Two Men. One Woman. Zero Control.

Happy Valentine’s Day Readers 🥰

So as promised, this blog is going to be a mix of things. Today, I want to introduce you to someone very special to me.

Three someones in fact.

I’ve known them for a long time (almost 15 years!). It’s about time you met them too.

Meet Meredith Barnes

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Elementary School Teacher

Best friend to Daphne Whitman

Wine-drinker

Running from a past she thought she already left behind.

Running into a future she stopped believing she could have.

Right into two pairs of very tan, very strong, you’re-ours-now arms.

“Thanks. I’ll um…try not to need a safe word.” Oh God, seriously?

She may not, but will you? 👀🥵

Meet Dex Whitman

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Hunter’s best friend. Daphne’s older brother.

VP, Lead Engineer, and Resident hard-ass of Whitman Construction

The only thing more solid than his concrete foundation is his control.

Until she shows up.

And the things he can do with those hands?

You can’t find raw talent like that just anywhere.

“Don’t set them there. That’s where I’m putting you.”

Yes sir. 🥵

Hunter Van Ellis

Of the Van Ellises

(but he hates it)

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Founder & CISO of HVE Securities

He can hack into a Fortune 500 company before the coffee’s ready.

Then spread you on the counter for breakfast.

Devastatingly charming is part of the job description.

Looking like he does is just…unfair.

“Might be a tight fit. But we like a challenge.”

The bed…he’s talking about a bed. Definitely…probably…maybe…😘

Meredith may have walked into their arms by accident…but you’re about to do it on purpose.

Welcome to Whitman Construction, HVE Securities, and the Lake House.

Welcome to Celeste’s Universe.

We’ve been waiting for you.