He calls me PG, and my heart skips a beat.
Nobody calls me that but Hercules Lord, the boy, now a man, I've had a crush on since high school.
We could never be together, though. A romance between us is strictly forbidden. The Lords are old money, and my family, the Groves, are new money—and the Groves and the Lords don't mingle. The hate between our families runs deep enough to create an invisible line in the sand that neither of us ever dared to cross.
But that's never stopped us from staring at each other from across a crowded room. And we've always been friends.
Oh! There was that one night seven years ago. I bet Hercules doesn't know that he's my first.
Yet here we are again, gazing into each other's eyes.
But tonight feels different.
We're both adults, fully capable of choosing our own paths.
And our desire for each other wants to defy any restraint.
So truly, honestly... What will happen if we finally and irrevocably cross the line?
Crossing the Line is the first book in the Lords of Manhattan series. This novel can be read as a standalone and ends happily ever after.
Zoey Locke writes fun, slow-burn billionaire romance novels featuring interconnected standalone books with irresistible chemistry and steamy, emotional storylines. Her billionaire romance series often center around swoon-worthy heroes and strong, relatable heroines, with characters who share family ties—whether they are brothers, sisters, or cousins.
Zoey's stories blend witty banter, emotional depth, and high-heat romance, creating an addictive reading experience. She loves crafting books with popular romance tropes that readers adore, including enemies to lovers, grumpy/sunshine, friends to lovers, second chances, boss/employee, and forced proximity.
Her books are perfect for fans of romantic comedy with heart, spicy billionaire romances, and lighthearted contemporary love stories. If you enjoy authors like T.L. Swan, Lauren Asher, and Meghan Quinn, or if you’re searching for your next billionaire book boyfriend, Zoey Locke’s books deliver all the humor, heart, and heat you crave.