Their amor was never meant to be real—until their undeniable attraction made it impossible to fake.

Aspiring publicist Luna Santos's reputation was perfectly curated, impeccable. . . until she was falsely accused of cheating. After drowning in a social media storm with a shattered name, her publicist presents the ultimate redemption: a fake relationship with reggaeton's bad boy superstar, Rio Castillo. The only problem? They've despised each other ever since their spark-filled first meeting, when Luna shot down his suave advances, convinced he was a player. 

But Rio needs this showmance to reclaim his spot at the top, fill stadiums, dominate the charts, and make las nenas shake their hips. For his comeback—and her redemption—Luna and Rio are forced to play the perfect couple, even as their fiery chemistry simmers beneath the surface.

As they navigate the relationship script, what begins as raw animosity morphs into something auténtico, undeniably passionate, and utterly consuming. But in the ruthless world of fame, where personal demons and fierce rivals lurk, can their unexpected love song withstand the pulse-pounding ritmo of the spotlight?

Wishing for La Luna is a contemporary enemies-to-lovers Latinx romance part of the sexy, pulsating Ritmo y Deseo series, set in the Ficha Mundial universe. Lose yourself in this irresistible journey of love, music, unfiltered sensuality, and soul-deep connection—buy it today. It contains a cliffhanger.

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He's always been both:

Home and the storm that wrecked her.

Luna Santos is carrying the weight of the world, a broken heart, and a secret that could break the internet. She's pregnant. The father is Rio Castillo, THE global reggaetón superstar.

Whose name alone steals her breath.

Whose touch aún arde en su piel.

Whose music is the soundtrack to her life.

The amor that started as a show for the cameras became too real too fast… and left huellas too deep to ever erase. Until old wounds and insecurity tore them apart.

Rio spent months trying to bury his regrets beneath his art, sold-out arenas, platinum records, and screaming fans. None of it worked. Every lyric, performance, and song is a call back to the sirena who owns all corners de su alma.

When fate forces them back into the same room, it takes one look y una bachata for their bodies to intertwine. The heartbreak and the love they tried to deny come rushing back in an all-consuming wave.

And when Rio learns the truth about what he stands to lose, he won’t make the same mistake twice. The future he thought was lost isn't gone. Luna’s been carrying it all along.

Now they must navigate an impossible secret, relentless media scrutiny, and people determined to expose the one thing they’re desperate to protect. Loving each other has never been their problem. It’s surviving the enemies and chismosas who plot against them.

She's his diosa, his muse…his everything.

He's la tormenta in her soul and the song her heart plays on repeat.

NOTE: This is part 2 of the story. You must read book one, Wishing for La Luna, before this one.

The truth just hit them like a wrecking ball. Can two stubborn souls turn explosive chemistry into a lasting romance?

Cameron Blake is seething. With his selfish parents still trying to force him back into a box, it’s taking all the retired baseball superstar’s inborn grit to focus on his creative dreams. So when the reinvented artist attends his latest showing, he’s dismayed to hear harsh criticism from the nine-year-old daughter of the One Who Got Away.

Adrianna Arenas is in a panic. The single mom is caught between joy and terror when her missing child walks in the door with the man who conjures painful memories of lingering kisses and an unplanned pregnancy. And when she realizes he didn’t know he was the father, the proud woman fears things are about to get even more complicated.

Grieving the lost years, Cameron focuses on bonding with his child as his gaze is pulled by his ex’s undiminished beauty and fire. And while Adrianna has doubts over their mismatched worlds ever intertwining, she can’t deny the way her heart sings when he’s near.

Will their reunion be a swing-and-a-miss or a homerun into happiness?

The Summer I Loved You is the captivating first book in the A Love for All Seasons contemporary romance series. If you like red-hot emotions, steamy interludes, and couples fighting for a second chance, then you’ll adore J.L. Lora’s breathtaking brushstrokes.

He’s vowed to become a dad. She’s sure she’d be a terrible mother. Will this forty-week journey tie two strangers' hearts together forever?

Spencer Grayson refuses to answer to anyone. But when he learns the frozen embryo that’s his last link to his late wife has gone missing, the high-powered businessman’s chilly facade cracks. And while he feels a spark of hope when he tracks down the poor-but-gorgeous teacher who’s unwillingly ended up pregnant with his child, he’s not sure how to convince her to keep the baby.

Winter Alexander never wanted kids. So she doesn’t know where to turn when a coldly handsome mogul is on the warpath because her IUD-egg-mishap is his only chance at fulfilling a promise to his wife. And while she’s not about to roll over and do his bidding, there’s something in his grief-stricken pleas that has her considering the crazy choice to be a surrogate.

Intrigued by the color and creativity the talented woman brings to his world, Grayson realizes he wants the one thing his riches can’t buy. But while Winter loves the intimacy of the powerful guy’s passionate embrace, new information about the pregnancy leaves her feeling horribly betrayed.

Can they transform the mistake of a lifetime into a portrait of perfection?

The Winter of My Love is the emotional second book in the A Love for All Seasons contemporary romance series. If you like strong characters, tear-jerking scenes, and angst transforming to bliss, then you’ll adore J. L. Lora’s steamy surprise.

A Love for All Seasons Novella 

Todo lo que pueda salir mal… Yes, whatever can go wrong will go wrong.

When my best friend and her baseball legend husband hired me to coordinate their exclusive baby shower, I saw the heavens open. With tons of media and bloggers present, you couldn’t buy this level of exposure.

I was so close to pulling it off seamlessly. But family drama won’t let me be great. Neither will the presence of the man I can’t say no to.

Chase can make me smile all day with a single text. His every touch is engraved on my skin. His kiss burns on my lips. And it always leads to disaster.

Why should today be any different?

She plays by the rules, but gets cheated on.

She tells the truth, but is lied to.

She puts others first, but is being used.

...And it's all about to end.

After discovering her husband is a cheating liar, Saona Torres is ready to take a ride on the wild side. After all, the good girl vibe she's worn like a badge of honor has been dragging her down. It's time for for Saona to soar. And it all starts with one stiff shot of mind-blowing pleasure at the hands of sexy and irresistible bartender, Jax Hamilton. Some nights change it all...

They’ve imprinted on each other’s souls. But that passionate chemistry has left them broken and bruised before…

Chase Blake doesn’t do anything by halves. Whether it’s running his lucrative investment firm, gambling big time, or kissing beautiful women, the reckless risk-taker avoids deeper feelings by never letting off the gas. But when a serious street-fight injury leaves him reluctantly agreeing to take a break, his biggest fear is living impossibly close to the curvy beauty who makes his blood boil.

Lauren Guerrera is determined to play it cool. So even though her entire body starts tingling when her ex-lover moves back into town, she swears she won’t allow their checkered history to trigger more drama. But when the confident woman’s family dynamics implode, she can’t stop herself from falling into the rugged man’s arms after he races to the rescue.

Struggling to let his guard down and be honest with the girl who holds his heart, Chase quiets his self-destructive impulses with wild love. And just as Lauren dares to hope they’ve put the past in the rearview, she’s brought crashing down to earth by old trauma.

Can they turn their high-stakes desires into a perfect lifelong partnership?

The Autumn You Became Mine is the steamy third book in the A Love for All Seasons contemporary romance series. If you like fierce-but-flawed characters, feisty relationships, and swoon-worthy scenes, then you’ll adore J.L. Lora’s complex attraction.

New city. New job. New life.

Recently divorced single-mom, Sierra Torres’ life is a hot mess. And now, her car’s been stolen. When she reports the theft, a tall and broad-shouldered blast from her past walks in. Years ago, he disappeared without a trace after a perfect seven minutes in heaven.

The provider. The supporter. The survivor.

Police officer Matthew Hunter lives to serve and protect, not only the people of Baltimore City, but what’s left of his family. He’s the responsible one—the reliable cop. Seeing Sierra again ignites a fire in him he thought he extinguished a long time ago. One look into her fiery brown eyes and it all comes back. But Sierra's not interested in romance—just a little fun.

However, hearts have a mind of their own. Feelings deepen each time they see each other. Soon, that’s not enough. They crave more. But when things begin to unravel after their past catches up with them, are their seven minutes in heaven over for good?

One Christmas Eve, a chance for healing awaits lifestyle influencer Luciana “Lux” Blake in “A Noche Buena for Lonely Hearts,” a heartwarming holiday romance.

Luciana is surrounded by holiday cheer that feels painfully out of reach. While she hides her heartache behind a flawless façade, past trauma crashes the fiesta, prompting her to escape familial chaos.

Fate intervenes when she bumps into family friend Oliver Amador, a sexy single papi, longing to escape the shadows of his pain.

When he offers her a ride, their journey takes an unexpected turn, setting the stage for a magical Noche Buena.

One that promises to change everything.

As they bond over their shared heartbreak, Luciana and Oliver strike a one-night deal to create the perfect Christmas Eve together and then go their separate ways. Under the glow of the lights, their connection deepens through shared stories, slow dancing, and steamy kisses that set their souls on fire.

But as the clock ticks down to their bittersweet goodbye, the ghosts of the past come barging in. Will Oliver and Luciana find the courage to embrace a new beginning or let their past overshadow the magic of an unforgettable night?

Dutiful daughter, my brother’s keeper, civil servant, and protector of my city—that’s me, Officer Dahlia Wicker. I’m a master at switching hats, until an ambush in the line of duty forces a new title on me—gunshot victim. I wake up in the emergency room, scared to death, and staring into the face of an angel with soft-yet-firm hands and a smile that makes my heart tremble.

Dr. Weston Ellison’s promise to look after my little brother eases my anxiety. His hands on my skin remind me I haven’t been touched by a man in a long time. After my recovery, I can’t stop running into him and I’m forced to admit how often I think about his lips and how badly I want them on me.

We are way too different.

Weston comes from generational wealth, and I’m Baltimore humble. Desire opens the door to our relationship, but feelings break in and take us hostage.

When my brother is unjustly arrested, a spotlight blares on our differences. Our bond falls victim to prejudice, privilege, and racism. Are we strong enough to withstand these age-old threats, or will they destroy us for good?