Following the engagement of Clark and Ruby, the story takes readers on a rollercoaster ride as the couple faces new challenges while striving to build their respective careers and plan their wedding. However, hidden doubts, past traumas, and a lack of open communication threaten to undermine their bond, putting their BDSM love story at risk.
Clark's new job in a video game company fuels his ambition to eventually have his own. As he dedicates himself to his career aspirations, he becomes consumed by the demands and pressures of his work. Meanwhile, Ruby tirelessly works towards her dream of owning Moonshine, facing the trials and tribulations that come with entrepreneurial pursuits. Despite the hurdles they face individually, they find solace in their unwavering love and support for one another.
However, beneath the surface, doubts and insecurities start to emerge. Ruby questions whether she is truly "wife material" due to her past behavior and the mistakes she made before their engagement. These doubts lead to an internal struggle as she tries to reconcile her self-perception with the reality of the love and commitment Clark has shown her.
Simultaneously, Clark is haunted by a past trauma stemming from a roleplay gone wrong, which resurfaces and hinders their intimate connection. The memories and anxieties from his kidnapping cast a shadow on their relationship, causing a strain that becomes increasingly difficult to navigate.
As tension mounts and their inability to communicate effectively becomes apparent, their BDSM love story hangs in the balance. Both Clark and Ruby must confront their individual fears and past traumas, finding the courage to share their vulnerabilities and fears. Through open dialogue, trust, and emotional transparency, they embark on a journey of healing, rediscovering the strength of their love and the power of their connection.
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When Campbell Kramer accepted a job offer in Manhattan, she never could've imagined what the city had in store for her. Namely, two handsome men who live on either side of her new apartment.
One is older, one is younger. One is introverted, one is extroverted. One is serious, one is playful. Both of them want her attention.
What could go wrong?
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☆Brooks☆
My neighbor was the one to close the distance between us. She did it quickly -- like she was scared the moment would pass away forever if she let another millisecond go by -- and I rested my hand on the side of her face to steady her.
Something about my touch must have given her courage.
♡Campbell♡
The men finally greeted each other while I snipped the green, woody stems and plopped them into the tallest mug I owned. Their sentences were short and awkward, and as I rearranged the blooms for the umpteenth time, the realization that they'd told each other what happened hit me like a south-bound train.
I don't know why I didn't expect that. They were best friends, after all. I was just their new neighbor. They had no loyalty to me, no reason to keep our time together a secret.
☆Luca☆
Her lips met mine slowly, softly, hesitantly -- like she wasn't so sure kissing her neighbor was the best idea -- and I responded just as delicately. But when her hand made its way into the back of my hair, our bodies melded together like a lust-struck alloy.
And the only hope of separating us was to add more heat.
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Awards:
🥈 Romance runner-up (The Prime Awards 2023)