A gold medalist, newly married, is revealed as a cheater in his post-gold medal win press conference.

*Bastian's love song to Ellen is now available lovelies* Thank you for being here lovely readers... Your interest is much appreciated ☺️ This book will not be for everyone and that's ok darlings. I will not be offended if my book is not for you. If you do decide to give it a go, I would like to thank you with good vibes and gratitude but strongly encourage you to read the content warnings and potential trigger warnings. This book will have a few that will definitely have some readers not wanting to proceed ☺️ My aim was to write a fast paced book with clear timelines and multiple POV. I love to know what all the characters are thinking. Blurb Ellen and Bas have built a wonderful life together on love, trust and strong communication. They have been each other's biggest champions and weathered many storms together. After 23 years of togetherness and 2 adult children forging their own path a chasm of growing distance can be felt between the pair. It all starts with subtle changes in Bastian's behaviour. Ellen, as perceptive as always starts logging these details in her internal filing cabinet to collate and assess further. With Ellen's growing suspicions and Bastian's gaslighting it all comes to a head when devastating events are discovered. The overheard whispers and the sound of a zipper. Bastian with so much to lose scrambles to keep his life in order. As it stands, can Bastian and Ellen's love and marriage survive the heartbreak and turmoil Dr Morgan's actions have caused? Time will tell! Strap in for the bumpy journey of Bastian and Ellen - Love, loss and maybe redemption. Jade HM

A Marriage in trouble story. They were the "couple goals" from the moment they met in high school. The ones everyone believed would make it. Ten years later, their once-solid marriage begins to fracture under the weight of vicious gossip, half-truths, and misplaced trust. As outsiders worm their way into their private world, Paige and Trevor are forced to confront what's real, what's been lost, and where their loyalties truly lie.

foun·da·tion noun a basis (such as a tenet or principle) upon which something stands or is supported. Birdie Buchanan has always felt wrong in this world. Sensitive. Different. Odd. Weird. Too much. Until she moved to Mercy Ridge and met Liam Durant. Liam's never seen Birdie as strange, he sees her as brilliant and beautiful, exactly who she is meant to be. When Liam's absent father was trying to earn back his family's trust, Birdie steadied him. When Birdie's senses overwhelm her, Liam is there to quiet the world. They were each other's foundation. Then college changes everything. Birdie is swallowed by loneliness and the exhausting effort of trying to fit into a world that refuses to understand her neurodivergence. Every whisper, every stare, every cruel joke pulls her further from the one person who ever made her feel safe. Liam feels so far away, thriving in his new world she doesn't belong in. Liam is putting on a good front as the rising college basketball star with the NBA in his sights. He doesn't want anyone to know that he's completely breaking under pressure. He's failing all of his classes, the sport that once defined him has become a prison he can't escape, and his teammates slowly reveal just how cruel they can be. Liam tries to take it all on his shoulders, remembering the future he has planned for him and Birdie. When a prank meant to humiliate nearly becomes a tragedy, Liam is forced to face the truth of what his silence has cost nearly cost him. But will it be too late for Birdie? No cheating. Guaranteed happily ever after. BOOK 2 OF THE MERCY UNIVERSE. BOOK 1: CORNERSTONE BOOK 2: FOUNDATION BOOK 3: BEDROCK *COMING SOON*

When that coworker becomes more than 'just a coworker'. And you leave your husband, starting over for something real. Something lasting. Meet Devin, a woman who warns her husband about the coworker who is flirting with more than just the boundaries Devin put in place with her husband. When he doesn't listen to the warnings? Meet Cash, a man with a heart of gold, who is looking for the perfect woman. He happened to catch a glimpse of her a his friend's office Christmas Party. What happens when these two meet? Is Devin ready for love? Will Cash be willing to wait for her to heal from the hurt and trauma her ex left her with?

When your cake eater husband thinks because he's your boss that he gets the final say on everything, every detail of your life, including when you end your 'happily ever after' with him. However, he's not expecting your best friend to come in, guns blazing, having your back since before he even knew there was an issue. Nor is he expecting his rival to swoop in and snatch you up before the ink is even dry on your divorce agreement. There's a one-year wait. Will he try to get you back? Will he succeed? Or will you move on to the arms of his rival? The man whose face and caring, slow approach, is making staying away from him...hard. Read on to find out Isla's story.

I was in college. With my childhood friend. In our first year there, I thought he would finally make the first move. It was so obvious something was happening between us. But he didn't. He dated. Other girls. Maybe, he needed a little more time to realize. The second year, he continued with this bullshit. But then, he did something he never did before: He kissed a girl in front of me. Enough. Tags: grovel, sorrow, kiss with OW, forgiveness, best friend, besotted hero, sport, college, new adult. Main couple: Chance and Erin Sex with others while friends. Player/Sport. College. No sex with others after confessing. Besotted hero. Besotted best friend. Grovel. Happy ending for the main couple. Second chance. Boyfriend. Possessive. Mine. Chapters: 20-25 chapters with epilogues "So - He starts, clearing his throat - I want to apologize for yesterday at the party. Really apologize. I really didn't mean that... I didn't mean that to happen, I promise you. Ashley come on to me and.... Well, the rest you saw. I didn't mean to upset you. I am sorry for this babe. - He says, looking into my eyes, waiting for a response." Just read if you like HEA and forgiveness.

New York city, In the sterile white walls of a hospital room, Victoria Blackwell's world collapsed with a photo of her husband of five years - Henry Blackwell with another woman. She was more shattered when her son - Jude Blackwell chose that woman as his new Mom. Heartbroken, Victoria decided to give up both the marriage and motherhood. She faked memory loss, demanded a divorce, and walked away - determined to rebuild her life from the ruins. After Victoria's departure, Henry was stunned. The woman who once loved him unconditionally had transformed into someone unrecognizable - confident, composed, and untouchable. Now, Henry is desperate to win her back. Jude clings to memories of his mother's warmth and begs for her return. They both want her back. But Victoria has learned one thing the hard way: sometimes love isn't enough-especially when it costs you yourself.

Maeve Wilson is a 21 year old single mom to her little 4 year old son Atlas. She got Atlas when she was only 17 and only got through it all with the help from her two best friends she met at college. Now that she is done with college Maeve and her best friends want to celebrate that and go to a club. What will happen when Maeve meets the sweet and charming bartender Nicholas Drakos? And what happens when she ends up pregnant again? Will the dad stay in the picture this time or will she have to do it alone again? Read more to finde out ... Started: December 24th 2021 Finished: August 23rd 2022 currently editing

Copyright © 2025 by Bookish Dae Crushed by work, Leo sought release. His wife was exhausted, but her sister was all too willing. A secret affair began a thrilling escape for him, a calculated seduction for her. But when his wife discovers them, the devastating fallout forces a choice: can a marriage survive the ultimate betrayal, especially when the other woman is family?