In rain-soaked Dublin, Aoife begins to unravel the life she thought was hers, discovering that love, identity, and belonging are not given - they are claimed. *** Aoife Brennan planned the perfect night to celebrate the life she thought they were building together. But when the clock strikes midnight, she discovers that some truths don't come crashing down - they unravel, quietly. Set in the rainy corners of Dublin, The Placeholder is a story of love mistaken for fate, and the quiet ache of being someone's almost.

"Teenage love lasts about as long as the flavor in fruit stripe gum." These were the words Trechial lived by. For Trechial, liking, dating, and loving, her best friend was never in her deck of UNO cards. Fighting with him seemed to be the more plausible way they did things. But as they reached the inevitable teenage years, Devin Liao quickly became Trechial's favorite hook to a 90s R&B song. Afraid to cross the friendship line but unable to contain her curiosity, Trechial begins to straddle the line, hoping not to be consumed by Devin's charm and protective spirit. As for Devin Liao, his promise started as an obligation to the man he held high respect for. Yet, as the years went on and childish feelings morphed into a terminal infatuation for Trechial, he realized it was a promise he wanted to keep. Trechial Winters, the dark-skinned beauty from around the way, was food to his Asian Soul, though she only saw him as a friend. But when new love interests creep into their lives, Devin and Trechial drift apart--until Devin takes notice of Trechial's stepfather, Charlie, roaming eyes and controlling behavior towards her, forcing Devin to put an 'S' on his chest and becomes Trechial's Superman. Will Devin and Trechial's long-standing bond withstand racism, death, exes, and a vindictive stepdad bent on destroying their relationship? Or will Devin and Trechial take on every obstacle, fighting their way, and finally give into the affections of their hearts?