Love, Philly Series by Sonia Esperanza

All Annie Miller wants to do is start over. A fresh start where no one knows about her world burning down ten years ago. But to start anew, she must follow through with the promise she made to herself once she dusted the ashes off of her skin: avenge her mother’s death.Hector Rivera lives a simple life. He’s a father to his son. A protector of his city. The executioner to those who slip through the justice system... moreAll Annie Miller wants to do is start over. A fresh start where no one knows about her world burning down ten years ago. But to start anew, she must follow through with the promise she made to herself once she dusted the ashes off of her skin: avenge her mother’s death.Hector Rivera lives a simple life. He’s a father to his son. A protector of his city. The executioner to those who slip through the justice system.When Hector intercepts Annie’s revenge and hijacks her plans, she knows exactly what she has to do. After all, it’s what she’s been doing her whole life: survive. Hector is just an added step in her plans. She’ll walk away as soon as he gives her what she wants. But what if he can’t give her the one thing she finds herself wanting the most? His heart. less

All Annie Miller wants to do is start over. A fresh start where no one knows about her world burning down ten years ago. But to start anew, she must follow through with the promise she made to herself once she dusted the ashes off of her skin: avenge her mother’s death.Hector Rivera lives a simple life. He’s a father to his son. A protector of his city. The executioner to those who slip through the justice system... moreAll Annie Miller wants to do is start over. A fresh start where no one knows about her world burning down ten years ago. But to start anew, she must follow through with the promise she made to herself once she dusted the ashes off of her skin: avenge her mother’s death.Hector Rivera lives a simple life. He’s a father to his son. A protector of his city. The executioner to those who slip through the justice system.When Hector intercepts Annie’s revenge and hijacks her plans, she knows exactly what she has to do. After all, it’s what she’s been doing her whole life: survive. Hector is just an added step in her plans. She’ll walk away as soon as he gives her what she wants. But what if he can’t give her the one thing she finds herself wanting the most? His heart. less

Liliana Carter always knew who she had to be, depending on whose eyes she was looking into. Her mother – the dutiful daughter, the seamless distraction for her troubled brother. Her patients – the top surgeon, the woman with all of the tools for repair. Knight – the fiancé, the number one fan of the perfect man. Ezra – the baby sister, the desperate savior. That was the old Lily and there had been no sight of her in nearly a year... moreLiliana Carter always knew who she had to be, depending on whose eyes she was looking into. Her mother – the dutiful daughter, the seamless distraction for her troubled brother. Her patients – the top surgeon, the woman with all of the tools for repair. Knight – the fiancé, the number one fan of the perfect man. Ezra – the baby sister, the desperate savior. That was the old Lily and there had been no sight of her in nearly a year. Enter Knight West, home for the duration of his off-season, all too willing to make this city their court for a little one on one. There was just one catch: she had to pick up the ball and meet him at half court. It was the only way he could shred her defense, play by play. Good thing, Liliana Carter never missed a tip-off. less

Are bad decisions anything other than exactly what they proclaim to be? For Lacey Johnson, a bad decision is not even in the realm of possibility in her world. There's no room for it. Not with her living her dream as a full-time nurse and not with her mind already controlling so much of her on a daily basis. For Samuel Rivera, the bad decisions have come to a halt. Returning home from college to take over the family business for his dad, there is no room for anything but clearheaded choices... moreAre bad decisions anything other than exactly what they proclaim to be? For Lacey Johnson, a bad decision is not even in the realm of possibility in her world. There's no room for it. Not with her living her dream as a full-time nurse and not with her mind already controlling so much of her on a daily basis. For Samuel Rivera, the bad decisions have come to a halt. Returning home from college to take over the family business for his dad, there is no room for anything but clearheaded choices. Lacey and Samuel, two people who would have never met under different circumstances, meet a second time and once out of their city and into the one claiming itself to be made of sin, one dares the other to make a bad decision and surprising both of them, the other goes through with it. The thing about decisions, though, no matter how small or big, no matter how good or bad, they change your life forever. less