This book deals with mature situations and is intended for readers over 18. After spending winter break away from Hayze, Taylor is certain she's over him. The first day of spring semester starts and suddenly he's everywhere. But he’s different, his temper is leveled, and he doesn’t spend his nights in bars. With Hayze, not everything is so black and white. He still has secrets, and it doesn't help that his friend mysteriously disappeared. With accusations pointing at him, odd things start happening, and Taylor is offered the chance of a lifetime. Over the last year, she’s fought for him. She thought he could change, but the more time they spend together, she sees he still has the same tendencies. Whether it be with Hayze, or on her own, Taylor decides it’s time to put the past completely behind her and move forward.

He was addicted to her, and he wasn't sure how dangerous that might be.She could wreck him, but he had the power to take something so pure and twist it into darkness.Hayze Clark has accepted the universe loathed him long ago. He was accustomed to covering his past and constantly anxious mind, with girls, drugs, and alcohol.When Taylor Thompson comes stumbling into a bar, he’s core is shaken. For the first time in his life, he begins to question if what he is doing is right. He begins to develop feelings for her, and It appears she’s into him as well.The problem is, she can’t know anything about his past. Instead of showing her how he really cares, he begins to lash out. Afraid someone will tell her the truth, he’s constantly on edge. With his odd behavior, and constant need to keep her at arm’s length, she begins to connect the dots, just as the unthinkable happens. When the truth comes to life, Taylor is left unsure that she, nor anyone else, can help him. **

Based on a true story. Hazed is the first book in the series and there are some loose ends. This book touches on difficult subjects and contains adult material for readers over 17. When addiction and obsession are confused with love, life becomes hazed. After Taylor Thompson receives an acceptance letter to a university an hour away, she can taste freedom. Her life is controlled by a small town and a strict father. When Taylor finds a local bar that’s hiring a waitress she applies and gets the position. However, one bartender leaves her questioning the acceptance of her new job. Hayze Clark, the bartender that keeps customers coming back. His dark eyes pierce through your soul, drawing you near. The tattoos bellowing down his arms and the scar lining his left eyebrow keep you at a safe distance; his carefree attitude lures Taylor in. At first she's excited for the new, perfect distractions to pull herself from misery. The closer she gets, the more secrets are revealed, lies are told, and tears are shed. Their relationship falters and Taylor is left unsure if she's willing to pick up the pieces of this broken guy.

Natalie Conner is a self-proclaimed liar who is used to doing as she pleases. There's only one problem: the truth always comes to light. When issues arise in her new life, she finds herself back at square one and the web of lies she clings to are unveiling before her.With her life now revolving around a man she left at the altar and an estranged husband, she has a choice to make. But for Natalie, when her life starts to spiral out of control, a new life and a new web of lies have never sounded so good.Natalie Conner might be a liar, but her story isn't one she can make up.