"𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐈 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮" Abby Littman has spent years battling the silent monster that no one seems to notice-herself. Trapped in the relentless grip of an eating disorder, she hides behind baggy sweaters, meticulous routines, and carefully constructed lies. Control is all she has, and losing it feels impossible. The daughter of Elaine Littman, a therapist more devoted to her patients than her own daughter, Abby has learned to fade into the background. Her mother's attention is measured and clinical, leaving Abby to navigate her pain alone, careful never to break the fragile balance she has built. Her world begins to shift when Adriano Vega steps into it-sharp-eyed, unyielding, and dangerous in a way that makes her pulse quicken. He doesn't demand her, yet somehow he anchors her, stirring emotions she thought she had buried long ago. Every glance, every touch threatens to unravel the control she clings to so desperately. Then there's Noah Reed. Quiet, steady, and unexpectedly kind, he notices the cracks in her armor without prying, offering a sense of calm and understanding that feels entirely foreign. Where Adriano is intensity and danger, Noah is a gentle presence that makes her question what she truly wants-and what she might be willing to risk. Caught between intensity and gentleness, danger and safety, Abby must navigate her own fragile heart while deciding how much of herself she's willing to surrender. In a world where loyalty, perception, and survival are intertwined, can she learn to be seen on her own terms-and discover whether love is something that saves her, or something she must save herself from?

It can be read as a standalone "𝐈𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐈 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞" Stolen from her family at the age of ten, Rose disappeared without a trace-taken by a rival mafia clan determined to strike at the powerful Carlo-Brooks bloodline. After a tragic accident robs her of her memories, all she has left is her name... and a haunting sense that something is missing. Now eighteen, Rose is sharp, guarded, and unknowingly caught between two worlds. When she crosses paths with Andrew Moretti-the enigmatic son of the very family that tore hers apart-sparks fly, and buried secrets begin to surface. As her past claws its way back, Rose must uncover the truth of who she is before the war between families reignites. But the deeper she digs, the more dangerous the game becomes... especially when her heart starts to betray her loyalties.

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.