Hillside Academy should be the answer to her prayers. But, seventeen-year-old Khalani Martinez is still reeling from the pain of her brother's death. An elite private school, complete with trust fund snobs, is not going to relinquish her pain. You can take the girl off the streets, but the hard, cold truth of Arizona's Hillside streets and their unforgiving gangs will forever be a part of her. High school heartthrob and football star, Aiden Sincere refuses to admit his feelings for the new, mysterious, Mexican girl who piques his interest. After all, he could have any girl at Hillside—and pretty much has. However, something about Khalani and her sassy mouth has him wanting more than their constant banter and detestation of one another. But when Aiden discovers who Khalani really is and uncovers the truth about her past, everything changes. Can he convince Khalani that her hidden scars are safe with him?

Daughter of a cartel leader, Lucy Sincere is ready to make the most of her college years. But a night of forbidden passion in high school with football star Mason Montgomery just may ruin everything for her. Suddenly, she’s off-limits to every eligible guy on campus. Nobody will risk their reputation–or lives–by touching her. Mason knows what he wants–and he craves the sexy and off-limits Lucy Sincere. But he can’t possibly pursue his friend’s sister. He knows the boundaries and rules. When she starts dating someone else, Mason worries for her safety. Determined to get her back in his arms–and his bed, he sets out to take down anyone who stands in his way. Will the hidden lies between Lucy and Mason destroy any chances they have for a future together?

Hidden Secrets (Hillside Kings Book 3) Colton and Linda's Story The death of her boyfriend almost destroyed her, but Linda Ramirez is now determined to move on with her life. Attending the exclusive Hillside University is her first step at taking back her life. Hanging up her dreary khakis and humdrum lifestyle, Linda's ready for something new. Dresses and stilettos are exactly what she needs to spice things up—-and every man on campus is noticing. And the last thing she needs or wants is another run-in with the campus cartel king. That one night ended at daybreak. Dangerously hot, Colton Galiano definitely notices the changes in Linda—and how every guy on campus is fighting to get her attention—and get in her bed. Hellbent on being the only one she wants, Colton sets out to make Linda realize that he's more than a womanizing player—on and off the football field. But when Linda's life is threatened, Colton refuses to back down. Protecting her becomes his only mission. Can their HIDDEN SECRET become the one thing they both want and need?

The return of her boyfriend almost destroyed her. After five years, the young teenager that went to prison has changed for the worst, a ruthless monster she doesn’t recognize and the leader of a Mexican gang from El Paso, Texas. Katalia Vega decides to run from her past and transfer to the exclusive Hillside University in Arizona to ensure her future and to help provide for her mother and little brother. While she finishes her senior year, keeping a low profile is her priority but trying to fit in is a challenge. The last thing she needs is someone at school to figure out where she is from, or worse, her ex-boyfriend finding her. When she runs into the popular guy on campus, she cannot help how she responds. Each encounter with the campus King ignites a firestorm that cannot be extinguished but must resist. The unattainable, sinfully hot Leo Santos-Jameson takes note of the sexy new girl everyone is talking about on campus. The mystery girl doesn’t date and is unaffected by his good looks and charisma. One thing he is sure of is that he desires her. The more he wants her, the harder it is to hide the fact that he is a cartel King. Once the Hidden Truths are revealed, will Katalia trust Leo to save her from her past? Will they find love, or will the truth destroy them both? This is book 4 of the Hillside King Series and is intended for readers 18+. \*Please note this is a dark romance with dark themes. Please read the T/W.

Their love was forbidden from the start. Now he has to do everything he can to save it. Alex Cortez is used to putting his life on the line as the Hidden Scion of the Cortez cartel. But when he is charged with the protection of his best friend’s sister and her son, he braces himself to bury old feelings deep. Alina is off-limits, stubborn and gorgeous, but Alex is torn by the secret he has kept for all these years –– their one forbidden night marked him forever. Alina Flores is in trouble. On the run from her abusive ex, she’s collided head-on with her past. Now, she has to accept protection from the only man who ever broke her heart—the one man she swore she’d never see again. But as Alex becomes part of her day-to-day—again—things heat up, tempers flare and feelings Alina thought were long buried start to surface. Alex keeps telling himself he did the right thing by ghosting her, but when Alina’s secrets are revealed, his world turns upside down. Except this time, he’s not the one walking away… HIDDEN SCION is a steamy, open-door standalone featuring Alex Cortez of the East Hillside Kings and the childhood love that stole his heart. Guaranteed HEA.