[SAMPLE. Paperback and Kindle e-book OUT NOW] A woman who's been through too much and a man that seems too good to be true. Raelynn and Milo. ***** 21-year-old Raelynn Garcia just moved into her new apartment when she gets stuck in an elevator with her downstairs neighbor, Milo Evans. He's built well, perfect even, with a smile that could blind, and she finds herself spewing all her problems out to this stranger she's forced to be accompanied by. After Milo pitches to her a deal to fake-date in order to convince her family that's she's not the unhinged girl she once was, things take a turn in directions she never could've seen coming. [[Content warning: mention of SA; insomnia, and claustrophobia]] Started: February 17th, 2022 End date: September 15, 2022

Alessya Rodríguez: A woman who is feared by anyone she comes across. A soul made of gold, a body like a goddess. The heir to the Spanish mafia that will not hesitate to eliminate anyone in her way. Arsenio Romano: A man who will kill anyone recklessly with no shame. He wear his tattoos as a form of jewelry. A body sculptured like a Greek god. The heir to the Italian mafia that people bow down to, feared of punishment. What happens when Alessya comes across Arsenio at the yearly gala? Not knowing he's the enemy. What happens when there attraction towards each other causes an affair? Would they get caught? Would it lead to a heartbreak? Read "The Moment We Met" to find out.

He was there for her when she needed someone and she was there for him. Two teenagers in love. But then he leaves to California for the summer not knowing the surprise he left behind. Summer is over now, and he sees that she has left. Not knowing why she has disappeared from Boston. From him. And now Jace Gonzalez is known as the most dangerous man in New York City. Leader of the Vipers. ~~ "You know love, all this time I thought you left me for another guy. I thought you replaced me. Do you know how hurt I was?" He lowered his voice. Taking a step towards me. I lifted my chin a little trying to look braver. "No." I said. This man knows what he does to me and unfortunately yes, he makes me hella nervous. He shook his head as he chuckled. I felt the tiny hairs rise up on the back of neck. This is awkward. I'm dressed like a whore in front of my baby daddy. Real mature of me. Before I could even turn around to leave I was already being pinned against the wall. Against him. Against his... "Oh my, love." He smirked and slowly ran his finger down my exposed stomach. Shivers ran down my spine, God what is wrong with me. My breath hitched in my throat as I watched him slowly lower himself. "So fucking beautiful." He whispered in my ear. ~~

The bad boy who acts out so she'll see him, and the good girl who got pulled into his life. Will they ever be able to see past their differences?

"Heard I was a loner, but he appreciate my growth. I'm usually on my own, but I'm fuckin' with his approach. He wanna get me in my zone tonight, but I'm too scared to get close." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I was intrigued and I couldn't deny it. I wanted to see what the hype was about if I was being real. "You been watching me?" I continue questioning his knowledge of my existence "I pay attention, you caught my eye." He shrugs keeping his hands in his pockets "You have a good eye" I let out "I like to think so."

❝ Tell me again ❞ where two neighbors have major problems. CONTAINS: Heavy Mature Content Heavy language Suicidal thoughts Anxiety  Abusive parents BEST RATINGS #1 in proximity on 9/9/21 #26 in boynextdoor on 9/12/21 #2 in next door on 11/7/21 #35 in badboynextdoor on 9/14/21 #15 in oldfriends on 9/22/21