The Pause Between Us

The Pause Between Us

Desiree Whitmore has always hidden behind her whisk and oven mitts, pouring her emotions into flour, sugar, and frosting. Baking keeps her steady, even when the shadows of her past creep close. She never planned on catching the attention of Ajax King (Her older brother's best friend)—cocky, magnetic, and the star player everyone’s watching on the court.

What starts as heated glances, a hard dive and sharp banter spirals into a dangerous kind of chemistry neither of them can ignore. Ajax isn’t used to being told no, but Desiree isn’t used to being wanted—not like this. As sparks ignite, secrets bleed through: scars on her skin, trauma she’s buried, and an ex determined to ruin everything Ajax has rebuilt.

But sometimes love is found in the pauses—the moments between the chaos—if they’re brave enough to take it.

The Pause Between Us is a bold, heart-wrenching, and sinfully sweet romance about healing, desire, and risking everything for someone who makes you feel alive.

⚠️ Trigger Warnings

This book contains sensitive topics that may be difficult for some readers, including:

• Self-harm (cutting) and suicidal ideation

• Trauma, grief, and parental loss

• Gaslighting/manipulation by an ex

• Themes of depression and healing

🔥 Spice Level

🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5 — Explicit open-door romance. Scenes are detailed, smutty, and emotionally charged, with a balance of dirty talk, intimacy, and healing moments. (Tongue ring energy included 😏)

93 Pages, 13827 words