Misjudged Series by Sarah Elizabeth

It was one night. One night of pure intimacy, with a guy she knew nothing about, that couldn’t have prepared her for the next chapter in her life. But will it be for better, or for worse? Eighteen year old Alexis Harper is a smart, attractive and ambitious young woman with great friends, a doting father and a scholarship at one of Washington State’s most prestigious Performing Arts Colleges. When the mysterious stranger makes his arrival in her life, she’s captivated by him... moreIt was one night. One night of pure intimacy, with a guy she knew nothing about, that couldn’t have prepared her for the next chapter in her life. But will it be for better, or for worse? Eighteen year old Alexis Harper is a smart, attractive and ambitious young woman with great friends, a doting father and a scholarship at one of Washington State’s most prestigious Performing Arts Colleges. When the mysterious stranger makes his arrival in her life, she’s captivated by him. She’s intrigued by his past and more so by what the future could possibly hold for them. Meet Brandon Taylor. A damaged and confused twenty year old who is grieving for the life he once had. He didn’t think for one moment that he could ever find happiness, and he didn’t want to. He was happy living within the high walls he’d barricaded around himself. It felt safe. When Alexis and Brandon’s worlds collide, nobody could have prepared them for the emotional rollercoaster they were about to board together. With love, loss, deceit and betrayal abound, it’s pretty hard to trust even those closest to you, as both Brandon and Alexis are soon to find out. ***Suitable for 18 years + due to language and sexual content*** less

Forever. That one word was supposed to mean their love would never end, yet only twenty four hours after he promised her forever, Brandon tore it away in a single heartbeat, leaving Alexis brokenhearted and unable to answer the simple question as to why he left. As Alexis tries to understand his reasons for leaving, while wondering and hoping he will one day return, her life faces yet another downward spiral... moreForever. That one word was supposed to mean their love would never end, yet only twenty four hours after he promised her forever, Brandon tore it away in a single heartbeat, leaving Alexis brokenhearted and unable to answer the simple question as to why he left. As Alexis tries to understand his reasons for leaving, while wondering and hoping he will one day return, her life faces yet another downward spiral. She finally learns the truth about both her own and Brandon’s past, which in turn leaves her feeling their relationship wasn’t what she thought it had been. Trust. You’re supposed to be able to trust those closest to you, but what happens when the most important people in your life turn out to be those you shouldn’t have trusted or had any faith in at all? Love, lies, deceit, and betrayal make for another unsteady ride in the final installment of the Misjudged series, with only two options left open for Alexis and Brandon. A happily ever after, or a journey in which ends in one of the most tragic of circumstances? less

***To be read AFTER reading both Misjudged & Misplaced Trust*** Every story has its own beginning. His started when he set her a simple challenge. But, unbeknown to him at the time, this very challenge was the start to something that would change his life … forever. Music was his life. His reason to breathe … until he fell in love. Are you ready to hear Brandon's story? ***This is a novella from Brandon's POV***

Twenty year old Brandon Taylor has experienced many things over the past eighteen months. Things that most people will never have to endure in their entire lifetime. After spending time inside for a crime he didn’t commit, he arrives in Seattle with only one goal in mind; to find those responsible for ripping out his heart and taking away his freedom, ultimately turning his whole world upside down. His intentions are simple, or at least they were... moreTwenty year old Brandon Taylor has experienced many things over the past eighteen months. Things that most people will never have to endure in their entire lifetime. After spending time inside for a crime he didn’t commit, he arrives in Seattle with only one goal in mind; to find those responsible for ripping out his heart and taking away his freedom, ultimately turning his whole world upside down. His intentions are simple, or at least they were. With fate stepping in to play a helping hand on the night of the college ball, nobody could have prepared him for the events that would follow. That one night was to change his life … forever. It was supposed to have been one dance, but that one simple thing leads him to feel things he never thought he would again. But at what cost? Falling in love again was never on his agenda. Breaking another person’s heart had never been a part of his plan. Unable to control his feelings for the brunette who captured his heart, he was finally able to be happy and be the person he once was. That is until his past comes back to haunt him. Everyone is entitled to have their happy ever after. Will Brandon and Alexis get theirs? Or has their relationship been destined to fail from the very beginning? less

***SERIES MUST BE READ IN ORDER: Misjudged, Misplaced Trust, Misguided Truths Part 1, Misguided Truths Part 2, Mistaken Hope.***They thought it was over. They truly believed they were living their forever and that nothing could come between them again. But, they were wrong. The past has come back and it’s threatening to destroy their happiness. Their whole future…for good.His love, the mother of his daughter is snatched away, and Brandon has only one thing left. Hope... more***SERIES MUST BE READ IN ORDER: Misjudged, Misplaced Trust, Misguided Truths Part 1, Misguided Truths Part 2, Mistaken Hope.***They thought it was over. They truly believed they were living their forever and that nothing could come between them again. But, they were wrong. The past has come back and it’s threatening to destroy their happiness. Their whole future…for good.His love, the mother of his daughter is snatched away, and Brandon has only one thing left. Hope. The hope that he’ll be able to end their pain and suffering once and for all.Battles have been fought, and now it's time for the war. The time to fight for the one he loves. It’s time to lay the past to rest. He’s willing to sacrifice his life for the person who is his reason to breathe, and he vows to fight until the bitter end. The day has finally come for him to fight for his forever, even if it means that this day will be his last. less