"You want this happily ever after dick or what?" A novel.

If someone urges you to leave the alone, Do it.

Chris also known as King Flame the most sought-after exotic dancer at an upscale nightclub in Atlanta. Smooth, magnetic, and fiercely guarded, he's used to attention but doesn't let anyone close until her. Nehemiah is a hardworking young woman recovering from heartbreak, dragged to the club by her friends for a party she didn't even want. When Chris takes the stage, his energy pulls her in. It's supposed to be a one-time show, but something about him lingers. She starts coming back always asking for him. They share flirty banter, slow dances in VIP, and eventually, deeper conversations behind closed curtains. Their chemistry is undeniable, but both have trust issues and personal baggage. Chris is used to being objectified and underestimated, while Nehemiah's guarded heart resists the idea of falling for a man who bares himself for a living. Still, their connection grows. Late-night talks turn into dates, and desire evolves into something more tender. As rumors swirl and their worlds clash his nightlife, her 9-to-5 they'll have to decide if love off the stage is worth risking it all.

In late '90s New York, a poet and aspiring filmmaker with oil-streaked fingers and a photographic artist who sees the world in color fall into a love as raw and electric as the city around them. Between college classes and underground clubs, they build a universe of late-night laughter, rooftop dances, and whispered promises captured in Polaroids and paint. But when tragedy strikes without warning, the life they created shatters in an instant. What remains is a story of love and loss; to the beauty of fleeting things, and the ache of what lingers when the frame goes dark. 🏆 - #4 in 'victoriamonet'