(Kablings Series#1)
*****
For Kate, the longing for her parents' validation and attention has been a lifelong struggle. Always overshadowed by her beloved older sister, she craved the love and recognition that seemed to be reserved for her sibling alone. But when tragedy strikes, and her sister's untimely death, she realizes that the newfound attention comes with a heavy price. And instead of the love and appreciation she craved, it brought suffocating expectations and burdens. Now determined to reclaim her identity and embrace freedom, Kate seizes the chance to escape when her parents embark on a two-month business trip, finding refuge at her best friend's house.
Unexpectedly, she crosses paths with her best friend's older brother, whose presence stirs an undeniable connection. As they grow closer, Kate finds herself torn between her burning desire for personal liberation and the blossoming affection she harbors for him.
With each passing day, the lines blur, and Kate must confront an agonizing choice. Does she prioritize the freedom she has fought for, risking a life without love? Or does she embrace this newfound love, potentially sacrificing the independence she so desperately sought?
Published: June 9, 2021
Regan Cordova yearns to taste true freedom. So when an opportunity to be independent arrives, he takes it without any second thoughts. With a clear goal in mind, he's ready to prove that he's not just a mere shadow following his parents' footsteps.
But because of a single mishap, a fire that he thought had burned out long ago starts to blaze stronger than before. Treyton Franco, with his unruly wild hair and lethal eyes, cannonballs back into his life and messes him up big time. The two share an unwanted past and to exact revenge, Treyton uses it to make Regan's world a living hell.
But how did love flourish amidst hate and relentless rage? After everything Regan has gone through, why does his heart still beat for the person he can't pursue?
And when he's being chased by the man who brought him pain, will he still allow himself to be drawn to his flame?