To everyone else, Nora and Philip had the perfect marriage - a lovely home, and a life many envied. But perfection is a fragile illusion. When Philip falls for another woman, Nora's world shatters in slow motion. Caught between betrayal, bruises, and unbearable love, she must choose between holding on to what's already broken or reclaiming the pieces of herself she lost in the name of "perfectness." As the affair spirals out of control - secrets unravel, loyalties flip, and forgiveness becomes a battlefield. In the end, love is no longer about who wins... but who survives.

cor·ner·stone /ˈkôrnərˌstōn/ noun an important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based. Wendy has loved her husband Atlas since she was twelve years old.. He was her first kiss, her first love, her forever. Together, they built a perfect life - married after high school, raised two beautiful boys together, and were still blissfully in love. Until Atlas pulled away. Wendy did everything she could to keep their marriage from unraveling-juggling the house, the kids, and all the invisible labor no one thanks her for. But when Atlas fails to show up to their final resort therapy session, Wendy makes a different choice - she stops waiting for him. Determined to take her life back, Wendy gets a job, rediscovering her independence and finding unexpected freedom in a world where she no longer carries the weight for both of them. While she flourishes, Atlas unravels. He watches everything that matters slip through his fingers-his wife, his sons, the family he thought he was protecting by keeping his fear to himself. But to heal their fractured marriage, Atlas will have to face the real reason he pulled away... And what does it have to do with his brother's late wife, Carrie? A marriage-in-trouble second chance romance. No cheating, HEA always.

One lesson I learned very early in life was to be cheerful, to be agreeable, to do as I was told and ask for nothing, and to never ever complain. Smile Maddie. Be happy Maddie. Don't make trouble and maybe they'll love you. I grew into an adult who took care of others and never expected that those I loved would take care of me in return. I gave and never asked, never expected, never demanded. Smile Maddie. Be happy Maddie. Don't make trouble and you'll find someone that will love you. And then one day, a Dragon walked into my workplace and turned my world upside down with a single wink. Having grown up watching his father treat his men like they were disposable, just meat bags to be fed into the grinder, Dragon was determined to be different when he became president of the Dragon's Inferno MC. He cares about his people. He takes care of them. He was upfront with me, taking care of his MC and those he considered to be his would always be his priority. And I agreed to that, I joined him in that mission, throwing myself into becoming the perfect old lady of the prez. Smile Maddie. Act happy Maddie. Take care of them and maybe they'll love you. Smile Maddie. Be happy Maddie. Don't complain and maybe he'll love you. I told myself I was independent. I was strong. And I didn't need my Dragon to take care of me. And I almost believed it. Almost. But now I'm watching him with her. I'm watching him comfort her. I'm watching him listen to her, support her, reassure her. I'm watching him take time from his day to check in with her. I'm watching him worry about her. I'm watching them become closer right in front of my eyes. I'm seeing every thoughtful gesture he does for her. And me? I'm not happy. I'm not smiling. I'm done being agreeable. Fuck not causing trouble. I'm about to set my Dragon's world on fire. And then I'm walking away. She can have him. For the first time in my life, I'm choosing myself.

Prologue: The Cracks Beneath the Surface The neighborhood was picture-perfect. Manicured lawns, white picket fences, and the hum of laughter drifting through open windows. But behind every closed door, secrets simmered. And in the heart of it all stood Paul, the rugby star with a smile that could light up a room and a wedding ring that gleamed under the sun. His wife, Sarah, was the epitome of grace-a woman who had stood by him through every tackle, every victory, and every defeat. Their love story was the stuff of legends, or so everyone believed. Next door lived Lisa, Sarah's best friend since childhood. Lisa, with her sharp wit and even sharper instincts, had always been the confidant Sarah turned to in times of need. But Lisa harbored a secret of her own-one that would shatter the fragile veneer of perfection. It started with a glance. A lingering touch. A moment when Paul's eyes met Lisa's across the backyard fence, and the air crackled with unspoken desire. What began as innocent flirtation spiraled into something darker, something forbidden. Late-night texts. Stolen kisses. Lies woven into the fabric of their lives. Sarah, oblivious to the betrayal, continued to trust the two people closest to her. But as the cracks in their charade began to widen, the question loomed: How long could Paul and Lisa keep their affair hidden? And when the truth finally came to light, would it destroy everything-or set them free? This is a story of passion, deception, and the consequences of crossing lines that were never meant to be crossed. Welcome to a world where love and lust collide, and no one is who they seem.

ZOSIA I fell in love with Konstantin Krasnov. On the night I thought he was going to propose, I found another woman in his bed. I ran. I rebuilt. Life went on. Until one day, I'm attacked, and my savior is none other than the man who shattered me. Now there's a target on my back, and the man who cheated on me is the only one who can keep me alive. And I find out I never knew that man at all. Because Konstantin Krasnov is a monster, a butcher, a killer. KONSTANTIN Zosia Russell is the love of my life. My soul. My everything. But I made a choice, a mistake, that I'll regret for the rest of my life. Now she's in danger because of me, and I'll burn this entire world to ash before I let anyone harm her. She hates me, but I'll spend every day for the rest of my life earning back her love and trust. I'll wait forever for my Zosia.

Todega: Population 386 Josie Winters has it all-a life she loves, a father who adores her. Her best friend came back to town after three years, and a perfect boyfriend who she is certain is about to ask her a very important question. Until the night it shatters. The town she calls home is taken, her life thrown into chaos, and everything she thought she knew... is a lie.

When CIA Case Officer Mireya "Reya" King walks away from the Agency after a mission gone wrong, she leaves behind more than a career. Betrayal from inside the CIA cost her partner his life and nearly cost her her own. With her trust shattered and enemies closer than she realized, Reya takes the one job she swore she never would: joining King Consulting, the morally gray art-recovery firm run by her estranged half-brother. King Consulting operates in the space between legal acquisition and outright theft, staffed by former soldiers, specialists, and operatives who live and train together. Reya fits in far too well, but the past she hoped to escape is waiting for her inside the compound. Captain Vali Dalca is everything Reya should avoid: dangerous, loyal to the wrong person, and convinced she is someone she is not. Forced proximity, escalating sabotage, and long-buried lies turn hostility into something far more volatile. As accusations fly, trust fractures, and personal vendettas turn cruel, Reya is left questioning who is manipulating the truth and how far they are willing to go to destroy her. With a fragile engagement, dangerous missions, and a growing attraction she refuses to acknowledge, Reya must decide whether to protect herself at all costs or risk everything for the truth - and for a man who may already be too late. In a world built on secrets and lies, survival is never guaranteed. ~~~~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.

Pearl Bamford has been gloriously single ever since divorcing her cheating ex. She's built an empire of fun, freedom, cheeky flirting, and strictly uncommitted hookups. As for romance? She left that behind with the wedding china and the monogrammed towels. Then her mother gets remarried and just her luck, Pearl acquires a brand-new stepbrother named Finn Cole. He's tall, annoyingly handsome, suspiciously charming, and the sort of man who makes women visibly swoon while weaker men suddenly become profoundly intimidated, as if standing beside him requires emotional fortitude and a functioning ego. Pearl refuses to be impressed. She has sworn off anything involving attachment and plans to keep her heart under lock, key, and reinforced sarcasm. But Finn has that slow mischievous grin, unbothered confidence, and infuriating patience. He's determined to see past her cool exterior, and Pearl is determined to remain an uncrackable delight. Can Finn infiltrate a heart she insists is permanently frostbitten, or will he learn the hard way that charming a Bamford is as difficult as convincing a British aristocrat to switch from Earl Grey to instant coffee? The universe has plans for Pearl. Whether she approves or not.

Just one night, just one time. ELENA I always believed Adrian was the one for me. Even when life kept us busy, we were happy. He showed his love in his own quiet ways, and I trusted that. I believed in us. Or maybe... I believed in the version of us I had built in my head. Until one night, a folder filled with secret messages shattered everything I once trusted. ADRIAN I thought I had everything. A woman I loved. A thriving career. A child we were about to welcome into the world. But one temptation from my past nearly destroyed everything I had built. Two years later, our marriage still stands. But forgiveness doesn't erase betrayal. And time doesn't always heal. Yet... could we ever truly come back?

Story of Two from the Triplets in Never Look Back!