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About Meredith Taylor
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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Blog postRead the first 6 chapters of Swift Justice
Chapter 1
The tall, slender young woman had her nose in the air as she looked down to where Tumi Moketla was standing. Tumi felt a wave of frustration rising in him. He was losing the case, the witness was being uncooperative, and he was running out of options. The strategy he had prepared simply wasn’t working. He took a deep breath, his full lips quivering as they took in air, and he breathed out to release the stress that had been5 years ago Read more -
Blog postRidgemont University Book 5 Cover Reveal
Ridgemont University book 5, Swift Justice, will be released on May 28, 2017. The story follows Tumi Moketla and Edgar Boatwright, two law students trying to find themselves and learn more about their pasts.
Read the blurb for the novel below, and make sure that you sign up for the mailing list so that you can be one of the first people to read it for FREE.
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Blog postThe release of Rewriting Destiny
It's been a fun few weeks planning for the release of Ridgemont University #4, Rewriting Destiny. I'm overwhelmed with the success of the book so far. It's cracked the top 20,000 books on Kindle and is going strong, hovering around that number. Thanks for your support!
I'm already planning for the release of books 5 and 6 before the Summer. I hope you are all keen to see what else Ridgemont University has in store.
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Blog postThe Valentine's Day Special is now on until 2/14!
Get the first 3 Ridgemont University books for only $0.99 until Valentine's Day. Get your dose of mm gay romance for the next two weeks and share in the slow-build, true love stories of the guys of Rigemont University.
And if you want something spicier, there's always the Ridgemont short story Breaking the Rules, available for free!
You can also pre-order book 4 in the main series, Rewriting Destiny, right now for only $26 years ago Read more -
Blog postRead the first four chapters of Ridgemont University Book 4, Rewriting Destiny, below
Pre-order the book now by visiting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7R79JT
Chapter 1
Rain beat down on the roof of the speeding car. Kyle Abrahams could hardly see through the thick sheets that pummeled down on his windscreen as he maneuvered through the winding roads of the Ridgemont Valley. He had to get to Professor Greer’s house as soon as possible, even though it was already the m6 years ago Read more -
Blog postRewriting Destiny Cover Reveal!
The forth book in the Ridgemont University series of sweet gay romance m/m novels, Rewriting Destiny, will be released soon! To whet your appetite, here's the cover! The book is a science fiction gay love story, where the characters have to wrestle with their fates. Do they follow the path that seems meant to be, or do they rewrite their own destinies?
The novel follows the story of Kyle and Marshall, two Ridgemont students who have taken6 years ago Read more -
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Rewriting Destiny - Coming October 2016
Standalone entry set in the fictional Ridgemont Univesity. MM gay sweet college romance. No cliffhangers, HEA
Kyle Abrahams has just started doing his masters in engineering, well ahead of his fellow students. He graduated high school at only 15-years-old and finished his undergraduate degree at the age when most other students were only starting theirs. In his research as a student at the Ridgemont University Academy for Exp6 years ago Read more -
Blog postAdding heat without sex
I've always been a much bigger fan of the steamy moments between characters where they show just how much they are into each other, rather than descriptions of erotic moments without the buildup. I want to see the characters reach the point where they can't go another second apart, where the tension between them is so strong that they need to be together. That's why I love writing intimate, private, steamy moments in sweet gay m/m romances rather than erotica. I lov6 years ago Read more -
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Blog postSeeing characters grow
For me, one of the first things I think about when I'm developing a new novel is: what does my character care about? What makes him tick? What are his challenges, and where does he need to grow? Once I figure these things out, the story comes pretty quickly. I need to really care about a character's journey before I can invest in writing the novel or short story. I need to be curious about the character myself, and want to see him find happiness and love in life, or6 years ago Read more -
Blog postFind out what happens to Simon and Ian after Hot Off the PressSecond Chances is available on 9/1/2016. Read Chapter 1 now!
Ian squinted in the bright sunlight as he moved the pillow that was covering his eyes. He shuffled in the tangle of blankets on the king-size bed, reaching out his arm to see if Simon was still next to him. To his disappointment, Simon was already up and about, and Ian groaned at the thought that he wouldn’t get to cuddle with his boyfriend on his last day in Cape Tow6 years ago Read more -
Blog postWhen a Character Won't Let Me Go
I love the feeling of not being able to sleep at night because a character is consuming my mind. If I am imagining all kinds of new and exciting things for a character to get up to, I know that he's worth writing about. Most of my characters have something sad, lonely or tragic about them, and that's really what grabs me. I want to make sure that the character has the happy ending that he deserves.
While I'm writing, I try to imagine what the c6 years ago Read more -
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Blog postSecond ChancesAn Ian and Simon Story
It's been a few months since Simon and Ian moved in together, and everything is going well. Simon and Ian are deeply in love, and they won't let anything tear them apart. Not even the fact that Ian is interviewing for a job at the biggest media company in the country, a job that might take him to the other side of the country. Not even the fact that Simon isn't completely sure that he can follow Ian.
Ian has to face all of the excite6 years ago Read more -
Blog postA taste of what's next for Connor and AdamAfter returning to Ridgemont, Connor and Adam are in the mood for some fun. Find out what happens in the exclusive chapter 7. There's a teaser below...
Connor stood with his bags next to his car as the sun was setting over Ridgemont University. He had driven a bit faster than Adam, and was waiting to welcome him at the entrance to Initia Nova so that they could walk in together. Connor was still slightly nervous about what the other guys in the do6 years ago Read more -
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Blog postDreamerGay romance mm short read
Isaac looked at his phone, unable to believe the message that Timothy had just sent to him. Could this be real? Was Timothy really inviting him over for some afternoon fun? Isaac stood up from his sofa and tried to smooth his wild tangle of hair with the palm of his hand. He had just awoken half an hour before after a late night of studying, and it was already after 2 p.m. when he received Timothy's message.
They had been flirting for months. Timothy6 years ago Read more -
Blog postAbout the Ridgemont University seriesThis post originally appeared on J.M. Snyder's blog here.
I’ve always wanted to be a writer, and this year I decided just to sit down and do it. I let my imagination run wild, and told the stories I wanted to tell about young love and butterflies-in-your-stomach moments.It was exhilarating seeing my first novel come to life, and after Hot Off the Press was done and dusted, many more stories about Ridgemont University came to me. Writing this s6 years ago Read more -
Blog postFor the month of August, Ridgemont University books are 99c!
Get all three of the sweet gay MM romance novels this month and save 67%! For one month only, all three books are available at the special price of only 99c.
Join the adventures of all of your favorite Ridgemont University characters in the first three novels, just in time for the release of book 4 in the series in early September!
Hot Off the Press follows the story of Simon and Ian as they work togethe6 years ago Read more -
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Blog postConnor Olivier
Connor Olivier is a freshman at Ridgemont University, living in Initia Nova, one of the newer
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.
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 str6 years ago Read more -
Blog postBreaking the Rules: Ridgemont Univesity Short ReadChapter 1
Connor stared out of the window of his dorm room, his face in a forlorn grimace. What had he gotten himself into?
The bed he was sitting on was hard and uncomfortable. He had already covered it in his dark blue sheet and duvet, trying to make the room feel more like home. But it wasn’t working. He felt terribly out of place. His stomach was in knots and his jaw was clenched with anxiety and frustration. This was not what he6 years ago Read more -
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Blog postLuke Brennan
Luke Brennan is a psychology major at Ridgemont University. He lives on the wild side of life - he's into extreme sports and partying all night long. But even though Luke might seem overly confident and like he doesn't care about anything, there's a lot more to Luke than meets the eye.
Luke speaks before he thinks and goes for what he wants. He doesn't hold back in life. He's developed a reputation as a playboy at Ridgemont, and boys clamor to spend time with him.6 years ago Read more -
Blog postJesse Montgomery
Jesse Montgomery is a shy, private final-year student at Ridgemont University, majoring in Psychology. He loves spending time with his dog, Scampers, and going for hikes in the beautiful nature reserves of the Ridgemont Valley.
Jesse's best friend, Phillip, is always trying to drag Jesse along to the hangouts of Ridgemont, but Jesse prefers staying home with a good book or gardening.
Jesse is self-conscious about his mild stutter, which gets worse when he6 years ago Read more -
Blog postJP Terreblance
JP (Jean-Pierre) Terreblanche is one of the fiercest competitors on the Ridgemont University swim team.
Even though JP realises he's not the most talented swimmer, he loves being in the pool and he pushes himself to become better every day.
However, JP's family don't really understand his dedication to swimming. They would much rather JP spend his time studying more or learning more about the family business, Terreblanche International, a multinati6 years ago Read more -
Blog postDarryn Fredericks Darryn Fredericks is 18-years-old and lives with his father and brother in Wellesley Park, a working-class neighborhood just outside of the Ridgemont Valley. Darryn works a part-time job at a fast-food restaurant, and he enjoys spending time with his best friend Mario. Darryn and Mario had been swimming together for years, and they were delighted to find out that they both had received scholarships to study at Ridgemont University.
Darryn is a bit reclusive. H6 years ago Read more -
Blog postIan Peters
Ian is the editor of the Ridgemont Weekly student newspaper. He runs a tight ship, and is a natural leader, radiating confidence and energy and inspiring the other journalists at the Weekly to do their best work. Ian's rugged good looks and charming smile make him popular with the many guys and girls at Ridgemont, but Ian is way too focused on his ambitions as a young journalist to care too much about dating. However, there is someone who has caught Ian's eye...
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Blog postSimon NorthbrookSimon is a journalism major writing for the Ridgemont Weekly. He is a skilled writer, but he suffers from confidence problems and always overthinks things instead of springing into action when he needs to. As a result, he's not sure that he's ready to be editor of the Weekly when Ian Peters graduates.
Simon has had a crush on Ian since they met. His best friend, Olivia, has been trying to convince Simon to go for Ian and to stop holding back. But Simon's not sure tha6 years ago Read more -
Blog postGet a free (explicit) chapter of Breaking the Rules with Connor and Adam when you sign up for the mailing list!
Breaking the Rules (Explicit Bonus Chapter)
Don't miss out on the latest offers for free books, signed copies and exclusive deals in the Ridgemont University series. I'll send you all of the latest information in the newsletter about once a month so that you can keep up to date with the boys of Ridgemont University. The first 50 people to sign up will even be offered6 years ago Read more
Titles By Meredith Taylor
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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