Story By Roq
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Roq

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I write romance filled with witty banter, slow-burn tension, and characters who fall in love when they least expect it. If there's chemistry, chaos, and a little emotional damage, I'm probably writing it.
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Ice Between Us
Updated at Jun 27, 2026, 05:01
Twenty-one years old Layla Brooke doesn't have time for distractions. Between juggling two campus jobs, a demanding documentary filmmaking major, and a mother whose sacrificed dreams haunt her every decision, Layla's future depends on one thing—success.So when she lands the opportunity to create a documentary on Holloway Construction, the most powerful construction company in Massachusetts, she knows it could change her life. What she doesn't expect is Ryan Holloway. Campus hockey star. Future heir. Professional charmer. And unfortunately... her accidental roommate. Ryan seems to have everything: talent, money, popularity, and a clear path waiting for him after graduation. But beneath the confidence is a man carrying expectations he never chose, a grief he never escaped, and a life that no longer feels like his own.As Layla's project pulls her deeper into the Holloway family, she discovers that not every success story is as perfect as it appears.The closer she gets to Ryan, the harder it becomes to separate her ambitions from her feelings. Because some truths can change lives.And some can destroy them.Caught between the future she's fought for and the man she's falling for, Layla must decide how much she's willing to sacrifice to achieve her dreams.After all, it's easy to tell other people's stories.
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