Heavy Hearts Series by Sarah Jane Duncan, Sarah J.D.

They see my smiles. Fake!They see my confidence. It's an act!They see my control. It's the mask I wear!I can never tell anyone about my vile truth. The shame and disgust I carry are becoming too much, and I'm struggling to hold it all together. But while I seem to be able to fool my friends, the new boy isn't so easily fooled.When bearing the burden becomes too much, the vile truth is all that is left... moreThey see my smiles. Fake!They see my confidence. It's an act!They see my control. It's the mask I wear!I can never tell anyone about my vile truth. The shame and disgust I carry are becoming too much, and I'm struggling to hold it all together. But while I seem to be able to fool my friends, the new boy isn't so easily fooled.When bearing the burden becomes too much, the vile truth is all that is left.I am Lexi West, and this is my nightmare!***Heavy is the first book in the Heavy Hearts series, and does end on a cliff-hanger. PLEASE NOTE: Heavy is a dark contemporary romance that contains subjects that may be triggering to some readers, including, but not limited to: abuse, non-consensual acts, demeaning acts, and emotional and physical blackmail. less

A happy life with the blue-eyed boy that owns her heart is just a breath away, but in order to claim her dream, she will have to fight to the death.Lexi’s last encounter with her brother was so vicious that it put her in hospital.Now, surrounded by the love of her life and the group of boys that proudly call themselves her pack, she comes face to face with her mum, and this time, she is sober and wants to step into the role of being her parent... moreA happy life with the blue-eyed boy that owns her heart is just a breath away, but in order to claim her dream, she will have to fight to the death.Lexi’s last encounter with her brother was so vicious that it put her in hospital.Now, surrounded by the love of her life and the group of boys that proudly call themselves her pack, she comes face to face with her mum, and this time, she is sober and wants to step into the role of being her parent.With Ayden by her side, and their love for each other growing each day, Lexi lets herself believe that she can have a happy future.The threat from her dad and brother is still very real, and they use any means possible to get to Lexi as they torment her relentlessly, reminding her that they have the power.No one is safe now. Not Lexi. Not her mum. Not Ayden or her friends. Her brother has his sights set on destroying them all.Deciding that there is strength in numbers, Lexi and her friends stick close, working together to uncover the truth about her ex-friends and their plot to ruin her. Everything is entwined. Everything is wrong.One friend is buried, and another brutally attacked, leaving Lexi to realise that the only way to end this and protect the people she loves is to fight to the death.What lengths will Lexi go to in order to protect her friends, her mum, and the blue-eyed boy that owns her heart?Will her fight for survival and happiness be enough to end this nightmare?PLEASE NOTE: Buried is a dark contemporary romance that contains subjects that may be triggering to some readers, including, but not limited to: abuse, non-consensual acts, demeaning acts, violence, and emotional and physical blackmail. less

My secret is out.Everyone knows, and now it’s being used against me.What makes it worse is that the person I drew strength from when my life was falling apart, is now unattainable.While I try to put myself back together, I find solace in the most unexpected people.My heart is in pieces, and all that is left is anger!It’s an all-consuming anger that takes me to dark places and leaves me no choice but to confront the nightmares that plague me... moreMy secret is out.Everyone knows, and now it’s being used against me.What makes it worse is that the person I drew strength from when my life was falling apart, is now unattainable.While I try to put myself back together, I find solace in the most unexpected people.My heart is in pieces, and all that is left is anger!It’s an all-consuming anger that takes me to dark places and leaves me no choice but to confront the nightmares that plague me.I am Lexi West, and this is my torment!***Deep is the second book in the Heavy Hearts series, and does end on a cliff-hanger.PLEASE NOTE: Deep is a dark contemporary romance that contains subjects that may be triggering to some readers, including, but not limited to: abuse, suicidal thoughts, non-consensual acts, demeaning acts, and emotional and physical blackmail. less