Ariana-the girl he once loved. Grayson-the boy who gave her his heart. Christian-the shadow between them. On the night that should have been theirs, beneath the warm glow of their new home and in the middle of their engagement party, Grayson found Ariana in a room with his best friend. Betrayal burned in his veins. Rage blinded him. He dragged her out-out into the night, paying no heed to the shocked whispers of their guests. His family, his blood, made sure every piece of hers was gone. Her belongings lay scattered on the lawn, shame woven into every discarded piece. They did not ask. They did not question. They simply erased her. But she had not betrayed him She had been ruined. Christian had taken what was never his to claim. Two friends gathered what remained of her-her dignity, her pain, her broken spirit. They drove her away, far from the house that should have been hers, far from the love that had turned to hate. She stayed with them for days, silent, shattered. And then, she vanished. Three years passed. Grayson had moved on, or so it seemed. Another woman wore the ring meant for Ariana. Another love had taken root where theirs had been torn apart. But Ariana had returned. Not as the girl he cast aside. Not as the woman he once loved. She came back with fire in her heart. She came back for revenge.

Anne thought she had a "forever love" with Kyle. But when she discovers Kyle having an intimate moment with another woman on the day of their 4th wedding anniversary, her world shatters. This is a story about betrayal and picking up the pieces of a destroyed heart. *The writing is unedited.

Mariah Knox is a gorgeous young nursing student who is engaged to be married to her high school sweetheart while living her best life in the big city of Cincinnati, OH. Dylan Hudson is the small town playboy oozing southern charm and sex appeal from Laurel, MS. The ultimate betrayal rocks Mariah's world when she discovers her fiance, Aaron, is hooking up with her best friend, Lacy, behind her back. After he breaks off the engagement to explore other options, Mariah is left to pick up the pieces of her shattered heart. Desiring a change of scenery and the need to mend her broken spirit, Mariah takes off during summer to stay with her Aunt and Cousin in Laurel, MS, where she's swept off her feet by the hunky boy toy, Dylan. Will their love set the world on fire or blow up in smoke?

Esme Things can become clear in a second. When I found Tanner in his office with that woman, so many things became obvious. Tanner's always held himself back from me, but now, secrets and lies come tumbling out into the light. He's never loved me and he never will. I'm no longer willing to be a placeholder in his life, and I have to end our marriage. Tanner I'd been married for four years to someone I didn't believe I loved because I thought I still loved another woman. A woman I had to give up when I chose to marry my wife after I got her pregnant. Now, the other woman's back, she's divorced and is telling me it's our time to be together. Just as soon as I divorce my wife, who's pregnant with our second child. The allure of the past was impossible to resist, so I gave in, met her at my office and my wife found us just...after. So many things became clear to me even before I looked into my wife's devastated eyes. What had I done? I knew what I'd done, and now I had to prove to my wife that she's the one I want.

Sunshine doesn't mean I don't feel the storm." June People say I light up rooms. That I'm all sunshine and softness, with a laugh that sticks and eyes that still believe in happy endings. And maybe I was that girl once. I've spent six years loving a man who made me feel safe and seen. Aaron was everything-steady, strong, my partner in building dreams. He helped me turn my dance studio into something real. He proposed with shaking hands and a tear in his eye. And I said yes with every piece of my heart. But three weeks before our wedding, he told me he needed to meet up with his high school sweetheart. I said yes. I trusted him. Then he came home and told me we had to postpone the wedding. He didn't cheat. He didn't leave. He was just... confused. And that broke me more than anything else could. So I canceled the wedding. I packed away the dress, the flowers, the future I'd memorized. And now? Now I have to figure out who I am without him. I don't know where this story ends. All I know is-I loved him with everything I had. And I won't beg to be chosen twice.

Is it better to live in a beautiful lie or the ugly truth? I'm not so sure anymore. Not now after finding myself on the other side of beautiful lies. There was a time I thought I was the one - HIS one. Turns out, I'm only second . . . . . . to her. For readers: *I will update as I please. Don't be rude about it. Thank you. *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. *I'm not a spicey 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.

The Quiet Between is a story about a love that fades slowly, slipping away through silence and growing distance. "I'm in a relationship with someone. It's something real and deep between us. It's getting serious." Cameron said to his wife. "I'm sorry. I know I hurt you, but this wasn't planned. It just happened between me and her. She makes me happy again. And I'm going to see where it goes." Cameron and Sloane's marriage is falling apart. What was once strong had become fragile and strained. As they drift further apart, Cameron, finds comfort in the arms of another woman, a balm to his loneliness and a shot at peace. But even as he reaches for something new, his past with Sloane refuses to let go. Sloane tried to rebuild her life, finding strength in unexpected places and new people, as she worked to forget the past and move forward. But her love for her husband was too strong to be defeated, too deeply rooted to be forgotten. This is a story of heartbreak and healing, of letting go, and holding on. A journey through grief and forgiveness, and the quiet space between the love that was lost and what waits to be found.

Lana, a passionate blogger, secures a once-in-a-lifetime chance to interview William King, the reclusive genius behind the iconic painting Josephine. For years, King has been an enigma-his work a whispered legend in art circles, but the man himself never publicly linked to the masterpiece until its sale. Now, after decades of silence, he is finally ready to step out of the shadows and share his story. As Lana delves deeper into the mystery surrounding the man and his art, she finds herself caught between professional curiosity and personal intrigue. With the world watching, she must navigate the complex layers of his past and his art, all while keeping her own emotions in check. But as she learns more about King, she begins to question if she can remain an objective journalist or if her connection to him will change everything.

Cole lost the love of his life to his own betrayal. He fought to redeem himself, but time had already sealed his fate. Now, he is left to reckon with the harsh reality that his wife Sara has moved on, her heart now held by another man. Not just any man, but Archie-his best friend-the one who stood by her, mending the wounds Cole had inflicted. And so, he must move on too. He must learn to exist without her, to piece together a life where love is a distant memory, where the one who once meant everything is no longer his to hold. But is there still a path to happiness for a man who has lost everything? Can he rise from the ashes of his mistakes, prove himself worthy, even when no one believes he can? And more importantly... can he still find love? This story is Cole's awakening, a journey of reckoning and renewal, as he sheds the weight of his past and rises into the man he was meant to be. *This story is the sequel to Unfaithful and should be read in order to understand the full narrative*

Unfaithful is a gripping, emotional journey of love and betrayal. Cole had everything-a devoted wife, a promising career, and a bright future-until one reckless decision after another shattered it all. Living a double life, he thought he could keep his secrets buried, but when the truth unravels, his world crumbles. Now, with his marriage in ruins and the weight of his sins crushing him, Cole must prove-day by day-that he is more than his mistakes. But forgiveness isn't freely given, and love isn't easily restored. Can he earn a second chance, or has he lost everything for good?