Illicit Promises: Stolen Moments, Book 2

About this book

In the second installment of the *Stolen Moments* trilogy, the tension between Carter and Emilia reaches a breaking point as they transition from high school into the complexities of college life. Despite their best efforts to move on from one another, the magnetic pull between them remains undeniable. Carter is convinced that they are destined for disaster, yet he finds himself tempted to draw Emilia back into a clandestine arrangement, turning their complicated connection into a "dirty little secret." For Emilia, the struggle is equally intense. Carter is the only person she truly desires, yet he remains the one person she cannot have. As they navigate the new environment of university, they are constantly forced into each other’s orbits, testing their resolve and the promises they have made to keep their distance. This dual-POV, forbidden romance leans into the high-stakes drama of a best-friend’s-brother dynamic. Featuring themes of second chances and the painful struggle between head and heart, the story dives deep into the emotional consequences of denying one's true feelings. As the boundaries of their relationship blur, Carter and Emilia must decide if their illicit bond is worth the risk of losing everything they hold dear.