Simon, haunted by a turbulent upbringing and a profound sense of abandonment, finds solace in his rebellious nature. However, his path takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Troy, a charismatic yet troubled individual grappling with the consequences of his choices. Through a chance encounter, their lives intertwine, igniting a journey of redemption, forgiveness, and unexpected love. As Simon and Troy navigate their shared experiences of desperation, they begin to unravel the layers that shield their true selves. Simon's rebellious spirit begins to soften, as he finds solace and comfort in Troy's presence. In turn, Troy, burdened by guilt and regret, discovers a glimmer of hope and redemption within their growing connection. Together, they embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, confronting their past mistakes and seeking forgiveness. Simon's yearning for love and acceptance finds an unexpected answer in Troy's wounded heart. As they learn to lean on each other, they discover the power of unconditional love and the potential for personal growth and healing. TORRALBA SERIES #3 © tito_jax warning: smut and vanilla sex and a main character with reputation issues THIS STORY IS WRITTEN IN TAGLISH

Nathan is a pop star trying to finish his album. Elijah is a reporter gathering insider info. When they start fake dating, their worlds turn upside down... ***** When Nathan Lowe and Elijah Scott agree to stage a relationship for publicity reasons, both of them are striving for their own goals. Finding love is certainly not one of them, and yet it is only a matter of time until the lines between pretense and passion start to blur and what started as a PR stunt soon turns out to be more than they bargained for. Before they know it, they find themselves caught in a web of lies and intrigues, mind games and manipulation, until the only thing they can know for sure is this: Nothing in Hollywood is ever quite the way it seems. Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of sexual activity and drug use, which may be triggering for some readers. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Santoro