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About the Author Gretchen resides in beautiful Northern California with her amazing husband, their 3 terrific kids, her awesome mother, a goofy dog, a self-indulgent cat, 7 happy chickens and now a kitten named Louie! |
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What People Are Sayin'
"Wilson's story captures you from the very beginning and takes you on a roller coaster that leaves you breathless and wanting more." lynna
"It is a steamy, fun romance that will have you wanting more page after page!" "this book should be acknowledged for its Heroin, Wilson. What a special and beautiful Heroin who, thanks to Ms. de la O's incredible storytelling skills, wraps herself around your heart." avid reader "I'm addicted and just don't feel right cheating on Max by starting another book while he is still so fresh and delicious in my mind." amber "This book has all the right elements, a mighty love, characters that scheme to keep them from being together, scorching love scenes and a pull that keeps you entranced with what will happen." debbie "Wow! This one had me crying. Can't wait for book 3!" debby "Freaking amazing book!!! I feel like I want to meet the characters in this book because they are so real to me! What a freaking rollercoaster!!! I laughed, cried, I was pissed, frustrated. at one point I think I was shaking with anticipation, like literally shaking! Please tell me the third book is coming out tomorrow!! AMAZING!!!" Ashley |
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Book 1
Abandoned by her mother at the vulnerable age of eight; only to be shipped off to a boarding school in Northern California by her grandparents, Wilson Mooney, is one girl who knows what it’s like to have to grow up way too fast. Now, a month away from turning eighteen and orphaned by the death of her grandparents; she knows exactly what she wants. All it takes is a spontaneous ski trip with her narcissistic roommate to Colorado to make it a reality. When "he" happens to show up at a party in Aspen, Wilson becomes tangled in the powerful emotions of first love, sexual inexperience, and society’s principles. She lives a whirlwind weekend filled with newly discovered boundaries, calloused aches for a family she never had, and all the pressures of keeping their weekend together a secret. 
Book 3
Max Goldstein has been confronted by death, betrayal, and unwanted expectations. He must work to find the delicate balance of a love that has been tested and a family that has been broken. Returning to the warmth of Wilson’s arms, he finds the only place he can be truly healed. Unfortunately, teetering on the edge of losing everything he’s ever wanted, Max must make decisions that pull at his sense of responsibility and push at his desire to protect the life he’s found with Wilson. When Wilson Mooney is thrust into adulthood, she never expects her childhood demons to come knocking. Struggling to balance the delicate nature of her relationship with Max and the burning sting of betrayal; Wilson realizes she must dig deep within her soul to find forgiveness. Will she allow circumstances out of her control to shape her future? Or will she find the strength and maturity to go beyond eighteen and have the life she desires with the man she loves? Will Wilson and Max ever get to have their happily ever after? |
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Book 2
Chained by unfortunate timing and restricted by society’s expectations, every choice Wilson and Max make becomes pivotal to their future together. Eager to take their relationship to the next level, Wilson returns to Aspen with Max to celebrate her eighteenth birthday. When an uncontrollable situation leads to a split-second decision, both will be tested like never before. Butterflies will soar, hearts will clash, and Wilson’s relationship with Max will spin into a silken cocoon with choices that seem too impossible to overcome. Could it be…uncovering the deep ache that lays dormant in their hearts will become the real threat to their forbidden love? Or will the pressures of keeping their relationship a secret be too much to bear? |