: The story begins when Zeke, now a regular at the bar where Ava works, surprises her by asking why she is single. Their subsequent whirlwind relationship is marked by Zeke's intense protectiveness. Key Details Aveke by Tijan | Goodreads
is a contemporary romance novella by Tijan that serves as a standalone entry in her popular Fallen Crest/Roussou universe. The Story & Characters
: Once a wealthy, mean, and privileged "bully" in high school, he has since matured and reformed himself but remains lonely until reconnecting with Ava.