My smile dies the second the door swings open. Gasping, I stumble back as if burned by the deep scowl aimed at me. “You!” I whisper, and at the same time, my arch-enemy’s scowl morphs into a sinister smile. Tyler Brooks raises an eyebrow. “I didn’t realize you’ve added stalking to your nerdy tendencies,” he finally says, his deep voice causing me to shiver. I feel cold sweat break across my forehead, but I curl my fingers tighter around the strap of my purse. “I’m here to… for… um…” Tyler snorts, seemingly taking pleasure in my embarrassment. “What are you doing here, Garcia?” *** Lila Garcia thought her life couldn’t get any worse as the infamous nerd of Princeton High, constantly bullied by the jocks. But when Tyler Brooks’ parents leave town and they need someone to watch his younger siblings, Lila is roped into babysitting duty. Tyler has always been a jerk to her since day one, but now Lila’s stuck in his world and seeing him as more than just an arrogant football star. In close quarters, Lila learns that Tyler has secrets, and that he isn’t the guy she pegged him to be. As her feelings start to change, and the lines between love and hate blur, Lila must decide if this new version of Tyler is worth trusting, or if she’s just another target in his game.

What would you do if your life was no longer your own?Sofia Russo’s world turns upside down when her father’s debt brings Dante Morelli, a calm, powerful mafia boss, into her life. Instead of demanding money, Dante offers a contract: one year under his control, living in his house, following his rules.With no way out, Sofia signs.But what begins as a simple arrangement quickly turns into something far more dangerous. Every move she makes is being monitored, and every choice has consequences. But Dante doesn’t want what she expected. He wants control, patience, and something she doesn’t fully understand.As Sofia struggles to resist him, she slowly realizes that she isn’t just trapped, she’s being studied, shaped, and pulled deeper into a world she never fully understood. When outside threats begin to close in, the line between protection and possession begins to blur.Now, Sofia must survive the contract while uncovering the truth behind why she was chosen.