Aaliyah never planned on catching the eye of Leo Ramirez. A quiet, brooding basketball player who looks at her like she's trouble & like he'd burn the whole world for her.

One night to escape. One man who makes staying feel like hope. He isn't gentle with the world. But he is with me. Desire blooms where fear once lived - and love takes root in the quiet. Wild Roots is a slow-burn, high-heat, small-town romance about two broken hearts learning the courage to grow something worth keeping.

This is book 2, following After the Fire. Beau, a lonely grump of a man. He owns the local pub, runs a farm. Always moving. He spent so much time having up his walls, no one dared to pass them. Only talked when they needed something from him. No one cared enough to cross his path. But it all shrivels up, when Hallie comes like a sun on his stormy day. The young nurse is a hard worker, smart mouth. She doesn't back down from a challenge, and doesn't shy away from grumps. When their paths cross and worlds intertwine, loneliness isn't much of a factor anymore.

What would happen if the original vampire, Count Dracula, had met a stunning black woman who stumbles upon his castle? Would they clash over differences or have a love similar to Gomez and Morticia Addams? This is an 18+ novel, and please read at your own risk. #1 in Obsession as of Aug 27, 2025 #1 in Soulmate as of Aug 31, 2025 #1 in vampire romance as of Sep, 1, 2025 #2 in Age Difference as of Jan, 17, 2026 #2 in blackqueen as of Jan, 16, 2026 #2 in bwwm as of Sep 13, 2025

"holy hands look at his veins" "they'd make a good necklace, wouldn't they sweetheart?" . . . a story in which iris coronel falls for the tiktok boy that everyone talks about started: june 1, 2022 completed: september 1, 2022

Maisie never expected her quiet life as a schoolteacher to collide with Tucker's - a gruff firefighter carrying more scars than he lets show. But when a call for help brings them together, everything begins to change. On Tucker's peaceful farm, with wide skies and creaking porch swings, Maisie finds a kind of stillness she didn't know she needed. And Tucker, long used to solitude and silence, discovers what it means to be truly seen. Slowly, gently, they begin to untangle the pain in each other's pasts, drawn closer by shared glances, soft laughter, and the growing comfort of something like home. As love roots itself between them, unexpected turns reshape their world - bringing both challenge and grace in equal measure. Together, they learn that family can be something you build with your hands and heart. A moving, quiet love story about healing, trust, and the kind of life you choose - one moment, one morning, one person at a time.

"Maybe this grump needs some of your Christmas crack." "My what?" I giggled at him. "Don't compare my obsession with drugs please." When he starts to part his mouth a thought pops into my head. I feel all the excitement rush through my body and I'm almost to the point of jumping up and down. My hands suddenly clap together. "That's a great idea!" Rhett quirks up an eyebrow. "Drugs?" ❆ ❆ ❆ When Holly returns home for the holidays, she doesn't expect to meet her parents new neighbor, Rhett. He's arrogant, self-centered, and hates everything about Christmas. But, Holly is determined to change that. Three weeks. That's all she needs. ✨BOOK ONE IN THE FALLING SERIES✨

Oscar Piastri, a reserved and determined McLaren F1 driver, has always thrived in the high-stakes world of racing. But when he stumbles into Ivy's quaint flower shop seeking a brief escape from the intensity of the track, he's met with a whirlwind of color, warmth, and a personality that contrasts everything he's ever known. Ivy, a lively and bright-hearted florist, spends her days creating beauty in a world that moves at a slower, more deliberate pace. Her world of flowers and calm is shaken when Oscar begins visiting regularly, drawn to the peace her shop offers. Though their worlds couldn't be more different-his dominated by speed and precision, hers by patience and nature-they can't deny the undeniable pull between them. As their unlikely friendship blooms into something deeper, Oscar and Ivy discover that love isn't about speed, but about taking the time to nurture each other. In a journey full of race weekends, flowers, and moments of unexpected tenderness, they learn that sometimes, the most beautiful things grow in the most unexpected places.