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

Rolani Pracher doesn’t do halfway. Not in business, not in life, and definitely not when it comes to women. As co-founder of Idle Hands, he’s built a name that speaks for itself, and he’s not about to attach it to anything that doesn’t feel right. He’s entertained the pretty faces, the good time girls, the ones who wanted access more than they wanted him. That phase is over. His rule: if it’s not real, it’s not happening. Kennedi Walters didn’t come back to Coupeville to start over... moreRolani Pracher doesn’t do halfway. Not in business, not in life, and definitely not when it comes to women. As co-founder of Idle Hands, he’s built a name that speaks for itself, and he’s not about to attach it to anything that doesn’t feel right. He’s entertained the pretty faces, the good time girls, the ones who wanted access more than they wanted him. That phase is over. His rule: if it’s not real, it’s not happening. Kennedi Walters didn’t come back to Coupeville to start over. She came back to take control. After years of telling other people’s stories on their terms, she’s finally building something that belongs to her. Through Ken’s Lens is her focus, her priority, and the only thing she plans to stay committed to. Her life works because it’s simple. Structured. Temporary where it needs to be. Her rule: enjoy it while it lasts, but never stay long enough to lose yourself in it. Then she meets Rolani. And suddenly, everything she’s kept separate starts to blur. Because Rolani doesn’t do temporary. And Kennedi doesn’t do permanent. All For You is a story about what happens when two people who don’t bend… finally meet something worth breaking their own rules for. less