A one-night stand between two strangers, Celestine and Rafael, evolves into a complicated and unexpected love story. Their initial meeting is filled with chemistry and passion, but both have emotional baggage and different life goals. Celestine is recovering from a recent breakup and focused on her career, while Rafael, a free-spirited traveler, is reluctant to settle down. After their night together, they part ways, thinking that it was just a fleeting moment.
However, fate has other plans. They continue to bump into each other in different parts of the city, each encounter testing their boundaries, fears, and feelings. As they open up about their pasts and dreams, they find themselves caught between their desire to remain independent and the undeniable pull they feel toward each other.
Despite the complications, their connection deepens, forcing them to question what love really means and whether they can make it work, or if they're just too different to last. As they navigate the complexities of their lives, they discover that love isn't always about finding someone perfect, but about finding someone who helps you grow into who you're meant to be.
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Evelyn already lost her mother; how could it get any worse? At least that's what she thought. She's forced to move in with her estranged father where she also meets her stepmother and stepbrother. Evelyn knew what she needed to do, and that's getting a job and returning home. When she can't find a job, her stepbrother, Dimitri, offers her one. Innocent enough, right? Little does she know; she's thrown headfirst into the mafia world. Her feelings for Dimitri grows as she's forced to live with him, but her boyfriend, Mark, is someone her mother would be proud to see her with. Will her dreams change? Will she change?
Excerpt:
"Ask me nicely." His sultry voice twists my stomach in the best of ways.
"Wha- what do you mean?" I mentally kick myself for allowing his power to rule me.
This only builds his ego.
He leans forward towards my face, his nose barely touching mine.
"What is it that you want, piccola." He whispers.
What did I want? Oh! That's right, I wanted to leave.
"I would like to leave." I take a step back from him so I can focus.
A special thank you to Anulekha Kashyap for creating this beautiful book cover!
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