They say, Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. But what about letting him fool her for three years straight? What kind of fool does that make her? When Sage discovers that her husband has not only betrayed her, but has been playing her a fool for years, she doesn't yell, she doesn't scream, she doesn't demand a divorce, no, Sage wants revenge, and what better way than to beat him at his own game.

Everyone thought I was the sweet one. The quiet one. The safe choice. He wanted me because I was 'wife material.' And while he was out living a double life, my best friend, she was helping him hide it. One anonymous message shattered everything I thought I knew. But now that I know all their dirty little secrets... Maybe it's time I revealed one of my own. Because what no one knows is... I'm Ivan Petrov's daughter. And now I have a decision to make. Stay and be the vanilla wife he needed... Or walk away and become the bad girl he never deserved, but always wanted.

I allowed myself to look past my intuition and distrust of a certain someone and their interactions with my fiancé ... I mean ex-fiancé. I chose trust in him over distrust of her at every crossroads his choices created, and now I'm lost. Maybe breaking it down again, piece by piece will help me look at the big picture logically. Maybe then I can feel less illogical pain and find my way back to myself again. A story about a relationship breaking down because of broken boundaries and a breakdown in communication.

He's the storm. She's the sunshine. Magnolia, Louisiana, will never be the same. Maverick Hayes came to Magnolia to stand up in his best friend's wedding, not to put down roots. A former Marine with scars too deep to count, he's spent his life running from the wreckage of his past. But when a gruff favor at a women's shelter pulls him into the orbit of Kayla Broussard, he finds himself caught between walls he's built and a light he can't resist. Kayla has always been the strong one-teacher, caretaker, and the quiet force behind The Magnolia House, a shelter she built in honor of a friend she couldn't save. She knows better than to fall for a man with storm clouds in his eyes. Yet every time Maverick shows up-for her students, for the shelter kids, for her-the pieces of her heart fall faster. When Maverick's past crashes back into Magnolia, threatening everything he's found, Kayla must decide if her sunshine can weather his storm. Together, they'll learn that home isn't where you're from-it's who you fight for.

The complete book is only available on Kindle and can be found at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS181BKW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2C1BY8TCDSU9G&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UYq_PSgfmkivAIc6YRMNNQ.bASV0Mjw-veYDv83E4xEEOQOz5ORQXBkqztBnt-J9BM&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+gathered+fragments+of+us&qid=1758560347&s=books&sprefix=the+gathered+fragments+of+us%2Cbooks%2C46&sr=1-1 I will keep some of the early chapters here live, but the conclusion, changes to story line, and additions will only be available to read through Kindle once published. Until then, happy reading! 🥰 Felicity Barrett thought she had everything: a marriage to a man she loved and a beautiful future. But when years of neglect and unspoken grief collide with her husband's devastating mistake, everything begins to crumble. Caden Barrett has always been the fixer-at work, at home, and in his marriage. But some things can't be solved with late-night apologies or expensive gifts. To win back Felicity's trust, he'll have to face his failures, fight for their future, and learn what it truly means to not only love his wife, but to show that love. Together, they must navigate family turmoil, betrayal, and the painful echoes of the past. Through chaos, heartbreak, and unexpected joys, Felicity and Caden discover that love isn't about perfection-it's about persistence, forgiveness, and choosing each other again and again. This is a story of brokenness and healing, of second chances and the quiet work of love. It is a novel that explores modern marriage, blended families, and courage while asking: when everything shatters, can love be rebuilt stronger than before?

Juniper left her home town to start a new life. She left her boyfriend who was abusive and controlling. She had always promised herself that she would not live a life like her mother. She grew up watching her father hit her mother all through her childhood. What happens when her ex shows back up and she has to depend on a biker to help her? Tank is a member of the MC Devil Dogs. He was in love with a girl who chose his bestfriend. He is angry and really going done the wrong path. He turned to alcohol to drown his sorrows. Tank has fought all his life to fill loved but his step-dad made sure his mother did not show him unconditional love. He is grown man but the little boy inside him craves to be loved. Can he trust the feelings he is feeling for the girl named Juniper? TW: domestic abuse, violence

Veronica is a 23 year old curvy girl who has always done what is expected. One day she decided she needed a break. Little did she know her weekend getaway would change her life forever. The actions of another will cause her heartache, loss of family but most of all the guy she has always loved. Lucas her highschool sweetheart. Whit aka Blade is a 42 year old biker. He comes from a broken background and had always longed to have someone to love. He thought he found it but after coming home after a run with his club brothers he finds his woman with his long lost brother. When these two meet can they heal each other? *This story contains acts of violence and sexual assault.

Ruby is an angry red headed spitfire. No one knows her story. After losing her daughter and then divorcing her husband she started moving from town to town. She is not willing to let anyone ever hurt her again, especially the hot headed tatted biker that thinks she needs his protection.. Spider also known as Jerry is the President of the Devil Dogs MC. Years ago he lost the love of his life and his unborn daughter. He swore then that he would never love another. However then a fiesty red headed bartender comes into his life. He can't get her off of his mind. Two angry souls with a lot of pain and loss in their lives, will they give each other a chance?

For 6 years, music and marriage were Melodia Sanchez's greatest loves. She and her high school sweetheart built a life together, one she thought was unshakable until she returned home from tour to find the signs.... A wardrobe that wasn't quite the same....A jar of jam he'd never eat and a feeling in her gut she couldn't ignore. Betrayed and heartbroken, Melodia walks away from the only love she's ever known and pours herself into the one thing that has never failed her-music. Two years later, she's a star, her songs topping the charts, her name shining in lights. And just when she thinks she's moved on, the past comes knocking. Her ex-husband wants her back only because of her fame, but this time, Melodia isn't singing the same old tune. Especially not when a charming, sharp-witted lawyer steps into her life, proving that real love isn't just a melody-it's a symphony. Will she rewrite her love story with a new ending, or will the past try to steal the spotlight?

A biker, a girl, and a surprise baby. When you mess up so badly that she disappears on you, how do you win her back? First you have to find her...and that's the easy part.