The Way You Lie

Isle of Kala, Book 1

Sometimes, a happy ending comes with heartbreak.

Falling in love with my father's best friend wasn't on my to-do list. Yes, he's hot. Sure, I've been flirting with him since I was 16. Of course, I'd be down for a little fun.

When Laiken begins returning my flirting, things get heated. It was supposed to be sexy fun and nothing more. We weren't planning on making this a forever thing.

But falling in love isn't a choice.

As it turns out, not everyone agrees, and sometimes disapproval is loud, painful, and heartbreaking.

This is an LGBTQIA+ story with mature content. A complete list of content warnings can be found on the author's website.

©2025 Amber Reitan writing as Crea Reitan (P)2026 Podium Audio

4 across the board

21 yo and 40 yo Dad's best friend. Easy listening. Low angst. Spice 3.5. Everybody has cute names. Won't remember it next week
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Dang, loved it

I already knew I loved Kala, but I loved heading back in time to before most of the Gays Can Play crew discovered it. Lie and Laiken were very cute and sweet and spicy. I’m always a sucker for Joel Leslie and Michael Dean was great too. I’m definitely looking forward to hear the rest of Cash’s story and see if I recognize people in other Puck’s Sake/connected books.