In a quiet 80s town where nothing ever changes, Lena finds something unexpected in a small record store-and in the girl behind the counter. What starts as friendship slowly turns into something more, but in a world that isn't ready for them, love comes with risks, secrets... and betrayal. TW: homophobia (period-accurate themes)

She's quiet, invisible, and keeps her world tucked safely between the pages of her books. He's the Italian mafia's golden heir-dangerous, ruthless, and untouchable. When their families force an arranged marriage, hatred sparks instantly. She hates his arrogance. He's captivated by her silence. But when danger lurks in the shadows-from her past, from his enemies-he becomes the only thing standing between her and a life she . Now, as their worlds collide, the tension between them is inescapable. Every look, every touch, every word becomes a battle... and a temptation she can't resist.

When Serena enters a new workplace, she has one rule; stay focused- no matter what. It soon turns out to be easier said than done when she meets her new boss. Valentino is strict, the epitome of difficult and much to her dismay; unbelievably fucking hot. She's determined to ignore the attraction she feels to him for the sake of keeping her job. But what Serena doesn't know is that Valentino can't get her out of his his head. He thinks about her everywhere. He feels captivated by her. He wants her. And he hates every moment of it.

At school, Hailey has everything-friends, confidence, a life people envy. At home, it's a different story. He isn't part of her world. He doesn't try to be. But one moment alone changes everything. Now they're stuck in something with no name... and no way out.