Philia Players Series by Giuliana Victoria

Katarina Narvaez has everything going for her—a new job as a neurology physician assistant at a well-known medical facility in Philadelphia and an attractive neighbor with the most striking green eyes who is quickly becoming one of her favorite people.Until she discovers her new patient, whom she inherited from the previous neurologist, is none other than said green-eyed neighbor, Alessandro De Laurentiis, who happens to live with multiple sclerosis... moreKatarina Narvaez has everything going for her—a new job as a neurology physician assistant at a well-known medical facility in Philadelphia and an attractive neighbor with the most striking green eyes who is quickly becoming one of her favorite people.Until she discovers her new patient, whom she inherited from the previous neurologist, is none other than said green-eyed neighbor, Alessandro De Laurentiis, who happens to live with multiple sclerosis. Oh, and he’s on her brother’s hockey team, the Philly Scarlets. The rules are clear—this relationship is off-limits, and Kat isn’t ready to risk her career for a man she just met. But Ale isn’t willing to quit that easily and refuses to give up until he convinces her that their connection is worth the risk. Seeing no other way to make it work, Kat decides to drop Ale as a patient so they can continue to foster their newfound relationship. But with the media hounding them for stories and prying into their lives, Kat and Ale are forced to live their budding romance in the eyes of the public.When one nosy reporter decides to dig deeper, she sets off a series of misfortune for the couple and forces Kat to relive events from her past that she wants to keep buried. Will the threats, lies, and manipulations of the media keep Kat and Ale apart? Or will they find their happily ever after in and out of the press? less

Aiyana Kaan is the best friend everyone needs. She's self-assured, a total badass biomedical engineer, could kill you with her witty comebacks alone, and is loyal beyond measure—sometimes, even to a fault. When she moves back to Philadelphia after five years away, she can't seem to fight the attraction throwing sparks between her and Kas.But who could blame her? Not only is Kas a talented hockey player, but he’s also sexy to dangerous degrees and has made his feelings toward her crystal clear... moreAiyana Kaan is the best friend everyone needs. She's self-assured, a total badass biomedical engineer, could kill you with her witty comebacks alone, and is loyal beyond measure—sometimes, even to a fault. When she moves back to Philadelphia after five years away, she can't seem to fight the attraction throwing sparks between her and Kas.But who could blame her? Not only is Kas a talented hockey player, but he’s also sexy to dangerous degrees and has made his feelings toward her crystal clear.So, what's the hold-up? For a start, Kas is her best friend’s brother. But that’s not where it ends. There's more to their story, including a secret Aiyana’s holding close to her chest. And while she’ll fight tooth and nail to keep Kas from ever finding out the truth, he shows no signs of giving up any time soon. Or ever really.Kassian Narvaez is the brother of the century with a sneaky habit of playing matchmaker. But if he's so good at setting others up, why is he still single?The truth? This sweet and funny guy only has eyes for one woman. Kas has been pining after Aiyana since they first met in middle school, and while he hasn't quite figured out why Aiyana changed her tune so suddenly, he's determined to get to the bottom of it.Will Aiyana finally let herself be happy with the man she's loved her whole life, or will Kas be destined to continue his weekly therapy sessions in the hopes of finding a solution that sticks? less

Samara Perez-Allen has had more than her fair share of misfortune in her life. But with thick skin and her head held high, she’s been able to make her dreams a reality despite the struggles that come with being a woman of color coupled with the added stress of PCOS.Well, most of them anyway. Samara is a kick-ass child custody lawyer who takes high-profile cases in order to pay for the many pro bono ones she handles at her local women’s shelter... moreSamara Perez-Allen has had more than her fair share of misfortune in her life. But with thick skin and her head held high, she’s been able to make her dreams a reality despite the struggles that come with being a woman of color coupled with the added stress of PCOS.Well, most of them anyway. Samara is a kick-ass child custody lawyer who takes high-profile cases in order to pay for the many pro bono ones she handles at her local women’s shelter.When she gets a call from a friend asking her to take on a new client as a favor to him, she does her usual digging. And what she finds, she isn’t happy about.Luca De Laurentiis is a goalie for the Philly Scarlets hockey team, but he’s so much more than that. He’s thoughtful and compassionate and has an ingrained desire to fix problems for others whenever possible. The problem?The media doesn’t see that.The way he’s portrayed is less than flattering, and as a man who just had a baby practically dropped on his doorstep, he’s got a lot going on, to say the least.He may have been a playboy in a past lifetime, but he’s determined to clean up his act and be the best father he can be for his little girl.When their barely contained desires threaten to run freely between the headstrong lawyer and her sinfully sweet client, will Samara be able to work through her internal battles and unrelenting independence to allow her the future she desperately wants? Will Luca be able to overcome his imposter syndrome and set aside the feelings of inferiority to grant him the happiness he desires? less