Salutis Meae: A College Romance

About this book

Lucas is a man defined by his past, a former cholo striving to escape the shadows of his upbringing to build a stable, honorable future for his young daughter, Mia, and his mother. Despite his personal growth and dedication to his education, he remains haunted by the stigma of where he comes from. Everything changes the moment Savannah Campbell, a wealthy, popular cheerleader trapped in a stifling life of societal expectations and a toxic relationship, walks into his college classroom. Their connection is an intense "Lady and the Tramp" style romance that defies the rigid boundaries of their two worlds. As they peel back the layers of their perceived identities, they discover a profound, soul-deep understanding that neither expected to find. Lucas sees past Savannah’s polished exterior to the woman longing for freedom, while Savannah recognizes the devoted, protective heart beneath Lucas’s intimidating tattoos. However, their budding happiness faces an uphill battle as the ghosts of Lucas’s dangerous past threaten to dismantle the life he worked so hard to create. Forced to confront external threats and internal insecurities, the couple must decide if their love is strong enough to survive the shadows. This emotional, high-stakes contemporary romance explores themes of salvation, redemption, and the courage it takes to rewrite one’s destiny.