Karina Johnson moves to Kensington determined to keep her life simple: college, friends, and independence. That plan falters when she’s assigned a roommate like James Pearson. James leans into his reputation and sees no reason to change it, while Karina refuses to view him as anything but trouble. Forced to live together, minor irritations give way to tension to something far more complicated. As secrets surface and boundaries blur, they learn that first impressions rarely tell the whole story, and that proximity has a way of changing everything.

Thea, princess of Versailles, longs for a taste of normal life beyond the palace walls. At her dream university, she’s ready for freedom, friendship, and maybe even a second chance at love. But nothing goes as planned. Her ex has already moved on, secrets swirl in the shadows of grand halls, and a mysterious neighbor keeps stepping into her path at the most unexpected moments. He’s magnetic, infuriating, and strangely familiar—until one word from his lips shatters everything she thought she knew. With destiny tugging at her heart, Thea must navigate glittering balls, hidden histories, and the kind of connection that feels like fate refusing to be ignored.

We are enemies, lovers… soulmates. We harbor secrets and scandals. We embody both loss and love. We are the second generation of the mafia. May the best man or woman be left standing. Blood in. Never out. May God bless our tainted souls.

Tara steps into her new apartment expecting peace, only to find Sebastian—her longtime campus nemesis—standing there with that maddeningly smug smile. He calls her Barbie. She calls him Nerd. They clash on sight, sparks flying in ways neither of them wants to admit. But beneath their bickering sit secrets sharp enough to cut, shadows neither of them can outrun alone. As forced proximity softens their edges, the heat between them shifts into something far more tempting… and far more dangerous. With every moment together, their walls crumble, leaving them to wonder if the person they hate is exactly the person they need.

Tobias never meant to return to competitive swimming. The pool holds too many memories, and quitting once felt like the only way to breathe. But when circumstances force him back onto the team, he slams into the one person determined to break him—the ruthless captain who thrives on control and victory. Rivalry ignites fast: sharp words, brutal practices, and races that feel personal. Yet beneath the anger, something else burns. Attraction creeps into every challenge, turning competition into temptation. And in a world built on discipline, Tobias learns the heart may be the wildest race of all.