That one night with him changed everything. Her friends, her job, her dreams were all upended by this arrogant, wealthy, and dangerously flirtatious man. Her brain screamed to run, but her body leaned in, drawn by a reckless, primal desire she was powerless to control.

Some scars never heal. Some ties never break. And some obsessions are written in blood. ♀️ Three years ago, he left her in his friend's bed, walking away from a relationship that felt like lust without love. Now, just as she's finally clawing her way out of the wreckage to rebuild her life, his shadow returns, darker, more dangerous, and more determined than ever. ♂️ Three years ago, she nearly castrated him. She left him with a wound no doctor could fix and a psychological scar that rendered him cold, broken, and impotent. He's spent every day since then fueled by a singular, driving need for revenge. He tells himself it's about pride. Payback. But the moment he sees her again, hatred isn't what consumes him. It's a lethal obsession. He doesn't just want her back; he wants to own every heartbeat, every tear, and every breath she takes. ❤️🔥 But this time, she won't be devoured. Carrying a secret that could shatter his world, she fights, rebuilds, reclaims herself, and transforms him along the way.

The high-stakes, heart-fluttering sequel to A Crush is Like a Cavity. To everyone else, they're the perfect couple. But Ada is tired of being the sensible, worry-free wife while Ryan lives his life like a bachelor. When she realizes he's planned his holiday without her, she does the unthinkable: she packs a bag, turns off her phone, and flies halfway across the world. Now, the man who took her for granted is panicking. Ryan is about to realize that "I do" was only the beginning, and keeping Ada by his side will take more than just charm. She's his entire world. He just hopes he isn't too late to claim it.

Ada Lace has loved Ryan Sugar for as long as she can remember. Growing up together, Ada, the nerdy girl, kept her feelings hidden while watching Ryan Sugar, charming and outgoing, surrounded by admirers. His family's café was her haven, and it was her love for Ryan that led her to a lifelong sweet tooth... and eventually, her first cavity. 🦷 Now almost thirty, Ada is a successful electrical engineer with a spotless résumé and a love life full of holes. Just as she starts to wonder whether if she's meant to be alone forever, fate steps in: Garfield Miles, a handsome, gentle dentist, moves into her apartment building. For the first time, Ada is forced to confront the possibility of moving on. Maybe it's time to let go of her one-sided love and open her heart to someone new. #NovNov

The poetic journey of my first *real* breakup. Cover art by BossLogic