Next to Never

Fall Away with this addictive series from the bestselling author of PUNK 57.

''As gripping as it was sexy!'' COLLEEN HOOVER

New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas returns to her Falling Away series, introducing the next generation in her novella, Next to Never.

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The story of her future may have already been written in the past . . .

Under the close watch of the men in her family, Quinn Caruthers has found it nearly impossible to spread her wings - or even date - without her three older brothers, Jared, Madoc and Jaxon, jumping in to hover. And when a family friend - several years older - from her childhood still holds her heart, she knows they''re going to be a problem. Lucas Morrow is a man, and knowing her brothers, he may as well be forbidden.

But years ago, Lucas left town and shows no signs of returning. Quinn knows she shouldn''t wait for him anymore.

Until a package turns up on her doorstep with no return address and its contents reveal family secrets that threaten to turn her world upside down. She''s never asked about the path of her parents'' romantic history, but she soon learns their happy marriage had a very rocky and passionate start.

As she starts to see things around her with new eyes, Quinn will have to make tough choices about whether she''ll keep waiting . . . or finally go after what she really wants.
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Praise for the Fall Away novels:

''Penelope creates incredible tension between their characters in this best friends to enemies to lovers romance. It touches on the trauma of high school relationships, first loves, and broken hearts, and most importantly, how to be with someone without losing yourself'' Helena Hunting

''A wonderfully addictive read that kept my heart racing from start to finish. I could not put it down! 5 stars!!'' Aestas Book Blog

''I got completely wrapped up in Bully'' Scandalicious Book Reviews

''Freakin'' awesome! I absolutely love, love, loved this book . . . It totally rocked. Three times I honestly thought I might spontaneously combust'' Smitten''s Book Blog

''There''s a very thin line between love and hate! Did I know the line could be so blurred and painful? No! But can I say I didn''t absolutely, without a doubt love this damn book? No! I freaking Loved it!!'' SBookLover Reviews

''A heated and passionate novel, full of feeling and intensity that will appeal to the reader seeking an emotional rush'' IndieReader.com