When You Were Mine is a prequel NOVELLA of Always Been Mine. Approximately 49k words long. Giving you a more in depth look into the beginning of Alex and Valerie's tumultuous relationship before their full length novel. Also enjoy a very early excerpt of Felix (5th Street #5) coming November 13th 2014. When her head was screaming "enough," her hopeful heart continued to whisper "wait." It's the only way Valerie Zuniga can justify her ongoing addiction to the amazing but ever, elusive Alex Moreno. Mesmerized by the profound connection neither has ever quite understood, Valerie accepts their crazy relationship for what it is--non-exclusive. That is until the incredible highs no longer numb the sting of the intense lows. As tasteless and slippery as pride can be, for Alex it's always been the hardest pill to swallow. Faced with a final ultimatum, the choice is a no-brainer for Alex. Despite his insanely busy life he's determined to prove to Valerie, that not only is he ready to commit, it's what he's always wanted--to claim Valerie as his exclusively. But just as it kept him from admitting his real feelings all those years, will his obstinate pride once again step in and ruin things just when they're finally getting it right? New Adult