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“Gripping. Heart-felt… intriguing and captivating” - Goodreads reviewer No secrets, no lies. Wynter finally has the home she always dreamed of when Caleb buys a ramshackle farmhouse on the mountain. With Jesse to guide her at every step (even when she’d rather he didn’t), she has her first boyfriend, her first job, and a new band at school. But one of her brothers is hiding a shameful secret. Just when her hopes of a united family seem possible… he’s gone. And one by one, her successes are falling apart. Wynter feels strong enough to handle anything. So why is she retreating ...

“I'm sucked in and committed to finding out where Wynter's story with her brothers is headed.” - Goodreads reviewer Gone in a heartbeat… After 8 months on the outside, Wynter is gaining confidence as she opens up to her brothers about her childhood, and even manipulates their useless father into stepping up at last. Yet her sister Joy finds life away from the cult increasingly difficult. She reveals a secret about someone from Wynter’s past, forever altering the family dynamics. When a horrific accident threatens to tear everything apart, will Wynter's dreams of a happy family be ...

“A satisfying conclusion to a fabulous, poignant set of books” - Amazon reviewer Is this family strong enough? A mountain hideaway, an eccentric medieval tower, farm animals, homegrown veggies, and music all day long… Wynter’s appearance in her brothers’ lives rocked their world. But something is holding them back from the bright future they’ve worked so hard for. The secret to unraveling the past lies in that off-the-grid commune in southern Arizona where, in her fourteenth year, Wynter met a free-spirited Aussie boy and his best friend, who together changed her view of the ...

A family worth fighting for. Wynter is struggling to find her place in the world. Confined by foster care rules, baffled by social norms, she turns to the only thing she understands: the raw, rebellious power of music. Assembling a rock band of misfits teaches her more about life than any classroom. Her brothers are dealing with their own problems - their father's impending marriage, their troubled love lives, their little sister's impossible foster mother. And when it comes to Wynter, each takes a unique approach. Jesse thinks brutal honesty and physics can solve any problem. Caleb is ...

“breaking my heart and keeping me awake at night” - Facebook reviewer Where does forgiveness begin? A newcomer forces Wynter and her family to reassess their priorities. Meanwhile, her new bestie could be perfect for Jesse, and Xay has an opportunity to chase his rockstar dreams. What could break the strings binding this family together? Caleb, rock-solid, has never faltered… until now. To help him, Indio must find a way through his resentment. With Jesse hiding an impossible secret and Wynter forced into silent anguish, can they all pull together despite the pain? What readers are ...

On a freezing Seattle night, Wynter shows up on Caleb's doorstep in shorts and sandals, seeking help. Seeking sanctuary. Claiming to be his sister. She has just escaped an isolated abusive cult and has nowhere else to turn.

Coming home should be easy. Xay Morant, rising rockstar and media darling, has returned to Australia for a whirlwind tour. Every night he steps on stage to make music with the people he loves the most. But something doesn’t feel right. He can fit in anywhere, so why doesn’t he fit in here? His bandmates are dealing with their own challenges. Wynter makes an impossible promise to cover up someone else’s lie. Indio is confronted with a mistake that could change the course of his life. Jesse is fighting the habits of a lifetime to win the girl of his dreams. As pressures build and nerves...

“unique and heart wrenching in the best way… the characters are beautiful and raw” - Goodreads reviewer A bittersweet tune… Three years ago Xay left Wynter to face the nightmare alone. She's been searching for him ever since—and now he's found her first. Can he pick up the pieces of a past she's trying to forget? As Wynter and her brothers prepare to head off on tour with their band Rule212, tragedy strikes this already wounded family. Where will they find healing? What readers are saying: “Unforgettable” “Love this family so much!” “I am devouring the Wynter Wild Series...

“Life is currently on hold while I read the series” - Goodreads reviewer The past taints everything. Wynter has helped to create a safe home with her family. Her music career is taking off with an overseas recording opportunity and a new all-girl rock band. Her brothers could use some help. Indio returns from London and there's a room waiting for him if he'll take it, as well as an old flame in the wings. Caleb has a new chance at love, and Jesse continues his search for the perfect girl. Out of the blue, their mother Miriam returns seeking reconciliation. Her years of neglect have ...

When love makes sense… Wynter and her brothers are ready to rock venues all over Seattle. No one can deny the natural chemistry Rule212 has on stage. Behind the scenes there's tension brewing. It's not easy to work, play, and live together. Family means everything to Wynter and she'll do whatever it takes to protect hers. But something at the very heart of this family is ripping it apart. No secrets or lies - it's one of Caleb's house rules. So why does everyone keep breaking it? What readers are saying: “having problems putting it down.... an amazing, well written series” “well ...

“I honestly am in love with this series. 10/10” - Goodreads reviewer Two hearts yearning As Wynter and Jesse set out on an adventure-filled road trip to rescue Indio from drugs and despair, back home Caleb resolves to take control of his family as once-close relationships deteriorate. Meanwhile in Sacramento, Xay Morant lives with his ailing mother and a whole heap of bitterness over his year spent in the Light. He's doing okay, all things considered. But he's never forgotten the girl from the ashram who used to climb through a hole in the fence in the dead of night to listen to rock ...

Sometimes love... isn’t love at all Wynter has flown halfway around the world care for the sister she barely knows. Seven-year-old Asha is hungry for connection, and Wynter throws herself into a crash course on becoming a dependable guardian to this sweet little girl who still believes in fairies. But Asha’s fantasies aren’t as harmless as they seem. Her stories don’t line up. She’s keeping secrets. She’s telling lies. Wynter’s growing unease might be paranoia… or it might signal real danger. With her brothers an ocean away, Wynter must rely on instinct alone. To keep Asha ...

Caleb, Indio, and Jesse's mom left the boys at their estranged father's home... and never came back. Living with dad is hard. Caleb grows up too fast as he attempts to take charge, Indio struggles with guilt and resentment, while little Jesse is in danger of losing his natural optimism. Summer... Christmas... Halloween: three seasons for three brothers clinging to hope. This book includes three previously published Fairn Boys stories: Waiting For Her The Feast That Wasn't Soul Survivor Contemporary fiction with mature themes.

“We can’t fix Dad, but we don’t have to be like him.” For 12-year-old Caleb, structure is survival. Home life is ruled by his volatile father, Harry, whose drinking fuels unpredictable violence and bouts of emotional cruelty against his three sons. Amid the chaos, Caleb struggles to maintain his identity and integrity while keeping his brothers safe. Harry’s plans for a glorious Halloween bonfire could be the highlight of the year. But as the pyre rises, so does the threat to everything the brothers hold dear. Soul Survivor is a Fairn boys story, a standalone prequel to the Wynter...

Christmas is Jesse’s thing... Over the past four years it’s become Wynter’s thing, too. But these two siblings are growing up and growing apart. What happens when Jesse gets a better offer and decides not to come home for Christmas this year? This is a short story sequel to the Wynter Wild series, and contains major spoilers. Family drama with mature themes. LYRICS EDITION: Features original lyrics and music from the Wynter Wild series. ILLUSTRATED EDITION.

Caleb is nine years old when Momma leaves him and his brothers at their estranged father’s house for the summer. Dad doesn’t have a clue how to care for three boys, and nor is he motivated to try. Navigating his moods and covering for his neglect are more than any child should have to face, but as the oldest brother, Caleb knows it’s his responsibility to step up and grow up. With his mother gone, taking his twin sister with her, Indio is battling anger and grief as well as the nagging guilt it’s all his fault. Resisting Caleb’s newfound authority, struggling to keep little Jesse ...

Three motherless boys Two broken promises And a stolen Christmas tree It’s the Fairn boys’ third Christmas alone with their father. The last two were miserable, but this year will be different—Harry’s girlfriend has invited them to her family’s Christmas Day feast! Jesse (5) anticipates gravy and pie, while Indio (9) is reluctant to get into the holiday spirit. And Caleb (11) is learning that Harry’s apathy could ruin everything. Can he inspire his brothers to make the most of the season and give them all a Christmas to remember? The Feast That Wasn't is a Fairn boys story, a ...

Raised by the empire. Captured by mercs. Leashed to a bodyguard. Where do her loyalties lie? Edie has spent her life terraforming planets for the ruthless Crib empire as it bleeds the forgotten Fringe worlds dry. Abducted by mercenaries for her unique abilities, she realizes captivity might be the closest thing to freedom she’s ever known… until they leash her to Finn, a battle-scarred rebel forced to protect her. If Edie strays, Finn dies. If she resists her captors, they both do. With no choice but to trust each other, Edie and Finn’s fragile alliance is about to be tested in a ...

Hunted by a ruthless empire. Bound by a deadly leash. One last chance to break free. Edie believes she and her bodyguard-turned-lover, Finn, can find refuge from the tyranny of the Crib empire by fleeing to the Fringe worlds. But Edie’s extraordinary ability to manipulate the ecology of evolving planets makes her far too valuable for the empire to lose. Recaptured and forced to cooperate — or else she will watch Finn die — Edie is shocked to discover the Crib’s new breed of cypherteck: children. She cannot stand by while the oppressors enslave the innocent, nor can she resist the ...