In a world where Gracie has never felt like she belongs, finding a home with Braxton and his family has been like finding an oasis. Until the past walks back through the door, reminding her that people can change their minds and history is impossible to compete with. When Gracie walks away, Braxton's got a choice. Fight for the new love he's found or take a chance on the old one that never had a chance to bloom.

Copyright © 2025 by Bookish Dae Maya, the other woman from a shattered family affair, believes she's found redemption in Ethan, a man who makes her feel truly seen. Their connection is instant, electric, and intensely passionate-a whirlwind romance that feels like karmic forgiveness. But when she discovers him in a devastating act of betrayal, the carefully rebuilt world she constructed implodes. Forced to confront the exact pain she once inflicted, Maya must now navigate a brutal journey of heartbreak, self-loathing, and the arduous path toward healing, all while the man who broke her tries desperately to grovel his way back in.

Copyright © 2025 by Bookish Dae Xavier Blackwood, the ruthless CEO of a top law firm, has only ever softened for one person: his brilliantly witty wife, Anya. Their marriage is a perfect blend of his quiet intensity and her vibrant humor. Until the night Anya sees what she shouldn't: her husband, disheveled and laughing intimately with his beautiful junior associate, Isabella. Seconds later, an anonymous email arrives, a shockingly explicit photo of the two of them, timestamped that very night.

Amelia spends a summer in Italy, exploring beautiful places and swimming in the glittering sea. It's there she meets Callum, the boy who has forever in his eyes. They spend months together, exploring hidden beaches and making memories. Each night is spent in each other's arms, bodies entwined. When real life comes calling, they make their relationship work long distance, until Amelia flys to join Callum in the States. What should have been a beautiful reunion becomes a nightmare. Amelia thought she had found the one. She didn't see the betrayal coming.

He cheated on me right before the NFL draft. He blew up our dreams and for three years, I refused to talk to him or talk about him. Then one summer, when I was home unexpectedly, he came home, too. Guy was done being ignored. And he was done living without me.

**I am going to leave the full story up until end of November, then I will remove most parts so that this story can be edited. There will be changes to the storyline in the edit.** When Everleigh agrees to spend the summer with her friend Amelia at her family's lake house, she expects lazy days, deep talks, and maybe a chance to escape her hectic city life now that school was out for the summer. What she doesn't expect is Asher - Amelia's older brother. Brooding, clever, and surprisingly charming, Asher is nothing like Everleigh is used to. And neither of them can ignore the undeniable spark that ignites when they meet. As Everleigh and Asher begin to explore their connection, drawn together by quiet conversations and electric glances, their growing bond is tested by more than just their own doubts. Lurking in the background is Casey, a long-time family friend with a crush on Asher and one of Ashers best friends. With a knack for manipulation. Casey isn't ready to let Asher go without a fight-and she'll do anything to drive a wedge between him and Everleigh, even if it means turning Amelia against her. Love, loyalty, and secrets collide in this emotionally charged summer romance. Can Everleigh and Asher hold on to what they're building-or will someone else's obsession shatter their chance at happiness?

Ethan Chase is a firefighter who works alongside Drake Matthews. When Ethan's grandmother wants him to meet her former neighbor, Ethan isn't a fan of the idea. Stella Harper works at the Harper Eatery as a chef alongside Ryden and Daria. She loves throwing together dishes for the customers that tantalize their tastebuds. After Ethan moves into his grandmother's old apartment, he discovers his neighbor has been leaving him cookies as a welcome to the neighborhood. When his neighbor doesn't show interest in him, he starts to pursue her until slams on the brakes. When Ethan shows up at the restaurant a date, she overhears him comment about her weight. Realizing Ethan is like the guys Stella date, she avoids him like the plague. Ethan will discover he made a mistake about putting on the brakes with Stella. However, he will realize Stella's has a fiery temper that matches her hair color. He will also learn what everyone means by the Harpers being a black hole. It takes a spark to ignite a flame.

Evelyn Hart believed in fairytales - until the day she was left at the altar. Once a bright, hopeful law student, Evelyn's world crumbled when Nathaniel Blackwell - a powerful business heir she was arranged to marry - walked out on their wedding without a word. The scandal destroyed her family's name, shattered her dreams, and left her to bear the brunt of public humiliation. In a society that blamed her for everything, Evelyn did the only thing she could: she rose from the ashes. Years later, she's one of the most feared and respected lawyers in the country - until one case breaks her resolve and she disappears from the courtroom without warning. But fate has a cruel sense of irony. When Nathaniel's own sister is devastated by a similar betrayal and takes her life, he is desperate for justice. No lawyer is willing to fight for a case everyone believes is already lost - except for the one woman he wronged the most. Evelyn. Silent. Unforgiving. Brilliant. As she reluctantly steps back into the courtroom, the past simmers between them. Nathaniel is haunted by guilt and drawn to the woman he abandoned. Evelyn speaks only when required, avoids the past, and focuses on justice - but her silence screams louder than words. What begins as a legal battle turns into an emotional reckoning. Regret. Redemption. And a slow-burn connection that neither of them expected. Because sometimes, the most powerful verdicts aren't spoken in court - they're written in the heart.

River: When I least expected it, my angel finally walked into my orbit, looking like a prayer come to life. Until I completely fucked it up by tripping over the pants around my ankles and accidentally motorboating her perfect breasts. Needless to say, she ran away as fast as she could to get away from me. Fortunately for me, she just happens to be the new receptionist at my vet clinic. Unfortunately, she won't even look at me. That's okay though, because she's mine and I'll do whatever it takes to prove it to her. Even if that includes watching her every move and manipulating her into wearing my ring on her finger and sharing my last name. I thought my brothers were unhinged when it came to their women. Turns out I'm the most unhinged of them all. Ivy: Taking a new job in the small town of GaleTown, Texas was supposed to be my new start after finding my fiance balls deep in my best friend. I was supposed to focus on myself and my own personal growth after having my world turned upside down. Fortunately, I quickly fell in love with this little town and finally see the light on the other side of the storm. Unfortunately, I walk in on one of my new bosses getting a bathroom BJ right before he face plants into my chest while calling me Angel. Now the infuriating man won't stop watching me with a heat in his eyes that sets my panties on fire. But I learned my lesson about playboys the hard way, and I'll never make that mistake again. That's what I told myself anyway until I wake up in Vegas with a ring on my finger and a naked River in my bed. Now he's refusing to let me go and a part of me keeps softening with every soft look and sweet caress. This is part of a series. The first three books can be found on my page. Each book is a standalone that focuses on a different couple. This series follows the Brooks brothers as they find their destined soulmate.