Beneath the Stars

The Sugarlake Series, Book 1

From USA Today bestselling author Emily McIntire comes an angsty second-chance romance and the first interconnected standalone in the Sugarlake series.

Alina Carson meets Chase Adams when she’s eleven years old, after he moves in down the street carrying nothing but a chip on his shoulder and dimples in his cheeks.

Immediately she falls, loving him before she even knows what loving is. But becoming best friends with Chase’s little sister means that he’s off-limits, no matter how much their connection screams for something more.

Chase never cared much for following the rules. Abandoned by everyone who was supposed to love him, he’s broken and insecure, choosing to push others away before they have a chance to hurt him. But there’s something about the girl with golden hair, and before he can stop himself, he’s sneaking through her window, whispering his deepest secrets beneath her glow ‘n stick stars.

As time goes on and they get older, he decides to give their love a chance, no matter what anyone else thinks. But old habits die hard, and when tragedy strikes, Chase is back to doing what he does best.

Ruining everything.

Chase disappears, and years pass, leaving Alina with no choice but to pick up her broken pieces and move on. Until one day, he’s back. All grown up and taking over his family’s business.

When Alina and Chase are thrown together and forced to work in the same building, old feelings resurface, and Alina quickly realizes that Chase is on a mission, determined to right the wrongs of his past.

Starting with her.

©2020 Emily McIntire (P)2025 Blackstone Publishing

A second chance romance

This was a great story about a second chance romance and how addiction can affect our lives. I love how the author foretold of the next books in the series. Can’t wait to listen.

Meeting your soul mate at 11 & 13!

I can't say enough good things. I have a million quotes I could give you that would make your heart full but I won't spoil anything! Goldi & Boy Scout are amazing. Meeting so young, so broken and still fall in love! Then meeting again 8 years later, adults & healed & falling in love all over again! . Chase doesn't back down. He tells her exactly what he wants. That man could make me fall in love with ice. He just says some of the most perfect things.

"She's all the stars in the sky" ✨

What!?

Omg, that last sentence! The book was fantastic, heavy subjects with destructive endings. I'm ready to dive into book 2.

Healing

A beautiful heartfelt journey of healing. The truth will set you free. It was a pleasure to listen to this.

Horrible male narrator

I had to finish this book on my kindle. The male narrator made my skin crawl.