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Rowan
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Ongoing, First published Aug 12, 2025
Marisol Reyes has spent her life walking the line between obedience and invisibility. In her parents' eyes, her dreams were reckless, her quiet passions a waste of time. After one final argument shatters the fragile peace in their home, Marisol makes the only decision she can live with-she leaves, determined to start over, even if she has nothing but her pride.

She never expected her path to cross with Rowan Calderón - a man whose name is spoken in whispers across the city. A ruthless and calculating mafia boss, Rowan built his empire from blood, loyalty, and fear. To his enemies, he is merciless. To his allies, dangerously unpredictable. But to Marisol... he's an enigma.

Drawn to her in a way he can't explain, Rowan finds himself offering her protection - the kind that comes at a price. In his world, softness is a weakness, but with her, his guard begins to crack. As danger closes in, Marisol is forced to decide whether she can trust the man whose hands are stained with violence, and Rowan must face the truth that some battles are fought not with bullets... but with the heart.
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