[Previously title Marigold and Sunflowers] She was the most beautiful woman he had ever laid his eyes on, but also the most annoying one. She thought he was an arrogant, mannerless asshole sculpted to make her knees go weak. Ivy Marigold Taylor, an intelligent, down to earth, veterinarian who lives in the moment. She manifests peace and positivity that was soon corrupted when a man's assistant gets sick and he has to pick up his dog from her monthly check up. Carter Moretti, a businessman who runs a million dollar company who enjoys being in charge, ordering others around. When faith plays it's cards and cause the two to bump into each other at a coffee shop he fumes over spilt apple juice and a ruined shirt, while she tells him to suck it up. Despite her beauty and his attraction towards her, he's too stubborn and prideful to admit that he wants her. Being forced in the same perimeter repeatedly the two use annoying and insulting each other as an unknowing love language. ••• "Carter. Carter, I can't-" I stammer trying to push his head away but he was stubborn, determined. "Move your hand." His voice was dark and hoarse, his hand leaving my thigh to push mine away before returning to hold down my leg. I knew he could feel the shakiness of my leg, but he didn't seem to care. "It's too much!" My hips buck as I moan uncontrollably. I was too loud. I covered my mouth. Carter tuts, "Ivy, if I have to tell you to move your hand again I will tie them to the bed." He threatens and I was so tempted to keep my hand over my mouth. "I want to hear you." Book Three of the Beloved Series Can be read a stand-alone 2/4/23-

[-] "He saw all the stars in the solar system in her eyes." ••••••• Delani Taylor is the type of girl who wears silk ribbons in her hair and sketches anything and everything. She's blunt and straightforward; except for when comes to her feeling about her best friend. The sweetest boy who could always make the most trouble, and always listens to one person; his best friend. August Beckham had many happy places the stars, the hidden field of flowers behind the school, but most importantly; his best friend. ••••••• "Delani, Imma cum." I grit through my teeth. It was at the point I had to close my eyes because if I continues to watch at her ride me I would cum in a matter of seconds. "Can you hold it for me? I'm almost there baby, I promise." She saids through shallow breaths. My legs start to tremor as I threw my head back against the comforter when I feel her tighten around me, "Fuck I-" I felt a tinge of embarrassment when my words turn into a whimper. "You're doing so good, August. So fucking good." She moans. ••••••• Book Two of the Beloved Series Can be my read as a stand alone. 6/16/22- 1/1/23