Lust and Love

Rebound sex was all Avery was hoping for. Her ex dumped her because of Avery's lack of commitment. Her heart was not in it, apparently. Crushed and miffed, the 35-year-old redhead travels to her favorite professional psychology conference, ready for a good time and to nerd out, of course. Enter Raya: gorgeous, smart, and slightly anxious. Eyes like honey, she cannot ignore the confident redhead flirting with her. Sparks fly. The chemistry sizzles. Both women capitulate to desire and spend a night pf lust to remember forever.

Sasha Young has seen enough heartbreak in her work as a social worker to recognize a trainwreck when she sees one. So why on earth is she falling for June Crane? June is beautiful, magnetic… and completely hung up on her ex. Worse, she works at the same hospital. Every instinct tells Sasha to run.But then June invites her to lunch. Just a friendly gesture, just a chance for Sasha — new to town — to make a connection.

Sofia Holt lives for one thing: her cookbook manuscript. Every recipe, every word, every late night in the kitchen — it’s her life, her dream, her future. There’s no space for distractions. And definitely not for love. Then Renee Forbes walks in. Gorgeous. Playful. A zookeeper with a wild smile and eyes that linger too long. At first, Sofia convinces herself Renee’s just being friendly. But the stolen glances, the teasing banter, the undeniable pull? Impossible to ignore.