A Kiss From the Past: A Family Secrets, Opposites-Attract Romance (Secret Ties Book 1)

Nichelle Sampson has built the life she planned: she's a political science professor like her father, holds a leadership position in her sorority like her mother, and has a close circle of friends. Her life feels complete except for one thing—romance. When an unexpected letter and mysterious ring arrive, Nichelle's world shifts. She discovers she is adopted, bi-racial, and that her origin story differs from what her parents told her. Clark Lin-Lee, a geochemist who prefers working alone in his lab, meets Nichelle when she visits his family jewelry store seeking answers about her past. Despite his reservations—particularly because he's about to testify against Nichelle's mother's company in a conservation case—Clark finds himself drawn to her. The attraction between them is undeniable. As Nichelle and Clark investigate her origins, they uncover a complex web of family secrets, betrayal, and passion. Their search for truth becomes deeply personal, raising the question of whether love can survive when all secrets are revealed.