Jackson loves women, that's all there is. Each one holds so many valuable lessons to learn and secrets to discover, once you crack her open and understand her. Ella... Ella is one lesson he can't seem to learn. Or unlearn. They're so perfect together, but how does it all turn to betrayal and why is it confusing who betrayed whom? And when they run into each other, years later, and find they still fit like pieces of the proverbial jigsaw puzzle, what will happen with the betrayal then?

How much is your Marriage actually worth? Renee Anderson, A hardworking editor of the New York Times, has it all; a successful career, 2 beautiful kids, and "a loving husband" as portrayed to everyone. But how strong is the foundation on which their marriage is built?

**PREVIEW ONLY** Dr. Indiana "Indie" Miller never believed in fairy tales. How could she? Everything she ever accomplished was paid for in blood, sweat, and will. Emancipated at sixteen, she put herself through medical school while juggling three jobs, and built a life around one simple truth - that no one was coming to save her. Then her favorite patient introduces Indie to her grandson. And Teddy Williams is everything Indie never dared to dream of. Kind, steadfast, and completely devoted to her. He's the kind of man who notices the little things and looks at her like she's the only woman in the world. There's only one problem. Teddy's overbearing mother hates her. Thankfully, Nana Ellie is there to shield Indie from the worst of it, and despite the tension, Teddy and Indie fall deeper and deeper in love. Two years later, they're on the verge of forever and preparing to move to New Jersey for Indie's dream job at Bluewater Cancer Center. But when Nana Ellie dies, the woman who loved Indie like family is gone. Teddy's mother, Dawn, has spent his entire life making herself the center of it, and she has no intention of letting Indie take her place. Every mispronounced name, every crossed boundary, every cruel little comment is designed to prove one thing - Indie does not belong with him. As the pressure builds and the disrespect becomes impossible to ignore, Teddy finds himself caught between the family he was raised to put first and the woman he loves more than anything. He chooses wrong. And he loses Indie. Without her, Teddy is forced to face the truth of his choices. That his mother's love was never love at all, it was guilt, control, and enmeshment. And if he wants any chance of winning Indie back, he'll have to do more than apologize - he'll have to become the man she deserved all along. Because Indie Miller is done waiting for a fairy tale. This time, she's going to make one for herself.

The edited version of this story is now available on Kindle . But this is the Raw version and you are welcome to it. Jenna Bradshaw's life looks perfect from the outside-a comfortable home, a successful husband, and two grown children. But beneath the surface, her world is crumbling. Over decades of quiet sacrifices, Jenna has lost herself, her voice drowned out by a loveless marriage, dismissive children, and the judgment of her husband's elitist family. She has become invisible in her own life, a shadow of the hopeful young artist she once was. When her best friend Sasha tragically dies in a car accident, leaving behind two foster children, Jenna is forced to confront the harsh truths of her existence. While taking on the care of Leah and Dylan, Jenna begins a journey of self-discovery and renewal, reigniting her passion for art and finding strength in her independence. However, her decision to walk away from her marriage is met with resistance from her husband, Troy, and their children, who fail to see the quiet pain she has endured for years. As Jenna builds a new life, she learns to confront her past, embrace her grief, and reclaim her identity. Along the way, she discovers that resilience lies in allowing herself to be vulnerable and in daring to demand the love and respect she deserves. Will Troy learn his lesson or is this goodbye forever?

Niomi Dave fell in love with a man she wasn't supposed to fall for, Aruk McShel. They had both only agreed on being bed partners with her holding the tittle of ' the other woman' for Aruk was deep in love with another and she had accepted. But choices had consequences.

Eleven years of marriage, three young children, two careers, and forty pounds of baby weight have dragged Nan's marriage to Mike into the doldrums. Why can't she stop thinking about that new guy at work? Is it okay to fantasize about someone else to get yourself over the edge during exhaustion-sex with your husband? Then Nan discovers The School for Scandal, a support group for mistresses, and joins, looking for ammunition to blast herself out of her fantasies of this new man. What she learns will change her life forever.

Isabella Corti: The fiercely independent founder of Free Reign Fashion, she views social interaction as a costly distraction-unless it closes a deal. 1st place in the top five business elite. ​Etienne Dubois: The meticulous CEO of L'Atelier d'Héritage, a man of staggering professional success who hides a deep secret: he is a shy, inexperienced romantic. 2nd place in the top five. ​When the two most powerful CEOs meet for a high-stakes proposal, they find the lines between negotiation and desire are immediately, irrevocably blurred. What happens when the deal of a lifetime becomes the contract of the heart?

Twenty-seven-year-old Jaiden Fielder has recently left his high-ranking assisting job at a major company for another after falling out with his boss, finding this new place to be a good fit. To his surprise, he is hired on the spot from an Al(bert) Douglas, the CEO of his original company's main competitor Booth & Douglas, to be the man's assistant. Only, he can't help but find himself slipping into the same realm of sensual luxuries that caused turmoil in the first place. But will the feminine man succumb to the dominant lifestyle he's grown so accustomed to, or will he see this as an opportunity to take such tempting pleasures to the next level?

When Chef Margot loses her beloved restaurant to her cheating ex-fiance, her best friend, single dad Nathan, steps in with an unexpected offer to help her start over. As they collaborate, sparks fly-but can they overcome their complicated pasts for a chance at real love? Season 4 of The Mechanic *** Margot Taylor thought she had it all: a thriving restaurant and a fiance she adored. But her world crumbled when her fiance abruptly cancelled their wedding and claimed ownership of her cherished restaurant. With her career in tatters and her heart broken, Margot is forced to start over. Enter Nathan Davis, her loyal best friend and a single dad chasing big dreams of his own. As a partner in the multibillion-pound auto business, Nathan offers her a lifeline-a chance to open a new eatery on the grounds of his new mechanic shop. As Margot pours her heartbreak into a new dream, her friendship with Nathan deepens into something much more electric. But their growing happiness is threatened when Nathan's ex-wife returns, determined to take their daughter away and upend the new couple's relationship. Caught in chaos, Margot must decide if she has the strength to fight for the life she's building...or let the wounds of her past ruin her future. Content warning: This story contains depictions of eating disorders that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.