EDITING Valentina Romanova is fierce, fiery, and more headstrong than ever. Two years away have only sharpened her edges and deepened her scars. She craves him. He craves her. But between love and hate lies a dangerous, razor-thin line. Once a carefree child, Valentina's life spiralled into chaos, leaving her with a painful past she'd rather forget. Silas Castillo was the quiet one, the boy no one noticed, except her. Reserved and mysterious, he only ever let Valentina in. But when she vanished two years ago, she left him behind with unanswered questions and a hollow ache. Now, their paths cross again, and the childhood friend he once cherished has become his greatest rival. The Sweet Lie delivers a steamy, heart-wrenching tale of passion, betrayal, and redemption. Valentina and Silas share tragic histories and dangerous secrets, secrets that are destined to come to light. But love is never simple, and where love blooms, chaos follows. Because in the war between heart and mind, nothing is fair, and not everyone survives unscathed.

In a small town cloaked in memories and heartache, December stands at a crossroads. After losing her mother, the only anchor in her turbulent life, she decides it's time to leave behind the town that holds both her fondest and painful memories. As she bids a final farewell at her mothers grave, December resolves to start anew in a place where her past remains a secret. Elias, an Ice hockey player with dreams as fractured as his heart, is battling his own demons in his hometown. Drawn to Decembers quiet strength and cold looks, he finds himself entangled in her world. December and Elias must confront their pasts to embrace a future together. Can they heal their broken hearts and find solace in each other, or will the echoes of love and loss prove too overwhelming to overcome? Tears in December is a tale of love and loss. Join December and Elias on their heart-wrenching journey towards healing and hope, where every tear shed brings them closer to a love that defies the shadows of their past.