We thought forcing ourselves to forget and a few state lines could make us regret what we were. We lied, called it life and just let it run its course. But death doesn't care about boundaries and the heart will always yearn for exactly what it wants.

It was just a late night. An empty office. And a conversation that lasted twenty minutes too long. ⚠️ Disclaimer This book contains adult, smutty, explicit, erotic content, strong language, and sexually charged themes intended strictly for mature readers (18+).

Fatima Wilson, a driven investment banker in Manhattan, meticulously orchestrates her life with an unwavering focus on her career. Balancing her demanding job with a relationship with Dr. Marcus Scott, a committed general surgeon, proves challenging as their hectic schedules often collide. One fateful evening, while waiting for Marcus at an upscale restaurant, Fatima's plans falter when he fails to arrive. Instead, she crosses paths with Zac Taylor, a charismatic restaurateur whose charm and intriguing stories offer her a refreshing escape from her routine. This chance meeting sparks a series of events that compel Fatima to reevaluate her priorities, leading her on a journey that challenges her professional ambitions and opens her heart to unexpected possibilities.

Love was never the issue. Trust was.

Sequel ♡

Zac Taylor and Fatima Wilson meet in the shimmering in-between just before college begins, where stolen glances and late-night conversations turn into a love that feels rare, deep, and impossible to ignore. But when an unexpected event shifts the course of their lives forever, what they share is tested by secrets, fear, and the fragile hope that even when everything changes, their hearts might still choose each other.

"anything you can do I can do better" a Crystal Hayslett and Devale Ellis story.