A chance encounter in a bookstore leads to a whirlwind summer romance. But as college student Evelyn falls deeper in love with the charming Caleb, she slowly realizes his secretive nature hides a dark truth. What begins as a perfect love story spirals into a terrifying reality where Evelyn is not just captivated, but held captive.

Charlotte, a hardworking waitress and bookstore clerk, navigates the bustling streets of New York and the demanding environment of Hasta La Bistro. She meets two intriguing men, the seemingly arrogant businessman Derek Tyson and the charming, persistent Dimitri, whose presence complicates her simple life and hints at a world beyond her current struggles. Will these encounters lead to unexpected opportunities or dangerous entanglements?

Step into a world where ancient magic collides with modern desire. A mysterious book, delivered to a seemingly ordinary bookstore, holds rituals capable of twisting reality. But be warned: failure isn't an option, and the cost of success might be higher than you can imagine. What dark desires will you chase, and what price are you willing to pay?

In a world where love is a dangerous game, two seemingly ordinary individuals share a dark secret: they are both stalkers. When Joe Goldberg, a bookstore manager with a penchant for 'protecting' those he desires, crosses paths with Charlie Simmons, a woman equally obsessed with him, a twisted romance blossoms. Oblivious to each other's true nature, they fall deeply in love, eliminating anyone who dares to interfere. This is a tale of obsessive love, hidden truths, and the deadly consequences of two worlds colliding.

Our story began in a bookstore, a place filled with beginnings. But mine became a nightmare I couldn't escape. He was charming, handsome, and made me feel more alive than ever before. He pulled me into his world, a world of hidden villages and secrets, a world I couldn't leave. Now I'm trapped, a captive in a place I once found captivating. This is my truth, my side of the story. The story of how I was captivated, and then held captive.

Lottie Hart found solace and predictability between the pages of romance novels. Her quiet life in Brooklyn, working at a quirky bookshop, was a safe haven after loss. But when a very tall, very out-of-place man walks into her store looking for a 'spicy' book, her neatly organized world starts to get wonderfully messy. Luke Morgan is used to high-stakes games and roaring crowds, but the quiet magic of the girl with the mismatched eyes is something entirely new. Can a bookish introvert and a professional athlete find their own kind of happily ever after?