When Elaina Casaluna finally walks away from a marriage built on silence, she rebuilds her life one ordinary miracle at a time-two babies, a cardboard notebook of rules, and a name she learns to wear again. Five years later, a chance encounter blows open a buried truth: the "lost" third child she was told to grieve may have been taken, not gone. As Elaina returns to Cook to fight a crooked redevelopment of her mother's home, she's pulled into a tangle of hospital paperwork, a glossy foundation with too much to hide, and Grayson Wilson-the husband who never loved her right but won't look away now. A mistaken-identity reunion between two boys who look like mirrors forces open every locked door: custody, consent, and what it would take to start over without erasing the woman Elaina became to survive. Told in Elaina's fierce, intimate voice-with chapters from the children and a man learning to be the wall, not the weather-Second Chance Love blends legal suspense with family healing. This is a story about boundaries that hold, love with receipts, and a small bench made from an old gate where truths are told in pieces and everyone learns how to show up.

On the night she turns sixteen, Anya Teakwood-an Omega who can quiet storms by breathing softer-feels the Moon look back. In one breath her skin remembers winter, her eyes bloom emerald, and the goddess Isolde rises inside her like tide. New Vassaria is a modern kingdom where crowns are worn in boardrooms and wars are waged with ledgers. Six years ago, an "accident" remade the line of succession. Since then, Regent Mara Vass has ruled with immaculate control; Silas Grimm, Alpha of the Nightward, hunts power in shadow; and heir Kade Vass has been forged into a weapon polite enough to pass in daylight. The night Kade follows a storm to Anya's porch, the mate bond strikes like soldered lightning-and the old vow that keeps the city in balance wakes hungry. With a beta bodyguard who is steadier than myth (Rowan) and a witch‑archivist who turns memory into law (Priya), Anya steps into an under‑library that sings and a marketplace that can be made to pray. To expose a murder dressed as gravity and to restore a broken covenant, she must turn shareholder meetings into liturgy, teach cameras to witness, and choose between spectacle that burns and repair that lasts. Kade must choose love over dynasty's cruelty; Mara must choose counsel over control; and the city must learn to keep receipts out loud. Part supernatural romance, part corporate war, Isolde Becoming is a story of softness as discipline and power as stewardship-not possession. If you like fated‑mates chemistry with consent, goddesses in skyscrapers, and revolutions that start with a clerk's stamp, step into New Vassaria.

When Ava's perfect world crumbles in a single devastating moment-catching her husband and sister in an unforgivable betrayal-she's left not just heartbroken, but utterly abandoned by the very family she once called her own. Left to pick up the pieces alone, she learns the brutal truth: sometimes the people closest to you will throw you to the wolves and expect you to apologize for getting bitten. But Ava doesn't stay broken for long. In the aftermath of betrayal, she makes a decision-not to chase apologies or seek revenge, but to rebuild a life where she is no one's afterthought. From the ashes of her old identity, Ava rises. She launches a successful business, finds love again in the arms of a man who sees her worth, and creates a family built on respect and reciprocity-not obligation. Years later, when karma finally arrives for those who wronged her, they come knocking with regret, apologies, and pleas for reconciliation. But Ava isn't interested in reliving old pain. She's not the woman they discarded. She's someone stronger-someone who doesn't need closure to know she's already won. A raw and emotionally charged story about betrayal, healing, and what it truly means to move on, this is a powerful reminder that you don't have to open the door just because someone finally decided to knock. Sometimes, the most radical thing you can do is simply... not answer.

Steps Before Disappearing is a haunting, unflinching novel about one young woman's fight for justice after an unthinkable betrayal-and the silence that tried to erase her. Jenna Watson is a thoughtful, quiet college sophomore who never wanted to be a symbol. But after she's drugged and assaulted at a fraternity party, her life becomes a battleground. Betrayed by those she trusted, abandoned by the system meant to protect her, and vilified by a campus desperate to preserve its image, Jenna documents everything-every scar, every silence, every step-until the truth can no longer be ignored. Told through raw narrative, journal entries, and emotional testimony, Steps Before Disappearing traces the devastating aftermath of assault, the unraveling of friendships, the failures of institutions, and the slow, painful journey toward reclaiming voice and agency. As Jenna's story spreads beyond the walls of her university, she becomes the rallying cry for a movement she never asked to lead-but refuses to walk away from. Powerful, devastating, and ultimately unforgettable, this is a story of survival, a story of legacy, and a story for every voice that has ever been silenced.

Jacob Winters gave Gloria everything-his heart, his loyalty, and years of his life. Together, they built a marriage many envied: successful careers, world travel, whispered promises of forever. But forever shattered when Gloria, driven by selfish desires and the allure of another man, abandoned their vows without warning. Her betrayal nearly broke him. In the ruins of his marriage, Jacob spiraled. Nights blurred into meaningless flings, emotions numbed by anger and pain. Until Sandra Matthews entered his world-graceful, grounded, and offering something Gloria never truly gave him: peace. With Sandra's quiet strength, Jacob rebuilt himself from the ashes of heartbreak. But Gloria's story wasn't over. Years later, she returned with a child and a sob story, desperate to rewrite the narrative. Yet Jacob had changed. No longer the man she left behind, he meets her manipulation with brutal indifference. As Gloria's life crumbles publicly and the truth of her choices surfaces, Jacob stays unmoved, thriving beside Sandra and rising higher than ever before. Some betrayals demand revenge. Jacob chose something far more devastating- He simply stopped caring. A Man's Indifference is a gripping, steamy, and emotionally raw story of love lost, ruthless self-reclamation, and the quiet power of walking away forever.

Amelia Johns lives the perfect life-or so it appears. Married to her charismatic first love, Brett Lawrence, and part of an elite social circle that includes her best friend Linda Winston and Linda's enigmatic billionaire husband, Alexian Nistor, Amelia plays the role of polished wife with poise and grace. But behind closed doors, cracks are forming. When Amelia discovers Brett's affair-with none other than Linda-her world shatters. But heartbreak isn't the end. It's the spark that ignites her evolution. With Alexian by her side, a man who's watched everything unfold with quiet intensity, Amelia orchestrates a plan of retribution neither of their spouses see coming. What begins as revenge slowly morphs into something deeper-an irresistible connection built on truth, vulnerability, and healing. As public scandals unfold and reputations crumble, Amelia steps into her power, building a new life, a groundbreaking initiative for betrayed women, and a love more profound than she ever thought possible. But what goes around... always comes back. Bold, seductive, and emotionally raw, What Goes Around is a gripping journey of justice, rebirth, and a love worth fighting for.

Amara thought she was building a future with the man she loved-until he asked for a "break" to revisit an old flame and left without looking back. No warning. No closure. Just silence. Rather than wait around for answers that might never come, Amara accepted an opportunity abroad, erased every trace of her past, and quietly started over. In a new city, with a new identity and purpose, she rediscovered the power of choosing herself-and in time, found the kind of love that never made her question her worth. Five years later, Amara returns to the States for her college reunion. She's successful, happily married, and whole. But one unexpected encounter with the man who left her unraveling brings old wounds to the surface. Now he wants answers. Maybe forgiveness. Possibly more. But some absences speak louder than apologies-and some doors don't open twice. This is a story of romantic reinvention, emotional reckoning, and the kind of healing that doesn't beg for validation. A story for anyone who has ever rebuilt their life from silence and emerged stronger, softer, and unapologetically whole.

Tonya thought she had the perfect life-a devoted husband, a stable career, and a future full of promise. But when her husband Eric blindsides her with the confession that he's in love with someone else, everything she built comes crashing down. Shattered but not defeated, Tonya begins the painful process of healing. With the support of her best friend and her inner fire, she rediscovers the woman she lost beneath the weight of compromise. Just as she's finding her footing again, her path unexpectedly intertwines with Mark Robertson, her aloof but undeniably captivating boss. What begins as an unlikely connection slowly blossoms into something real and undeniable. Mark sees Tonya in ways Eric never could-and for the first time, Tonya begins to believe that maybe, just maybe, she deserves more. But when Eric returns full of regret, Tonya is faced with a choice: revisit the past, or step into a future she never imagined. Love, Loss, and New Beginnings is a moving story of heartbreak, healing, and the courage to choose yourself. A tale of rediscovery, unexpected love, and the beauty of starting over.

A Novel of Betrayal, Survival, and Rewriting the Ending Ariana thought she was safe. Until the day she found an unfamiliar earring in her partner Chandler's car-and everything shattered. What followed wasn't just betrayal. It was a masterclass in emotional manipulation. Every lie. Every denial. Every gaslighting phrase. Familiar. Rehearsed. Scripted. But Ariana wasn't the only one. As she uncovers Chandler's web of deceit-and the other women caught in it-Ariana begins to see the pattern. The performance. The predictable script all cheaters recite when they're caught. And she's done playing the supporting role. What begins as heartbreak transforms into revolution. Ariana rises-from silenced to seen, from broken to bestselling. With truth as her pen and her voice finally her own, she doesn't just survive-she rewrites the story. For herself. For the women who trusted the wrong person. And for the ones still finding their way out.

Five love stories. Five destinations. One unforgettable collection. From the icy peaks of Aspen to the cherry blossom gardens of Kyoto, Distinguished Gentlemen invites you into the lives of five powerful men-and the unexpected women who challenge their rules, melt their defenses, and forever change their lives. Each story is a passport to a world of intense passion, quiet vulnerability, and the kind of love that doesn't follow the script. Whether it's a secluded mountain lodge, the glittering skyline of Shanghai, the sun-soaked beaches of Jamaica, the electric heat of a Miami scandal, or the tranquil elegance of a Japanese garden-these are romances set against unforgettable backdrops with emotion just as breathtaking. This steamy, dramatic, and emotionally rich collection weaves together luxury, longing, and the courageous choices that define true love. Fall for the gentlemen. Stay for the stories. Because sometimes the most distinguished hearts are the ones still learning how to love.