So Into You

Love Stories from The Unmasked Fiction Podcast #3

by Taccara Martin

Men are trouble. At least, that’s what I’ve always told myself. After a lifetime of disastrous relationships—each one a masterclass in betrayal, manipulation, and heartbreak—I swore off men entirely. No more compromises, no more ignoring red flags, and definitely no more letting anyone close enough to hurt me again. It’s just me, my healing journey, and a promise to myself to finally do better.

Then Diego Contreras walked into my life. A doctor with a reputation for being as smooth as he is smart, Diego isn’t just the kind of man I’ve avoided—he’s the embodiment of every warning sign I’ve ever ignored. And yet, there’s something about him. His patience. His quiet consistency. The way he sees me in a way no one else ever has. Is he really different, or is this just another illusion waiting to shatter?

As my life spirals further out of control, Diego and I strike a deal—one that forces me to let him in, just enough to get by. But the more I let him in, the harder it gets to keep my heart guarded. And as much as I want to believe Diego is different, I can’t help but what happens when the truth about me becomes too much for even him to handle?

This is a story about love, trust, and the walls Black women build to protect ourselves—only to find that just maybe, the right person is worth tearing them down for.

396 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2025

About the author

Taccara, widely known for her contemporary romance novels and award-winning fiction podcasts, has amassed a devoted following of over 100,000 readers and listeners alongside her husband, Kenyon, using the power of storytelling. A former relationship coach, she now effortlessly weaves lighthearted charm with brooding, complex heroes, crafting romances that delve into the shadowy depths of love while balancing humor and heart in perfect harmony.

Writing as T.L. Martin, award-winning author Taccara Martin immerses readers in the captivating world of dark romance—and occasionally, rom-coms featuring brooding, enigmatic men.

While staying true to the witty banter and deep emotional themes her readers love, she weaves in adventure, suspense, and an irresistible touch of spice.

Passionate about portraying healthy relationships, Taccara draws endless inspiration from her own love story. Married to her "forever book boyfriend," Kenyon, she credits the safety and security of their relationship as the wellspring of her creativity and romance-driven narratives.

To learn more about Taccara, explore her award-winning fiction podcasts, or sign up for her mailing list, visit TLMartinWrites.com.

Reviews

[Alesia Galati · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it!

This book was a beautiful and emotional journey! I loved watching the connection between Jordan and Diego deepen as they navigated their marriage of convenience. Diego was the perfect blend of dominant and loving – swoon!

While the ending felt a bit rushed, the overall story resonated deeply. I just wish we could have learned more about her mother's journey.

Tropes:
* 💍 Marriage of Convenience
* 🩺 Rich Doctor (Pediatric Cardiologist!)
* 🏠 Forced Proximity
* 🔍Suspense
* 🧠 On-Page Therapy

Overall, a powerful and heartwarming read! ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5

[Ena · Rating 3 out of 5]

Loved it, just a little disappointing in the end

I really liked, I thought it was a good read. 3 stars because I wish the ending would’ve given a little more about what happened to Cree and that whole situation. Their love story started out based off her being in the hospital so to not see what happens with that in the end was disappointing. Other than that I loved their journey together.

[Robyn Fletcher · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great story but overly wordy and same repeative.

[princessstianaa · Rating 5 out of 5]

DIEGO????? Dr. McNaughty had me giggling and rubbing my feet together oh my lord. This man was just ughhhhh so yummy. And Jordan was amazing as well. Although I did not agree with some of her choices, I loved how raw she was as a character and how she developed throughout the story. Diego was so charming even though he kinda set her up but he makes up for it. And I love seeing a black woman just loved effortlessly. Wheeww this one got me in my feels fr☺️☺️

[Candice Square · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was good. I do feel there were some loose ends but I guess it’s ok. The details around the attack and the party involved was not resolved but I’m assuming that was intentional. Dr. Diego was that guy though.

[Leah · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5⭐️ I really enjoyed this book, it was really sweet

[Mell · Rating 5 out of 5]

A touch of realness

I enjoyed reading this. The story is easy to follow and has characters that are easy to love even when they're doing things to irritate me.

[ReadsByKerri · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m writing this book at 54% because I can already tell how I will view the book at the end but there seems to be a lot of plot holes (too many in my opinion) that seem to make the book a tad bit too unrealistic.

There is also the fact that the FMC didn’t know the difference between race and ethnicity (?)

Edit after finishing: 2.5 stars

[Dee · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75 🌟

[charlita allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Getting help and dealing with her truth.

[Adrienne Wilcox · Rating 5 out of 5]

For the women just trying to out work their trauma and women that want to see a girl get her HEA… this is for us! This book was raw, emotional and still so sweet. Highly recommend!