He was so provocative. Like he was going to beat me at my own game without even trying. It got on my nerves. Every single one of them. I just knew I was in deep, deep trouble. **** Multi-millionaire Evan Carter is one of the most eligible bachelors in New York. When this gorgeous, irresistible businessman catches the eye of con artist Flora Edwards, only one thought runs through her mind. Perfect Target. But when real feelings intervene and secrets spill out, will her plans come crashing down? The attraction is undeniable and she might just be ready to lose in her own game if it means winning the only man her heart truly desires. A passionate journey of love, promises , betrayals and lies.

Nova can't escape the rich town of Riverside, where a tragedy follows her every step, but she can work to uncover who's been lying to her all these years. ***** When seventeen-year-old Nova Nightingale returns to her late mother's hometown the last thing she expects is to be public enemy number one, but the rumors surrounding her mother's sudden disappearance fifteen years earlier follow Nova everywhere she goes. And to top it all off, the local rich boy, Isaac Royal, is adamant about making her life hell. Surrounded by rumors, lies, and a secret keeping the town on edge, Nova has to figure out why she's hated and why the boy hell-bent on making her suffer seems to be the only person she can trust. Content/Triggering Warning: this story contains themes of suicide and violence [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]]