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Complete, First published Oct 02, 2023
Mature
MATURE CONTENT 18+ 

"Relax, sweetheart. I'll take it slow for your first time." 

He's a one-night-stand gone wrong, and the one man she never wants to see again. 
She's the one who got away, and he'll do anything to get her back.

"Noah Zhang is an infamous playboy, merciless businessman, and Mob Boss. As the heir to the most powerful Triad in the United States, he has the world at his fingertips. Everything he could ever want. Everything, that is, except Charlotte: the dazzling socialite who wants nothing to do with him. 
~ 
Charlotte Ramirez has three rules for dating: never get attached, never open up, and never, ever, fall in love. She crossed paths with Noah once before, and broke two of those rules in the process. It won't happen again. Not even if he begs. Not even if he offers her the world."

The Hookup Protocol is a new adult romance story featuring Second Chance Romance and Forbidden Love ♡

It is Book 2 of the Modern Men series, but it can be read as a standalone too :) 

Duel POV, guaranteed HEA, and lots of spice!

BOOK ONE: THE BUSINESS ARRANGEMENT - Maya x Henry - #FriendsWithBenefits and #FakeDating 
BOOK TWO: THE HOOKUP PROTOCOL - Charlotte x Noah - #SecondChanceRomance and #ForbiddenLove 
BOOK THREE: THE SPARE ENGAGEMENT - Sofia x Malik - #EnemiesToLovers and #ArrangedMarriage 
BOOK FOUR: THE ENEMY PACT - Gertrude x Aleksander - #AgeGap and #OppositesAttract 

Link in bio to get updated when my next book drops ♡ 
- Kate
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Series

Modern Men: Kings of the Underworld

  • The Business Arrangement
    53 parts
  • 66 parts
  • The Spare Engagement | Mafia Romance 18+
    9 parts
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