Wanting Ava (Lockridge Loves Book 1)

She left behind tragedy and betrayal. Can she find healing in the shared embrace of four different men?

AVA's first year at Lockridge College has had a lonely and bitter start. She left tragedy and betrayal in her small town. She might have left her heart as well.

Somehow, she's made connections anyway: ARUN, her resident assistant with a golden reputation, and DARIUS, the confident party boy adored by everyone. These handsome juniors could never see her as anything more than a friend...could they?

One night, Ava meets another pair of gorgeous guys: COLIN, ambitious and driven despite his wealth, and SETH, the slow-talking Southerner who coaxes her into the sunshine. In their arms, Ava finally opens herself to intimacy again.

But what happens when attraction ignites between Ava and all four of these men? Can she trust them to help heal the wounds of her past?

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BIPOC romance, contemporary romance, new adult romance, reverse harem romance, romance, why choose romance

Excerpt:

...A butterfly had been flapping in my belly ever since Colin shut the door. I felt like the aftereffects of our talk on the trail were still reverberating through me, rattling my thin defenses. At the same time, I felt a yearning to push past those defenses, to leave loneliness behind and be wrapped in warmth and affection.

I wondered how brave I could be.

I sat up and turned around. Colin and Seth got up on their elbows, their faces curious when I pressed gentle hands on their chests. "Wait," I said.

Then I leaned down and kissed Colin. He opened his mouth immediately, accepting the swipe of my tongue, returning it with one of his own. His lips tugged on my bottom one as I pulled away.

The fluttering sensation in my belly melted into a swirl of heat. Seth was watching us, an answering heat in his gaze. I glanced between him and Colin, asking silently. They both nodded quickly.

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Seth's lips were gentler, but his fingers stroked the back of my neck, tangling in my hair to keep me close. I wondered if he could taste Colin on me, and if that made it hotter for him. When we separated, he had a wicked twinkle in his eyes, which maybe meant yes to both questions.

Colin had been watching us as well, of course. There was faint surprise on his face.

"Is this okay?" I whispered.

"Yeah," he said. "I just didn't expect to like the sight of that so much."

"Did you ever...with Jenn?"

"Jenn never liked being outnumbered," Seth said wryly. "One-on-one encounters only."

"Oh. I thought—" I paused. "I don't know what I thought. But if this is too weird—"

"It's perfect," Colin said. "You just let us know if it's too much for you..."

COLLAPSE

LOCKRIDGE LOVES is a three-book contemporary Reverse Harem romance series set at Lockridge College, starring our heroine AVA LE, a first-year with a tragic past who finds healing and solace in the arms of four gorgeous juniors ARUN, COLIN, DARIUS, and SETH. The series includes:

  • multicultural and interracial romance
  • college and dormitory life
  • grief and loss
  • toxic family
  • female friendships
  • mental health journeys
  • healthy, supportive and communicative relationships (no bullying boyfriends)
  • standing up for yourself when life knocks you down
  • taking those first steps toward new adulthood!
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