Joshua Fatu, 40, has ink in his veins and art in his soul. As a talented tattoo artist working in his family's thriving shop, he's known for precision, passion, and keeping his heart off-limits. With six brothers, one sister, and a tight-knit Samoan family, Joshua's life is full-loud, loyal, and built on legacy. But behind every design he carves into skin, there's a piece of himself he never shows anyone.
Naveah Jackson, 22, is a black British-American entrepreneur with dreams as bold as her curls. Running a booming unisex salon alongside Trinity Fatu, Joshua's sister-in-law, she's confident, creative, and determined to leave her mark-without letting love distract her.
When a family event throws them together, sparks fly-unexpected, undeniable, and impossible to ignore. He's twice her age, grounded and guarded. She's young, fearless, and full of light. What starts as friendly banter soon turns into late-night talks, lingering glances, and a connection neither of them saw coming.
But can two people from such different worlds find balance between duty, desire, and destiny?
Because once Joshua sketches her into his world, he realizes some marks aren't meant to fade...
First book 🏒.
Starting college was supposed to be Violet Vale's escape plan.
New country. New city. New campus.
And then there's Ethan Maddox-tattoos inked like warnings, that infuriating smirk, and a six-foot-five presence that fills every room like he owns it.
Her brother's best friend.
Her worst enemy.
And now? Her accidental shadow at Northbridge University.
Violet's spent years trading insults and eye-rolls with Ethan, ever since he became an honorary part of her family. But there's nothing brotherly about the way he looks at her now-or the way her pulse reacts when he calls her Vi like it's some kind of challenge.
He's cocky. Infuriating. One year older.
And the only person on campus who makes her feel anything at all.
They're not friends. Definitely not something more.
But the line between hate and something far messier is starting to blur.
And when hearts get tangled...
Someone's going to fall.
Warning: May contain profanity and sexual content.