Seven years of marriage. Seven years of love, laughter, and the family they built together. Then, in the blink of an eye, Ana's world shatters.

I ran away because I couldn't bear the thought of staying with someone who had betrayed me. Kayden Hawkins, my best friend and the guy I thought I would marry, knocked up Amber Smith during our high school graduation, so I fled our small town, I fled the heartbreak and pain. Ten years later, I'm back in town, and now everything has changed.

Jet's a famous author who always dedicates his books to his wife. So imagine her surprise when his latest book is dedicated to his assistant.

I fell in love with a widower, ignoring the red flags. Until I asked him point blank if, after a year, he loved me. His answer cut deep. Unable to ignore those red flags any longer, I had no choice but to walk. Unfortunately, he wasn't taking it well.

Marci Matthews has been in love with Eric Matthews since freshman year in college. Married for 8 years, and her life is utter bliss--the perfect home, the perfect job, and the perfect husband...until things aren't perfect any more. Eric is spending more and more time at work, coming home late, missing important details, forgetting important dates--forgetting his wife. And when Eric finally does the unthinkable, Marci is devastated and left wondering if her life with Eric is worth the agonizing pain of his betrayal.

At midnight, on the most imparting day of her life, Charlie's life was shattered by her husbands betrayal. Trying to leave it all behind, she gets into a terrible accident making everyone believe that she has died. Derrick falls apart at hearing the news and regrets everything, so when she turns up alive and well, he will stop at nothing to get her back. Will she take him back, or will she move on with the life she initially sought after.

Former CIA Case Officer Mireya King is forced to quit her job when an Op goes wrong, and her partner is killed. All the evidence points to her being the target, and she goes to her half-brother to work in the consulting firm he inherited from their father. An old rival works there, to her dismay, and her harassment continues. Mireya puts up with it because the other consultants make it clear they have her back. Handsome Vali Dalca, in particular, is eager to make up for his attitude initially. When the attempts on Mireya's life start up again, they work together to figure out who wants her dead before they succeed. ~~~~Warning~~~ Contains descriptions of rape/sodomy, violence, and fighting. All Chapters that depict these things will have ~~~Chapter number~~~ As well as warnings at the start of the scene and when it ends. ***Smutt Warning*** Contains smut and sex scenes. All chapters depicting these will have ***Chapter Number*** and warnings at the start of the scene and when it ends.

He cheated on me right before the NFL draft. He blew up our dreams and for three years, I refused to talk to him or talk about him. Then one summer, when I was home unexpectedly, he came home, too. Guy was done being ignored. And he was done living without me.

Hannah When your husband shows you what you've always known When your demons are gnawing at your heels and choosing to breathe for another day is a struggle When your brother's best friend and your new shadow wants more than you can give When all you want to do is feel safe again Jasper When your mistake loses you the only woman you've ever loved When your wife is now protected by men who despise you When your heart aches because your future is slipping away When all you want to do is hold her safely in your arms again T/W - on page cheating - talk of past sexual assault - on page violence

Things have changed. A marriage that was believed to be built on a solid foundation is put to the rest when storms roll in. Communication stops, needs are neglected and doors are opened for outside influence. Is it worth saving? Are years of love and unity worth saving? When the storm passes who will they be? Will the home they've built fall or be reinforced.