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Choosing Us #2
How We Burn
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Expected 1 Aug 26When your first adult relationship and your budding career implode on the same day, apparently you crawl back home with your tail between your legs.
As usual, I'm a ball of disappointment that'll give my horrible older brother endless told-you-so ammunition.
But when my lifelong crush Micah and my brother's playboy best friend Zephryn pick my drunk, broken self up from the airport, I realize coming home might be even more complicated than I thought.
Micah's all brooding intensity and gentle hands even though the former soccer star’s dreams died with his divorce. And Zephryn is made of pure reckless charm. He’s the party boy who's never met a rule he couldn't break or a fight he wouldn't start for someone he cares about.
They’re opposites, and somehow exactly what I need—together.
But my brother’s voice won’t stop reminding me I ruin everything I touch.
Maybe he's right. Maybe I'll destroy the best thing that's ever happened to me. The two best things.
***
A scorching, emotional MMF romance with a protective playboy, a broken dom, and the hot mess who might be their perfect match.
As usual, I'm a ball of disappointment that'll give my horrible older brother endless told-you-so ammunition.
But when my lifelong crush Micah and my brother's playboy best friend Zephryn pick my drunk, broken self up from the airport, I realize coming home might be even more complicated than I thought.
Micah's all brooding intensity and gentle hands even though the former soccer star’s dreams died with his divorce. And Zephryn is made of pure reckless charm. He’s the party boy who's never met a rule he couldn't break or a fight he wouldn't start for someone he cares about.
They’re opposites, and somehow exactly what I need—together.
But my brother’s voice won’t stop reminding me I ruin everything I touch.
Maybe he's right. Maybe I'll destroy the best thing that's ever happened to me. The two best things.
***
A scorching, emotional MMF romance with a protective playboy, a broken dom, and the hot mess who might be their perfect match.
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Expected publication August 1, 2026
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Poppy Minnix
17 books151 followersPoppy Minnix (she/her) writes spicy romance with heart, heat, and more than a few laugh-out-loud moments. A Maryland-based author, she's a proud ally, enthusiastic hugger, and certified hot mess powered by ADHD and caffeine.
As a mood writer, she long ago gave up resisting the voices in her head (aka: characters who demand the spotlight). Whether she’s letting a fae muse hijack her thoughts or adding a dash of chaos, humor, and unexpected love interests to her contemporary plots, she’s all about embracing the messy, magical journey of falling in love.
When she’s not writing, you’ll find her wrapped in a blanket cocoon, plotting with fellow romance nerds, or trying to remember why she walked into a room.
Warning: Her books contain varying degrees of steam, swearing, and relatable characters who fall hard and love even harder.
Catch up with her here or on social media; https://linktr.ee/PoppyMinnix
As a mood writer, she long ago gave up resisting the voices in her head (aka: characters who demand the spotlight). Whether she’s letting a fae muse hijack her thoughts or adding a dash of chaos, humor, and unexpected love interests to her contemporary plots, she’s all about embracing the messy, magical journey of falling in love.
When she’s not writing, you’ll find her wrapped in a blanket cocoon, plotting with fellow romance nerds, or trying to remember why she walked into a room.
Warning: Her books contain varying degrees of steam, swearing, and relatable characters who fall hard and love even harder.
Catch up with her here or on social media; https://linktr.ee/PoppyMinnix
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November 16, 2025Book 2 is in its first round of author edits and Hayley is having too much fun torturing the men! I am SO EXCITED for this book and a potential spinoff (that I may have already drafted an intro book to. Maybe.)
If you have any questions, feel free to ask with a comment or email me at poppymwrites(at)gmail(dot)com
If you have any questions, feel free to ask with a comment or email me at poppymwrites(at)gmail(dot)com
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