Graffiti Hearts Series by Tori Alvarez

Alex Martinez is not looking for love—he doesn't believe he knows how. He believes his station in life was determined by his birth into poverty. Proud and powerful in his neighborhood, he knows who he is and where he stands.Until Lola walks into his life.Alex can’t help falling for the beauty with piercing blue eyes and a bright personality. But she is his cousin’s best friend and out of his league. They come from different worlds, and Alex knows Lola deserves more than his broken past... moreAlex Martinez is not looking for love—he doesn't believe he knows how. He believes his station in life was determined by his birth into poverty. Proud and powerful in his neighborhood, he knows who he is and where he stands.Until Lola walks into his life.Alex can’t help falling for the beauty with piercing blue eyes and a bright personality. But she is his cousin’s best friend and out of his league. They come from different worlds, and Alex knows Lola deserves more than his broken past.Tired of the shallow sorority friends and the lifestyle she once led, Lola is looking for deeper, more meaningful connections. She thought she’d found this in her new best friend, Toni. Then, she meets Alex, Toni’s cousin. Lola finds herself drawn to him and his fierce loyalty to and protectiveness over his family. But she also sees the softer, more vulnerable side of Alex.Just as their relationship begins, the past comes sneaking back in and threatens to drive a deeper wedge between them. Can their relationship withstand Alex’s past becoming his present? less

Trust ~ a belief that someone is reliable, good, honest…JavieI thought my life had been dictated to me by my birth but then I met Ritza, a beauty who’s drowning in sadness and holding onto secrets. As hard as she tries to not be seen, she has become my only focus. Now the life I once knew has become a distant memory because I want more. I’m helplessly drawn to the beauty she is trying so desperately to hide... moreTrust ~ a belief that someone is reliable, good, honest…JavieI thought my life had been dictated to me by my birth but then I met Ritza, a beauty who’s drowning in sadness and holding onto secrets. As hard as she tries to not be seen, she has become my only focus. Now the life I once knew has become a distant memory because I want more. I’m helplessly drawn to the beauty she is trying so desperately to hide. Can I prove to her I’m worthy of her trust and love?RitzaLife as I knew it will never be the same. One night- a night I can’t remember- has changed me forever. Now I’m damaged, dirty, and dare I say, unworthy. But my brokenness doesn’t matter because I don’t trust men enough to want a happily ever after. Until I meet Javie. He is able to tame the demons that haunt me, but as much as his strong presence and calm demeanor is a balm to my broken soul, I’m not sure it’s enough. But next steps are never easy. In fact, they are sometimes the hardest you’ll take. less