Ella Bennett came home for a reset. She did not come home for Callum Hayes. Four years ago, Callum was her brother’s best friend, the man who was always around, always watching, always just a little too protective. Then one summer, everything changed. One kiss turned into another. One secret night turned into months of stolen touches, locked doors, whispered promises, and a relationship nobody—especially her brother—could ever know about. Ella fell hard. Callum did too. At least, she thought he did. Until he ended everything without warning and made her believe what they had was a mistake. So Ella left. And she never told him just how much his decision cost her. Now she’s twenty-four, back in her hometown, newly single and determined to finally move on. There’s only one problem. Callum is living in her brother’s house. At twenty-seven, Callum is no longer the guy she remembers. He’s richer, sharper, more controlled, and devastatingly attractive in a way that makes forgetting him impossible. And apparently, four years apart did absolutely nothing to kill the chemistry between them. Every glance lasts too long. Every argument feels too intimate. Every accidental touch brings back memories Ella has spent years trying to bury. Callum says he regrets letting her go. Ella doesn’t believe regret is enough. Especially when another man starts showing interest in her—and Callum’s carefully controlled jealousy begins to crack through the surface. He has no right to care who she dates. No right to hate the thought of another man touching her. No right to look at her like she still belongs to him. But Callum has never been very good at staying away from Ella. And this time, he isn’t sure he wants to try. Because the truth is, Callum never stopped wanting his best friend’s sister. He never stopped loving her either. And once four years of anger, secrets, heartbreak, and buried desire finally explode between them, staying apart becomes a lot harder than keeping their hands off each other. But Ella is still hiding something. Something that happened after she left. Something Callum never knew. And when the past finally comes crashing into the present, wanting each other might be the easiest part of falling in love again.

**Finding out my boyfriend was a cheater was supposed to be the worst night of my life. Until *he* answered the phone.** I was ready to give my boyfriend everything, but walking in on him with another woman left me shattered, drowning my tears at a dim cocktail bar. Desperate for comfort, I dial my brother’s number, sobbing into the line. But it isn’t my brother who picks up. It’s Roman Alexander—NFL superstar, notorious playboy, and the man I’ve secretly loved since childhood. Hearing me cry shatters his legendary control. With a dark, commanding authority that makes my blood run hot, he orders me to stay put. He’s coming to get me. And when he finds out another man almost took my innocence, his protective instincts turn feral. Roman is done hiding. He’s done playing nice. And he’s ready to prove to my brother, my ex, and the entire world that his best friend's sister belongs strictly to him.

I’ll come back to this

In a werewolf pack, three childhood friends, Alexandra, Zayne, and Blake, navigate their formative years together. As they grow up, Zayne is destined to be Alpha while Blake, Alexandra's brother, will become Beta. Their bond remains strong through high school until Blake and Zayne leave for rigorous training, leaving Alexandra feeling isolated. Left behind, she forms a close friendship with Lexi, who becomes a confidante in her struggles. For two years, Zayne and Blake return home only at Christmas, during which Zayne develops a reputation for casual flings that make Alexandra wary of his choices. At 17, Alexandra is strikingly beautiful but too young to find her mate. When she picks up Zayne and Blake from the airport with Lexi, an electrifying hug with Zayne hints at an unspoken connection that neither can ignore. Meanwhile, Lexi and Blake discover they are mates and kiss passionately, creating an awkward moment for Alexandra and Zayne, intensifying the tension between them. During a celebratory party for the boys, excitement surrounding Blake and Lexi's bond casts a spotlight on the growing tension between Alexandra and Zayne. Despite feeling underdressed after training, Zayne compliments Alexandra's beauty, deepening his internal struggle with his feelings for her. He grapples with the fact that she’s not yet of age to officially be his mate, all while some girls in the pack grow envious of the attention he gives her. Among them, Michelle Everly plots to keep them apart, spreading rumors that create doubt in Alexandra's mind. As Alexandra's 18th birthday approaches, uncertainty looms over whether she will be mated to Zayne or someone else. The thought of a public mating ceremony terrifies her. Feeling the pressure from Michelle's relentless gossip about Zayne’s supposed new mate, Alexandra emotionally distances herself from him. Hurt by these claims and unsure of Zayne's feelings, she reluctantly agrees to go to prom with Daniel, a decision that ignites Zayne's jealousy as he witnesses them together. During prom night, an unexpected confrontation leads to Daniel revealing his own feelings for Alexandra, complicating matters further. After prom night, Zayne confronts Alexandra about her avoidance and accuses her of misleading him while planning to mate with Daniel. Torn between her fear of becoming Luna and her desire for Zayne, Alexandra confesses her confusion about their situation. Their heated exchange culminates in a moment of vulnerability that leads to a passionate kiss, forcing them to confront their feelings head-on. On Alexandra's 18th birthday, the air is thick with anticipation as they await the outcome that will either unite them as mates or pull them apart forever. However, their moment is interrupted when rogue wolves attack Alexandra at the border, targeting her due to rumors of her closeness with the soon-to-be Alpha. This incident forces Zayne and Blake to abandon their training and return home earlier than planned to protect her. Amidst the chaos, Zayne gifts Alexandra a necklace featuring a small black wolf—an emblem of his own wolf—deepening their connection just as Michelle ramps up her schemes to create further distance between them. As they navigate the fallout from the attack and heal from the emotional scars, Alexandra must confront her feelings for both Zayne and Daniel while resisting Michelle's manipulations. In an unexpected twist, Daniel reveals he has been in cahoots with Michelle all along, attempting to break the bond between Zayne and Alexandra out of jealousy. Ultimately, amidst the danger and turmoil, Alexandra discovers that she and Zayne are indeed fated mates on her birthday. Their undeniable connection prevails against the odds as they navigate twists and turns that threaten to tear them apart but ultimately lead them back to one another. In a climactic moment during the mating ceremony, Zayne chooses to take Alexandra away from prying eyes to claim her fully as his own in a private and intimate setting. Their emotional journey culminates in a heartfelt realization that love conquers all obstacles, fulfilling the romantic fantasy that fans of the genre cherish while bringing their story to a thrilling conclusion.