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Blood ties, stolen lives, and the dangerous price of loyalty in Oceanside
- Fiction
Two years after the tragedy that claimed her family, Molly Vance has found a new kind of survival with the Cody family. In the sun-drenched, criminal underbelly of Oceanside, she’s become a silent asset—loyal, lethal, and harborers of a secret crush on J Cody. But the delicate balance of her life is shattered when J brings a new player into the fold: Mia Benitez. Mia is ruthless, connected to the Trujillo gang, and exactly the kind of poison the Cody brothers despise. As Molly watches J fall deeper into Mia’s manipulative web, the tension within the family reaches a breaking point. During a high-stakes heist, Mia’s jealousy turns deadly, and a calculated betrayal leaves Molly bleeding out and left for dead. Now, J must make a choice that will redefine his place in the Cody empire. Forced into a secluded safe house to keep Molly alive, the masks finally slip. In the quiet moments between life and death, Molly stops playing the victim and starts speaking her truth. As the heat of the California sun fades, a new power dynamic emerges—one built on shared scars and a passion that could burn the whole kingdom down.