T. M. Polak
Romance Author
August 2025
Code of Heart:
Joia City Series #1
She thought her luck was finally changing—until a surprise inheritance put her life in danger.
Five years ago, Aurelia Douro went from having no family, no friends, and living out of her car to landing the coveted role of personal assistant to Eleanor Greaves, one of Joia City's wealthiest and most eccentric socialites. When she receives an unexpected inheritance, her life changes for the better—or worse, depending on who you ask. Forced to engage the services of a certified matchmaker, Aurelia must decide if she's willing to commit to marriage at first sight or if past trauma will hold her back from her perfect match.
Apparently there is such a thing as too much success—and he was drowning in it.
As the CEO and co-founder of the largest assistive technology company in the world, Levi Lockwood has been living the dream…until it turned into a nightmare. The stress of taking the company public has taken its toll on Levi, pushing him to the edge. Suddenly finding himself in need of a real fiancée, Levi signs up with the best matchmaking service money can buy. But when a series of life-altering events threaten to unravel everything he has worked for, Levi must learn how to handle his deepest insecurities—and whether it will make or break his marriage.
A funny, contemporary romance that takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and love while learning a little more about dyslexia along the way.
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February 2026
Sound of Us:
Joia City Series #2
He hides his guilt behind laughter. She hides her fear behind silence. But neither can hide from what’s coming.
On paper, Owen Voss has it all—boy-next-door looks and charm, a career co-founding one of the world’s leading assistive technology companies, and the easy smile pulls people in and makes everyone feel lighter. But behind the mask, he’s drowning: guilt from a devastating security breach, fear of failing the people he loves, and the quiet heartbreak of watching his mother slip away. When he’s offered the chance to pursue a lifelong dream in film—and to work alongside the woman who feels like destiny—he seizes it. Winning her trust might be the hardest role he’s ever played, especially when mysterious threats close in around her.
Adelen Mazao thought moving across the country would put her past behind her. With a thriving career as one of the most sought-after sound engineers in the industry, and an unbelievably supportive family, she should feel safe. But years of bullying left scars that no success can erase, and the shadows she tried to outrun are catching up. When danger follows her to the new location—and targets the kindhearted man who refuses to stop chasing her—Adelen is forced to choose: keep running, or risk everything to protect him.
Book Two in the Joia City Series is a story of hidden wounds, fierce devotion, and love that refuses to back down while delivering a heartfelt blend of swoony romance, suspense, and emotional depth.
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About T. M. Polak
T. M. Polak writes spicy, swoony romantic comedies filled with heart, humor, and a touch of magic. Her stories feature everything from arranged marriages and billionaires to rock stars and reimagined fantasy worlds, some with inclusive representation and disability awareness.
A neurodivergent parent and HR project manager by day, she draws inspiration from her wonderfully imperfect life in small-town Massachusetts, where she lives with her husband, daughter, and son with Autism.
She believes love stories should be as beautifully messy and joyful as real life...and yes, she once licked her own elbow just to prove she could.
Her debut novel, Code of Heart, kicks off the Joia City Series on August 15, 2025. Follow her on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for updates and behind-the-scenes fun.