Jaded Regret Books in Order

Ex-convict Johnny keeps emotional attachments out of his casual relationships until a planned two-day encounter becomes something harder to dismiss. His partner's troubled past mirrors his own, making their mutual desire a threat to carefully maintained defenses.

Natalie Anderson's habit of supporting everyone else conceals mounting stress and secrets. A friendship with record-label representative Kai Pierson grows through long conversations, but meeting in person introduces attraction neither is prepared to handle.

Bassist Tanner Hart hides his past behind casual encounters while searching for the only girl he once loved. Meeting Mackenzie Shepard, trapped in a damaging relationship, challenges his emotional distance and brings their wounded histories together.

Drummer Beau uses music to contain the emotional darkness he refuses to share. April, whose privileged upbringing contrasts with her work among foster children, tries to reach him, and their growing connection faces pressures from his past.