In a blink of an eye, your life can be altered so drastically it leaves you questioning...everything. The ache is worth it when the right person enters your life, when you least expect it. Book 2 in the Russo family series. Can be read as a stand alone, but things may make more sense if you read Labeled first. All rights reserved.

"Fate brought us together for a reason and if you believe for even one second that there isn't anything between us," Elijah held her close as he peered down into her eyes. "Then, I'm willing to prove you wrong, beautiful." ✿ ✿ ✿ It felt like fate, bringing two people from different worlds together. Leila had always steered clear from men, having been hurt by the one man she thought would never break her trust. But as he came crashing into her life, she couldn't help but slowly fall for the smooth-talking, attractive, yet cocky hockey star. Elijah knew he was a goner the moment he laid eyes on her. His charms could get him any woman in the world, yet the only one he wanted didn't seem to want to give him the time of day. But one thing's for sure, he was stubborn and wasn't going to give up that easily. Join Leila and Elijah as they learn that fate has brought them together for a reason that may eventually lead to love blossoming. ✿ Extended description inside ✿

Jake and Connor have been through a lot together over the years, and some would say that they are more like brothers than most biological ones. In a lot of ways, they have always been the rocks of their families. But the thing about rocks, is that sometimes they crack. And when that happens, they need someone else to fill in the holes. They've always had each other to do this for one another, but for the first time, they find themselves beginning look to other people for help. Perhaps hurt people are meant to stay hurt. But perhaps more than one broken heart can come together to take their collective hurt away. Jake meets a girl, and Connor meets a boy, that just might change their ideas of what it means to truly find happiness, and themselves in the process. • • • !!! Trigger warning !!! - substance abuse - sexual assault - PTSD, anxiety - homophobic slurs - strong language and mature themes

Nick Jackson is Ole Miss's hottest player on and off the field. Bagging himself a football scholarship to the college of him dreams, he finally gets to focus on playing ball alongside his best friend. Hopping from girl to girl being his usual routine, he returns back to college but with another addition made. His younger sister Haley got into the same college. Carter Steel, has a famous last name in the football industry. She keeps it to herself until people find out, when they do they only want to use her to get to her brothers or her father. Very quiet and shy girl but will snap if you push her too far. Originally from New York, she got into Ole Miss and is starting college the coming fall. Not good at making or keeping friends, she's nervous to meet her new roommates in the college her parents and older brothers went to. Being on her own will help her independence, but she's a family girl and makes a promise to herself to make new friends and to enjoy college. Little does she know that it'll end up bringing complications. New friends, new environments and new boys. WARNING ******This book contains mature scenes and strong language. Read at your own discretion****** *I don't own the rights to the cover photo*