The Heavier the Chains... (The Heavier...Series, #1)

What happens when your entire world is ripped away from you?
You pray for strength.
Kenzlee
Raised in a fairyland of the rich and privileged, Kenzlee Mitchell had the perfect life. Though her parents were absent and neglectful, her twin brother wasn't. With more money than any teenager needed, freedom to do whatever she wanted, and a brother who supported her fully, it was easy to forget that there were people all around the world who didn't have it as easily as she did.
When Kenzlee's brother dies of an overdose, Kenzlee's entire world is shaken to its core. Forced to re-evaluate what's important in life, Kenzlee slowly becomes quiet and withdrawn. Now she spends more time with her household staff, rather than her spoiled, rich, entitled friends. However, just as Kenzlee begins to adjust to her new life, tragedy strikes again, leaving her to pick up the pieces again.
Talon
Raised with more responsibility than most kids, Talon Draven was an old soul. Even though he was only eighteen-years-old, he took the responsibility of taking care of his sister and mother very seriously. With an absent father and a mother who worked two jobs, Talon did what he had to in order to take care of his younger sister and help out his mother.
When Talon goes to his first underground fight, he falls in love with the violence, atmosphere, excitement, and money. After training for two years, he's finally able to join the fights, and quickly becomes the reigning champion. With every cent going into a college fund for his sister, Talon's motivation drives him to be the best. He can't afford any distractions. He refuses to be distracted.
When you least expect it...
After Kenzlee's father loses everything that they own, she's shipped off to her uncle's house until her parents can get their act together. Suddenly, she's faced with a new life, new school, new friends, and an uncertain future. However, none of that anxiety compares to when she first meets Talon Draven.
After Talon's spent years sticking to his life's plan, he's hit with a temptation that he never imagined could exist. On his way to class, he's run over by a goddamn princess, and his entire life's focus shifts. Staring into the face of the most beautiful girl that he's ever seen, Talon just has to have her.
Unable to handle more stress in her life, Kenzlee knows she has to avoid Talon Draven at all costs, even though she can't deny how he makes her feel. Unable to handle not having Kenzlee Mitchell as his, Traven stops at nothing to possess the beautiful, fierce, broken girl with a princess name.
While Kenzlee's preparing for an uncertain future, Talon's preparing for a future with her in it. However, the one thing they can both agree on? Staying away from one another is a lot harder than it should be.
Spoiler Alert: There's no lake in the town of Lakeside.
NOTE: This book contains adult language, adult situations, explicit sexual encounters, violence, and suicide. If sensitive to any of the aforementioned issues, please do not purchase.

M.E. Clayton works fulltime and writes as a hobby only. She is also an avid reader and Pinterest addict. When she's not working, reading, writing, or on Pinterest, she is spending time with her family and friends, or her dog, Boy, or her cat, Seatbelt. She lives in California with her husband and enjoys doing nothing but reading. Seriously. She does nothing but read. However, that's how she likes it.