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Last published Fri, Sep 26, 2025
Quinn is barely keeping her life together in a small town. working at a café, managing a chaotic mother, and hiding her struggles with mental health. She's drawn to an older man who's charming, funny, and somehow sees through her walls, though their connection isn't simple. But when Quinn gets pulled closer to him, she discovers his world is darker than she ever imagined and the crush she thought was harmless could drag her into danger, desire, and secrets she isn't quite ready for.
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At the age of twenty, Liam Dupont has too much on his plate. After the death of his parents, he becomes the guardian of his little brother and moves to Paris, determined to start over. His days follow the same pattern - work, gym, home... Until he meets Sky. Sky Sullivan is hiding lots of secrets behind the cheerful facade of a nineteen-year-old girl. After transferring to a university in the capital of France and renting an apartment she can't afford to pay for, Sky finds herself in desperate need of a roommate. Liam closed himself off to feelings. Sky has issues of her own. When Liam moves in with Sky, the friendship they form morphs into something much stronger and deeper. Surrendering to the undeniable chemistry between them has never seemed so easy. Giving their love a chance has never been so hard. Content warning: this story contains on-page depiction of sexual assault, violence and mention of DV that can be disturbing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised
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