Built Like Karma: The Plus Size Girl's Guide to Comeuppance
“Bro, it’s not a big deal. I’m just fucking her.”
My heart stopped.
Kendall’s voice replied, “But man, what would people think if you made her your girl? That’d be crazy work.”
“I’m not stupid,” Jalen said flatly. “I’d never make her mine. It’s only sex, nothing more. And honestly? It’s not that good anymore. I was gonna let her down easy before break.”
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Aria, a plus-size beauty, thought her scholarship and condo arrangements were a dream until she met her roommate, Talia. Rich, spoiled, and instantly cruel, Talia made Aria's life miserable.
Talia’s new boyfriend, Jalen, was the campus golden boy. When Aria and Jalen were paired for a project, they clicked in ways neither expected from late night talks to shared secrets and undeniable sexual chemistry.
On Halloween night, during an all campus party, Aria sees Talia cheating on Jalen. One emotional night led to an affair that changed everything… until Jalen says some really damaging words to his roommate that were unforgivable and also heard by a once happy but now upset Aria. Disappointed, fed up, and heartbroken, Aria leaves campus and never looks back.
TEN YEARS LATER
Aria returns for the ten year reunion, confident, stunning, and a self-made CEO. Jalen is still gorgeous… but stuck in a miserable marriage with Talia.
She ignores him. Talia tries to humiliate her. Aria wins the room.
As she leaves, Jalen kisses her. She lets herself feel it, then slaps him and walks away.
THE BUSINESS MERGER
Jalen’s cruise line needs Aria’s brand to revamp their image. She agrees, reluctantly.
Now they’re forced to work side by side, trapped between old wounds and new sparks.
Some love stories never die. But some can burn you twice.
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Chapter: Chapter 67 Why Do You Have Condoms Jalen’s POV I looked at Aria after telling her I was going to take her. I wanted that reaction. Hell, I needed that reaction, the one that told me she wanted this just as bad as I did. Her breathing sped up, chest rising and falling like she was fighting her own heartbeat. I leaned in, pressed my lips softly to hers, and whispered, “Calm down, baby, okay?” Her lips trembled under mine. I kissed her again, slow and teasing this time, and eased her back to the bench beside me. When I looked down at her, she met my eyes and smirked, shaking her head slightly. That little smirk drove me wild. I smiled, too, trying to play it cool while the guys were still loading up the truck. But neither of us looked away. We just sat there, locked in this wordless exchange, like the air between us was saying everything we couldn’t. I unclasped our hands, slid my palm to her lower back, and rubbed slow circles. Her skin felt warm through her thin shirt, a little too warm, and that’s when I realize
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Chapter: Chapter 66 Lines CrossedAria’s POVAfter dancing with Jalen for what felt like hours and song after song, his glorious body pressed against mine, and I completely forgot that I had an actual date tomorrow with Leonard Kingston. But honestly, who could think about anyone else when Jalen was holding them like that?He wasn’t the same man I knew back in college. His frame was leaner now, harder. He smelled incredible that was something dark, smooth, and clean, and when he started to sing to me, I almost forgot where I was. He’d never done that before, and the sound of his voice was low, warm, and surprisingly soulful, and it did something to me.Then, just as Against All Odds faded into another slow song, I felt a light tap on my shoulder, and of course, it was my mother.“Hey, Jay,” I said softly, stepping back from him. “I gotta handle something. I’ll talk to you later.”“Okay, Aria,” he said, eyes lingering. “I’ll be over there.” He nodded toward Patrick and Parker.As he walked away, I caught myself watchin
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Chapter: Chapter 65 So Are We PretendingJalen’s POVAs we walked out, I held her hand tight, my pulse thrumming like a live wire beneath my skin. The soft lights from the tent reflected off her hair, and for a moment, it felt like time slowed just for us. When we reached the lavish spread of food, I reluctantly let my beauty’s hand go so she could fix her plate. I followed close behind, pretending to be focused on the food, but really, I was watching her.She laughed easily with people, her smile genuine and unguarded. It struck me just how different she was now, she more confident, more radiant, like she finally stepped into her own light. Back in college, she was quieter, always observing, always carrying some invisible weight. Now, she was magnetic. People gravitated to her. Hell, I was one of them.My gaze shifted to our families. My father was talking animatedly, his hands flying through the air like he was explaining a playbook, and Michael, Aria’s father, was nodding along, eating rib tips between sentences. Everyone
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Chapter: Chapter 64 Big GiftsAria’s POV It was a little before 3:00 when I walked back into the house with the gift Jalen had given me, yes, another gift. This one came in that signature Tiffany blue bag, small and glossy, probably expensive.Not more than the Gucci bag he gave me before, but still it was generous. Thoughtful. Maybe too thoughtful.As I carried it toward the guest room I was staying in tonight, I couldn’t help but think that maybe I needed to stop accepting his gifts. The way he looks at me sometimes, the way his compliments linger… it’s starting to feel like he’s expecting something I’m not prepared to give. Especially not for jewelry or designer bags. Those are things I can easily buy myself like I always have.Inside my room, I opened the small box. A delicate bracelet and matching necklace glimmered under the light in both gold and silver with two small cuff ends that touched like they were trying to meet but never quite could. Fitting, I thought.I smiled softly, then tucked the set safely
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Chapter: Chapter 63 Party Surprises Jalen’s POVAs I pull up to my brother’s house, which, apparently, is our grandparents’ old place on my mom’s side, so I had to sit there for a second just staring and realizing how much Idon’t know about Patrick.The house looks nothing like it used to when my grands owned it. What used to be an aging brick two-story with creaky steps and a rusty gate now looks like something off HGTV. The renovations are beautiful, sleek, modern, but still home.And my brother didn’t even tell me he was the new owner.I sigh, leaning back against the headrest. That’s partly on me. I haven’t been as plugged in as I should’ve been. Somewhere between work, travel, and life, I let distance creep in between me and my brothers.As I pull into the makeshift parking area, I can see cars lined all the way down the block. Patrick’s lot sits on nearly half an acre, a rarity this close to the city. I grab the three gift bags from my back seat: one for Dad, one for Aria, and one for her father. Might as well mak
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Chapter: Chapter 62 The Parties a StartingAria’s POVSaturday Morning – 8:48 a.m.“AT, put this over there,” my sister says, shoving four serving trays into my hands. Her tone is already bossy, like I’m on payroll instead of free labor. I shoot her a look, but I grab the trays anyway and carry them across the yard to the long ass banquet table sitting under the giant white industrial style tent.The morning air is still cool, but I can already feel the sun working its way in, bouncing off the glossy floor panels the rental guys put down at the break of dawn. The whole setup looks like something straight out of a wedding magazine, and this definitely was not a wedding. There were ten round tables with crisp white linens, neat wooden folding chairs, and those high-boy cocktail tables with black and gold bows tied around the middle, sprinkled along the edges like Paige had pulled a Pinterest board to life.“Paige, this is nice,” I say, setting the trays down on the dessert table. “I like how you did the smoking section, too. T
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No More Regrets BOOK 1 of the Redemption Series
In the heart of Chicago, No More Regrets tells the story of two best friends, Sade and Isla, whose bond starts in kindergarten and grows stronger through all of life’s twists and turns. They’ve been through everything together—school dances, heartbreaks, and even the loss of Isla’s mom during high school. Their friendship is unshakable, and they’ve always had each other’s backs.
As they get older, life seems to fall into place. Sade marries her charming childhood, sweetheart, Marco, and Isla finds love with her steady and supportive partner, Shane. Their lives become so intertwined it’s hard to imagine one without the other. But one Halloween night changes everything.
Sade’s world comes crashing down when she discovers that Marco and Isla, her husband and her best friend, are having an affair. The betrayal cuts deeper than she ever thought possible, leaving her feeling broken and lost. She struggles to hold herself together, but the pain is overwhelming. Her marriage falls apart, her friendships crumble, and she’s left wondering if she’ll ever feel whole again.
At her lowest point, Sade meets someone unexpectedly. He doesn’t try to fix her or make grand promises. Instead, he gives her the space to find her own strength and reminds her of who she really is. Slowly, Sade starts to heal, learning to let go of the hurt, stop blaming herself, and rebuild her life on her own terms.
No More Regrets is a heartfelt story about love, loss, and finding yourself after everything falls apart. It’s about realizing your worth, picking up the pieces, and proving to yourself that no matter how broken you feel, you can always come back stronger.
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Chapter: Chapter 128 The Bar AftershocksAdamo’s POV As Adamo followed Sade to the elevator, he could tell she was angry, but not because she had to meet with Marco. She was angry because it had been a complete waste of time. Somewhere, deep down, she had actually thought Marco would be genuine. That he would finally give them a real apology. But, as always, he had disappointed her.The elevator doors slid open, and they stepped inside. A few others were already in there, but Adamo didn’t care. He turned to her, wrapped his arms around her, and pulled her into his chest. She sighed, melting into his embrace, her face pressed against him as he held her all the way up to the 12th floor.Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a woman smirking at him, blatant in her interest despite Sade being right there. He almost rolled his eyes. People were so shameless nowadays. When the elevator stopped at the 12th floor, he took Sade’s hand and stepped out with her. The woman continued up to the 13th floor. Must have a little money. Not
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Chapter: Chapter 127 The Bar Part DeuxThird Person POV Sade and Adamo sat across from Marco in the dimly lit bar, the air thick with unspoken tension. The waitress approached, offering a polite smile."What can I get you to drink?" she asked."Water," Sade answered without hesitation."Brown batch bourbon," Adamo added, his voice steady.Marco took a deep breath, attempting to ease the tension. He offered a forced smile, twiddling his fingers on the table. "I’d like to formally introduce myself first. I’m Marco Martinez, and I know, according to the kids, your name is Adamo. But maybe you should act like a gentleman and tell me exactly who you are?"Adamo lifted a brow, unfazed. "Adamo Rossi. We met almost three years ago, at Thanksgiving."Sade smiled. "We’ve been dating almost six months."Adamo nodded. "Right. And I know you’re her ex-husband."Marco’s jaw tightened. "I’m still her husband."Sade rolled her eyes, exhaling sharply. "Marco, why are we here?"Marco leaned back in his seat, stretching his fingers against
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Chapter: Chapter 126 The Bar Marco’s POVThe sharp blare of his alarm shattered the silence of his hotel room, vibrating against the nightstand. Marco groaned, rubbing his face before sitting up. His body was heavy, weighed down by an exhaustion he couldn’t quite shake, that was not just physical, but the kind that sat in his chest like a stone. He had set the alarm for 5 p.m., giving himself just enough time to get ready before the meeting.Swinging his legs over the edge of the bed, he stretched, and rolled his shoulders. Then, moving on autopilot, he went through his usual routine: brushing his teeth, washing his face, and combing his hair. When he looked at himself in the mirror, he barely recognized the man staring back. There was something hollow in his eyes, something distant. He exhaled and turned away.Pulling on black slacks and a crisp white button-up over an A-shirt, he finished the look with a fitted black suit jacket and polished black shoes. His movements were methodical and precise, one of the few
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Chapter: Chapter 125 Resolutions Maybe Sade’s POVSade sat on the bed, her body present but her mind far, far away.She had told herself, told Adamo, that she was over it. Over Marco. Over the past. Over the shit he put her through. And yet, as soon as Adamo set the tray down and brought the food over, it all hit her.The things Marco said.The way he looked at her.The way he still had some twisted sense of entitlement over her life.She blinked, staring off into space, her fingers resting on her lap, unmoving.She barely noticed when Adamo stepped in front of her. It wasn’t until he knelt down, resting a warm hand on her thigh, that she finally looked at him.“Take a breath, love.” His voice was steady, warm.Sade inhaled deeply, then exhaled just as slowly.Adamo nodded. “That was a lot.”She let out a dry laugh. “Shit, you’re telling me.”“That was a whole lot.”Right on cue, her phone dinged. She reached for it, barely needing to glance at the screen to know who it was.Marco.Her stomach clenched, but she tapped the
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Chapter: Chapter 124 A Stormy HeartMarco’s POV Timothy’s grip was like a steel clamp on Marco’s shoulder, yanking him backward before he could take another step toward Sade and Adamo.“Hey, chill,” Timothy hissed in his ear, dragging him away from the hallway before Marco could do something really stupid.Marco barely heard him. His pulse pounded in his ears, his breath ragged as his eyes stayed locked on Sade’s retreating form. She didn’t even look back.Didn’t even hesitate.Timothy didn’t let go until they were halfway down the hall, practically shoving Marco through the doorway of his hotel room.“The fuck is wrong with you?” Timothy snapped, slamming the door shut behind them. “You were two seconds away from making a scene out there!”Marco jerked away, pacing to the other side of the room, running his hands over his face. “I wasn’t gonna do anything.”Timothy scoffed. “Yeah? ‘Cause it looked like you were about to lunge at your ex-wife like some unhinged psycho.”Marco squeezed his eyes shut. He had blanked out
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Chapter: Chapter 123 Confrontation of Partners Part 3Sade’s POVAfter finishing for what I think is the four or fifth time, shit I lost count, anyway, Adamo and I are sprawled across the mattress, breathless. The sheets are barely clinging to the bed, pillows scattered across the floor. My body hums with exhaustion, but there’s a deep satisfaction in the way Adamo turns to me, a lazy grin on his lips.“I don’t know what’s gotten into me,” he says, pressing a lingering kiss to my shoulder. “I feel like the Energizer Bunny.”I chuckle, stretching my sore limbs. “You, shit me too.”He props himself up on one elbow, trailing his fingers along my arm. “Shower?”I groan. “Please give me a break. My lady parts need a minute.”His laugh rumbles through his chest as he leans down to kiss me again. “Alright, but after we eat, we need to talk.”That piques my curiosity, but I nod. “Okay, but not right now.”We pull ourselves from the bed, heading for the shower. Adamo washes me gently, taking his time, his fingers massaging the tension from my mus
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