promises to me. And I broke every single promise I made him.But it’s a lot easier to decide something when you’re not staring at your past face to face. Matthew Caldwell helped heal my heart once before. And I think maybe he’s the only one that can help me now.MattIt’s easiest to remember Brooklyn in the fall. The autumn leaves remind me of her. The crisp smell of the air. It’s all her.I wasted half my life loving someone that’s never coming back. And I still want all the things I once did – kids, a wife, a home.But how can I move forward if I still feel her presence at every turn? It’s almost like she’s still here with me… less

BrooklynMatthew Caldwell never forgot about me. I know that now. And a part of me wants to give us a second chance. When I’m in his arms, I feel 16 again. He takes away my pain. But I’m worried he’ll never forgive me…MattBrooklyn has always been mine.I loved her when she was a Sanders. I loved her when she was a Pruitt. And even though I’m angry, I know I’ll love her now, as a Miller. But it’s about time I made her a Caldwell.

Brooklyn I will never take a single day for granted again. Despite everything, I’m still here. I’m still breathing. And I’m not going anywhere.Even though 16 years have passed, my heart still belongs to Matthew Caldwell. And I think it’s about time we start our forever.Matt I waited 16 years for Brooklyn to come back to me. And I won’t let anyone or anything get in the way of us being together now.She is my heart. My home. My everything. And no matter what it takes, I will make her my wife.