Romello "Mello" St. Claire has always known how to get what he wants.
Handsome, confident, and effortlessly charming, he's built a reputation as a smooth-talking ladies' man who understands the art of seduction better than most. To outsiders, it appears he has everything figured out.
But appearances can be deceiving.
After a poor decision places him in the sights of NYPD detectives, Mello leaves New York behind and heads to Miami, determined to keep a low profile until the trouble surrounding him fades away.
Love was never part of the plan.
Then he meets Rayelle Bell.
An exotic pole dancing instructor with a guarded heart and little patience for his usual tactics, Rayelle presents Mello with a challenge unlike any he's faced before. No amount of charm, confidence, or experience can break through the emotional walls she's spent years building around herself.
For the first time in his life, Mello realizes that winning someone's affection requires more than knowing what to say. To have a chance with Rayelle, he must confront the parts of himself he's spent years avoiding and face the painful truths buried within his past.
They Call Me Mello is a contemporary romance about redemption, emotional growth, vulnerability, and discovering that real love requires far more courage than attraction alone.