Meredith Taylor

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Meredith Taylor loves a good book. She's dreamed about being a writer forever, and sweet, romantic stories are what make her happiest. She loves going on new adventures and having cocktails with friends. She writes the Ridgemont University series.

The Ridgemont University series follows the MM/ gay romances of students at the fictional Ridgemont University in Cape Town, South Africa. The books are crammed full of flirty, fun and sweet romantic moments and complex characters that will make you care about them deeply (and maybe even have them tug at your heartstrings). The romances are organic and

realistic, and even though the books are mostly light reading, they have enough substance for you to really dig into and think about long after you turn the last page. Give Ridgemont University a try; the boys might just steal your heart.

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Breaking the Rules (Gay Romance MM, First Time College Sweet Gay Love Story) (Ridgemont University) Jul 31, 2016

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Gay M/M sweet romance standalone short story in the interconnected Ridgemont University series. Focus is on character development and sweet romantic moments.
Medium heat, medium angst.

Connor Olivier is a freshman at Ridgemont University, living in Initia Nova, one of the newer residence halls on campus. He has always lived by the rules: head prefect in school, straight-A student, and a bit of a stick in the mud. His small-town background and strict, religious upbringing always made him feel stifled, and the fact that he had steadily dated a girl all through high school never quite felt right. Studying at Ridgemont University is his chance to finally let loose and find himself.

Suddenly, everything makes sense when Connor is assigned a second-year student, Adam, as a mentor. Connor is instantly head-over-heels, and realizes that it won’t be easy to resist Adam.

Adam Scholtz is a reformed bad-boy. He partied too hard in his first year, and he is on thin ice with the university administrators after one wild night led to a very public and embarrassing scene. Adam is determined not to be led astray again and to complete his degree in peace. Nothing could be less convenient than the irresistibly hot first-year student who he has been assigned to mentor as part of his probationary re-admittance to Ridgemont. Adam is tempted to break the rules, but doing so might risk his future at Ridgemont University.

How will Connor and Adam deal with their overpowering attraction? Will they stick to the script, or will they end up breaking the rules? Find out in this first Ridgemont University Short Read.

This is a standalone story within the fictional Ridgemont University series by Meredith Taylor.

The Ridgemont University series follows the M/M gay romances of students at the fictional Ridgemont University in Cape Town, South Africa. The books are crammed full of flirty, fun and sweet romantic moments and complex characters that will make you care about them deeply (and maybe even have them tug at your heartstrings). The romances are organic and realistic, and even though the books are mostly light reading, they have enough substance for you to really dig into and think about long after you turn the last page. Give Ridgemont University a try; the boys might just steal your heart.

Hot Off the Press (Ridgemont University Book 1) Jan 19, 2016

by Meredith Taylor

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There's no way you could want someone like me... Right?

Sweet/ wholesome MM love story. Easy reading introduction to the Ridgemont University gay romance series. No explicit content. Focus on slow burn true love story and character building.
Simon Northbrook has the smarts, looks, and he is an excellent journalist for Ridgemont University’s Weekly paper. But Simon’s perfectionist nature hides a deep need to be loved and appreciated. Specifically by Ian Peters, his unbearably gorgeous editor. When Simon’s friend Zuko disappears, Simon’s investigation soon reveals that he is on the brink of a scandal that will rock the entire university. Will Simon let down his guard to work with Ian and solve the mystery, or will his fear of love stand in his way?

Flirty, fun, and above all sweetly romantic, the exciting new Ridgemont University series follows the exploits of m/m college students. Full of character-driven drama and suspense, and a healthy dose of romance and comedy, the boys of Ridgemont University are sure to steal your heart.

Hot Off the Press is a slow burn m/m contemporary college romance novel set in the fictional Ridgemont University. It has lots of flirtation and character development, medium angst, a little bit of heat, and a happily-ever-after ending.

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Swift Justice (Ridgemont University Book 5) May 24, 2017

by Meredith Taylor

( 17 )

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I never expected to find you... I can't let you go...
A Ridgemont University MM Sweet/ Wholesome Romance Novel. Focus on character development and true love romance. No explicit content.
Medium heat, medium angst, happily ever after ending

Tumiso (Tumi) Moketla has always known that he was adopted. His parents told him from a young age that the greatest gift they had ever been given came from Tumi's biological mother: a brilliant, accomplished son who is completing his law degree at Ridgemont University. Tumi loves his adoptive parents, but recently, he’s been wondering about the woman who gave him up for adoption nineteen years ago; who was she? And where did Tumi really come from?

Tumi decides that he is finally ready to set out on a journey to find his biological parents and discover more about his roots. Life had been comfortable and privileged growing up in the Ridgemont Valley. Tumi needs to know if there is more out there for him than just the life of a Ridgemont student. What he discovers sets him on a path that changes his life forever.

Tumi's journey of self-discovery is disrupted by an unpleasant encounter with the arrogant British exchange student Edgar Boatwright. Edgar comes to Ridgemont to study South African constitutional law as part of his International Law degree at the University of Cambridge. Tumi is annoyed by Edgar's know-it-all attitude and superior air. When Tumi and Edgar find themselves forced together by fate, their bickering leads to complicated feelings. In fact, Edgar might just be the person to teach Tumi valuable lessons and to help him uncover the mysteries of his past.

Edgar Boatwright is a charming, debonair exchange student who is fascinated by South African law. He comes to South Africa to reconnect with memories from his past, but he finds himself drawn to guys who might be bad influences.

Edgar becomes disillusioned during his visit, and he falls into his old ways of recklessness and partying. Edgar feels especially grumpy towards his frustrating classmate Tumi Moketla, who is attractive but constantly pushes Edgar away. Edgar tries to show up Tumi in mock court and sabotages Tumi when he seems to have the upper hand, but Edgar soon realizes that when it comes to matters of the heart, he might not know as much as he thinks he does.

What’s more, Edgar’s family has had enough of supporting his lavish party lifestyle. They cut Edgar off, and he is forced to move out of his luxury apartment and into the dorms at Ridgemont University. But being close to Tumi makes Edgar come undone. Edgar soon realizes that there's a lot more to Tumi than he once thought, and he struggles with the feelings he is beginning to have.

Will Tumi unlock the secrets of his past and discover who he really is? And with time running out, what will Edgar decide when his father demands he returns to England? Find out in the fifth Ridgemont University standalone novel.

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All-Nighters (Ridgemont University Book 3) Jul 14, 2016

by Meredith Taylor

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One night could change your life forever... If you can learn to let go...

Standalone entry set in the fictional Ridgemont Univesity. MM gay sweet/ wholesome college romance. No explicit content. Focus on slow burn true love and character building. No cliffhangers, HEA
Luke Brennan is a Psychology major at Ridgemont University. He has a dark, tragic past, and he is doing everything he can to try and fight away the memories of the loss that he has suffered. Luke seeks out fun and adventure wherever he can, hooking up with the hottest guys at Ridgemont and going on extreme sports adventures all across South Africa. But when Luke is confronted with a ghost from his past, someone who had hurt him greatly and whom he had vowed never to speak to again, his world is thrown into chaos and all of the memories come flooding back.

These disruptions couldn’t come at a worse time for Luke. He is about to start one of the most demanding assignments of his undergraduate career, the project that is make or break for the students who want to be accepted into the prestigious Ridgemont graduate Clinical Psychology program in Psychology. Luke has to stay up all night preparing for the assignment. But luckily, his nights are not lonely…

After a tryst with a handsome classmate, Jesse Montgomery, Luke discovers that his future is inextricably tied to Jesse’s, and Luke has to confront the demons of his past in order to make sense of his life. The journey he embarks on shakes Luke to his core.

Jesse Montgomery is in the same Psychology class as Luke. He has had terrible luck with guys in the past, and it makes him a bit of a recluse, only enjoying the company of his loyal dog Scampers. Jesse has had a troubled past, mostly being ignored by his workaholic parents, and has developed social anxiety. His ex-boyfriend, Martin, cheated on Jesse repeatedly, and as a result Jesse doesn’t trust anyone except his best friend Phillip.

Jesse has a mild stutter that makes him especially nervous about the upcoming Psychology assignment and the oral presentation he has to give in front of his entire class. He has been working towards being a clinical psychologist for as long as he can remember, and nothing will stand in the way of him achieving his dream. Not even his ex-boyfriend Martin resurfacing in his life, or the mysterious Luke Brennan.

When Jesse has a chance encounter with Luke one night, he has to confront his fear of being used by guys, and he has to build up the confidence to take a chance on a guy who might just be the one to change Jesse’s life forever.

Luke and Jesse spend sleepless nights working on their massive assignment while dealing with the people they wish they could have left in their pasts. At the same time, the attraction between them grows. Are either of them really ready to accept the other into their lives? Can they find happiness while working through their pain? Find out in the third standalone Ridgemont University book, All-Nighters.

This book contains medium heat and medium angst. Some mature themes, including descriptions of mental and physical health conditions. Emphasis on sweet romantic moments and slow burn, character driven true love.

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Against the Tide (Ridgemont University Book 2) Feb 18, 2016

by Meredith Taylor

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You drive me crazy... I can't live without you...

Join the adventures and M/M romantic exploits of the students at Ridgemont University in this exciting new series.
MM gay character driven sweet/ wholesome romance. No explicit content. Focus on slow burn true love and character building.
medium heat, medium angst

Darryn Fredericks is an 18-year-old swimming wunderkind who has received a scholarship to study at the prestigious Ridgemont University. He comes from the wrong side of the tracks, and he’s determined to work hard to make life better for himself and his family, especially his young brother who suffers from psychological problems and needs special care. He is on track to be recruited for the national swimming team, if he can only stay focused and not let himself get distracted.

Unfortunately, his rival on the swim team, JP Terreblanche, seems intent on making his life a living hell. JP is one of the rich, privileged students at Ridgemont, and he sees Darryn as a threat to his own swimming success. JP especially can’t stand the way Darryn judges him because of his wealth, because there is so much more to his life than just his money. Besides, JP’s grandfather puts intense pressure on him to live up to the family name. But Darryn doesn’t seem to see that.

Their bitter rivalry leads to struggles for both of them, especially when JP’s thuggish friend Peet sets out to ruin Darryn’s life. But in the midst of all of their competitiveness and misunderstandings, feelings start to develop, feelings neither of them could have anticipated…

Will Darryn be able to overcome the hurdles Peet puts in his way and support his struggling family? Will JP be able to forge his own path and break free from the expectations of his grandfather? And who will be triumphant in the finals of the Ridgemont University swimming championships?

The Ridgemont University series follows the M/M gay romances of students at the fictional Ridgemont University in Cape Town, South Africa. The books are crammed full of flirty, fun and sweet romantic moments and complex characters that will make you care about them deeply (and maybe even have them tug at your heartstrings). The romances are organic and realistic, and even though the books are mostly light reading, they have enough substance for you to really dig into and think about long after you turn the last page. Give Ridgemont University a try; the boys might just steal your heart.

Other Formats: Paperback

This title and over 1 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

GAY ROMANCE MM NOVELS COMPILATION: Ridgemont University Series Books 1-3: Sweet South Africa College Love Stories M/M Jul 24, 2016

by Meredith Taylor

( 6 )

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Special Price for 3 Heartwarming Gay Romance Novels! 3 for the price of 2!.
Join the adventures and M/M romantic exploits of the students at Ridgemont University in Cape Town, South Africa in this exciting new series.
3 Books included at a discounted price!
Hot Off the Press (Ridgemont University Book 1)
Against the Tide (Ridgemont University Book 2)
All-Nighters (Ridgemont University Book 3)

M/M gay character driven sweet romance
medium heat, medium angst
South African setting

Book 1

Don't allow your fear of the unknown to hold you back from true love...

Simon Northbrook has the smarts, looks, and he is an excellent journalist for Ridgemont University’s Weekly paper. But Simon’s perfectionist nature hides a deep need to be loved and appreciated. Specifically by Ian Peters, his unbearably gorgeous editor. When Simon’s friend Zuko disappears, Simon’s investigation soon reveals that he is on the brink of a scandal that will rock the entire university. Will Simon let down his guard to work with Ian and solve the mystery, or will his fear of love stand in his way?

Book 2

Darryn Fredericks is an 18-year-old swimming wunderkind who has received a scholarship to study at the prestigious Ridgemont University. He comes from the wrong side of the tracks, and he’s determined to work hard to make life better for himself and his family, especially his young brother who suffers from psychological problems and needs special care. He is on track to be recruited for the national swimming team, if he can only stay focused and not let himself get distracted.

Unfortunately, his rival on the swim team, JP Terreblanche, seems intent on making his life a living hell. JP is one of the rich, privileged students at Ridgemont, and he sees Darryn as a threat to his own swimming success. JP especially can’t stand the way Darryn judges him because of his wealth, because there is so much more to his life than just his money. Besides, JP’s grandfather puts intense pressure on him to live up to the family name. But Darryn doesn’t seem to see that.

Their bitter rivalry leads to struggles for both of them, especially when JP’s thuggish friend Peet sets out to ruin Darryn’s life. But in the midst of all of their competitiveness and misunderstandings, feelings start to develop, feelings neither of them could have anticipated…

Will Darryn be able to overcome the hurdles Peet puts in his way and support his struggling family? Will JP be able to forge his own path and break free from the expectations of his grandfather? And who will be triumphant in the finals of the Ridgemont University swimming championships?

Book 3

Luke Brennan is a Psychology major at Ridgemont University. He has a dark, tragic past, and he is doing everything he can to try and fight away the memories of the loss that he has suffered. Luke seeks out fun and adventure wherever he can, hooking up with the hottest guys at Ridgemont and going on extreme sports adventures all across South Africa. But when Luke is confronted with a ghost from his past, someone who had hurt him greatly and whom he had vowed never to speak to again, his world is thrown into chaos and all of the memories come flooding back.

These disruptions couldn’t come at a worse time for Luke. He is about to start one of the most demanding assignments of his undergraduate career, the project that is make or break for the students who want to be accepted into the prestigious Ridgemont graduate Clinical Psychology program in Psychology

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Rewriting Destiny (Ridgemont University Book 4) Feb 21, 2017

by Meredith Taylor

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A magnetic attraction... Someone I started to love long ago... But our destinies are pulling us apart.

MM gay sweet/ wholesome college romance. No explicit content. Focus on slow burn true love and character building. No cliffhangers, HEA

Kyle Abrahams is a wunderkind science geek. He has just started doing his masters in engineering, the youngest student ever accepted into the program at Ridgemont University. He graduated high school at only 15-years-old and finished his undergrad degree at the age when most other students were only starting theirs. In his research at the Academy for Experimental Science and Technology, Kyle has developed something that might seem impossible: a window into the future, a device that can calculate probabilities and predict events with amazing accuracy. He realizes how dangerous the machine can be and doesn't know if he should go public with it, but while he figures that out he uses the machine for his own benefit: to profit from the stock market, to apply for research grants and to finally impress people at parties with his new 'psychic' abilities.

Unfortunately, the device predicts something terrible will happen in the near future: Marshall de Villiers, the Ridgemont rugby champion and high-school friend of Kyle’s, will suffer a devastating accident during the championship final rugby match. Kyle decides that, since it was his machine that predicted it, it's his duty to save Marshall. Besides, maybe for once the geek can be the hero. It's up to Kyle to get close to Marshall, not giving away too much about his device but somehow making Marshall trust him, and to convince him to drop out of the match.

Marshall de Villiers is the overconfident, charming captain of the Ridgemont University rugby team. Marshall is loved by everyone, and he's always the center of attention, but there's a side to Marshall that no one knows. Deep down, Marshall is wondering whether being the “rugby legend” is all that he is, and whether fulfilling his father’s dreams is all that he’s destined for. His father had mapped out Marshall’s life since before the day he was born: Marshall would be everything that his father never could by becoming a professional rugby player. But Marshall wonders if he can change his destiny and pursue his secret dream of being a songwriter. Of course, no one will even entertain the thought of Marshall doing anything besides rugby.

When Marshall runs into childhood friend Kyle Abrahams again, the guy who was such a genius that he skipped two grades in high school, Marshall is intrigued by someone who is so fearlessly himself. Marshall finds himself drawn to Kyle; maybe this is finally someone he can show all of the parts of himself to, someone he can trust to accept him for who he is. But when Kyle starts talking crazy, telling Marshall to drop out of the championship game because something terrible is about to happen, the trust between them is tested. Marshall wants to believe that he is in charge of his own destiny, and nothing is meant to be, no matter how sure Kyle is that his computer program's prediction is right. Will Marshall listen to Kyle’s ramblings and trust the program that Kyle seems to place all of his faith in? Or will he follow his father’s wishes and be the man his father believes he was meant to become?

Kyle and Marshall soon start to realize that their destinies are intertwined, and that the feelings that are starting to develop between them might be written in the stars. But if Marshall goes through with the rugby match and the program's prediction is right, their journey might just be cut short.

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There's no way you could want someone like me... Right?

One night could change your life forever... If you can learn to let go...

You drive me crazy... I can't live without you...

A magnetic attraction... Someone I started to love long ago... But our destinies are pulling us apart.

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