Series Spotlight: The Westbrook Series by Laura Clark
The Westbrook Series
by Laura Clark
Distraction (book one) - August 22, 2015
Numb (book two) - September 4, 2015
Laws of Motion (book three) - December 4, 2015
Playlist (book four) - Coming in 2016
About the Westbrook series
The Westbrook series is a collection of Young Adult (YA) stories from author Laura Clark that follows a group of teenagers who call the community of Brookville home and are either currently or have graduated from Westbrook High. With a mix of personalities, readers follow the characters on their quest as they make sense of their lives now and what awaits them in the future. Read about them falling in like and love and falling out of what they thought was love and learning more about themselves and each other.
There are currently three available books in the series: Distraction, Numb, and Laws of Motion. This trilogy centers on Laila Patterson and the summer and senior year that changes her life and views on true love. Along for the ride are her best friend, Avery Brookes; her older brother, Kyle Patterson; her older brother's best friend and the guy Laila's had a crush on for years, Sam Woodson; and a returning friend who drives her to distraction, Trevor Maddox.
A fourth book entitled Playlist, featuring Avery Brookes and Kyle Patterson as the main characters, is slated for release in 2016.
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Distraction
(Westbrook #1)
by Laura Clark
Release Date: August 22, 2015
About Distraction
Seventeen-near-old Laila Patterson, would never describe her heart as fickle. She understands the difference between reality and fantasy, which is why Sam Woodson is not realistic boyfriend material. After all, he is in college, and college boys simply do not date high school girls. Plus, he is Laila’s older brother’s best friend. According to the unspoken bro-code, messing around with your friend’s little sister is pretty high on the list of forbidden taboos.
What happens when Laila discovers that her secret crush on Sam isn’t quite so one-sided? What if the only way to keep him is to keep their relationship hush-hush? Is Sam worth all of the lying and sneaking around?
As if things weren’t confusing enough with Sam, an old family friend suddenly shows up after being gone for more than three years. She isn't expecting Trevor Maddox to move back to Westbrook. She isn't expecting him to attend her high school, and she certainly isn't expecting him to be so damned gorgeous.
Laila doesn't want or need this unexpected distraction. . . or does she?
Read my five-starred review of Distraction.
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Numb
(Westbrook #2)
by Laura Clark
Release Date: September 4, 2015
About Numb
Laila has read that letter a thousand times, and yet she still doesn't believe it. He left too many things unresolved. She desperately wants to find answers, but it's impossible since the one person that can give her those answers is MIA.
Each day melts into the next. Laila tries to keep herself busy, but it's not enough. No matter how hard she tries to forget, there is always something that reminds her of him.
At her very best, Laila is numb.
What happens when Laila is suddenly confronted with her past, and she is forced to make a choice between the boy who owns her heart, and the one that wants to steal it away?
Read my five-starred review of Numb.
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Laws of Motion
(Westbrook #3)
by Laura Clark
Release Date: December 4, 2015
About Laws of Motion
Everything is finally as it should be, or so it seems. As Laila attempts to settle into her new relationship, she finds it difficult to surrender her heart. Deep down, she’s worried about getting hurt again. Desperate to remain in control, she makes some rash decisions that could jeopardize her future. Will Laila be able to salvage her new-found happiness?
Trevor gets caught day-dreaming during Physics class. Unfortunately, it is the wrong class for him to space out in. Mr. Bonner has it out for jocks and Trevor is no exception. As punishment, he is forced to write an essay about how the Laws of Motion apply to his every-day life. Trevor doesn't realize the significance of this assignment at first, but he quickly discovers that Newton's Laws might be exactly what he needs to understand how to deal with his own struggles with relationships.
Physics might just end up being the simple answer to everyone's uncertainty about love.
Read my five-starred review of Laws of Motion.
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Playlist
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Playlist
(Westbrook #4)
by Laura Clark
Release Date: Coming in 2016
About Playlist
Avery Brookes seems to have it all. She's popular, smart, and gorgeous. Everyone at Westbrook High wants to be her because she's as close to perfect as it gets. Or so it seems . . . .
Avery projects confidence in everything she does. She's fiercely loyal to her friends, and would do anything to help them when they're in trouble, but she doesn't let anyone help her when she has problems. In fact, Avery's hell-bent on hiding her insecurities and struggles from everyone, including her best friend, Laila. She has painted the perfect facade, but her larger-than-life persona can be hard to live up to. Everyone expects her to have all the answers. What happens when she suddenly finds herself without answers? Where will she turn for help?
Kyle Patterson is a self-proclaimed recovering player. He wants to be in a serious, committed relationship despite his past indiscretions. The problem is nobody takes him seriously. More importantly, the one girl who has captured his attention is convinced he's not ready. After years of witnessing his numerous casual hookups, who could blame her? What does Kyle need to do to prove that he really has changed?
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About Laura Clark
Laura Clark loves to read, design, and write. Convinced that she is really just a seventeen-year-old girl at heart, it's no wonder that she is writing Young Adult fiction. She lives in the Midwest with her husband, daughter, and son. Her passion for writing fiction dates back to early childhood, when she first learned to put a pencil on paper. Being able to share her passion and imagination with readers brings her the greatest joy. The Westbrook series began as a short story that morphed into a book. Before she knew what was happening, the characters took on a life of their own, and as a result, the series was born.
Laura Clark loves to read, design, and write. Convinced that she is really just a seventeen-year-old girl at heart, it's no wonder that she is writing Young Adult fiction. She lives in the Midwest with her husband, daughter, and son. Her passion for writing fiction dates back to early childhood, when she first learned to put a pencil on paper. Being able to share her passion and imagination with readers brings her the greatest joy. The Westbrook series began as a short story that morphed into a book. Before she knew what was happening, the characters took on a life of their own, and as a result, the series was born.
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