I swore no one would ever have that kind of power over me again... Elijah Banks is a textbook playboy. On the outside, he was cut from the perfect mold—stunning good looks, beachside mansion, secretive job, sexual notoriety. On the inside, he's bitter and hurt and has sworn to never be the victim of a lying, cheating, using woman again. Hannah Farsey is the family good girl. Not but choice, but by fate's design. When she becomes Elijah's houseguest and obvious object of his desire, she's determined to not let a childhood nightmare be the narrative of at least one relationship in her life. But when your secret is this big...your burden this heavy...fate doesn't hand over control so easily. A lesson Hannah's about to learn the hard way. Will this too-good-to-be-true man's overwhelming and all-consuming feelings for her go the distance while she endures more upheaval in her life? Or will he cut bait and run and prove Hannah was just...

Can she love herself enough to love someone else? If it's true you have to love yourself before you can love someone else, Shepperd Farsay's screwed. Unaddressed childhood trauma has shaped her into a closed-off, bitter, angry woman. And rightly so. But she's caught the eye of a very eligible man and wants to make some changes. The world is Law Masterson's playground. Born into a very successful family, he has everything his heart desires. Except someone to share it with. But then he notices a certain girl at the gym and can't think of anything else. He's ready to get into a serious relationship, but should it be with someone with so much baggage? The woman wears her trauma on her sleeve, making him want to run the other way and heal her at the same time. Law knows they could have something special, but will it be worth his time and energy to break through her emotional roadblocks?

The girl has demons. He doesn't want to be one of them. Agatha Farsay has a host of things she's struggling with. Feeling like an invisible member in a large family: check. Drinking way too often to deal with her problems: check. Drunken nuptials to a guy she's only known a few weeks: check. Carmen Sandoval is a stand-up guy. He's been hurt in the past and has vowed to never go there again. After a wild night in Vegas with an absolute bombshell, he's found himself a wife. Wait... What? Marriage wasn't in the cards for either of them, but Carmen's determined to make it work. Does he have enough patience, dominance, and compassion to convince her of the same? They see the potential, but can they get past the family judgement, new-couple struggles, and all her insecurities to give their new love a chance?

Just before graduating, Maye Farsey has one more hurdle to clear: an internship with her daunting, rigid, unfriendly professor. Sounds like a nightmare rather than an opportunity of a lifetime. At least until there's an extra bonus added. A guarantee into the school's graduate program—tuition free. Andrew Chaplin would much rather have his summer to himself. But, in an effort to secure tenure at the university where he teaches, he's agreed to take on a student intern to give him that extra edge over his colleagues. ​​​Neither could've predicted the chemistry that developed during long hours, a shared, cramped office, and work they're both incredibly passionate about. When tragedy strikes, it puts the sizzling heat building between them to the test. She's insecure but loving and compassionate. He's proud but vulnerable. Can they find their way through their own obstacles to cultivate something beautiful and new?

A love like ours doesn't just disappear. Even if she had... Jacob Cole is on a career high. With his renowned architectural skill, he landed the contract of a lifetime. Designing the most prominent building in the LA skyline should have him on top of the world. But missing the woman of his dreams—the one who got away—has left a cavern in his heart. Cassiopeia Shark is the woman with it all. Beautiful, intelligent, driven, and wealthy, the world is her oyster. Even the daughter she's single-handedly raised is the apple of everyone's eye. She can have any man she wants. Except the one she ghosted nine years prior. When the two reunite, will their love still be as undeniable as it was before? Or will their lives be too different now and their only commonality is their child? Trying to appease their extended family members seems to be their biggest challenge until the unthinkable happens and they face every parent's worst...