Distance Series by Gigi Vale

A party gone wrong. A dangerous attraction. And a game of pretend. But is it really? Lilian. It was just one night, one impulsive choice. But now he’s in my life, and hiding is no longer an option. Sebastian. Maybe it was the raw pain in her voice that made me stop. Or maybe I'm just a sucker for a damsel in distress. Lilian Edmunds never wanted the spotlight. She’s more comfortable with her nose in a book than in the middle of a party. But one reckless night, everything changes... moreA party gone wrong. A dangerous attraction. And a game of pretend. But is it really? Lilian. It was just one night, one impulsive choice. But now he’s in my life, and hiding is no longer an option. Sebastian. Maybe it was the raw pain in her voice that made me stop. Or maybe I'm just a sucker for a damsel in distress. Lilian Edmunds never wanted the spotlight. She’s more comfortable with her nose in a book than in the middle of a party. But one reckless night, everything changes. Caught up in a game she didn’t want to play, she finds herself face-to-face with Sebastian Barron—campus golden boy, heartbreaker, and the one person who sees right through her walls. Sebastian Barron doesn’t do attachments, but there’s something about Lilian that’s impossible to ignore. She’s quiet, vulnerable, and so out of place in his world of parties and shallow flirtations. But there’s fire underneath her surface, and he wants to be the one to stoke it. Especially since he knows exactly who she is. What neither of them realizes is that their families' blood feud runs deeper than hate, and some secrets are worth destroying everything for. Perfect for readers who crave forbidden love, possessive quarterbacks, steamy college settings with deep emotional trauma recovery, secret relationships, and dynamics that blur the lines between obsession and devotion. The spicy college romance 'close' is the third book in the interconnected Distance series and the first part of the Duet with 'closer. ' Close ends on a cliffhanger. Dual POV. Please check the content note before reading. less

She never expected to see him again. He’s haunted by their past. And a love neither of them can forget, but one secret could destroy or bind them. Lilian. He’s the last person I should want, but my heart never got that message. Sebastian. I should let her go. But I can’t. She’s the one thing I can never escape. Lilian Edmunds made her choice. Now, far from the shadows of her past, she’s determined to build a new life—one without the dangerous pull of Sebastian Barron... moreShe never expected to see him again. He’s haunted by their past. And a love neither of them can forget, but one secret could destroy or bind them. Lilian. He’s the last person I should want, but my heart never got that message. Sebastian. I should let her go. But I can’t. She’s the one thing I can never escape. Lilian Edmunds made her choice. Now, far from the shadows of her past, she’s determined to build a new life—one without the dangerous pull of Sebastian Barron. But the ghosts of their shared history won’t let her rest, and when fate throws them together once more, old wounds reopen. Sebastian Barron has always lived by his own rules. But seeing Lil again cracks his carefully constructed armor, reigniting a fire he thought he’d extinguished long ago. She’s still the one woman he can’t have and the only one he’s ever truly wanted. Between stolen moments and searing passion, old truths surface, including the devastating secret that connects their lives in ways they didn't plan. Perfect for readers who crave second-chance romances with possessive, protective heroes, hate-to-love, steamy scenes that burn up the pages, characters reunited against all odds, and emotional storylines where love conquers family feuds and dark secrets from the past. The spicy billionaire romance 'closer' is the fourth book in the interconnected Distance series and the conclusion to the duet that began with 'close. ' Happily Ever After (HEA) is guaranteed. Dual POV. Please check the content note before reading. less