Miami Liberations

Mariyan is the undisputed queen of a perfectly curated, impossibly hollow Miami lifestyle. Wrapped in designer silk and guarded by a razor-sharp wit, she has perfected the art of the performance, playing the role of an untouchable socialite to survive the suffocating grip of her wealthy, obsessive boyfriend, Jack. Her world is defined by high-end penthouses, psychological manipulation, and a profound, agonizing loneliness. She has learned that survival means staying silent, looking beautiful, and never letting anyone see the cracks in her armor.

Then comes Zach. Clumsy, entirely unapologetic, and dangerously observant, Zach refuses to play by the rules of Mariyan's gilded cage. When he boldly exposes Jack's infidelity right in the middle of her penthouse, he shatters the fragile illusion holding her life together. But instead of leaving her in the wreckage, Zach offers her something she has never been given: the truth, and a chance to escape.

Fleeing the noise and toxic expectations of the city, they steal away to a boat on the open ocean, seeking a simple afternoon of peace. Surrounded by the vast, tranquil blue of the sea, the heavy, defensive masks Mariyan wears finally begin to slip. What starts as a spontaneous getaway quickly deepens into a searing, soul-baring connection. Away from the paparazzi and the superficiality of Miami, Zach sees the real Mariyan-and loves her for it. Their chemistry is undeniable, evolving from sharp, defensive banter to a raw, deeply passionate romance that strips away her fears and leaves her feeling profoundly cherished. In the quiet sanctuary of the boat's cabin, Zach gives her his word and his soul, promising to be the anchor she never knew she needed.

But a woman like Mariyan isn't allowed to simply walk away, and a man like Jack does not understand the word "no". Jack's instability and obsessive need for control cast a long, dark shadow over their sun-drenched sanctuary. When the violence of her past physically boards their boat, threatening to drag her back into the dark, Mariyan and Zach must fight for the beautiful, fragile reality they have just built.

Miami Liberations is a breathtaking, emotionally charged romance about breaking free from the psychological chains of a toxic life. It is a story of explosive passion, unwavering protection, and the terrifying, magnificent courage it takes to stop running, stand your ground, and reclaim your soul. Paisley Reed-Miller delivers a captivating tale where the ultimate luxury isn't a penthouse in the sky, but the freedom to be truly, unapologetically loved in the light.