Love By Any Means Series by C. Monet

She spent her whole life doing what was ‘right’—until doing right nearly broke her.Taylor Bradshaw-Martin is the woman everyone counts on. Wife. Daughter. Professional. She’s the one who holds it all together—even when everything inside her is falling apart. But when her husband drops the ball one time too many, Taylor finally makes a call she never imagined herself making…To Brooks Bishop.Her best friend’s brother. Quiet. Protective. Unshakably steady... moreShe spent her whole life doing what was ‘right’—until doing right nearly broke her.Taylor Bradshaw-Martin is the woman everyone counts on. Wife. Daughter. Professional. She’s the one who holds it all together—even when everything inside her is falling apart. But when her husband drops the ball one time too many, Taylor finally makes a call she never imagined herself making…To Brooks Bishop.Her best friend’s brother. Quiet. Protective. Unshakably steady. The kind of man who doesn’t ask questions—he just shows up. What starts as a lifeline turns into late-night talks, lingering looks, and a connection that feels safer than anything she’s ever known.Choosing Brooks means risking it all—her family’s approval, her best friend’s trust, and the version of herself she’s spent years performing. But it also means choosing peace. Choosing presence. Choosing to be seen.One man let her fall.Another is ready to catch her.The only question is... will she let him? less

Paige Bishop has built a life around control and service. Between long hours at the bank, her side hustles, and caring for her recently released father, she doesn’t have time for distractions. But when a spontaneous summer night puts her in Giovanni Dowlen’s path, she finds herself craving everything she swore off.Giovanni doesn’t chase people. He minds his business, runs his shop, and takes care of his family, those by blood and those by choice... morePaige Bishop has built a life around control and service. Between long hours at the bank, her side hustles, and caring for her recently released father, she doesn’t have time for distractions. But when a spontaneous summer night puts her in Giovanni Dowlen’s path, she finds herself craving everything she swore off.Giovanni doesn’t chase people. He minds his business, runs his shop, and takes care of his family, those by blood and those by choice. His plate is full, but when he sees Paige, he doesn’t back off. He’s in pursuit, steady and intentional, ready to show her that love doesn’t have to drain you.She’s used to being needed. He wants to be chosen. And when they finally meet in the middle, it’s this, that, and everything in between. less