Addison Torres has been traumatized ever since she was ten years old. A past experience has lead her down a completely different path, which doesn't involve any physical contact from another person. She's been to therapy countless times, which none of them could help her. She takes medication for her disorders, which doesn't help the way she feels inside when she's left alone with her thoughts. Instead of having a normal life, Addison is stuck inside of her own head afraid to let anyone come near her in fear she'll relive her past all over again.

After disappearing for the rest of her senior year, Nova is an enigma most people don't want to mess with. She thought she could come back to school and maintain a low profile, but her cursed reputation is making it harder than she imagined. She's now a second-year senior and old trouble is following her like a moth to a flame. Planning to move out of town after graduating to start a new life and heal from recent events, Nova is dedicating this year to staying on track, even if it means avoiding as much social interaction as possible and staying out of the way. With much more to lose on her final chance to get a diploma, a particular woman steps into her life and causes a sudden eruption of emotion in her heart, but there's nothing more complicated than dealing with feelings for someone you absolutely can't have while everyone is out to get you. [Finished October 15th, 2020]

I stared at the contract, this was crazy. A fake relationship for money? This couldn't be real. But I thought of mom and Charlie back in Chicago. Where they live even worse than I did. If I took the money, I could send them more money, hell, I could move them out here with me. We could live comfortably for a while. "Where do I sign?" I picked up the pen. Nathan smiled, "on the dotted line, sweetheart." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Claire Edwards is a famous Hollywood actress. She has a 5-year relationship with famous businessman Nathan Carter. They, unfortunately, have to keep their relationship a secret due to Nathan's career and family who don't approve of the relationship. After an unexpected incident, they enlist the help of working girl, Beth James to be Claire's public lover. What starts off as a business relationship turns into something more. Lines are suddenly blurred and unexpected emotions start to surface. Cover done by: HerParamour #1 bisexual - 03/28/21 #69 bisexual - 10/21/21 😉 #1 lbgtlove - 11/06/21 #1 Claire - 01/25/23