EL Todd Books in Order

Sean and Scarlet announce their engagement in Connecticut, where family secrets and an unexpected visitor disrupt their happiness. Back in Seattle, disagreements about the wedding expose another secret that puts their trust in each other at risk.

Widowed Elisa is raising two children while struggling with memories of her violent marriage. When her first love, Jared, returns to her life, she must confront guilt and painful experiences before she can consider loving again.

Sean faces police questioning while Scarlet worries about what the investigation could mean for their future. As Janice and Ryan become involved, the friends must navigate danger, family tensions, and secrets that threaten their relationships.

Ryan and Janice's relationship unfolds alongside Sean and Scarlet's troubles, revealing Ryan's side of events. Their romance faces its own challenges as he tries to balance his feelings for Janice with the complications surrounding their friends.

Scarlet and Sean attempt a long-distance relationship between Seattle and New York rather than abandon their family and career commitments. When Sean's former girlfriend arrives pregnant and penniless, Scarlet fears their new happiness could fall apart.

Scarlet helps her best friend Sean recover after Penelope breaks his heart, but her own romantic feelings complicate their friendship. Sleeping together offers the possibility of love while leaving Scarlet uncertain about what Sean really wants.

Sadie Montague works in her father's bookstore and values her independence. When businessman Ethan pursues her, his possessiveness and familiar approach to women threaten the relationship, forcing him to reconsider how he treats the woman he wants.

Separated from Accacia, Aleco seeks a way to save her people from the void and confront his brother's rule. Meanwhile, Accacia faces confinement and uncertainty in Asquithian territory, where a newcomer adds to her fears.

A wounded outsider agrees to rescue a woman from a heavily guarded city in exchange for healing. As their paths converge, distrust, hidden histories, and the mystery surrounding the Soul Catcher complicate a dangerous escape.

Abby is caught between Toby's protection and threats from her former boyfriend. As pressure mounts, she must reclaim control of her choices and decide what she truly wants rather than let fear determine her future.

Mike and Cassandra's happiness is unsettled by a visit from Diane, while Sean and Scarlet face new family tensions. Elsewhere, Cortland seeks reconciliation with Monnique, but rebuilding trust proves harder than simply asking for another chance.

Cayson has loved his childhood best friend Skye for years but fears that confessing could destroy their friendship. After he helps her home from a party, an unexpected change between them forces him to reconsider staying silent.

Sydney is drawn to Coen but struggles with a painful past that makes her question whether she deserves happiness. As their relationship deepens, she must decide whether to reveal the truth and risk his reaction.

Fashion designer Cassie is wary of relationships after betrayal, yet finds herself attracted to Tony, her best friend's brother. Losing her job complicates their secret connection as she struggles to accept help without surrendering her independence.

Newly married Coen worries that Sydney's demanding studies are exhausting her, while his efforts to help an abused client become a secret. Their marriage faces strain as concern, concealment, and competing responsibilities threaten the trust between them.

Sean and Scarlet prepare for their baby as his urge to control every detail creates tension. Around them, family disclosures, changing jobs, and uncertain romantic choices complicate the lives of Cortland, Monnique, Ryan, Janice, Mike, and Cassandra.

Marine biology student Sydney moves to Hawaii after an unfaithful relationship leaves her distrustful of men. While her friend Henry harbors feelings for her, an attraction to Coen challenges her determination to avoid another painful romance.

Henry struggles to move on after losing Sydney to Coen, while family responsibilities deepen his unhappiness. Meeting Ren offers a chance at a new connection, but his lingering feelings for Sydney threaten to keep him trapped.

High school student Calloway discovers that a text connected to his father's mysterious belongings points toward an ancient race hunting humanity. With two friends, he investigates a portal and the dangerous secrets behind his family's past.

Sean and Scarlet approach their wedding while a job and relocation raise questions about their shared future. Encounters with old friends and Scarlet's mother's reappearance bring past fears into the celebrations, testing confidence in their marriage.

While Cayson wrestles with plans for medical school, Slade and Trinity's hidden relationship becomes harder to maintain. A blind date stirs Slade's jealousy, and Roland's guilt complicates his efforts to pursue something meaningful with Jasmine.

Mike struggles to move on after Cassandra leaves, unable to stop questioning what their relationship meant. Meanwhile, Hazel introduces Flynn to her friends, Sean confronts his parents' divorce, and wedding costs spark conflict between Ryan and Janice.

Cayson and Skye discover that becoming a couple can put their longstanding friendship at risk. Elsewhere, Slade's attraction to Trinity challenges his usual approach to women, especially when danger gives him a reason to get involved.

Janet values her career and independence, but successful businessman Scott Benedict wants a place in her life. His attempts to take control threaten to drive her away, forcing him to reconsider how to pursue their relationship.

Bartender Layla hopes to become a fashion writer while recovering from heartbreak over Jared. When persistent Kyle takes an interest in her, his reputation with women and her refusal to be easily won complicate their growing attraction.

Sean and Scarlet struggle with jealousy and insecurity as a colleague's interest threatens to complicate their marriage. Elsewhere, Flynn and Hazel face questions about his past, while Cortland and Monnique prepare for a future together.

Mike and Cassandra move home, where his history with her best friend creates complications. Meanwhile, Sean and Scarlet visit a fertility clinic, and Andrew's arrival without his wedding ring raises new concerns about the family's relationships.

Wedding festivities bring Sean and Scarlet's friends together, but an embarrassing video and painful family disclosures threaten the celebrations. Scarlet also worries that a public wedding announcement could invite her mother back into their lives.

Nancy grows uneasy about Thatcher's flirtatious assistant while a visit from his mother adds pressure to their relationship. Elsewhere, Henry seeks help planning a proposal to Ren, and the friends navigate competing hopes and romantic complications.

Mike wants marriage, but Cassandra's refusal leaves them facing a difficult choice about their future. Meanwhile, Sean and Scarlet pursue fertility treatment, and Ryan tries to regain Janice's forgiveness as the friends confront different relationship challenges.

Derek regrets the harm he caused Nancy and begins to question his life as a player. When he meets independent professional surfer Paola, her refusal to fall for his usual approach challenges his hopes of starting over.

Accacia returns to Asquithian territory with an army and a plan to overthrow Drake, Aleco's brother. As their political struggle intensifies, she also faces a difficult decision about belonging and fears how Aleco will respond.

A request for a paternity test disrupts Mike's wedding preparations, while Flynn and Hazel's reunion faces complications when his brother arrives. Meanwhile, Scarlet grows frustrated with Sean's protectiveness, and Ryan confronts a painful reminder of childhood.

Nancy hides her wealthy background from Derek, whose difficult upbringing shapes their troubled relationship. An attraction to Thatcher challenges her loyalty, leaving her caught between the partner she has chosen and the possibility of something different.

Calloway tries to manage school, friendship, and his relationship with Beatrice while investigating a dangerous portal. As graduation and prom approach, he must decide what to tell Weston and how much to trust the guidance he receives.

Flynn conceals Zahara's presence from Hazel, risking further trouble when she visits. Meanwhile, Scarlet struggles with Sean's absence, and Cortland supports Monnique through grief as misunderstandings and unresolved emotions put the friends' relationships under pressure.

Sean, Mike, and Cortland settle into work together after the group's move to New York. Their promising new start is complicated by Cortland's worries about Monnique's past and Ryan's insecurities about his relationship with Janice.

Abby hides her unhappiness behind an outgoing manner while working for artist Fernan in New York. A growing attraction to him and an unexpected connection with Toby leave her facing a difficult romantic choice.

Alexandra accompanies Paul when his father suffers a heart attack, leaving Blaise struggling with their separation. Family trouble draws her back south, where unresolved feelings and an escalating threat complicate her choices between the two men.

After trauma at work and her boyfriend's betrayal, nurse Alexandra leaves for Savannah to start again. She meets Blaise, a cotton-field heir whose attraction to her is complicated by a secret he feels bound to protect.

Alexandra feels betrayed by Blaise's lies but cannot stop loving him. As Paul tries to reclaim his place in her life, she must decide whether to trust familiar comfort or wait for Blaise to prove himself.

This prequel returns to Sean and Scarlet's first meeting and the beginnings of their friendship. Mutual attraction complicates their connection, raising the question of whether friendship ever fully described what was developing between them.

Cayson's chance to interview for Stanford's medical program threatens the future he imagines with Skye. Meanwhile, Slade's secret relationship with Trinity becomes harder to conceal when his friends pressure him to join a group date.

Reunited, Skye and Cayson enjoy their relationship while questions about the baby's godfather complicate the group's happiness. Arsen faces fresh difficulties with his mother, and Conrad considers whether to deepen his commitment to Lexie.

Arsen discovers how deeply he loves his daughter Abby while Slade and Trinity struggle to stay apart after their breakup. Their friends' attempts to help create tensions that also keep Skye and Cayson separated.

Cayson and Skye try to repair their relationship, but his mistrust keeps pulling him away. Elsewhere, Theo intervenes in Conrad's heartbreak, while imprisoned Arsen receives an unexpected visit from Silke's father.

Conrad struggles to decide whether his relationship with Lexie can be repaired as she arrives with something important to say. Meanwhile, Cayson and Skye remain at their son's bedside, hoping his breathing problems will improve.

Professional escort Rhett follows strict rules against kissing, feelings, and sex with clients. When Aspen hires him to improve her standing with her family, his attraction makes the boundary between work and pleasure increasingly difficult.

Cayson and Skye reunite, but his jealousy of Ward threatens their new peace. Meanwhile, Roland questions his feelings for Heath, and Arsen tries to rebuild his life while earning permission to pursue Silke again.

An attacker moves against Sean when he least expects it, threatening both him and the people he loves. Sean must fight to survive while trying to protect a family whose safety is now at stake.

Escort Jett poses as a man's boyfriend, expecting an uncomplicated job. Attraction to his client's sister tests his professional rules, but admitting his feelings would also risk exposing the arrangement her brother depends on.

Escort Cato keeps his work strictly professional, avoiding kisses, feelings, and sex with clients. When a woman from his romantic past hires him, the rules become harder to follow and his usual confidence begins to falter.

Cayson still loves Skye but struggles to forgive her, while Silke questions whether Arsen can change. Conrad risks turning friendship with Beatrice into romance, and Theo's new relationship with Alex faces an unexpected strain.

Conrad persuades Lexie to introduce him to her parents and discovers why she hesitated. Meanwhile, Jared struggles with shame over his past, while Skye and Cayson's plans for a home encounter an unexpected complication.

Slade and Trinity clash over whether marriage matters, leaving Skye and Cayson unsure how to help. Meanwhile, Arsen gains responsibility at work and hopes to reconnect with his daughter, while Clementine's London visit becomes awkward.

Still hurt by his former girlfriend's betrayal, escort Troy intends to keep love out of his life. Meeting Harper challenges both that decision and the professional rules meant to prevent any relationship with a client.

Trinity's first major fashion show is disrupted when attention shifts toward Slade instead of her designs. Elsewhere, Conrad imagines a future with Carrie, and Skye seeks help over Cayson's continuing hostility toward Sean.

Slade plans a gesture for Trinity that she firmly opposes. Meanwhile, Jared's dinner with Beatrice's family takes an unexpected turn, and the women's plans for a strip-club bachelorette party cause trouble with the men.

Misunderstanding keeps Conrad and Lexie apart until a chance meeting offers hope of reconciliation. Meanwhile, Cayson's news at work complicates his future with Skye, and Slade questions Trinity's request for a prenuptial agreement.

Beatrice returns to Conrad seeking forgiveness after months apart, while Roland struggles to stop concealing Heath. Trinity remains estranged from her father, and Silke questions whether Arsen can regain even a small measure of trust.

Heath grows weary of Roland hiding their relationship and wonders whether to seek a different future. Meanwhile, Skye's injury disrupts wedding plans, and Conrad's time with Lexie begins to feel more serious than he expected.

Slade tries another plan to reunite Skye and Cayson despite Cayson's persistent anger. Meanwhile, Conrad's involvement with Georgia Price attracts tabloid attention, and a discovery among his mother's belongings unsettles Arsen's sense of himself.

After their honeymoon, Skye dreads Cayson's approaching departure, while Slade considers hiring a talented woman for his band. Conrad conceals Macy's persistent advances, risking trouble when she arrives at his office shortly before Lexie.

Trinity enlists friends in a plan to win Slade back and prevent their divorce. Meanwhile, press attention to Roland's sexuality forces Sean to weigh his son's needs against concerns about his company and reputation.

A Las Vegas bachelorette trip brings impulsive kisses, police trouble, and painful exchanges between friends. Meanwhile, Clementine struggles to commit to Ward even as his hope for a lasting relationship and other women's interest become clear.

Skye discovers a letter Laura planted in Cayson's bag, threatening the trust between them. Confronting him means deciding whether to believe his innocence or let the apparent evidence undermine the relationship they have rebuilt.

Slade and Trinity's honeymoon reveals disagreements about names and money, while Sean and Scarlet consider leaving their home. Elsewhere, Clementine's encounter with a former lover and Beatrice's distressed arrival unsettle two more relationships.

Cayson remains unable to forgive Skye until another man's interest makes him confront the risk of losing her. Meanwhile, Silke finds hope in a museum job, and friendships within the group face renewed jealousy.

Silke's parents react badly to Pike, leaving her angry and uncertain about what they are hiding. Slade considers proposing to Trinity, while Ward's insistence on telling Clementine's parents the truth brings their relationship into conflict.

Skye begins losing hope of reconciling with Cayson even as another man pursues her. Cayson remains torn between love and resentment, while a conversation with Sean could change how he sees their future.

Conrad tries to accept losing Lexie and turns to an unexpected new friend for support. Meanwhile, Cayson cannot escape his love for Skye, while Sean seeks help repairing his own strained connection with Cayson.

Roland and Heath celebrate their anniversary, but a visit from Conrad tests Roland's willingness to acknowledge their relationship. Meanwhile, Arsen seeks greater commitment with Silke, and Cayson worries that Skye might be pregnant.

Escort River has stopped expecting to find a lasting partner until a client's wit and personality catch his attention. His growing attraction challenges the rules against kissing, feelings, and sex that govern his professional life.

News about Sean's condition leaves Scarlet trying to stay composed for her children. As the situation worsens, she faces the challenge of holding the family together while coping with increasingly painful uncertainty about his future.

Sean wants to return to work while Scarlet insists he needs time to recover. Meanwhile, Skye shares pregnancy news without Cayson, and Cayson's hostility toward Laura is tested when she finds herself in trouble.

Conrad's renewed devotion to Lexie becomes possessive, while Slade helps Trinity confront her fear through self-defense. Cayson's planned journey angers Sean, and Clementine worries that Jeremy will expose a secret capable of disrupting her relationships with her family.

As Skye and Cayson await their baby's arrival, Cayson notices something troubling about her. Conrad struggles to forgive Lexie, while Arsen must repair his relationship with Silke without relying on Ryan to resolve the damage he has caused.

Slade and Trinity reveal their relationship to their friends, while Roland shares his private writing with his mother. Medical-school decisions confront Cayson with a difficult question about his future and the place Skye will have in it.

Slade and Trinity's wedding day arrives, bringing their friends and relatives together for a public commitment. As the couple prepares to exchange vows, the possibility of unforeseen trouble hangs over a celebration they hope will mark a happy beginning.

Sean brings Skye information that could change her understanding of Cayson, while Slade and Trinity receive unexpected fertility results. Conrad's recklessness draws him toward another risky encounter, and Arsen faces news that tests his ability to accept support.

Conrad escapes abroad after trouble with Lexie, but his carefree behavior may conceal a deeper breakdown. Slade resists fertility testing, Arsen reconsiders his feelings for Silke, and Cayson and Skye's conflict threatens to spread through their circle of friends.

Sean struggles with fear of an unseen threat, while Scarlet tries to restore his perspective. Trinity and Slade's argument escalates, and Skye attempts to reconcile Cayson with Ward as Clementine faces doubts about preparing for motherhood.

Arsen's dinner with Lydia and Silke goes badly, while Sean remains fearful of whoever is targeting him. Clementine's efforts to distance herself from Ward meet an unexpected complication, and Conrad experiences a disturbing moment at a work party.

Conrad, Theo, and Silke begin their final college year while pursuing complicated attractions. Elsewhere, Skye struggles after separating from Cayson, whose medical-school studies cannot distract him from her, and Slade and Trinity find their lack of privacy increasingly difficult.

Thomas's attraction to his secretary Rome threatens the boundaries he has tried to maintain. As Conrad adjusts to Beatrice's busy life, Arsen fears losing Ryan's help, and Silke's growing connection with Pike remains shadowed by feelings for her former lover.

Cayson prepares to return home, but saying goodbye to Laura proves uncomfortable. Slade and Trinity's attempts to conceive encounter difficulties, while Dee and Theo's developing relationship faces interference from a remark that could change how they see each other.

Silke cannot shake her love for Arsen despite their painful history, while Roland faces pressure to acknowledge Heath openly. Wedding plans divide Slade and Trinity, and Clementine prepares to reveal her relationship with Ward as Sean encounters an unexpected crisis.

Trinity watches Skye suffer after losing Cayson and begins to question the promise that keeps her friend's secret hidden. Believing both lovers are hurting, she must weigh loyalty against the possibility that revealing the truth could help them reconcile.

Ward withdraws after his wedding is postponed, while Arsen and Silke settle into married life. Trinity receives an exciting fashion opportunity with troubling complications, and publicity about Sean's strip club forces him to answer difficult questions from his family.

Taylor insists that Volt is only her best friend, despite Natalie and Sara's suspicions about their connection. His reputation as a player makes romance seem unwise, but maintaining that boundary becomes harder as she questions what she really wants.

Taylor's immediate attraction to Volt meets an obstacle when she realizes he is unavailable. Friendship seems the only possible arrangement, yet the intensity of her feelings raises a question neither can easily ignore: whether they can remain only friends.

Taylor and Volt's relationship has become serious, and her parents already approve of the man she plans to marry. Introducing him to her lifelong best friend becomes the next test, leaving her anxious about whether another important person will embrace him.

Having endured painful losses, a man struggles to accept the love offered by the woman closest to him. Fear of losing her pushes him toward ending their relationship, even as he tries to persuade himself that his feelings are gone.

A media scandal threatens Sean's carefully protected reputation, while Trinity ends a professional arrangement after recognizing Maximum Shot's unwelcome intentions. Conrad's encounter with an old enemy becomes more complicated with Lexie present, putting several relationships under fresh pressure.

After lending his parents his savings, veteran Ash finds they will not repay him until he meets their expectations. Professional companion Alessandra maintains strict boundaries with her clients, but his arrival tests the separation between her work and her feelings.