"Two souls are sometimes created together and in love before they're even born." -F. Scott Fitzgerald When eight year old Beau Ruby met twelve year old Colton Caine, she had no idea she was meeting the love of her life. She had no idea she'd grow up with him, with his story weaved into her world as much as her own. She had no idea that at eighteen she'd make a terrible mistake and leave him and everything she knew behind. She had no idea that she'd tear his heart completely apart. She had no idea that returning home and finding out that Colton was engaged would hurt her so much. She had no idea if he'd ever love her again. She had no idea if it would ever return to the way it used to be. • • • "The Way It Used To Be" is a dual perspective story told from different points of view over the course of twelve years in the lives of two best friends who just happened to fall in love.

They were legends in their own right-two stars destined to collide. In the glittering spotlight of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s music scene, Elvis Presley reigned as the King of Rock 'n' Roll, while Brandi Lockwood lit up stages across the world with a voice that could melt the coldest heart. From opposite ends of the globe, their paths should never have crossed... but fate had other plans. What began as a chance encounter turned into a connection neither could explain-a magnetic pull that defied reason, time, and even loyalty. It wasn't just chemistry. It was destiny. And it would change everything. Note: In this story, Brandi Lockwood steps into the spotlight, taking the place of Marilyn Monroe, Anita Wood, and Ann-Margret. Where they once stood in Elvis Presley's life, Brandi now stands alone-becoming not just a lover or muse, but the most pivotal, unforgettable woman in his world. She doesn't follow history. She rewrites it. Ranked #1 on #elvispresley 11/3/'22 | 20/ 9/'23 | 5/1/'23 | 9/11/'23 | 21/11/'23 Ranked #1 on #50s 5/2/'23 | 22/9/'23 | 15/5/'23 | 6/11/'23 Ranked #1 on #retro 24/5/'23 Ranked #1 on #1960s 7/6/'23 | 13/8/'23 | 18/8/'23 Ranked #1 on #60s 3/8/'23 | 18/8/'23 | 20/8/'23 Ranked #1 on #1950's 23/11/'23 | 18/12/'23 | 1/1/'24 | 18/11/'25 Ranked #1 on #vintage 17/01/'24 Ranked #1 on #presley 7/03/'24 Ranked #1 on #elvis 14/10/'24 Ranked #1 on #elvis 15/05/'25

The passionate story of Tessa and Hardin continues as family secrets, deep betrayals, and career opportunities threaten to tear them apart.

Tessa Young is an 18 year old college student with a simple life, excellent grades, and a sweet boyfriend. She always has things planned out ahead of time, until she meets a rude boy named Hardin, with too many tattoos and piercings who shatters her plans.

This is the sequel (continuation) of After. Hardin and Tessa's relationship will be tested in ways she never expected, but he knew of all along.