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Collision
Series · 4 books · 2018-2019

Books in series

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#1

Collision

2018

Book 1 in The Collision Series is an emotional, slow burn, New Adult romance. After losing both of her parents, Merritt Adams was forced to grow up at a young age. Now a bitter and jaded adult, she’s convinced that the only person she can count on is herself. When she’s injured in a fiery crash, Merritt has to learn how to accept help from her friends. But she isn’t prepared for support from the popular musician she used to go to school with. Chase Brooks spent the last two years in California aspiring to become a rock star, but his dream is cut short when he receives word about his sick father. He returns home to be with his family, and ends up seeking solace in the one girl who knows what it’s like to lose everything. Merritt fights her attraction to Chase every step of the way, refusing to let him in. But beneath his cocky charm and good looks, she finds a caring man who’s hurting just as badly as she is. As they grow closer, the wall Merritt built around her heart begins to crumble. What Merritt doesn’t know is that Chase holds the truth about who saved her from her mangled car the night of the accident – and it could destroy the trust he’s worked so hard for. Two sad souls could be perfect for each other, but a secret might tear them apart.
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#2

Avoidance

2018

Book 2 in The Collision Series is a continuation of Collision, the emotional New Adult romance. After the shocking ending of "Collision," Merritt Adams is now faced with the emotions she's buried for almost a decade. While her boyfriend goes off to fulfill his rock star dreams in California, Merritt is left to her own devices. She drowns her sorrows in alcohol, and spirals out of control. She’s headed down a familiar dark path – one that led her father to take his own life. TJ Cutler is an MMA fighter who knows how dangerous inner demons can be. He may be the only person who can reach Merritt, having survived his own nightmarish childhood. But Merritt needs to prove that she’s willing to take responsibility for the choices she’s made, and commit to following TJ’s rules. Merritt accepts TJ’s help, and starts making the right choices. But the road to recovery isn’t easy. She falters and breaks TJ’s trust, disappointing him and herself. The only way for Merritt to move forward is by confronting the ghost she’s been running from all along. Will Merritt give up and lose, or will she get up and fight?
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#3

The Other Brother

2019

Book 3 is an opposites-attract standalone romance in The Collision Series. Every choice has a consequence. Charlotte Thompson knows it all too well. On the run from her past, she hopes to start over in her new home. To keep her secret safe, she must avoid getting close to anyone. The last thing she wants is to get involved with the town’s notorious bad boy. Tanner Brooks is forever doomed to live in the shadow of his older sibling. Regarded as troubled and brooding, he’s seen as nothing more than the other brother. That all changes when a striking new girl captures Tanner’s attention. Charlotte gives him something to feel other than heartache and rage. Determined to prove himself, he will do anything for her … even if it means putting his life on the line. Between Tanner’s unwavering pursuit and Charlotte’s wavering defenses, sparks fly. But when Charlotte’s past catches up to her, she is forced to face the consequences of her actions. What’s worse, Tanner is taken along for the ride. Charlotte needs to save Tanner from her mess and keep them both alive.
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#4

Fighting the Odds

2019

From bestselling author Kristen Granata comes a steamy MMA fighter office romance standalone. TJ Cutler’s life has been anything but easy. Looking at him now, no one would guess that the successful MMA fighter and business owner was once a homeless drug addict who witnessed his father brutally murder his mother when he was just a child. But TJ knows how harsh reality can be for some, and he dedicates his life to helping those who are struggling like he once did. Carla Evans thought that her life was perfect until everything fell apart. Determined to start over, she moves to a new town ready to check items off of her bucket list. She didn’t plan for a steamy one-night stand with a muscular, tattooed fighter. She also didn’t know that he’d end up being the boss at her new job a week later. She tries to keep things professional, but they're unable to resist their attraction to each other. Carla is the uptight, buttoned-up contrast to TJ’s fearless and outgoing nature. He shows her how to live outside the box she constructed for herself, and pushes her past her comfort zone. But Carla soon realizes that TJ is the one in need of help – and love. Can Carla break through the walls of TJ’s damaged past, or are his wounds too deep to be healed? \*Against the Odds is a standalone spinoff from characters in The Collision Duet. This book contains some graphic scenes and sensitive subject matter.

Author

Kristen Granata
Kristen Granata
Author · 17 books

Kristen Granata is a bestselling romance author known for writing inspirational, emotional stories with realistic characters who struggle through the darkest parts of life and come out stronger on the other side. Amazon: https://amzn.to/2zblG7G Instagram: https://bit.ly/34LUfge TikTok: https://bit.ly/3xOqPMm Facebook: https://bit.ly/3cuvtEg Kristen openly shares her mental health struggles with depression and anxiety. Her message is a beacon of hope to anyone who is suffering: You are not alone. She delicately weaves this theme into her writing, and demonstrates the ability of love to heal after tragedy. When she's not teaching or writing, Kristen is reading, tripping over something, indulging in her messy love affair with popcorn, and annoying her wife and step-daughters by incessantly singing along to The Greatest Showman soundtrack. Kristen was born in Brooklyn, New York. She currently lives in New Jersey with her wife & her two step-daughters.

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