The Way We Fall

Live the truth...

The truth about Hallie has torn Houston and Rory apart for a second time. Houston is finally unburdened of the secret his sister confided in him, but now he must deal with the aftermath.

He has vowed to set things right for Rory, and he's determined to get her back. But the destruction left in the wake of Hallie's letter is not the only obstacle he must face. Houston must find a way to win Rory back by showing her their story isn't over yet.

…or live the lie.

In her desperation to move past the anguish of Hallie's secret and Houston’s lies, Rory seeks solace in Liam. When Liam is transferred to another tech company in California, Rory jumps at his invitation to leave Portland, and her broken heart, behind. In California, Rory finds a friend who opens new doors for her in the literary world. But does this new friend have ulterior motives?

With Liam’s fate no longer in the balance, Rory and Houston are poised on the precipice of a life-altering decision. When Rory’s father arrives in California to comfort Rory and make amends, Houston finds the decision becomes much easier to make. 

When Houston suggests they take a break Rory thinks he must be joking. But he’s not. And his timing couldn’t be worse.

With Houston and Rory vowing to keep their new friendship strictly outside of the bedroom, their friends and family seize the opportunity to draw out the torture and surprises. Ensuring that Houston and Rory’s story has an ending they’ll never forget.

This boxed set collection contains The Story of Us complete bestselling series, including a bonus novella To Portland, With Love!

I’ve loved my best friend's brother, Houston Cavanaugh, since I was eleven years old. But my friendship with Hallie Cavanaugh meant too much to me to risk taking a chance with Houston. 

Until one snowy afternoon, Houston and I find ourselves thrust together by the grief of Hallie’s death. Our passionate and toxic relationship will test the boundaries of our loyalty to each other and to Hallie’s memory, ultimately, leaving us in ruins.

Five years later, Houston and I are forced to work together opening up a new wine bar, and, to my horror, Houston doesn’t recognize me. 

I haven’t changed much, but he certainly has. 

He’s still as sexy as he was five years ago when he broke my heart, but time, grief, and a loveless marriage have broken him. 

The moment Houston recognizes me, all our memories and long-buried passion come rushing to the surface. Can we rewrite our story with a happy ending this time? Or will his secrets be our unraveling again?

Live the truth...

The truth about Hallie has torn Houston and Rory apart for a second time. Houston is finally unburdened of the secret his sister confided in him, but now he must deal with the aftermath.

He has vowed to set things right for Rory, and he's determined to get her back. But the destruction left in the wake of Hallie's letter is not the only obstacle he must face. Houston must find a way to win Rory back by showing her their story isn't over yet.

…or live the lie.

In her desperation to move past the anguish of Hallie's secret and Houston’s lies, Rory seeks solace in Liam. When Liam is transferred to another tech company in California, Rory jumps at his invitation to leave Portland, and her broken heart, behind. In California, Rory finds a friend who opens new doors for her in the literary world. But does this new friend have ulterior motives?

After a twenty-first birthday celebration I’ll never forget, I’m relieved to be moving back into the dorm with my best friend. Attending college a hundred miles away from Adam, our fledgling relationship is already hanging by a thread when he’s sent to Hawaii on business.

It’s just a few weeks. Adam and I can get through this. 

But Chris has other plans.

He wants me back. And I can’t deny the way my heart flutters when he flashes me that crooked smile or talks about how much he wants to meet our daughter.

With Adam in Hawaii, Chris seizes the opportunity to reunite me with Jackie, reminding me of how much I’ve missed my home. My family. 

Can I give this all up for a chance to start over with Adam? Or should I give Chris and me — and our family — a second chance?

Just when I think I have the answer to this question, Adam makes the decision for me.

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Book two in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series.

It was a silly bet. I never imagined it would tear my carefully crafted world apart...

When Adam Parker walks into Beachcombers Café, I think he’s just another flirty customer. Until he nearly runs me over with his truck later that night, and I find out he’s none other than my new upstairs neighbor. 

A relentless pursuit leads to a harmless date in his new apartment, which leads to a bet that has the potential to implode my entire life.

The bet is simple: If Adam can get me to reveal the secret that made me drop out of college, I have to re-enroll. If he doesn't succeed, I get to keep my secret, and he has to stop stalking me at the café and at home.

I have this one in the bag. I’ve perfected the art of forgetting my past. 

But I’m not prepared for Adam to share his own secrets. And I’m definitely not prepared for Chris to come banging down my door one year later with my secret — and his shattered heart — in his hands.