Nina High

Being a Martin means power, money, and a name that opens doors. I’ve been groomed to take over the family empire since I could walk. But my mama? She’s not about to hand over the keys unless I have a wife by my side. And love? That’s not on my radar. I don’t do messy.

Ebony Callaway wasn't looking for love. After a messy divorce, all she wanted was peace, her art, and to figure out how to keep up with Basquiat, the too-big, too-stubborn puppy who turned her quiet life upside down.

Bentley didn't come to Hardwood High to fall in love. She came to prove something—to herself, to the people who doubted her, and maybe even to the chickens named after Destiny's Child living in her backyard.

Three years ago, I had one unforgettable weekend with a man who made me forget every rule I'd ever followed. Then he ghosted me like it never happened. Fast forward to now—he's standing in front of the faculty at Hardwood High, all smug and suited up, introducing himself as our assistant principal.