Love me, Love me not Series by Tonya Anders

HERLove? Nah. That’s my sister’s thing. She’s got hearts in her eyes and a mission to make everyone around her fall just as hard. Me? I’ve seen the game played too many times to believe in fairytales. Men only come in three flavors—and neither are for me.So when my sister sets me up on a blind date, I already know it’s a waste of my time. What I don’t expect is him—Decker Hayes. And just like me, he’s only here to check a box and move on. No strings. No feelings. No future... moreHERLove? Nah. That’s my sister’s thing. She’s got hearts in her eyes and a mission to make everyone around her fall just as hard. Me? I’ve seen the game played too many times to believe in fairytales. Men only come in three flavors—and neither are for me.So when my sister sets me up on a blind date, I already know it’s a waste of my time. What I don’t expect is him—Decker Hayes. And just like me, he’s only here to check a box and move on. No strings. No feelings. No future.But one night flips everything. Suddenly, I’m caught up in something bigger than bad first dates and my sister’s obsession with love. And the deeper I get, the more I wonder—was this setup really about me? Or is there a whole other game being played?HIMI know better than to look for love. The last time I let a woman get too close, she turned my life inside out—and not in a good way. Now, I’m back in my city, back where I belong. No distractions, no drama. Just me, my people, and the business I’m trying to rebuild.But trouble has a way of finding me. This time, it shows up in the form of a woman who’s just as done with love as I am. Sharp mouth, sharp eyes—she’s got walls as high as mine. We shouldn’t work, but somehow, we do.Until we don’t because my past comes knocking, and suddenly, everything changes.Author This was formally published in the XOXO Anthology, but if you've read it, you haven't–Because this ain't that. This is not a meet-cute, so be ready to have your heart broken just a little. This is the first book in a TRILOGY. Ends on a CLIFFHANGER. less

Welcome back to the explosive part two of the finale of THE DATE.Dalia knows chaos like the back of her hand. She’s walked through fire, lived with heartbreak, and survived betrayal cold enough to freeze her soul. But she wasn’t built to break. Forgiving the past and rising from the ashes was just part of her rebirth. The real test? Loving Dekker Hayes—reckless, raw, and loyal down to the bone... moreWelcome back to the explosive part two of the finale of THE DATE.Dalia knows chaos like the back of her hand. She’s walked through fire, lived with heartbreak, and survived betrayal cold enough to freeze her soul. But she wasn’t built to break. Forgiving the past and rising from the ashes was just part of her rebirth. The real test? Loving Dekker Hayes—reckless, raw, and loyal down to the bone. He’s not just some MC brother hiding a beast—he is the Monster, especially when it comes to protecting what’s his.And Dalia? She ain’t never been the type to fold. Not then. Not now. Especially with more on the line than just her heart. She’s got something real to fight for—and this time, she’s not holding back. The ones who tried to break her are about to learn the hard way. They didn’t bury her—they awakened her. She’s the Black Dahlia, and they’re about to meet the storm they created. Dekker’s not the only one who knows how to unleash a monster.This ain’t your typical love story. It’s blood and betrayal, pain that scars, and a love forged in war. It’s about standing ten toes down when everything’s falling apart. Because when ghosts from the past return and enemies creep in the dark, sometimes love is the only thing keeping you breathing.The streets don’t believe in fairy tales.But Dalia and Dekker? They’re writing a legacy—born of fire, bound by blood, and backed by the kind of love that doesn’t fold.Can their love survive the enemies closing in—or will it burn like everything else they’ve lost? less