Crave: A Willowbrook Novel

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A rising star hits rock bottom…

It was supposed to be her next big break—the kind of dream role that would make actress Gia Lien a household name, but a predatory producer turned it into a nightmare. With her career and sobriety hanging in the balance, Gia leaves Los Angeles for the hometown she fled a decade before.


An old flame brings new fire… 

Jake West screwed up his life a long time ago, and he’s been making the best of it ever since. He’s a lawyer now and the adoptive dad to a daughter with a mischievous streak. But when it comes to love—his heart belongs to a woman he only sees on big screens and supermarket tabloids. Until she walks back into Willowbrook like she never left.

A second chance at first love…

Jake is the very last person Gia wants to see, but somehow he’s everywhere she looks—hanging out in her family’s restaurant, being called uncle by her nieces, taking care of the daughter he adopted. He’s no longer the boy she remembers, but she’s also not the girl who naively handed over her heart. No matter how tempting…some cravings are too dangerous to indulge. 

Dive into the delicious slow burn of the second installment in the Willowbrook series—CRAVE is a standalone, angsty romance about childhood friends turned first love followed by the worst heartbreak. Can a second chance breathe new life into ancient history?

Things you will find inside this book:

  • Black Cat x Golden Retriever

  • Small Town

  • Brother’s Best Friend

  • Second Chance

  • Single Dad

  • Slow Burn

  • Meddling/Matchmaking

  • Healing/Homecoming

  • Cute Pets 

  • Finding Yourself

Trigger warnings for Crave: A Willowbrook Novel (book 2) include, but are not limited to: mental health issues (anxiety, panic attacks), grief, self-destructive behaviors, explicit language, sexually explicit scenes, threatened violence/intimidation + choking/strangulation (implied), physical assault/domestic violence, injury detailed/blood, aftermath of violence, death of a sibling, visiting graveyard, drug usage (off-page), recollection of past drug usage, drink spiking on page (not from MMC), restraint during intimacy, public sex, orgasm withholding.

Reviews

  • Goodreads Reviewer

    “This book was raw, real, and emotional with chemistry and connection that was off the charts!”

  • Goodreads Reviewer

    “Sizzling romance!!! Such a great read!!!”

  • Goodreads Reviewer

    “These two had an instant attraction and insane chemistry from the beginning. I loved reading about these characters and seeing their love story unfold. Crash is a well written story of love and heartbreak with some family drama mixed in. I’m excited to read more from Lily in the future and see what else unfolds in Willowbrook.”

  • Goodreads Reviewer

    “I really like small town romances, especially when there is a grumpy man! This was an adorable story and very heartfelt.”

  • Goodreads Reviewer

    “If you want a refreshing small town romance with chemistry, tears, and the fight for love, then this story is for you. I loved this book and everything about it. I have a feeling this is one I will continuously circle back to.”

  • Goodreads Reviewer

    “This is a well written story and has a way of pulling you in with some family drama, heartbreak and sweet moments.”

  • Goodreads Reviewer

    “There is an instant attraction and chemistry with these two!
    It’s a sizzling small town romance with plenty of tension and family drama!
    You don’t want to miss this!”

  • Goodreads Reviewer

    “If only every car breakdown led to such a happy ending! This small town, grumpy/sunshine romance was engaging and inspiring from start to finish. I thought it was well done, and I really enjoyed the premise as well as how things turned out. Oh, and I also loved the inclusion of their pets…afterall, every story is better with pets!”

  • Goodreads Reviewer

    “I absolutely adored this book, a sweet romance that will make you laugh and cry...”

  • Goodreads Reviewer

    “I absolutely ADORED Griffin and Quynh. I loved the dynamics of the characters and how they had realistic life struggles and real and raw pasts. The way their personalities worked together and they grew as characters had me wanting the book to speed up to finally see what happened but also I didn't want the book to end. Definitely recommend.”