off the clock.

She goes by Venus when the lights go down.

Beautiful. Unbothered. Expensive.

By day, Azaria Tate is an ER nurse with her eyes set on medical school. By night, she trades her scrubs for custom-made outfits and becomes one of Magic City's most wanted.

She knows how to keep her worlds separate.

Until Nasir Maddox walks in.

He's the type of man women notice before he even says a word. Money, power, tattoos, and a reputation that usually makes people think twice.

He sees Venus.

He wants Venus.

But somewhere between late nights, heavy tips, stolen glances, and secrets neither of them planned on sharing, Nasir starts falling for the woman underneath the name.

And Azaria starts realizing that some men are a lot harder to leave behind than the club at closing time.

She's off the clock. He's off the streets.

At least, that's the plan. 🖤