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Published April 23rd, 2021 WRITTEN AS RACHEL JONAS THE LOST ROYALS SAGA The Genesis of Evangeline Dark Side of the Moon Heart of the Dragon Season of the Wolf Fate of the Fallen DRAGON FIRE ACADEMY First Term Second Term Third Term THE VAMPIRE'S MARK Dark Reign Hell Storm Cold Heir Crimson Mist WRITTEN AS RACHEL JONAS & NIKKI THORNE KINGS OF CYPRESS PREP The Golden Boys Never his Girl Forever Golden DESCRIPTION West Golden—Fierce protector. The one. The cocky jock I once wanted to kill with my bare hands is now the only one I trust with my heart. In a city full of corruption and dark secrets, knowing who’s on your side gets harder to determine every day. Especially now that Vin’s on the warpath, passing out threats he fully intends to see through to the end. His power here in Cypress Pointe seems limitless, and I don’t have time to see if that’s true. I’m prepared to make sacrifices to keep my family safe. Even if what’s sacrificed is my own happiness. As our circle of loyal friends becomes clear, we cling to it, because it’s all any of us has. And if there’s one thing Vin didn’t count on, it’s that blood isn’t always thicker than water. He might just find out firsthand why it’s never wise to cross the king’s queen. FOREVER GOLDEN is the highly anticipated conclusion to this portion of the saga, and a lead-in to the KINGS OF CYPRESS spinoff (which begins with PRETTY BOY D). This book is the final installment of a trilogy and should only be read after completing books one & two, THE GOLDEN BOYS and NEVER HIS GIRL. This series contains strong bully themes. So, if you’re not into romances where hate turns into love (… eventually), and if you don’t like your heroes of the unapologetically alpha variety, this might not be the series for you. There is no rape or dubious consent whatsoever. However, due to adult themes and sexual situations, this one’s only for the 18+ crowd. This series is sure to give you GOSSIP GIRL and ONE TREE HILL vibes, and the angst will have you burning through the pages to find out what happens next. One-click and get lost in this series today! Smooches, RJ & NT Thank you for your purchase! I would love to get your feedback once you’ve finished the book! Please leave a review and let others know what you thought of “Forever Golden”. You can stay up to date on new releases and sales by joining my newsletter or by joining my Facebook Group. For all inquiries, please contact me using my primary email address: Chapter 1 WEST “Something’s wrong.” I feel it in my gut and haven’t stopped pacing since I made it home an hour ago. I can’t explain it, but I know I’m right. “Maybe she’s just busy with something,” Joss chimes in, peering up from where she’s posted between Dane and Sterling on the couch. “Too busy to pick up one of the five times I called? Too busy to return one of the seven texts I sent?” Shaking my head, I double back toward the window. “She wouldn’t just… not respond.” Joss falls silent again and my nerves are shot. The paranoia started with the conversation between me and Casey earlier—hearing that Vin’s gotten to her and Parker—and now Southside’s in the wind. “To hell with this. I’m going over there.” The words barely leave my mouth and I already have my keys in hand. “Ok, breathe. You’ve only been trying her for an hour,” Joss reasons. “I know it feels like it’s been longer, but… don’t you think you should hold off? Maybe this is just Blue giving you a hard time. I mean, it’s possible she wasn’t as cool with you meeting up with Casey as she let on. Isn’t it?” Joss smiles dimly after speaking, but she doesn’t know Southside like I do. If this was about me going to see Casey, her reaction wouldn’t be to ignore me. She’s more the type who’d arrange a meeting between her fist and my face. Or, you know, take a baseball bat to my windshield. “Just saying, before you go all Neanderthal and bust her door down, try calling again,” Joss suggests. I consider it, contemplate waiting until I’m able to announce myself instead of just showing up on Southside’s porch, but when it comes to her, rationale and sensibility rarely come into play. All I know is I need to either hear her voice or lay eyes on her. Now. Right now. “If she gets pissed at me for just dropping in, then let her be pissed,” I conclude.
