Maeve Hazel

Bold and ambitious. Esmeray Hamilton was born to be married, both theoretically and practically. When the day of her meticulously planned wedding arrives, she defies her destiny and ultimately, the man who was waiting for her at the altar, by running away right into someone else’s arms. Or rather—the hood of someone else’s car. With his dark and gloomy demeanor, Kai Graves becomes a catalyst and rescues her from the unforgiving claws of her fate. Kai saved her life once, but now she finds herself at a crossroads, forced to choose between the man who gave her desired freedom and herself. Controlled and devoted. The billionaire CEO, Kai Graves, navigates through life with unwavering authority and thoughtfully crafted decisions. That changes on the night of the accident when his decisions are no longer driven by rationality, and instead by the sudden presence of a certain eighteen-year-old girl. Kai never planned to marry despite his father’s constant pleadings. He is twenty-six and has a great life, but when marriage becomes the solution to one of his problems, he has to make a choice. Marry Esmeray Hamilton. Tropes: - Dual pov - Marriage of convenience - Dislike to like - Touch her and die - Billionaire - One bed trope - Forced proximity - No third act break up - age gap - inexperienced girl x experienced man

Blaise NorthThe aftermath of my parent’s death was the toughest time in my life, but at least I had him. He was there every step of the way, wiped the tears I shed, and made me smile when I’d forgotten how to.Until he became the reason why I had to protect my heart with one simple rule—no more kissing.Six years later, because life had a great sense of humor, I found myself having to use that same rule on the man who inspired it.It’s no surprise it didn’t work. After all, my heart was never my own to protect—it belonged to Ares Hart the entire time.Ares HartGrowing up, I didn’t have a perfect example of what love should look like. My parents were the definition of a disaster, and I didn’t intend to end up the same way.So, I made myself a promise. To this day, I’ve followed it blindly, even if in the process I had to hurt the one I cared about the most.But what I hadn’t realized was that the key to keeping my promise was right next to me the entire time.Blaise North gave my vow purpose, and when I was finally ready to make up for my mistakes, the unexpected happened.

When two broken hearts collide, their chemistry challenges every boundary they’ve built. Resilient and guarded. Haelyn Ross is barely keeping it together. With her family shattered and financial struggles mounting, she’s hesitant when a promising match on a dating app encourages her to apply for a job at Graves Automotive. By some twist of fate, Haelyn lands the job as assistant to the CEO, Tristan Graves. His cold, brooding demeanor should keep her at a distance, but there’s a white-hot spark between them that she can’t seem to smother. Caught between her growing connection with the man from the app and her undeniable attraction to her new boss, Haelyn must figure out what her heart truly desires. Restless and yearning. Tristan Graves is a man adrift, reeling from his father's death and finding an escape from his responsibilities in the bottom of a rum bottle. When he meets Haelyn through a dating app under a false identity, he's captivated by her resilience. Hiring her as his assistant was a calculated risk, but he might be in over his head. He finds himself desperate to earn her trust, but breaking through her defenses in person proves to be the real challenge. No woman before Haelyn has been worth changing for. But can he figure out how to be the man she needs before she discovers that he was the man from the app all along? As their worlds intertwine, Haelyn and Tristan must confront their deepest fears and desires. Can they overcome their pasts and find love, or will their secrets keep them apart? Love Not Qualified is the second installment of the Lavish Love Series by Maeve Hazel. This novel features tropes such as secret identity, forced proximity, workplace romance, and he falls first. It’s perfect for readers who enjoy books by Lauren Asher and Ana Huang.