Exposed King By Octavia Jensen -

: This is the second book in the Boys of Brisley series, following King Hunt .

As their "electric" chemistry grows, both characters must confront their individual scars. Exposed King by Octavia Jensen

His plans take a detour when he walks into a local diner and meets , a fiery and brilliant waitress raising her son alongside her sister and nephews. Ollie falls for her instantly—harder than a "brick wall"—but Mia is unimpressed by his charms. She turns down his advances (and even his impulsive marriage proposals) so many times it practically becomes a routine. : This is the second book in the

: Single parent romance, guy falls first, "golden retriever" hero, and forced proximity. Ollie falls for her instantly—harder than a "brick

Ollie arrives in Domingo, California, with a clear, unsentimental goal: evict his ex-girlfriend and former best friend from his favorite vacation home so he can renovate and sell it. Having felt like a "disaster" for too long, he views this as the first step in cleaning up his life's messes. However, beneath his "golden retriever" energy and humor lies a deep-seated insecurity and a haunting past that he isn't quite ready to face. The Unstoppable Pursuit

: Through Mia’s peace and support, he finally accepts his past and finds the strength to "get out of his own way".

: Unlike typical romance tropes, the story lacks a dramatic "breakup" point; instead, it focuses on healthy communication and Mia standing her ground when Ollie tries to make decisions for her.