✨ Noa Blake, at 32, is the richest, most recognizable supermodel in the game - a businesswoman, a philanthropist, a brand, and a woman used to being in control. But fame comes with risk, and when things get too close for comfort, her team brings in two full-time bodyguards to protect her ✨ ✨ Tobias King, 42, is pure control-stoic, tactical, and ex-military, the kind of man who never lets his guard down. Isaiah Cross, 34, is lighthearted and magnetic ✨ ✨ They're best friends, total opposites - and she doesn't know what to think of them at first. But life on the road, long nights, and a little too much unspoken tension begin to blur the lines. What starts as protection turns into something unexpected - something real. This isn't a love triangle. It's a love story. One woman. Two men. No rules but the ones they make. A slow-burn, mature poly romance about trust, tension, and finding forever after grief-in the most unexpected way ✨

After eight years of estrangement, the untimely death of her father calls Keyser Gooding back to her family home, forcing her to relive the physical and verbal abuse she endured growing up at the hands of her foster brothers, Deon and Joel.

Luca has always been drawn to strong, independent women, but when Aria joins SWAT as their new tech specialist, she challenges everything he thought he knew about relationships. Unlike the women he's dated before, Aria values her space, thrives in her own world of code and weapon designs, and has a strict sense of order. Her intelligence, kindness, and passion for baking add depth to her otherwise serious personality. As she settles into the team, Luca finds himself intrigued by her, even though they don't officially meet until episode 9. Aria, on the other hand, has spent most of her life surrounded by military men-her three brothers, her retired father, and even her godfather, Hicks. This is her first job outside of academia and military circles, and while she excels in her field, she struggles with adapting to SWAT's fast-paced, unpredictable nature. She prefers order, but chaos is part of the job. When a major cases threatens the safety of Los Angeles, Aria's expertise becomes critical. Even before she meets Luca, her presence is felt as she works behind the scenes, providing intel, hacking into enemy networks, and crafting high-tech solutions. Eventually, their paths cross in a way neither of them expects, setting the stage for an undeniable connection.

"Do you think we're soul mates?" She asked, lifting her head in order to lock eyes with him. It took him a moment, mustering up his answer. Thinking about how they were so alike, but so different. How they had been through similar things and had the same outlooks on certain perspectives in life. The connection that they shared. It was like she was made specifically for him. No one would ever be able to hold a candle to her and the way she made him feel. She was his person, and he was hers. "To be honest...yeah." He replied, wrapping his arm around her. --- Knucks is a misunderstood teenage girl, deemed as destructive to the society with her reoccurring outbursts and rebellious behavior. Anger fuels her defiant spirit but beneath her exterior, lies a vulnerable girl searching high and low for someone to help her through a time of crisis. Bones quiet and reserved, has nothing but a hard exterior looking from the outside in, when in reality he is just an innocent boy. He's fighting to keep his head above the water also known as life, that is trying its hardest to submerge and break him down mentally. When the two teenagers find themselves in an environment far away from home with others just like them, it leaves both of them separately hopeless about the outcomes of their future lives. One night upon meeting each other, one felt as if they had nothing to live for anymore, while the other felt the same way only holding a different meaning a sense.The night bringing them closer than ever eventually has to come to an end. It's up to the two of them to carry out the strange but alluring connection made with each other, or leave it in the night they met. SLOW BURN; 2 books in 1 STARTED; FEB 19th 2024 PUBLISHED; MARCH 3rd 2024 FINISHED; SEPTEMBER 29th, 2024

𝓜𝙖𝙚𝙫𝙚 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙 has always been at the top of the food chain, whether it was in school, home, or work. She always got what she wanted, when she wanted it. One way or another. She doesn't have time for things as trivial as manners or care for others feelings. That is, until the new hire starts at 𝙎𝙖𝙗𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮. Will she be able to put her in her place?

Selena is a young, determined influencer trying to make a name for herself in Baton Rouge, and Von, a street-smart tattoo artist with a past that won't let go. When their paths cross, sparks fly, but their connection runs deeper than just attraction. As they navigate the ups and downs of their complicated lives, loyalty, ambition, and danger pull them closer together. Between the risks of Von's street ties and the challenges Selena faces in the spotlight, they both have to decide what they're willing to risk for love, success, and each other. As they build their empire, they realize that real success isn't just about the hustle-it's about riding for each other, no matter the cost.

Alina Vesca has always been soft, kind, and... a chubby, the only child of a powerful mafia family who secretly loves her rotten. She never wanted the Vesca life, preferring the warmth of her bakery to the cold streets of New York's underworld. Now, she's in an arranged marriage with Enzo Marcello, the cold, dominant heir of a rival mafia family. He's used to control, women who bend and break, and a world where love is dangerous. But Alina isn't like anyone he's ever known. She's gentle, unassuming, and real. And for the first time, Enzo finds himself noticing her in ways he shouldn't.

Emerson Taylor, straight A student. Everyone knows her name. She has the popularity and the looks and the athletics and the best friend, and the sense of humor. She has lost her dad, and her sport, and she's not the most mentally stable, what more could a girl ask for? Ivor Hill, captain of the football team, okay enough grades, a reputation that can kill, a best friend, looks, and bruised knuckles, and both parents. He looks at you like he doesn't see you as an equal, as a person; but when it comes to Emmy, he can't help it. Can two people who seem to be destined for each other, work out? Or is it too perfect? Is it too meant to be? Should they have stayed friends, or even strangers? ♧︎♧︎♧︎♧︎♧︎♧︎ Ivor looked at me and whispered, "I bet you 5 dollars they were together." "I bet 10." He nodded and the phone rang. Miss Scott groaned and stood up to walk over to the phone. "Well hello Mr. Jones!" She smiled. I looked at Ivor, "pay up." "You first." ♧︎♧︎♧︎♧︎♧︎♧︎ "I used to not believe in love." I tell him matter-of-fact-ly. ♧︎♧︎♧︎♧︎♧︎♧︎ Started: July 23rd, 2021 Finished: October 16th, 2021 ♧︎♧︎♧︎♧︎♧︎♧︎