Simeon King is a character I’ve been eager to dive into. He embodies diligence—the kind of diligence that we often overlook but is at the core of everything we love in a main male character. Simeon’s dedication, whether it’s in getting the girl, being the best for her, or pushing through life’s challenges, is his foundation. In Sloth, his growth might not be as significant as Eryn’s, but his diligence shines in every chapter. His greatest struggle? Trying to distract himself from the lingering pain of losing Eryn, the love of his life.

 The Power of Distraction

One of the things that will stand out about Simeon is that he’s more than just a sports agent—he’s a businessman through and through. But his relentless drive isn’t just about ambition; it’s a tool he uses to avoid confronting his unresolved feelings for Eryn. Early in Sloth, Simeon says something in his first chapter that he walks back later, a clear indication that he’s been lying to himself. In truth, he’s been holding his breath, waiting to exhale in Eryn’s presence once again.

Simeon throws himself into projects, taking on nearly impossible feats just to feel the rush of excitement that Eryn once brought into his life. From his career to his social life, everything he does serves one purpose: to distract himself from the void left by her absence. Though he’s passionate about his work, there’s always the sense that something is missing—his heart is still waiting for Eryn.

A new serialized series is coming to Brookelynite Daily in September, and if you read When Luke Met Juliette or When Life Gives You Sunsets, you already know who it is. It’s called When Love Just Happens, and this spinoff serialized romance follows Esme Bennett, the good friend of Juliette and Clarke, who finds herself falling in love when she least expects it.

What to expect:

✔️Single Parent Romance

✔️Unlikely Match

✔️Opposites Attract

✔️Forced Proximity

Synopsis:

When Eryn made her debut in Gluttony, dodging her brother’s questions about her ex and her disdain for their hometown, New York City, readers immediately wanted to know more about Everett’s elusive baby sister. Eryn is a character who fascinated me from the start. I’ve never dealt with a character who hated my hometown with such passion, especially someone who lived there for most of her life. That made her a character I couldn’t wait to explore.

 Why Eryn Hates New York: A Deep-Seated Resentment

Eryn hates New York. There’s no way around it, and she doesn’t keep it a secret. She goes into great detail about why she hates it and even takes us back to the day that hate began. Her loathing of NYC is a major part of why she didn’t return after leaving almost a decade before her story in Sloth begins. Eryn has always been drawn to the idea of moving to California, especially during her last year of college when she realized her dream agency was out west. But her need to stay in California and never set foot in New York’s concrete jungle again creates a significant obstacle for her. Beyond the memories the city holds, it’s also where she experienced many firsts—falling in love and experiencing heartbreak. The place she’s vowed never to return to is the very place she must revisit to heal and move beyond the pains of her past. Writing her return to the place she hates and capturing her thoughts on the city I love so much was a challenge I embraced.

A Writer’s Dilemma: Loving New York While Writing Against It