Aquarius - Mr. Humanitarian: The 12 Signs of Love (The Zodiac Lovers Series)
Tiana Laveen
DEDICATION
This book is dedicated to all those born under the Aquarius sign, and strive to make a change in the world.
Also those who care about their fellow man and their neighbor’s wellbeing, sometimes at their own detriment.
Thank you for being a helping hand.
And please give yourself a hand as well…
One love.
LETTER TO THE READER
To my Laveen Queens and Kings, welcome. If you’ve been rocking with me for a while now, then there are no words to express my gratitude. To any new readers who happen upon this book—welcome, and thank you for going on this journey with me. All right, so as to the question that many will ask: why did you create this series, Tiana? Since a very early age, I have nurtured an interest in the field of astrology. It wasn’t something I relied upon necessarily, but I was intrigued by it, especially if a specific forecast rang true. Regardless of any one’s personal beliefs, astrology can at least be considered an interesting study. Some believe it to be total nonsense. Others believe there may be some credibility, but it is still rather farfetched. Yet others believe that the entire subject is evil while some tend to take it quite seriously and consider it no laughing matter. Whatever one’s beliefs, please suspend them for the reading of this romance series.
None of the books in this series are about conjecturing, prophecy, predictions etc. They are merely avenues, or tools, if you will, to view the astrological sign as a gateway into a particular character. This is used to highlight a few key characteristics, be they good, bad, or indifferent, about all 12 zodiac signs from a male perspective.
I am an author who writes lengthy books by default. You would be hard-pressed to find over 10% of my portfolio that does not hit the 100k+ word mark. With that being said, I wanted this series to be full-bodied, but not overwhelming. I wanted to write love stories that unfold in a timely manner, something a reader could knock out in a day or two, but not be explored so fleetingly that the reader misses my signature character and story development. I prefer to write extensive novels because I am practically addicted to the human mind – the psychology behind a character. Why did he say that? Why did she do that? How did this happen? Who were their parents? And so on and so forth.
This kind of in-depth exploration takes time, which equals a longer page count. Longer does not always equate to better, however, and in my personal writing journey this series has been inside my mind for quite some time and needed to come out. I wanted the series to be standalone, meaning if a reader only wished to read Pisces, Cancer and Libra, they could do so without missing key components. In fact, my “Raven Maxim” series is similar – no book is contingent upon the other, though the stories take place in the same town. That series is ongoing and may never end, because I have given myself permission, as an author, to fully explore the characters, the city etc., and not worry about readers waiting a long time for a conclusion due to a succession of cliffhangers. Series are mostly either loved or hated, but standalone books in a series, to me, merge the best of both worlds. In the Zodiac series, the link that binds the books is that you, the reader, are looking at the hero’s astrological sign. But there is so much more to these men, these exciting heroes, than this.
These guys are all different, from all walks of life. They tell their tale in the manner that they see fit. Some are entertaining, others inspiring.
In this 12-part series, you will meet 12 men and their love interests.
12 signs…
12 different minds…
12 lifetimes…
You will sit back and watch the magic unfold.
Please get comfortable, grab your favorite beverage, and enjoy the, “Zodiac Lover Series – The Twelve Signs of Love.”
It is a gift from me to you…
Tiana Laveen
I like to travel and meet new people. I don’t get overly emotional; in fact, emotions make me uncomfortable quite honestly, although I understand when others feel that way and don’t judge them too hard. In fact, I’m not judgmental in the least. Just because I don’t like something doesn’t mean everyone else must dislike it, too. I get it—we’re not all the same. Not only that, we are human. We make mistakes. Everyone messes up, but you have to fix things. Make them right. I believe in accountability and doing the right thing. I can be stubborn on occasion, but I’m strong-willed and believe in a sense of self. I am fairly easygoing and get along with just about anyone, but whatever you do, don’t try to make me bow down to your rules. I get irritated if I feel manipulated and then, another side of me comes out.
I like harmony, but will buck up when things are not fair, or not to my liking. Don’t impede my freedom. If I give up my space and time to share it with you, it’s a choice, and it means I think you’re worth it. When I love someone, I love them deeply, regardless of the fact that I may not tell them each and every day. I try to show it with my actions and if my lady uses the right tools and loves me hard enough, she may see my vulnerable side. It’s not always easy to get me there, though.
I’m a quiet storm. If I open up to you and let you see me on the inside, it means you’re special.
I’ve chosen you.
I am your Aquarius lover…
CHAPTER ONE
Unpacking the Past for a Blast into the Future
“You know, like, Sega Genesis … old school.” Tim’s long fingers gripped the top edge of the gray cubicle as he peered down at Aiden with his squinty, light brown eyes. Aiden’s lips crimped in a grimace. Shaking his head at his best friend and co-worker, he spun around in his seat to glare at his computer screen. He yawned. It was far too early for Tim’s shenanigans. “So, are you in, man?” Tim asked.
Aiden fell into the rhythm of the music playing from his desktop playlist. “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran.
“Well?” Tim’s high-pitched voice jarred him away from the soothing melody.
“A classic video game tournament in Seattle, Washington, huh? When did Mercer Island suddenly become cool? Anyway, hate to piss on your parade, but I don’t think so.”
“Awww, come on, Aiden!”
“Nah, not this time around. I’ll pass. Maybe later down the line.” He picked up his coffee mug with the company logo, ‘Dexter Employment Staffing & Consulting Agency’, took a sip, then quickly scanned the latest postings from the previous evening.
“Man, you can’t do this to me! I’ve got money ridin’ on this!”