Lark Hughes is the kind, sweet, and outgoing veterinarian who owns Toute la Famille, a non-profit veterinary clinic on the outskirts of Philadelphia. Its a typical night for Lark, working a late shift at the clinic, when one of the players from the Divine Flyers soccer team arrives with his golden retriever rescue, Pickles.

He clearly takes them both by surprise when he asks her out. Hes attractive and kind and makes her insides feel like theyre melting. So why does she say no?

Unfortunately for Lark, the answer isnt a simple one. The fact that her father owns The Divine Flyers is a blip on her radar compared to the real issue.

Her crappy boyfriend, Tyler.

Gianni Amato-De Laurentiis is a shy, thoughtful, and compassionate soccer player with several hidden talents. But hes just never felt quite right. Hes had a long battle with depression, and when his best friend, Alex Casillas, passes away in a motor vehicle accident, his whole world is turned on its axis.

It was already hard enough for Gianni to make it through life with Alex. How is he supposed to continue without him?

Once Lark makes it out from under the roof of her cheating ex and into the arms of Gianni– whos more than happy to do the things her ex never would– is it possible that she could help him too?

They each share their battles: Lark with her type 1 diabetes and Gianni with his depression. Through unlikely friendships, therapy, tons of paint, just about every musical instrument under the sun, and, of course, Gloria De Laurentiiss Always Smutty in Philadelphia book club, can Gianni and Lark find their way to the happy ever after they deserve?

Kai and Lea have always been in each others periphery.

So when both professional hockey players find themselves in a financial bind, Leas brother suggests she move in with his best friend.

But while the solution eases financial woes, nothing can stop the sexual tension mounting when Kai accidentally overhears his new roommates side hustle: pleasuring herself while strangers online watch. Lea jokingly offers her lucrative platform to Kai and when he takes her up on it, she realizes that when one fucks around, one must then find out.

As they navigate this new and intimate dynamic, will their mounting feelings for one another allow them to enjoy this forbidden holiday tryst? Or will their loyalties and responsibilities keep them in check?

Aiyana Kaan is the best friend everyone needs. Shes self-assured, a total badass biomedical engineer, could kill you with her witty comebacks alone, and is loyal beyond measure—sometimes, even to a fault. When she moves back to Philadelphia after five years away, she cant seem to fight the attraction throwing sparks between her and Kas.

But who could blame her? Not only is Kas a talented hockey player, but he's also sexy to dangerous degrees and has made his feelings toward her crystal clear.

So, whats the hold-up? For a start, Kas is her best friend's brother. But that's not where it ends. Theres more to their story, including a secret Aiyana's holding close to her chest. And while she'll fight tooth and nail to keep Kas from ever finding out the truth, he shows no signs of giving up any time soon. Or ever really.

Kassian Narvaez is the brother of the century with a sneaky habit of playing matchmaker. But if hes so good at setting others up, why is he still single?

The truth? This sweet and funny guy only has eyes for one woman. Kas has been pining after Aiyana since they first met in middle school, and while he hasnt quite figured out why Aiyana changed her tune so suddenly, hes determined to get to the bottom of it.

Will Aiyana finally let herself be happy with the man shes loved her whole life, or will Kas be destined to continue his weekly therapy sessions in the hopes of finding a solution that sticks?