Found myself in bed with both, intimacy was strong and I couldn't let go.

She fought in courtrooms with precision. He ruled studios with pain turned platinum. Together, they were power - but love made them human. He loved her carefully, like a man who'd lost before. She loved him steadily, like a woman who refused to break. Their story wasn't loud. It was intentional - built in silence, sacrifice, and the kind of fire that doesn't explode... it glows.

Jade Coleman is a woman who has learned to survive in the toughest of circumstances. A single mother to a vibrant four-year-old, she balances her life as a high-end stripper with a real estate hustle that keeps her financially secure. Despite her success, Jade's heart is guarded-shaped by the tragic loss of her child's father in a car accident, and the daily struggle to keep her daughter safe and secure. She never expects love to find her again, especially not in the form of Ezra Saint, a powerful, old-school kingpin whose world is built on power and secrets. Ezra is a man who has it all-money, control, and the fear of those around him-but there's a hollowness he can't escape. He's tired of the game, but stepping away isn't so easy. When he meets Jade, an unexpected spark ignites between them. But as they navigate the complexities of their worlds, Jade must decide if love is worth the risk, and if letting Ezra in could destroy the fragile life she's built for herself and her daughter. In this slow-burn romance, both will face their emotional struggles, question their choices, and confront what they're willing to sacrifice for a chance at real love. The price of love is steep, but it might be the only thing that can heal their broken hearts.

Lili Presley has learned to survive-and to guard her heart. On the South Side of Chicago, she's the one everyone depends on: raising her little sister, keeping her family afloat, and hiding a secret that could change everything. In a city where loyalty is tested, trust is rare, and the past has a way of catching up, Lili must decide how far she's willing to go-and what she's willing to risk-for love, family, and survival.

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