ESME
The sound of pots being placed on the stove ahead of me pulled my eyes away from the bag I was rummaging through. Between trying to keep my focus off Malcolm and the stunning view of Manhattan’s tallest skyscrapers behind me, I was struggling to keep it together.
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MALCOLM
As soon as Mason pushed his chair back from my desk to stand up, I eagerly got off my island stool just a few feet away.
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The final Sample Sunday for the Love is Cure series and only 4 more days before Sloth is released. Check out a sample from the final installment in the series.
📌Please note – this story is still unpublished, so text is subject to change.
We are officially one week away from closing out my Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series! In previous newsletters, we’ve gotten to know the main characters of Sloth, the final chapter in the series. Last month, we sat down with Eryn for her Q&A, and next week, we’ll have a conversation with Simeon—an interview that takes place before his story in Sloth begins.
Today, I’m excited to share a sneak peek at a flashback scene from Sloth. As you know, Sloth is a second-chance romance that gives Eryn and Simeon another shot at love. Let’s travel back in time to glimpse their relationship in its earlier stages, when they were just teenagers.
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To know me is to know that one of my favorite stories, if not the favorite, is Girl Code. Right behind it is the sequel, Mr. & Mrs. Jones. I knew I’d be writing this sequel the moment I typed “The End” on Girl Code. I just really loved Melodee and Amir—both as individual characters and as a couple. There were so many moments I couldn’t wait to write in Mr. & Mrs. Jones, and this scene in Chapter Eight was at the top of the list.
In Girl Code, one of the major turning points was Melodee’s divorce. It was a deeply painful experience that left her confused. The aftermath—like her ex-husband expecting a baby before the ink on their divorce papers dried—was enough to send anyone into a depressive spiral. But, fate brought her and Amir back together just when she needed an escape the most, distracting her from her new reality as a divorcee. In this sequel, payback comes in the classiest way possible, making this chapter one you won’t forget.
The Setting
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Asher Truesdale stepped into my mind, then onto the page, and instantly stole my heart. I can’t even discuss him without blushing. He’s one of my favorite book baes, if not my absolute favorite (don’t tell Amir!), and for very good reason. His patience is the most attractive thing about him, but the man is full of traits that radiate excellence.
Let’s dive into the man who has become an instant favorite for many of us—the incomparable Asher Truesdale.
Background
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ESME
“Don’t I have news for y’all,” I said.
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MALCOLM
I spritzed the air with my cologne and walked into the falling mist, running my hands down my slim-fit dress shirt when done.
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Synopsis:
In the beautiful town of Rose Hill, New York, best friends Kelli Sutherland and Ryder Wallace have always been inseparable. Kelli, a pottery-loving manager at the local bistro, and Ryder, a successful songwriter with dreams of stardom, share everything—except their deepest feelings for each other. When Ryder returns home after a string of near-successes, their bond is tested as hidden emotions surface and their friendship takes an unexpected turn. Amidst the cozy backdrop of small-town life and the vibrant streets of Rose Hill, can Kelli and Ryder navigate their way from friends to forever?
I’m excited to announce that From Friends to Forever is now available as a complete eBook exclusively for Brookelynite Daily subscribers! You can now download Ryder and Kelli’s full friends-to-lovers journey in one place.
On a bright afternoon in her Brooklyn Heights brownstone, Rylee Daniels welcomed me into her stylish kitchen. The space exuded a modern elegance with its black marble countertops and a full stainless steel package, reflecting the light beautifully. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air, perfectly complementing the gentle sounds of her children playing in the living room, just out of earshot.
Rylee was effortlessly chic, wearing her braids pulled up into a neat bun at the crown of her head. Dressed in a relaxed yet sophisticated outfit, she looked every bit the poised and thoughtful woman she’s become. As we sipped our coffee, the conversation naturally turned towards her past, her feelings about moving on, and the complex emotions that accompany new beginnings.
Rylee was candid, offering a window into her heart while maintaining a graceful composure.
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