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Ridin' with My Best Friend: A Dark Holiday Romance
Travel Grays has faced many hardships in life, including migrating from Haiti with her parents to America. Now, at thirty-three, that same pain is reinforced when her lover, and the father of her child, puts her and her son in danger. With only one place in mind to go, she turns to the one man who has always had her back, her best friend, Trek.
Trek Mounts is a thirty-three-year-old father and transporter of many things. His days in the streets are far in the past, but he's in the balance, having his hands in both legal and illegal moves. Though cautious and content with his life, he is left desiring a piece of something that seems to be missing.
After agreeing to help his best friend during her time of need, a simple favor evolves into a meaningful and passionate act. As Trek helps Travel carry the heavy load of rebuilding her foundation, she aids him in discovering the more he's been searching for.
While under the same roof, Trek begins to see Travel in a whole new light, and the idea of having it all starts to feel attainable. There's just one problem... They each have a co-parent refusing to let them go. When a recipe for disaster is set in motion, will Travel and Trek rise above the chaos—or find themselves choking on a cold dish of revenge?
Trek Mounts is a thirty-three-year-old father and transporter of many things. His days in the streets are far in the past, but he's in the balance, having his hands in both legal and illegal moves. Though cautious and content with his life, he is left desiring a piece of something that seems to be missing.
After agreeing to help his best friend during her time of need, a simple favor evolves into a meaningful and passionate act. As Trek helps Travel carry the heavy load of rebuilding her foundation, she aids him in discovering the more he's been searching for.
While under the same roof, Trek begins to see Travel in a whole new light, and the idea of having it all starts to feel attainable. There's just one problem... They each have a co-parent refusing to let them go. When a recipe for disaster is set in motion, will Travel and Trek rise above the chaos—or find themselves choking on a cold dish of revenge?
124 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 7, 2025
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December 11, 2025
I’m still not sure where the “dark romance” part was supposed to kick in, but okay. This was an entertaining idea in theory, but the execution had me side-eyeing these characters like… really? They were in love for YEARS and never spoke up because they were scared, and somehow that led to whole families with other people. The math was not mathing.
The MMC definitely gaslit his child’s mother a little too confidently, which made a few scenes more awkward than emotional. The school plotline popped in, waved hello, and disappeared. Mook got a sprinkle of karma, but honestly one straightforward conversation could’ve saved everyone the drama.
The romance felt lukewarm and the “dark” elements didn’t really darken. And while it technically took place around Christmas, the holiday vibes were giving more “background prop” than festive.
The MMC definitely gaslit his child’s mother a little too confidently, which made a few scenes more awkward than emotional. The school plotline popped in, waved hello, and disappeared. Mook got a sprinkle of karma, but honestly one straightforward conversation could’ve saved everyone the drama.
The romance felt lukewarm and the “dark” elements didn’t really darken. And while it technically took place around Christmas, the holiday vibes were giving more “background prop” than festive.
December 20, 2025
BFF
What a wonderful story. I loved everything about this story.
The love that Travel and Trek shared since childhood was amazing.
I learned that people tend to hold on to dead relationships even when they both know its been over for years. Rather its ego or just wishful thinking, let go and move on.
In some cases it might cause you your life.
What a wonderful story. I loved everything about this story.
The love that Travel and Trek shared since childhood was amazing.
I learned that people tend to hold on to dead relationships even when they both know its been over for years. Rather its ego or just wishful thinking, let go and move on.
In some cases it might cause you your life.
December 14, 2025
Comfortability
Feelings are meant to be explored not hidden be open on what you want trusting your friend will not hurt or ruin your relationship with muddled water. Especially if the feelings are mutual of exploring a monogamous partner.
Feelings are meant to be explored not hidden be open on what you want trusting your friend will not hurt or ruin your relationship with muddled water. Especially if the feelings are mutual of exploring a monogamous partner.
December 16, 2025
Enjoyed it!
I did not get the dark romance in the book, but there was definitely some romance in it. Travel and Trek were best friends turned lovers and I enjoyed the interactions and chemistry between them.
I did not get the dark romance in the book, but there was definitely some romance in it. Travel and Trek were best friends turned lovers and I enjoyed the interactions and chemistry between them.
December 23, 2025
Good!
Loved the way Trek loved and stood in the gap to be whatever Travel needed at the moment. That kind of thoughtful care is rare. Nice to see a man with that of awareness and maturity.
Loved the way Trek loved and stood in the gap to be whatever Travel needed at the moment. That kind of thoughtful care is rare. Nice to see a man with that of awareness and maturity.
December 29, 2025
Great quick read. But long enough to enjoy the plot. Travel and Treks story was really cute. Best friends from childhood. I love the romantic gestures Trek made to Travel. She was in a traumatic relationship previously. It was a typical love story but with a different plot so I loved it.
January 9, 2026
Loved It
I'm happy to be a Wynta ❄❄.Two best friends involved with other people because they are afraid to admit they have feelings for each other. This story touches on domestic violence, drugs, and BDSM🔥 and 🌶. Kudos to the author👏🏾👏🏾
I'm happy to be a Wynta ❄❄.Two best friends involved with other people because they are afraid to admit they have feelings for each other. This story touches on domestic violence, drugs, and BDSM🔥 and 🌶. Kudos to the author👏🏾👏🏾
December 15, 2025
Travel & Trak
Great short story, a quick best friend turned lover is always a good read! Can’t wait to read more by Ms. Wynta Tyme!
Great short story, a quick best friend turned lover is always a good read! Can’t wait to read more by Ms. Wynta Tyme!
January 14, 2026
I l9ve a good friends to lovers book and this did not disappoint.
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