Valemont Stories

His lips crashed against mine. Fierce. Claiming. Wildfire. His mouth moved with a hunger I didn't understand, like he was trying to consume me, erase every line between us. My breath hitched. He tasted like peppermint and danger, intoxicating and addictive. His hand fisted in my hair, pulling me closer, erasing every inch between us. His body pressed into mine, heartbeat raging against my chest, matching the chaos inside me. I wanted to hit him, to push him away. But my body betrayed me, trembling with a need I couldn't control. My nails dug into his chest, gripping his shirt like an anchor. _______________________________________________________ In a city where family name means everything and loyalty can be deadly, love becomes the most dangerous choice. Tyla Jackson is the daughter of one of New York's most powerful families. She's confident, proud, and always in control. But behind the perfect image is pressure, pain, and a growing fear that everything she's built could fall apart. When she's forced into an arranged marriage with Shane Williams, the bold and rude son of a rival family, sparks fly. They hate each other, but something stronger begins to grow between them. The problem is, neither of them knows how to trust. At the same time, Tyla's best friend Rose pretends something real, something that scares them both. As secrets are revealed and friendships are tested, these young heirs must decide what matters more: family legacy or their own hearts. This is a story about power, love, and choosing yourself, even when the world tells you not to. Note: This first book focuses on the stories of Tyla & Shane and Charles & Rose. The journeys of Claudia and Daniella will be explored in Book 2.