When devastating circumstances caused Scarlett Hudson to leave her home town she never imagined that another tragedy would force her to return three years later and the past she had tried so desperately to bury would start clawing its way out. If all that wasn't enough, her former bestfriend Hunter Adams, the person whose betrayal had cut her the deepest three years ago, seems hell bent on doing everything in his power to win her trust again. As secrets from the past begin to unravel Scarlett is forced to question everything she once believed in.

"He's staring at you," my sister whispered, wide-eyed. Now that I realised, I could feel someone's eyes burning the back of my head and as I turned around to see what my sister was talking about and my jaw immediately dropped whilst a cold shiver ran up my spine at the sight of the school's dangerous, certified bad boy. I shrugged nervously and turned around to face my sister. "Maybe he's just looking at what I'm wearing." The outfit was pretty cute, hands down. "But he never stares at anyone. He has only given them a cold stare that lasts for at least two-seconds." Oh hell no.

"What happened last night was a mistake. We both had too much to drink and one thing led to another. It was an act of alcohol and nothing more. I don't have any feelings for you whatsoever. You're my employee and that's all you'll ever be." - Evan Hollen Taking in his father's footsteps, Evan Hollen became successful and the new CEO of Hollen Tower at the age of twenty five. His handsome features made him a catch with the ladies, and he played the field with them because he wanted nothing more. He was heartless and selfish. But, through his arrogance and egotistical ways, his assistant developed a strong liking to him. And, one fateful night together, everything changed. **Edited June 2019 by @vauncamille**

Jessica and Ryder have been married for two whole years. Jessica has been in love with him since the day she first laid eyes on him when him and his father showed up at her house three years ago. Unfortunately, Jessica's love for Ryder is one-sided and for the past 2 years she had to deal with watching Ryder and his mistress, Stephanie, happily in love. Unable to handle the heart break of watching her husband cheat right in front of her, she leaves with as much pride as she could. But what happens when Ryder realizes the mistake that he made and wants Jessica back? Will Jessica give him another chance or has she already moved on? ------------------------------------- WARNING: There is some cussing, violence, and other mature content. Please read only if you're comfortable.