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Darling Hill
Series · 4 books · 2021-2022

Books in series

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#0.5

These Dark Hearts

2021

Harleigh Wren Maguire has loved Phoenix Wilder for as long as she can remember. He's everything she isn't. Brave. Reckless. One-hundred percent unapologetic. But it's Halloween... the perfect excuse to dress up and be someone you're not. To step out of your comfort zone and do things you wouldn't usually do. And Harleigh is determined to make her best friend notice her for once. There's only one problem. Everyone knows monsters come out to play on All Hallows' Eve... She just didn't ever think Nix would become her worst nightmare.
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#1

These Dirty Lies

2022

A brand new gritty and angsty romance duet from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author L A Cotton Harleigh Wren Maguire is broken. At least, that’s what it feels like, a puzzle whose pieces no longer fit right. She knows one thing though: never trust your heart. It won’t lead you right, it’ll trick you. Betray you. And in the end, it’ll kill you. Phoenix Wilder is angry. At least, that’s what it feels like, eating him up inside. He knows one thing though: never trust your heart. It won’t fix things, it’ll break them. Taint them. And in the end, it’ll destroy them. Once upon a time, Harleigh and Nix were everything to each other. They shared their secrets, their hopes and dreams. But things are different now. They’re different. And maybe everything they remember was nothing but a lie. \* These Dirty Lies is the first book in Nix and Harleigh's duet. Due to mature content that some readers may find distressing, this book is recommended for readers 17+
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#2

These Dead Promises

2022

From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author L A Cotton comes the conclusion to Nix and Harleigh's story. Phoenix Wilder is fighting. For the girl he loves and the future he isn’t sure he deserves. But he’ll do it for her. His Birdie. His anchor. The only girl ever to see him for who he really is. Harleigh Wren Maguire is trying. For the boy she loves and the future she thought was stolen from her. But she’ll do it for him. Her protector. Her heart. The only guy to ever make her feel worth something. But Harleigh and Nix will have to figure out what they want and what they’re willing to sacrifice before they can chase their dreams of a better life. Because sometimes love isn’t enough. And the promises they made could end up nothing more than bittersweet memories. \* These Dead Promises is the final book in Nix and Harleigh's duet. It should be read after These Dirty Lies. Due to mature content that some readers may find distressing, this book is recommended for readers 17+
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#3

These Defiant Souls

2022

A brand-new story from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author L A Cotton, set in the angsty and gritty Darling Hill series. Celeste Rowe is lucky. At least, that’s what everyone thinks. Rich, beautiful, and smart, she has it all. She knows one thing though: the heart is a treacherous thing. It wants what it wants. You can try to fight it. Ignore it. But in the end, it’ll ruin you. Zane Washington is doomed. At least, that’s what it feels like. Poor, cynical, and desperate, he’s carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. He knows one thing though: the heart is a treacherous thing. It wants what it wants. You can try to resist it. Avoid it. But in the end, it will break you. On paper, they couldn’t be more different. But Celeste and Zane are about to discover that, sometimes, the very thing you shouldn’t want, is the only thing you need. And maybe it’s time for love to defy the odds. \* These Defiant Souls is a standalone story set in the Darling Hill world. Due to mature content, this book is recommended for readers 17+

Author

L.A. Cotton
L.A. Cotton
Author · 74 books

Reckless Love. Wild Hearts. L A COTTON is USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over forty mature young adult and new adult novels, LA COTTON is happiest writing the kind of books she loves to read: addictive stories full of teenage angst, tension, twists and turns. Home is a small town in the middle of England where she currently juggles being a full-time writer with being a mother/referee to two little people. In her spare time (and when she’s not camped out in front of the laptop) you’ll most likely find LA immersed in a book, escaping the chaos that is life. L A loves connecting with readers, and you can find her at: Official Website www.lacotton.com Social Media www.facebook.com/authorlacotton www.instagram.com/authorlacotton

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