After her boyfriend humiliates her during a speech at his office party, Stassie Adamis walks away, and doesn't look back. Two years later, she's rebuilt her life from the ground up: her own apartment, a thriving writing career, and a solo birthday cruise that leads to an unforgettable encounter with a mysterious stranger. When a dream job offer takes her to New York City, Stassie steps into the kind of life she once thought only existed for other people. A story of strength, reinvention, and a love that grows not in the shadows of who you were, but in the light of who you've become.

In a bustling metropolis, a seemingly perfect couple enjoys a life filled with love and success. However, beneath the surface lies a dark secret. When one partner embarks on a dangerous affair with a close friend, the facade of happiness begins to crumble. As the betrayed partner uncovers layers of deception, shocking revelations shake their world to the core. An enigmatic former lover reappears at a crucial moment, forcing a reevaluation of love and loyalty. In a gripping tale of passion, betrayal, and the quest for self-discovery, "Pear-Shaped Marriage" delves into the shadows of desire and the lengths one will go to reclaim their heart. Will they emerge stronger from the wreckage, or will the secrets of the past consume them?

I've dreamed of the perfect marriage ever since I was a little girl: a marriage complete with a hardworking husband while I tended to the home and our children, preferably four little rugrats to call my own. I dreamed of a life filled with laughter, joy, and success, a life we built together. I dreamed of growing old next to my husband, creating a great love story to tell our grandchildren someday. It all seemed so possible. I was raised to be the perfect wife, after all. From the outside, it seemed I had exactly what I dreamed of with the rich, determined husband; the brilliant, gaudy diamond ring; and the beautiful home filled with the hope of future children. Yes, it was all a dream come true. I should have felt grateful, really. The problem is, I also wanted a marriage based on love, passion, and affection, but those are the only things my husband cannot give me . . . . . . because they're reserved for her. For readers: * I do my best to proofread before publishing, but some typos and errors will slip through. Feel free to point them out! * Comments, active engagement, and helpful critiques are welcomed. * Mean, unnecessary comments that attack me, personally, or other commenters will be ignored and deleted. It takes a lot of courage to publish your work and for others to actively engage in a community. I'd like to keep this a safe and fun place to rage at imperfect heroes and cheer for darling heroines! * I'm not a spicy writer. I rather use my word count for plot, character development, and GROVEL!!! * Most importantly, I hope you enjoy the little world I'm creating. Happy reading, everyone! ADS/Imaginationgirl35

Long nights and day's cold. Steady waiting for the day where I'm not alone. A hole in my heart and there is no restoring. I'm wasted and chasing something hard to find. You broke me so much, now it's hard to confide. Over thinking everything, think I'm better off dead. You would never understand all the feeling I've kept. I tried but failed, I couldn't stop you from leaving. When you said you love me forever, that shit was misleading. You play with my emotions, and now I can't stop the bleeding. All I ever wanted to asked is one question. Why? Why this shouldn't hurt.

[COMPLETED] Elijah and Jess had been unbreakable since high school, so it comes as no surprise to anyone when the young couple decides to tie-the-knot. But when Jess's feisty and voluptuous best friend, Kylie, returns to the hometown for the wedding after five long years, the couples' relationship rapidly deteriorates. All it takes is one drunken night of vulnerability and passion between Kylie and Elijah to highlight the many problems in his relationship with Jess. The two begin a sordid affair at the expense of all those around them, and as all three of their lives begin to spiral out of control, it seems that it's not only Kylie and Elijah who are keeping secrets. Nobody will be left unscathed when the truth comes out... *NOTE: This is the completely unedited first draft* TW: Mild sexual content, strong language, infidelity, mental health, volatile characters and, childhood trauma.

Mirabelle Adrien never imagined she would have to worry about her husband's loyalty-until the day she walked in on him with the one woman she had been told not to be concerned about. Her husband's betrayal is both shocking and hurtful. Fortunately for Mirabelle, her best friend and boss, Bastian Avery, is New York's top divorce attorney, and he takes no prisoners when it comes to avenging the woman he has loved since he was sixteen. Ten months later, Mirabelle is doing just fine-until she receives an invitation to her ex-husband's wedding. To make matters worse, the woman he is marrying is the same person who caused their breakup. Determined not to let the event ruin her, Mirabelle decides to attend the wedding with Bastian by her side for moral support. When Mirabelle and Bastian arrive in Ann Arbor for the wedding, they discover that her ex and his affair partner have spread their own story about the affair to his friends and family, making Mirabelle look like a vindictive, crazy ex-wife. Determined to set the record straight, she tells the truth to anyone who asks and offers to show proof to the doubters, all while reconnecting with her ex-husband's family and beginning a relationship with Bastian. The drama intensifies and culminates in a wedding reception that proves Karma exists in the most dramatic and satisfying way possible.

Ten years post their incredible love story, Oliver and Isabella find themselves faced with the biggest obstacle in their marriage yet. Through Isabella's eyes, we see the evolution of their relationship through the years, from how they meet to when they start questioning everything they've built together. ------ This heartbreaking book takes you on a journey of Olli and Izzy's love story, focusing on their biggest moments and life after 'happily ever after'. The nuances of a relationship are explored and challenged. Will Olli and Izzy beat the odds and fight for their love or will they lose everything they've built? Disclaimer: The chapters are named by date to indicate the periods in their story.

Have you ever been taken for granted around the holidays? Everything falling on your shoulders and no one helps or expresses their appreciation? This year, I was done being overlooked. And I let it be known in no uncertain terms. Then everything fell apart, and I had to put myself back together.

[18+ only] "Eric, Did you sleep with her ?" I knew his answer nonetheless I waited for his reply. I knew it would break me and shatter me into pieces but I prayed to hear a negative answer when I very well knew what I was expecting was next to impossible. "YES" He replied nonchalantly. His hair looked messy from how many times she would have raked her fingers through it. His naked tattooed back had visible red marks of her nails which only broke my heart into million peices. ********************** He was the wildest dream, She was a dreamer. He was the bright sunshine, She was even darker than a shadow on new moon night. He was hot tornado, she was cool sea breeze. He was the dew on new morning leaves, She was a wilting flower. He was a rising morning, She was a dark night giving in to light. He was never ending tranquil sky, She was a dry desolate land. Little did she know 'Dawn' and 'Horizon' moulded them together to form a captivating illusional beauty. He had scars, she was his cure. He had a wounded heart that never healed. She was a disgrace, that's what she was told. She had her secrets cremented at the back of her soul. She had her past. She was a venom in a silver bowl. She drew all the colors from his life as soon as she stepped in. His easy going life became a living hell. A HEATED LOVETRIANGE complicating three lives in a long run. A HEARTBREAKING STORY of ERIC CULLEN ❤️ VIONA WAFFLES