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WORK IN PROGRESS: Abandoned by GroveltoHEA
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He left me on a hike in Alaska, three days before a snowstorm. He thought I'd die. I didn't. I thought I knew him. I didn't. I didn't know him at all.
Torin and Summer by GroveltoHEA
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My husband was playing happy families with another woman and her son, to honor a promise to his fallen friend. After I had emergency surgery that he missed because he was with her, it was a wake up call for both of us: I was done and he was sorry. But there was more to this story that I didn't know. I just wasn't sure it mattered.
Metamorphosis, The Kintsugi Memoirs:  Beauty from Brokenness by Mellie_readsnwrites
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At 18, Raven falls for Callum, 19, but he keeps her at a distance. When he tells her he's moving out of state the next day, she agrees to become intimate, hoping it will bring them closer. But Raven soon discovers that Callum never moved. He still lives in the same house and town and admits he lied, taking advantage of her naivety to get what he wanted, which didn't include a relationship. Heartbroken and betrayed, Raven reinvents herself. She channels the pain into her career, building a reputation as a fierce, unyielding professional who never tolerates dishonesty in business or her personal life. Years later, Raven runs into Callum during a major business deal. Despite their past, she remains composed and successfully negotiates the contract. Callum, charmed by Raven, is desperate for her to see him as the man he is today, someone who no longer takes advantage of others but is now truthful, honest, and upstanding. But Raven doesn't even consider giving him another chance. To her, he's a part of her past she's long moved beyond. Things become more complicated when Callum's older brother, Rory, who never approved of Callum's callous treatment of Raven, enters the picture. Now that they are all adults and have reconnected, Rory throws his hat into the ring and pursues Raven's affection. Callum finds himself in the difficult position of facing his past mistakes and his brother's competition for the woman he desires.
Rebirth, The Kintsugi Memoirs:  Beauty from Brokenness by Mellie_readsnwrites
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Audrey's newly-minted husband, Mark, seems to lose interest after her body changes during pregnancy. As Audrey struggles with health issues, Mark becomes fixated on her appearance. When she gains a little weight, he grows cruel, criticizing her and playing a prank that backfires, leaving Audrey hurt and hospitalized. While Mark faces the consequences of his actions, Audrey begins to rebuild her life after the birth of her son. Inspired by the Japanese art of kintsugi, she learns to embrace her pain and find strength in her brokenness. Her hurt transforms into resilience, proving that even after everything falls apart, she has the power to start anew. As Audrey heals, someone new enters her life-someone who teaches her how to put herself back together as he shows her that he cherishes her completely, imperfections and all. Now, Audrey faces a difficult choice: Can she forgive Mark, who has now proven that he deeply cares for her and is truly sorrowful for the hurt he caused, or has too much been broken to heal? Or will she choose a new path, trusting her own strength and the love of someone who sees her for all that she is? The decision is hers, but the journey before her holds both painful memories and promises of a different future.
Bane's Regret, Stone Mountain Shifters, Book 3 by Mellie_readsnwrites
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Skye Roberts, a naive 20-year-old she-wolf, has led a sheltered life, dedicating herself to her studies in pursuit of becoming a healer. Her world is turned upside down when a rogue attack overwhelms her pack and her mother's capabilities as the sole medical provider on-site. Skye rushes to the clinic to assist, only to discover that Bane Brooks, a notorious playboy and pack enforcer, is her true mate. Despite their bond, Bane's unwillingness to abandon his playboy lifestyle causes Skye to suffer from Cheating Mate Syndrome. This condition arises whenever a mate cheats, disrupting their biological synchronization. Each instance of infidelity inflicts severe symptoms on Skye, including vomiting, intense pain, lesions, open wounds, and potentially death unless immediately treated surgically. The symptoms persist for the duration of the intimate encounter. When Skye's condition becomes critical and it's revealed she is pregnant, she is airlifted to a major hospital for life-saving treatment. Ultimately, Bane's selfishness leads him to abandon her at the hospital after overhearing nurses discuss the loss of their pup. This traumatic event leaves Skye deeply scarred, both physically and emotionally. Following a painful recovery, Skye dedicates herself and becomes a renowned surgeon specializing in the care of CMS and advocates against such abuses. She helps others heal from similar traumas and navigates the emotional and physical aftermath of betrayal. Having searched for Skye for years, Bane discovers her when hospitalized at her hospital. He is horrified to learn that he not only abandoned Skye, but their pup that had actually survived. Confronted with the repercussions of his past actions, Bane must face the reality of their child's existence and his own regrets. Skye, now a figure of strength and resilience, faces the daunting challenge of deciding whether she can actually trust any male ever again.
Hunting Haven, Stone Mountain Shifters, Book 5 by Mellie_readsnwrites
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****TW DV**** At 22, Haven, a stunning she-wolf, was chosen as the mate of Alpha Remus, her otherworldly beauty securing her position as Luna in their secluded pack where women are devalued and powerless. For four years, her life was stable but stifling. Her world is upended when another female, desiring the handsome Alpha Remus for herself, sows discord between Haven and Remus. Driven by jealousy, Alpha Remus wrongfully believes Haven has betrayed him. In a swift act of punishment, he exiles her to an old pack cabin in the woods, strips her of her Luna title, and leaves her heartbroken but determined. Her mother taught her that relationships were transactional and that she would be discarded once she was no longer of value; her mother's harsh lessons about the fleeting nature of male attraction seem to come true. Drawing from her mother's fate, Haven had prepared for such a betrayal and had an escape plan ready. In Stone Mountain City, Haven embarks on a journey of self-discovery, by hiding her true identity, seeking to live a life she truly deserves and find lasting love that is not based on her appearance. "Hunting Haven" is a poignant story of betrayal, personal growth, and the pursuit of a future where Haven can truly embrace who she is, if she can only learn to trust.
WORK IN PROGRESS: Dragons #1: Kitty and Cat by GroveltoHEA
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Worlds collide when a dragon shifter, Kitty, finds his greatest treasure, Cat (and her little kitten). When an old friend wants Kitty for herself, she may ensure this collision involves a fatality.
You're Breaking My Heart by WhatVanessaWrites
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Zara Foster couldn't be happier. She's graduated from Law school, gotten her first job, bought her first apartment and the love of her life, her boyfriend Alexander has just proposed. Everything seems to be perfect when Alex's best friend Heather moves back into town. With her boundaries repeatedly ignored and her fiance's attention elsewhere Zara has to decide if her relationship is worth fighting for or if walking away with her head high and her dignity intact is the best thing for her future.
Oz and Freya by GroveltoHEA
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A gold medalist, newly married, is revealed as a cheater in his post-gold medal win press conference.
Three Witches #2: Alejandro and Alyssum by GroveltoHEA
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I knew my best friend since childhood loved me. I knew it. And when I got back from my business trip, I was going to tell him how I felt, especially when he told me he had something exciting to tell me. But it wasn't that he loved me. He'd gotten married while I was on an overseas business trip to my worst enemy.