"He looked at me like he knew what I tasted like. He didn't. Not yet." - - - One hallway. One letter. One moment that changed everything. He looked at me too long. So I wrote him a letter. He read it. I vanished. But when he found me again... it wasn't love we were falling into-it was fire. But some fires don't go out-they smolder. And this isn't the end. It's just the beginning.

It can be read as a standalone "𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧'𝐭" Set in the sun-washed heat of Miami's Little Havana, the story follows Carmela Carlo, a sharp, calculating Italian Mafia heiress recently thrust into power after the brutal murder of her brother. With her crime empire hidden behind the crumbling walls of Trattoria Carlo, the family's once-beloved Italian restaurant, she faces enemies closing in from all sides-and a legacy soaked in blood. Enter Xavier Brooks, a gifted but down-on-his-luck Black American chef from Atlanta. He's looking for a fresh start, not a war zone. But when his bold, soul-infused cooking catches Carmela's attention, she offers him a job-and unknowingly, a seat at a very dangerous table. As Xavier brings new life to the restaurant's kitchen, the heat between him and Carmela begins to rise. What starts as guarded fascination soon turns to forbidden attraction. But behind every bite of pasta and every stolen glance lies the truth: Carmela is not just a restaurateur. She's the head of a criminal empire teetering on collapse. With a persistent detective on their trail, betrayals rising from within, and secrets bubbling just beneath the surface, Beneath The Surface explores what happens when loyalty, love, and survival are tossed into the same pot-and how far two people will go to protect what they hunger for most. This isn't just about what's beneath the surface It's about the cost of falling for someone you're not supposed to trust.

"𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟" Ethan Carter, a young man haunted by loss, who leaves behind his old life to travel across America in search of healing-and himself. His journey takes him from the rain-soaked trails of Seattle to the sun-baked paths of the Southwest, from quiet forests to bustling cities, each step guided by the strangers who become his unexpected family. First, there's Isla Monroe, a bold and outspoken aspiring filmmaker from Seattle, trekking the trail to create a documentary on grief and healing. Her fierce spirit and raw honesty challenge Ethan to confront his own pain rather than run from it. Then comes Walter, a retired veteran with a soft heart and steady presence, who becomes a father figure to Ethan. Walter's quiet strength and life wisdom help Ethan find calm amid chaos. Tasha, a single mother hiking with her young son to rebuild their bond after a painful divorce, shows Ethan the power of resilience and unconditional love in the face of hardship. And Reed, a thrill-seeking adrenaline junkie who pushes Ethan to break free from his fears and embrace the wild unknown with open arms. Together, they navigate winding trails, campfire nights, and the vast, diverse landscapes of America-each chapter revealing new lessons, new challenges, and new moments of connection. Through laughter, tears, and quiet reflection, Ethan learns that healing isn't a destination but a journey shared with those brave enough to walk beside you. The Map of Us is a powerful, heartfelt tale of grief, friendship, and the unexpected ways love finds you when you're lost. Will Ethan find the peace he's searching for? Or will the road lead him somewhere even more surprising? Start walking the trail with Ethan-and discover that sometimes, the map to yourself is drawn in the hearts of the people you meet.