num_pages: 475
description: New York Times bestseller Penelope Douglas introduces the next generation in her Fall Away series in Next to Never together for the first time with her bestselling novella Aflame.... Next to NeverUnder the close watch of the men in her family Quinn Caruthers has found it nearly impossible to spread her wingsor even datewithout her three older brothers Jared Madoc and Jaxon jumping in to hover. And when a family friendseveral years olderfrom her childhood still holds her heart she knows theyre 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 shouldnt 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. Shes 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 shell keep waitingor finally go after what she really wants. AflameTatum Brandt finally has everything she wants. Acceptance to medical school a circle of friends she would never replace and contentment that every day is now hers. All through high school Jared Trent called the shots. He decided if she would be happy or sad fearful or free. He owned her heart and he played with it like one of his cars. Never again. Two years ago Jared left town and Tates life is exactly where she wants it to be. Or thats what she tells herself Because two years ago her heart also stopped beating and no matter the success in school or the support of her friends theres only one time every week she can feel that same rush in her blood. Friday nights on the track. Thats hers not his and to hell with anyone that gets in her way again. Especially him.*Please note: The Next Flame is not a new story. It is Aflame and Next to Never together in one book. For those readers who desired paperbacks of Aflame to complete their collections this is it. **Also Note: Next to Never is not Quinn's story. That will be a full length novel eventually. This is simply a novella to catch up with all the characters and give a lead-in to the coming spin-off series.
language: English
title: The Next Flame
publisher: Berkley