Given another chance, Evie Cortez, the youngest and only daughter among the Cortez siblings, vowed to change her fate. She had three older brothers: Callum, Kain, and Ian. Callum, the eldest, took over as CEO of Cortez Enterprises after their parents' passing. Kain, the second child, excelled in the entertainment industry as an actor, director, writer, and producer. Ian, the youngest of the three brothers, carved out a successful career as a top-tier lawyer, heading his firm.
While Evie enjoyed a close bond with Callum and Kain, her relationship with Ian was strained. He harbored resentment, blaming her for their mother's demise, and his treatment of her was nothing short of cruel. This dynamic persisted from her previous life into her current one.
In her previous life, Evie had shielded her brothers from harm, but in doing so, she became vulnerable herself. Her physical limitations made her an easy target, exacerbated by the relentless bullying and exploitation inflicted by Ian's girlfriend and her cohorts, leading to her premature death at twenty-nine.
With this second chance at life, Evie resolved to seize control of her destiny and ensure the well-being of her family while maintaining a discreet presence. As she navigated through myriad trials, challenges, and adversaries, she and her brothers emerged as formidable forces, albeit separated for a time before reuniting. Despite the passage of years, they remained fundamentally the same yet different, united in their strength and resilience, ready to confront any obstacle in their path.
"There's only so many times I can put my heart back together"
"Why are you so sure I'll break it again?"
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No one said university would be easy, but between assignments and relationships, it gets a little too messy.
Nicole doesn't do feelings. She barely does friendships. Escaping a life of pain, she drowns herself in distractions. Party. Drink. Repeat. Always on the brink of losing herself. The only person she trusts is her best friend, Miguel.
Miguel isn't the relationship type. He's never had a reason to be, and his reputation proves it. Until a kind-hearted waitress makes him question who he wants to be.
Alice, dreaming of love like in the movies, falls face first on every try. She refuses to be fooled again, but no matter how hard she tries, her heart keeps tricking her. When she stumbles across someone whose first instinct isn't to judge her for her dreams, Nicole's warnings are in vain.
They thought they could keep their walls until Andrew came crashing in. He didn't seek their acceptance, only an escape from his life. He was never meant to break them apart. But mistakes are easy to make. Especially when you're young.
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Start: 07/01/2022
End: 03/07/2023
Achievements:
🥉3rd place Romance winner in The Savant May Awards
🥉3rd place Young Adult winner in The Heart Awards
🏅Featured in The Athena Project