WARNING: THIS BOOK CONTAINS ABUSE AND MATURE CONTENT⚠️⚠️⚠️
Amid the pressures of their third year in college, Declan and Mace find solace in each other's company, seeking refuge from their tumultuous lives. Both come from homes marked by trauma and abuse, where shouting matches and oppressive silence are daily occurrences.
One night, after a particularly rough day, their connection deepens, leading to a passionate encounter. As they lie together in the dim light of Declan 's cramped apartment, they share a cigarette, the smoke curling up towards the ceiling in the quiet aftermath of their intimacy.
In these fleeting moments of calm, they find a temporary escape from their chaotic realities. The ritual of smoking after sex becomes a silent bond between them, a way to reclaim control and find a sense of normalcy amid the turmoil. Their shared experiences and mutual understanding forge a deep connection, helping them navigate the complexities of their lives and their struggles to break free from the shadows of their pasts.
Heated Deceptions: A Collaboration Novel written by heartlessnostalgia and HiroYuu101
How far would you go for the man you love to love you back? For Rylee, she would do anything--even lie about a pregnancy--for North Alvarado.
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Rylee Addison Sandoval's longtime crush on her brother's best friend, North Alvarado, isn't a secret. It's as embarrassing as they come, even pretending to get lost around the college department just to catch a glimpse of him. Everyone thinks it's unrequited, even Rylee herself, but one drunk night with North changes it all. Grabbing an opportunity to have him forever, Rylee tells everyone she's pregnant with his baby. North is willing to take responsibility for her and the child, but one problem: there is no child. How long can Rylee's deception last until North finally discovers the truth? And will love be enough for him to forgive her...or not?
DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.
COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela