Tristan: Finding Hope (Nova #3.5) Read online

  When Lila falls farther than she ever has before, can Ethan continue to help as a friend? Or is he also getting close to falling… for her?

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  From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Temptation of Lila and Ethan comes a story of change, hope, and unbreakable vows.

  The day Ella has waited for is just around the corner. It’s the day she’ll marry Micha, the love of her life, the light that guided her out of the darkness. It looks like it will be the perfect Christmas—until an unexpected package arrives with a harsh reminder of Ella’s past. Suddenly Ella doesn’t feel as confident about her future. Can she really have a “happily-ever-after” if she’s never even seen one?

  Micha will stand by Ella no matter what she’s going through—though he worries that she might leave him standing at the altar again. When he’s offered a once-in-a-lifetime chance to tour with his favorite bands for three months, Micha knows he can’t leave Ella behind. But can he ask her to uproot her life to join him on the road?

  Now Ella and Micha must find a way to balance their fears, their dreams, and their love… if they ever want to hear wedding bells.

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  From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Ella and Micha series comes a story of love, risks, and rewards…

  Lila Summers just wants to know one thing for certain: that Ethan Gregory will be with her always. Once her friend, he’s become so much more, melting the pain of her past away with each kiss. Now Lila is on a road trip with Ethan, in the wilderness under the stars, and she can’t imagine her life without him. But when she talks about the future, something in Ethan changes…

  Ethan has no doubts about his feelings for Lila. His life with her gets better every day—and that’s the scary part. How can he walk into a future where he has everything to lose? With Lila, his whole heart is on the line for the very first time. But if Ethan can’t give her the promise she needs, his greatest fear might come true: he’ll lose Lila for good.

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  From the bestselling author of The Secret of Ella and Micha comes a mesmerizing novel of fate, friendship, and the healing power of love…

  THE COINCIDENCE OF CALLIE & KAYDEN

  For Kayden, suffering in silence was the only way to survive. If he was lucky, he could keep his head down, do as he was told, and make it through the day. But one night it seemed like his luck—and his life—might finally end… until an angel named Callie appeared just in time to rescue him.

  Callie has never believed in luck. Not since her twelfth birthday when everything was taken from her. After the worst was over, she locked up her feelings and vowed never to tell anyone what happened. Now, six years later, she continues to struggle with the painful secret that threatens to consume her.

  When fate lands Kayden and Callie at the same college, Kayden is determined to get to know the beautiful girl who changed his destiny. Quiet and reserved, Callie still fears letting anyone else into her world. But Kayden is certain that Callie has come back into his life for a reason. And the more he tries to be a part of her life, the more he realizes that, this time, it’s Callie who needs to be saved…

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  From the New York Times bestselling author of The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden comes an emotional new story about two troubled souls sharing one all-encompassing love…

  THE REDEMPTION OF CALLIE & KAYDEN

  The dark secret Kayden has kept hidden for years is finally out. Worse, he’s facing charges for battery. The only way to clear his name is for Callie to speak up—something he’ll never ask her to do. Instead, he’ll do whatever he must to protect her… even if it means letting go of the only girl he’s ever loved.

  Callie knows Kayden is going back to his dark place and desperately wants to save him. But that means facing her greatest fear and admitting her own painful secrets aloud. The thought of breaking her silence terrifies her—but not as much as the thought of losing Kayden forever.

  Deep in her heart, Callie knows the time has come for her and Kayden to forget the pain of the past. With the help of her friends Seth and Luke she makes a plan to show Kayden the life they could have. But can she convince him they can make a fresh start together—or is she already too late?

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  From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Ever After of Ella and Micha comes a story of scars, courage, and new possibilities…

  Luke Price’s life has always been about order, control, and acting tough on the outside. For Luke, meaningless relationships are a distraction—a way to tune out the twisted memories of his childhood. He desperately wishes he could forget his past, but it haunts him no matter what he does.

  Violet Hayes has had a rough life. When she was young, she was left with no family and the memory of her parents’ unsolved murders. She grew up in foster homes, living with irresponsible parents, drugs, and neglect, and trying to fight the painful memories of the night her parents were taken from her. But it’s hard to forget when she never got closure—and she can’t stop dreaming about what happened that tragic night. To make it through life, she keeps her distance from everyone and never allows herself to feel anything.

  Then Violet meets Luke. The two clash instantly, yet they can’t seem to stay away from each other. Although they fight it, they both start to open up and feel things they’ve never felt before. They discover just how similar they are. But they also discover something else: the past always catches up with you…

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  From the New York Times bestselling author of the Ella and Micha series comes a powerful story of love, scars, and impossible choices…

  BREAKING NOVA

  Nova Reed used to have dreams—of becoming a famous drummer, of marrying her true love. But all of that was taken away in an instant. Now she’s getting by as best she can, though sometimes that means doing things the old Nova would never do. Things that are slowly eating away at her spirit. Every day blends into the next… until she meets Quinton Carter. His intense, honey-brown eyes instantly draw her in, and he looks just about as broken as she feels inside.

  Quinton once got a second chance at life—but he doesn’t want it. The tattoos on his chest are a constant reminder of what he’s done, what he’s lost. He’s sworn to never allow happiness into his life… but then beautiful, sweet Nova makes him smile. He knows he’s too damaged to get close to her, yet she’s the only one who can make him feel alive again. Quinton will have to decide: does he deserve to start over? Or should he pay for his past forever?

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  From the # 1 New York Times bestselling author of Breaking Nova comes a gripping story about what it takes to save the one you love…

  Nova Reed can’t forget him—Quinton Carter, the boy with the honey-brown eyes who made her realize she deserved more than an empty life. His pain was so similar to her own. But Nova has been coming to terms with her past and healing, while Quinton is out there somewhere, sinking deeper. She’s determined to find him and help him… before it’s too late.

  Nova has haunted his dreams for nearly a year—but Quinton never thought a sweet, kind person like her would care enough about a person like him. To Quinton, a dark, dangerous life is exactly what he deserves. And Nova has no place in it. But Nova has followed him to Las Vegas, and now he must do whatever it takes to keep her away, to maintain his self-imposed punishment for the unforgivable things he’s done. But there’s one flaw in his plan: Nova isn’t going anywhere…

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  From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Nova and Quinton series comes a FREE short story featuring Delilah.

  A free short story from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Breaking Nova

  Delilah: The Making of Red

  Delilah Peirce: the Invisible Girl. Men crane their necks around Delilah just to catch a glimpse of her bombshell mother. Delilah knows looks of indifference, of friendship—but never of desire.

  Then she meets Dylan Sanderson, the impossib
ly gorgeous guy who thinks she’s beautiful. When he looks at her, she feels needed. When he kisses her, her troubles disappear. And when he tells her he will never hurt her, she believes him…

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  From the # 1 New York Times bestselling author of Saving Quinton comes a story about giving in to love—body and soul…

  Today is the first day of Quinton Carter’s new life. The toxic guilt of his past left him in pieces—but one girl unexpectedly put him back together. Thanks to Nova Reed, Quinton can finally see the world with clear eyes. She’s the reason his heart is still kicking behind the jagged scar on his chest. And he would love to have her in his arms every minute of the day… but he’s not ready yet.

  Playing drums in a band and living with her best friends are just some of the highlights of Nova’s life. But the best new development? Talking to Quinton on the phone each night. She wishes she could touch him, kiss him, though she knows he needs time to heal. Yet shocking news is on the way—a reminder of life’s dark side—and Nova will need Quinton like he once needed her. Is he strong enough to take the final leap out of his broken past… and into Nova’s heart?

  Also by Jessica Sorensen

  THE SECRET OF ELLA AND MICHA

  THE FOREVER OF ELLA AND MICHA

  THE TEMPTATION OF LILA AND ETHAN

  THE EVER AFTER OF ELLA AND MICHA

  LILA AND ETHAN: FOREVER AND ALWAYS

  THE COINCIDENCE OF CALLIE & KAYDEN

  THE REDEMPTION OF CALLIE & KAYDEN

  THE DESTINY OF VIOLET & LUKE

  BREAKING NOVA

  SAVING QUINTON

  DELILAH: THE MAKING OF RED

  NOVA AND QUINTON: NO REGRETS

  ACCLAIM FOR JESSICA SORENSEN

  THE TEMPTATION OF LILA AND ETHAN

  “Sorensen has true talent to capture your attention with each word written. She is creatively talented… Through the mist of demons that consume the characters’ souls, she manages to find beauty in their broken lives.”

  —TheCelebrityCafe.com

  “A sweetly emotional read with two characters that just break your heart.”

  —BadassBookReviews.com

  “Perfect… This book was filled with everything that I’ve come to love from a Jessica Sorensen book… Loved it. I definitely recommend it.”

  —BookBinge.com

  “An emotional, romantic, and really great contemporary romance… Lila and Ethan’s story is emotionally raw, devastating, and heart-wrenching.”

  —AlwaysYAatHeart.com

  “Sorensen has me pining for my next hit every time I finish one of her books. I devoured this and am now feeling some withdrawals. It’s like a drug. You want more and more and more.”

  —UndertheCvoersBookBlog.com

  THE FOREVER OF ELLA AND MICHA

  “Breathtaking, bittersweet, and intense… Fans of Beautiful Disaster will love the series.”

  —CaffeinatedBookReviewer.com

  “Powerful, sexy, emotional, and with a great message, this series is one of the best stories I’ve read so far.”

  —BookishTemptations.com

  “Another touching and emotional read that will leave you on the verge of tears at times and make your heart soar at others.”

  —BadassBookReviews.com

  “A fun, sexy, unforgettable story of first love… will blow you away.”

  —UndertheCoversBookBlog.com

  THE SECRET OF ELLA AND MICHA

  “Sorensen’s portrayal of… relationships and long-distance love, as well as the longing to escape one’s past, raises her above her new adult peers.”

  —RT Book Reviews

  “A fantastic story… very addictive… This book will hook you in and you will feel hot, steamy, and on the edge of your seat.

  —Dark-Readers.com

  “A beautiful love story… complicated yet gorgeous characters… I am excited to read more of her books.”

  —SerendipityReviews.co.uk

  “Fantastic… a great read… I couldn’t put this book down… I was sad when it came to an end.”

  —TheBookScoop.com

  “A really great love story. There is something epic about it… If you haven’t jumped on this New Adult bandwagon, then you need to get with the program. I can see every bit of why this story has swept the nation.”

  —TheSweetBookShelf.com

  “Absolutely loved it… This story broke my heart… I can’t wait to get my hands on the next installment.”

  —Maryinhb.blogspot.com

  “Wonderful… delightful… a powerful story of love… will make your heart swoon.”

  —BookswithBite.net

  THE REDEMPTION OF CALLIE & KAYDEN

  “Enjoyable, moving… a beautifully written story.”

  —JacquelinesReads.blogspot.com

  “The author did an amazing job of having the reader connect to the characters and feel for them as you read… I want more!”

  —JessicasBookReview.com

  “Extremely emotional and touching… It made me want to cry, and jump for joy.”

  —Blkosiner.blogspot.com

  “I couldn’t put it down. This was just as dark, beautiful, and compelling as the first [book]… Nothing short of amazing… Never have I read such emotional characters where everything that has happened to them seems so real.”

  —OhMyShelves.com

  “[It] draws on human emotions and takes you into dark places. Although brimming with angst, it’s a love story that will overflow your heart with hope. This series is not to be missed.”

  —UndertheCoversBookblog.com

  THE COINCIDENCE OF CALLIE & KAYDEN

  “Another great story of passion, love, hope, and themes of salvation.”

  —BookishTemptations.com

  “Romantic, suspenseful, and well written—this is a story you won’t want to put down.”

  —RT Book Reviews

  “An emotional rollercoaster.”

  —TotalBookaholic.com

  Contents

  Cover

  Title Page

  Welcome

  Prologue

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  About the Author

  A Preview of Breaking Nova

  Don’t miss more from Jessica Sorensen!

  Also by Jessica Sorensen

  Acclaim for Jessica Sorensen

  Copyright

  Copyright

  Published by Sphere

  ISBN: 9780751556483

  All characters and events in this publication, other than those clearly in the public domain, are fictitious and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

  Copyright © 2014 by Jessica Sorensen

  The moral right of the author has been asserted.

  All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior permission in writing of the publisher.

  The publisher is not responsible for websites (or their content) that are not owned by the publisher.

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