Book two.

My eyes drifted back towards the pink eyesore across the street and followed her silhouette as I wiped the blood from my hands. My lips curled into a chilling grin. She's what I need to keep me interested for a while. Like a lamb to the slaughter I'm going to get ahold of her and break her spirit. I'm going to watch the ignorance and optimism drain from her as I sink my claws into her. I hope that little lamb can run because I love a good and thrilling chase...

Jared Prince, the rich white, hotshot millionaire does not have Love in his plans. Here comes Bianca Ugoh with laughter in her ladle and warmth in every spoonful, unpending his best laid plans. Between spice-fueled banter in the kitchen an stolen glances over simmering pots, something tender-and delightfully unexpected-stirs beneath their clashes. Nothing attracts more than opposites and before they know it, they're falling for each other. But love is never simple.

Aria Khan is ambitious, outgoing, and doesn't date. Reid Bouchard is focused, introverted and doesn't date She met Reid Bouchard before she ever stepped into the locker room as the team's new intern. Back when he was just a hookup. Now, he's a name in her notes. A history of anger buried beneath a quiet shell. Reid is raw, brilliant, and breaking and Aria can't help but care. But she also can't fix him. That's not her job. So when she makes a decision to save the both of them, doe it ruin them or make them stronger? Does the sex, the connection, the love get thrown away? If the love they knew they had was real, can it wait? Can it stay OFF RECORD?

London, 1800s. The capital buzzes with anticipation. After years abroad, the young prince has returned-handsome, arrogant, and at the ripe age of twenty-two. With the royal bloodline on everyone's mind, the court demands a queen, and a dazzling debutante ball is summoned to find her. As the daughters of nobility scramble for silks, rouge, and powdered curls, one young woman stands apart. Arabella, a clever, sharp-tongued nurse from humble roots, has no dreams of tiaras or titles. But when her mother-renowned for her pastries-is summoned to bake for the palace, Arabella agrees to help, unable to let her family miss out on the generous royal coin. It was supposed to be simple. Bake. Serve. Leave. Until one accidental moment... And one entitled, self-serving prince... Throws Arabella into a scandal neither of them saw coming. In a world ruled by etiquette, wealth, and secrets, what begins as an unfortunate mishap might just set the stage not only romance- but murder, heartache and treatury.

At 21, Charlie Watson is smart, unbothered, and months away from graduating with a biology degree-until a class field trip to Lorenzo Industries lands her face-to-face with Ira Lorenzo, the quiet, sharp-eyed 19-year-old heir to the company. What starts as an unexpected internship turns into something deeper: late-night conversations, intense chemistry, and two guarded souls learning to trust in a world that watches everything they do. Between family pressure, buried secrets, and the weight of growing up too fast, Charlie and Ira are forced to ask themselves if love is something they're running toward-or just trying to survive.

Taylani wasn't looking for love. She was looking for a sperm donor-nothing more, nothing less. No strings, no commitment, no man telling her how to raise her baby. Roman wasn't supposed to be that man. He was supposed to show up, donate, and disappear. But one look at her? And he never left. What started as a simple arrangement turned into sleepless nights, stolen kisses, soft mornings, and a family neither of them planned for. Now she's trying to protect her heart... while he's busy proving he already owns it. She asked for a baby. He gave her forever.

Imani Campbell is a dedicated nurse with no time for distractions especially not love. But when a flirty patient turns out to be rising football star Sebastian Ford, her plans take an unexpected turn. What starts as casual conversations soon sparks something deeper, forcing Imani to confront her hesitations about relationships. As Sebastian pursues her with undeniable charm, she must decide if she's willing to take a chance on love or let it slip away.

(THIS IS A BWWM) Wyatt Buckley, a rugged cowboy from rural Texas who's been rodeoing his whole life. After a nasty fall from a bull, Wyatt finds himself in the local hospital, where he meets Milia Zorell, a beautiful and kind-hearted ICU nurse. Milia is trapped in an abusive relationship back home, and Wyatt can sense her pain and fear. As they spend more time together, Wyatt finds himself drawn to Milia's strength and resilience, and he begins to fall for her. Wyatt must confront his own demons and fears to help Milia escape her toxic relationship and start a new life. Along the way, he discovers that love can be the greatest healing power.

"Yes, Mr. Khan?" She answers innocently. "Get your ass back to this truck, right now." "You can't handle it yourself?" She asks in her professional voice, clearly around other people. "A bit tied up at the moment." "Don't bullshit me, Deanna." "I understand you're overwhelmed, Mr. Khan, but I'm sure there's a more polite way we can go about this conversation." She's killing me. "Nothing about the way I'm going to fuck you is polite, Ms. Wilmington. I thought you would understand by now that I'm not the one to play these kinds of games with," I say into the phone ______________ Deanna Wilmington didn't expect to fall in love when she joined Khan Developments and Real Estate as the Vice President of Design and Development. After spending years perfecting her craft around the world, Deanna was ready to bring her talents home and settle down. But working alongside her new boss, Harrison Khan, changes her set morals; Don't Fraternize Within The Workplace. Harrison Khan, a celebrated CEO and single father, has built an empire with his creativity and drive, along side his brothers. He's also fiercely private, shielding his young daughter from the spotlight. When sparks fly between him and Deanna, their connection grows into a love neither of them saw coming. But their happiness comes at a price. As the past comes to the present, Harrison becomes the target of malicious rumors and false allegations that threaten not only his career but their burgeoning romance. The relentless scrutiny and a particularly convincing accusation shake Deanna's faith in Harrison, forcing her to make a heart-wrenching choice: to protect herself by walking away or to stand by the man she loves. As the truth unravels, Harrison and Deanna must navigate the fragile architecture of trust and forgiveness. Will they find a way to rebuild what they've lost, or will the weight of the scandals prove too much for love to bear?