Book excerpt: Jake and Mallory were a whirlwind, gravitating towards one another with her emotions colliding with his. Jake was all in from health scares to life changes. Mallory was his everything, so hanging out with Gabe and Alyse wasn’t a problem. His friend, Ben, was Alyse’s ex-boyfriend, so boundaries were set. From Chelsea to Greenwich Village, it will be a romantic weekend in the city.