Eden: Griffin has been the quiet complication in my life since high school-steady, serious, and always a little too aware of me in ways no one else noticed. There were moments back then, quick and charged, that nudged me toward him, but nothing ever happened. He left for the military before I could face how much I didn't want him to go, and when he came back, everything between us shifted. He had a future without me, and I taught myself to fit around the edges of it. I pretended it didn't hurt. Leaving felt like the only way to escape what I'd never said. Now I'm home again, and Griff is a father to a little boy who attaches himself to me instantly. Griffin looks at me like he remembers every unspoken moment we left behind-and I'm realizing time didn't erase anything; it only made it heavier. Griffin: Eden was always someone I felt before I saw-my sister's best friend, too sharp and soft in ways I shouldn't reach for. Before I enlisted, there were stretched-out seconds and weighted silences we never named, and walking away was harder than I admitted. Life happened. Responsibility. A future I didn't plan. Eden stayed like a steady pulse I tried to ignore-until she left, and I told myself that was cleaner. But she's back now, and nothing feels settled. My son gravitates to her immediately, and I understand why. When I look at her, I feel every moment we never let ourselves want. But my past isn't finished with me... and I'm not sure how many pieces of her I can afford to lose again.

Mara's world shatters in an instant when she walks in on her boyfriend with her best friend. Betrayed and heartbroken, she faces a choice: dwell on the pain or reclaim her life. Choosing the latter, Mara ends toxic relationships and turns inward, channeling her experiences into writing. What begins as a personal journey of healing transforms into a story that resonates far beyond her own life. Her debut book captivates readers online and launches her into the literary spotlight, earning admiration for its honesty, strength, and unflinching perspective. As her ex-boyfriend tries to insert himself back into her life and her former friend seeks redemption, Mara discovers the true power of self-reliance, creative expression, and the kind of solitude that fuels growth rather than loneliness. Rising from the Ashes is a story of heartbreak, resilience, and the triumph of finding your voice when the world seems determined to silence it. Perfect for readers who love emotionally charged, empowering tales of personal transformation and creative triumph.

When Jennifer Parks and her boyfriend Michael are caught on the Kiss Cam at a packed hockey game, she expects laughter, a quick kiss, and a memory to cherish. Instead, Michael freezes. The crowd chants. And a stranger - a confident man named Hank - leans in and kisses her instead. The clip goes viral overnight. Michael's humiliation turns to anger, and Jennifer becomes an unwilling internet sensation - "the Kiss Cam Girl." But when Michael admits he's embarrassed by who she is, Jennifer walks away, choosing self-respect over shame. As the world watches her rebuild her life, Jennifer learns that healing isn't a straight line - it's messy, public, and powerful. Her confidence grows, her career flourishes, and fate brings back the stranger from that fateful night, now revealed to be everything Michael never was. But Michael can't let go. His obsession spirals into chaos, forcing Jennifer to confront him - and herself - one final time. The Kiss Cam is a story about public heartbreak, private healing, and the quiet courage it takes to love again. It's about the moment you realize that being loved isn't the same as being seen - and that sometimes, the best revenge is peace.

Emory thought her and Nathan's love was steadfast in the face of their families life-long rivalries. That they were devoted and happy. After leaving their hometown behind they'd found their new beginning and a chance to let their love flourish. But running away doesn't always mean overcoming, and their peace is destroyed when outside pressures lead Nathan back home and astray from the life they were building. Romeo & Juliet Inspired Perceived betrayal(s) by the h Actual betrayal(s) by the H TW for cheating: The cheating tag applies to the betrayal by H. There will be a kiss between H and OW. The H will spend time with OW in ways that I would consider pseudo-dating. There are no emotions involved but the H is getting something out of these interactions - i.e. attention, distraction. To me there is still an intimacy involved in this betrayal, although I wouldn't consider it to the level of emotional cheating, some may so I would like to flag that here.

CHLOE & JAKE * Dual POV * Chloe has built her life around control, control of her business, her boundaries, her heart. Jake is the one mistake she never meant to make. What started as unexpected comfort became something real: something that felt safe, like home. Jake was patient. Chloe was guarded. Until the lie. Until the betrayal that shattered everything. Chloe learns that sometimes the worst kind of heartbreak isn't caused by an enemy It's caused by the person who swore they'd never hurt you TW: Childhood emotional abuse Perceived cheating

She was the one good thing he never deserved. He was the one bad decision she never saw coming. Luna Hart wanted a simple beginning. A fresh job. A chance to finally matter. Julian Mercer wanted one thing too - control. Between them lies a twisted pull neither understands: a dangerous chemistry, a hunger too sharp to be love, and a past tangled in secrets neither of them asked for. He can give her the world. He might take everything first. Some hearts don't break. They shatter... quietly.

Bee thinks she has all jocks figured out - until Mason slips past her defences. Mason is flying high as the popular jock until Bee brings him down to earth. When the truth comes out, it shatters everything she thought she knew - including herself. But Mason isn't willing to let go of the girl who changed him and Bee must decide whether love is worth the risk... again.

In a world of silk gowns, inherited wealth, and unspoken rules, perfection is a performance-and no one performs better than her. Married into a prestigious aristocratic family, she's the model wife: elegant, composed, and quietly intelligent. For eight years, she endures the subtle cruelty of high society, the cold dismissiveness of her parents, and the calculated apathy of a husband who only sees her as a social asset. She plays her part-until the day she walks in on him in bed with her younger sister. But this betrayal is not a beginning. It is the end of her patience. Unknown to them, she has already been collecting evidence: conversations, confessions, financial corruption, and the quiet complicity of every family member who turned a blind eye. Armed with her knowledge of technology and a mask of obedience, she launches an anonymous online forum-a slow, deliberate unraveling of two dynasties hiding centuries of rot beneath velvet and lace. As secrets spill and empires fall, the woman they dismissed becomes the force they cannot trace or tame. Reputation is their currency, and she's burning it all to the ground. This is not a story of revenge. This is the story of a woman reclaiming her voice- And forcing the world to finally hear it.

"Save your breath; we both know you don't mean a word of it. When you heartlessly tossed me away, I decided to write off my two years with you as a waste of time and emotion. As you can see, we are doing well without you. So you can turn your pompous ass around and F*CK OFF!" *** Amelia Stein, an orphan who made something of herself, had a one night stand with the billionaire Dustin Roger which resulted in an unplanned bun in the oven. Married into the family, she was ignored and verbally abused until she lost her child. When Amelia was pregnant again and about to break the news to her husband, she got slapped with a divorce agreement on their anniversary. She left, brokenhearted but rich and decided to make a life for herself and her unborn child. Six years later, she returns to town to help her adopted brother and unfortunately clashes with Dustin once more. Will she be able to leave town without Dustin finding out her little secrets?

The person I've dedicated my whole life to was standing in front of me holding his mistress's hand asking me to leave My chin trembled as I tried to speak. Ask him out about the words which had made me believe that what we had was something real. Something honest... Exhaling deeply and looking back at him, controlling my voice from cracking I rasped out " You said you'd never do this to me " "You said you wouldn't" ------------ DISCLAIMER: THIS STORY CAN BE INFURIATING FOR MOST OF YOU BUT PLEASE GIVE IT A TRY IT GETS BETTER WITH TIME TRUST ME If you don't like to read about some weaker female lead who WILL get stronger with time, I suggest you not to read it But the story isn't complete yet, everything WILL fall in place so if you can be patient enough to look where this story is going , please do give it a chance Thanks!