Lula White Libros

Several years ago, I had it all—married to a wealthy banker in New York, my career as a social worker thriving, leaving behind a tough life in Chicago. But the fairytale couldn’t silence my demons or heal my family’s past tragedy. Now, as a single mother in a fierce court battle with my ex-husband, I’m on the brink of losing my son. I can't afford to mess up again, so I’m avoiding risks—no crazy social scenes, no foreign trips with strangers, and definitely no romance, especially with someone like Keenan McLain. Keenan is a roughneck from Baltimore who thrives on a smash-first lifestyle. As the CEO of a new black-owned luxury adventure company, he could have any woman in the Hamptons, yet he finds himself obsessed with me. Our Christmas hookup was meant to be a one-time thing, but I’m a quiet storm hiding depth, and he wants more. While I see our night as a fleeting moment, he’s having withdrawals over me. Can he really give up his carefree life to be with me? How can I let go of my past despair and take a chance on love again, especially with someone so much younger? This story explores themes of family drama, second chances, and the complexities of love, with a heat level of 4/5 and several trigger warnings.