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If Not Love, Then What
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Complete, First published Sep 18
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aeri series #1

In a quiet corner of the city, tucked between busy streets and the soft hum of everyday life, stands a small café where the scent of espresso mixes with the sweetness of freshly baked pastries. Jiro runs this quiet haven with steady hands and a warm smile, pouring his heart into every cup he serves.

One afternoon, Roa steps inside with her best friend. She's understated yet magnetic, the kind of presence that turns the air still and makes Jiro look up from his work. Her simplicity unsettles him, sparking a curiosity he's never felt before.

Amid the clatter of cups, low laughter, and the soft music drifting through the café, they begin to form an unexpected connection. In a world that thrives on movement and noise, they discover a quiet corner where friendship, longing, and something unnameable start to blur together.
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Tempted [UNDER REVISION]

28 parts Complete Mature

Nicole had always preferred to stay invisible, convinced love would pass her by after college. But when a chaotic encounter at a coffee shop introduces her to the unpredictable Declan, her world shifts. As she learns the kind of love she's been searching for, Declan begins to trust again-but when Nicole takes a step back to protect herself, will it cost her the one person who makes her feel truly alive? *TW* There is emetophobia and mentions of suicide. There are warnings on the chapters :)

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