He cups my face, his thumb brushing my cheek. "Come on. You know you're the only one for me." He kisses my forehead. What would you do if you discovered that your husband of eighteen years is having an affair? No... don't answer yet. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬. Eighteen years. Not eighteen days. A history. A family. There's a long road between suspicion, the footprints left in the sand, and the devastating truth that the life you knew is already over. I saw it coming. I felt it in my bones. Late nights at work. Sleeping at the office. The distance... the way his eyes could no longer hold mine. Lipstick stains where they didn't belong. Unfamiliar scents clinging to a man who should only ever smell like him and me. 𝘏𝘪𝘮 & 𝘮𝘦. But when a third person enters your marriage... there's nothing left to save. 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘏𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘥𝘦 is the first book in a trilogy that follows Cecily's journey. From heartbreak and having her world fractured more than once, to the slow, painful process of rebuilding herself and finding true love. The kind of love powerful enough to reshape worlds and give meaning to every wound left behind. Described by readers as an unflinching, realistic, and raw exploration of love, betrayal, and the fractures that change everything... the kind of story that cuts deep, lingers, and refuses to release you even after the final page. ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☾⋆⁺₊⋆⋆⁺₊⋆ ☾⋆⁺₊⋆⋆⁺₊⋆ ☾⋆⁺₊⋆ ₊⋆ Cheating ⋆⁺ OWD (Other Woman Drama) ₊⋆ Marriage in Crisis ⋆⁺ Emotional Betrayal ₊⋆ Long-Term Marriage ⋆⁺ Domestic Angst ₊⋆ Moral Ambiguity 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 18+. 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 https://books2read.com/u/bMjrn5

Bread, grass, and rose. Plain, common, and uselessly fragile. The girl Solin was, who loved Aurik from the moment she met him, died when she heard his description of her. A new woman rose from the ashes. Two years later, Solin returns to the city of Tibalt, where the high society of the Kingdom of Aivieria gathers during the autumn, winter, and spring seasons. Widowed and carrying the knowledge that she will likely discover the mark of her mate within a year, Solin intends to use her last few months of freedom to enjoy herself before she settles down. The escort she chooses for her new, excitingly wild life? King Aurik, the man who ended her old one. And he's certainly not enjoying himself (ask Solin if she cares). It's about time the world was reminded that roses have thorns.

Lana and Marco Rossi's blissful newlywed life is shattered when a mysterious woman shows up, revealing a secret that could tear their love apart, she's carrying Marco's child. LANA: I fell in love with Marco Rossi on a flight back home. He was an older man with authority and power, owning a law firm in New York. It was love at first sight, and before long, we were married. I never regretted the decision, until the day I came home from work and found a pregnant woman in our house, claiming she was pregnant with his child.

"Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption" delves into the intricate lives of three individuals whose paths intertwine amidst betrayal, redemption, and the unyielding pursuit of love and forgiveness. At the heart of the story is Emma, a spirited young woman whose world is shattered when she discovers that her crush, Nathan, and her best friend, Sarah, have orchestrated a betrayal of unfathomable proportions. Left broken and betrayed, Emma retreats into the depths of her own despair, determined to rebuild herself from the ashes of her shattered trust. As Emma embarks on her journey of self-discovery and empowerment, she finds herself confronted by the unwavering love and devotion of Liam, a steadfast friend who has silently loved her from afar for years. Despite Liam's unwavering affection, Emma's blind infatuation with Nathan blinds her to the depth of Liam's feelings, leaving him relegated to the sidelines of her heart. However, fate has other plans in store as Liam is called away on a journey of self-discovery, leaving Emma to navigate the tumultuous waters of betrayal and forgiveness alone. In his absence, Emma begins to realize the depth of Liam's love and the profound impact he has had on her life. Meanwhile, Nathan grapples with his own demons, consumed by regret and remorse for his actions. Blinded by rage and misunderstanding, Nathan's betrayal stems not from malice, but from a misguided sense of loyalty and the crippling weight of his own insecurities. As the years pass and wounds begin to heal, Liam returns, determined to reclaim the love he never stopped fighting for. But as Emma and Nathan confront the ghosts of their past, they must grapple with the tangled web of emotions that bind them together, navigating the delicate balance between forgiveness and redemption.

Nix was a complicated woman with a complicated past. She trusted no one, well other than her only friend Harley. But Harley was currently still finding herself as Nix's past comes back from the dead. Luckily she has Renegades to help. Only this is one mission that she was not prepared for. Mac is all too happy that the little spitfire crashed into his life and changed the Renegades for the better. Now he just needs to convince her that they could have more but the damn woman was stubborn as hell. Nix just wanted great sex, but Mac has other plans. Plans for catching the allusive Phoenix once and for all. This is the second book in the Renegades MC Series. Read Finding Harley first.

Harley has spent the last few years running from her past. She has finally settled down in a small town. Life wasn't perfect but it was the best she had experienced so far. For once she had a safe place to live and a good paying job. It was nice not having to look over your shoulder constantly...she liked the quietness of her new life. But would it stay that way? Axel was the President of the Renegade Motorcycle club. For months he has sat back an watched the beautiful curvy red head each night she worked. He was tired of waiting...but was the feisty Harley ready for him. He hated to bring an innocent into his corrupt world but his need to possess her had finally pushed him to his limit. But was Harley as innocent as he thought...and what happens when her past catches up to her? Will contain violence, rough language and sexual content. 18 years and older. Book 2: Catching Phoenix - completed Book 2: Releasing Axel - in progress

The final book the the Renegades MC stories. Harley is finally at peace with her past. And that includes her love for the man who has moved on. It was time she released Axel from her heart and move on as well. But that was easier said than done. Finding love and then loosing it because you were trying to find yourself ended exactly like Mac predicted...with her alone. I should have listened but I did what I had to do, I just wish I did it differently. Especially now as I got to witness Axel and Maggie's love thrown constantly in my face. Yeah Ms Kelly was not as innocent as everyone believed. She may have fooled everyone else but at least Nix believed me...the woman was evil and hated my very existence. The more I pointed it out the more Axel defended her and that killed me even more. Yeah apparently Axel had no problem releasing me from his heart now I just needed to do the same. Book 1: Finding Harley - completed Book 2: Catching Phoenix - completed

Ellie Anderson is left heartbroken and pregnant after she finds her husband Luke cheating with his employee. Luke tries his best to make Ellie realise he's changed, but will Ellie and Luke be left in peace or will past mistakes try to cause trouble?

Noah and Gwendolyn Mitchell have been married for five years, and have a four-year-old daughter, Emma, whom they adore. When Gwen, newly pregnant, discovers that her husband has been having a torrid affair, she has to grapple with decisions: to stay, or leave. And things get more complicated when Lucian Farrington, a man she thought she would never see again, re-enters her life...

"I still love you, but...I'm just not in love with you anymore..." Amanda has been married for four years to Colin, the love of her life. When he tells her out of the blue that he's fallen in love with someone else, Amanda is devastated and stunned. With love and support from family and friends, Amanda picks herself up, and begins to discover new things about herself and the world out there, like Tristan Remington, her cold, but oh, so sexy boss... Colin realises all too soon that his new life, post-divorce, isn't all that great. His beautiful, perfect girlfriend isn't making him happy, and he misses Amanda desperately. There's only one thing to do --- win back his ex-wife. Will Amanda take back her ex, or will she take a chance on the new man in her life?