Octoverse

California's sweetheart and celebrity jeweler, Vivienne Chavez is made a prey to all men in her hunt for love. They all want the same thing, a share of her wealth.
After a sad breakup from, she decides to no longer be that woman. 
In the event of building her defenses, Antonio returns and she falls into the hands of the popular Gavin Leyva who with the help of a friend, takes everything away from her.
She runs away from California, a totally different woman. With the help of Leyva's sworn enemy and ladies man, Luis Delgado, she promises to retrieve all he took from her.
When they embark on this daring mission, Vivienne discovers they share an obsession deeper than the thirst for justice. 
Will she give in to the needs of her heart, or let go of everything for fear of being broken a fourth time?

The Love Heist

Vivienne ignored the feeling of surprise that washed over her when Luis pulled her into his arms. Rather, she basked in the warmth of having someone to hold her while she cried.

Luis sighed and rubbed her back but he said nothing. He had nothing to say to a lady who was crying hours after being assaulted by a strange man. He was glad that he had been able to come through for her no matter how much dislike he had for her.

Vivienne clutched his jacket and kept crying. She was shaking now as she let the tears pour out in torrents. When she remembered that she was crying in the arms of a man she disliked, she pulled away, wiped at her tears, and immediately apologized.

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