Alexander didn't cheat. He just gave someone else his attention, his laughter, and the smiles that used to belong to his wife. And she watched him drift, not to another woman's bed, but to her presence. Her laugh. The way she made him feel seen in a room full of people. Everything he found in someone else - Zara had been giving him all along. Eight years of marriage. One little boy who loved them both. And Zara standing in the middle of it all - wondering when she became the woman he stopped choosing. She warned him. Three times. The first - he dismissed her. The second - he called her jealous. The third - he called her insecure. So she stopped warning him altogether. And stopped waiting. Love wasn't enough... and now it might be too late.

Phoebe is drowning in the pressure of Austin's elite pre-med world, while Ryker is back in Oak Creek, fighting the silence of the barn and a burning jealousy. Between a charismatic new rival in the city and the ghosts of Ryker's past, the 10:00 PM calls are turning into battlegrounds. They survived the town's judgment; now they have to survive the miles. 🛣️💔

Ria Koss has never needed anyone to tell her who she is. Which made it so much worse when she heard exactly who Josh thought she was. She walked out with her head high and her heart intact. He's been trying to find the words ever since. Some men don't know what they have until it's gone. Some women don't wait around to find out.

What do you get when your broken pieces are too broken to repair? A destructive relationship that's dangerous. Mystic Mystic Anderson was broken, and she knew this. However, she had no idea why. Her parents were wonderfully supportive, she got along nicely with her brother and sister, they lived in a great neighborhood, and she was well on her way to graduating high school. So, with all that going for her, how did she end up so broken and lost? Gage Gage Evans was evil, and he knew this. He also knew exactly why. On the surface, he had the perfect life. He was popular, good-looking, athletic, lived in a goddamn mansion, both his parents were doctors, and he was well on his way to graduating high school. So, with all that going for him, how did he end up so evil and unconscionable? When life has other plans... Ten years later, Mystic is a shell of her former self. Estranged from her family, she has only one friend who she can trust and a job that is as mundane as her life. When her new job put her face-to-face with Gage Evans again, it's obvious that she hasn't been cured of him. Ten years later, Gage is as cold and as ruthless as he's ever been. The only people he can tolerate are his mother and best friend, everyone else can go screw themselves. When he comes face-to-face with Mystic Anderson again, it's obvious that he's still as angry as the day she left him. With desire and rage warring with each other, can Gage forgive Mystic for all those missing years? Better yet, can Mystic forgive Gage for the heartache she's had to endure? And can they figure it out before one destroys the other? NOTE: This book contains adult language, adult situations, explicit sexual encounters, and questionable aggression and consent. If sensitive to any of the aforementioned issues, please do not purchase.

What does it mean when your enemies never see you coming? They called him The Holy Ghost for a reason. Phoenix As the Benetti Crime Family's number one hitman, Phoenix Fiore was unseen and undetectable to his prey. In six short years, he'd gone from a young man on the path to a new life to the most prolific killer in Benetti Family history. He hadn't planned on climbing the deadly ladder at such a rapid pace, but what else did a man do when he no longer possessed a soul? Francesca Life was nothing if not unpredictable, and Francesca Mancini had learned that lesson the hard way. Still, even after the accident that claimed both her parents' lives, she still had a lot to be thankful for. As only the young naively did, her life's plan had been solid. She had planned on graduating from college, then marrying the man of her dreams, but what's that about best-laid plans? When your past, present, and future come full circle... Six years after being left behind, when a heartbreaking tragedy forces Phoenix to finally make a move, he does it while knowing that Francesca isn't one to give in without a fight. However, it no longer matters what she wants, and Phoenix will stop at nothing to make sure that she stays put this time. Six years after leaving her family behind, when a heartbreaking tragedy forces Francesca to return home, she does so while believing that it's only temporary. However, unbeknownst to her, other plans have been made, and Francesca isn't going anywhere. Face-to-face after six years, old hurts and new desires come crashing together in a fight to the finish. While Phoenix and Francesca are both ready for the battle of their lives, they never expected what would happen next. NOTE: This book contains adult language, adult situations, explicit sexual encounters, violence, torture, and delicate subject matter. If sensitive to any of the aforementioned issues, please do not purchase.

What happens when your entire world is ripped away from you? You pray for strength. Kenzlee Raised in a fairyland of the rich and privileged, Kenzlee Mitchell had the perfect life. Though her parents were absent and neglectful, her twin brother wasn't. With more money than any teenager needed, freedom to do whatever she wanted, and a brother who supported her fully, it was easy to forget that there were people all around the world who didn't have it as easily as she did. Talon Raised with more responsibility than most kids, Talon Draven was an old soul. Even though he was only eighteen-years-old, he took the responsibility of taking care of his sister and mother very seriously. With an absent father and a mother who worked two jobs, Talon did what he had to in order to take care of his younger sister and help out his mother. When you least expect it... After Kenzlee's father loses everything that they own, she's shipped off to her uncle's house until her parents can get their act together. Suddenly, she's faced with a new life, new school, new friends, and an uncertain future. However, none of that anxiety compares to when she first meets Talon Draven. After Talon's spent years sticking to his life's plan, he's hit with a temptation that he never imagined could exist. On his way to class, he's run over by a goddamn princess, and his entire life's focus shifts. Staring into the face of the most beautiful girl that he's ever seen, Talon just has to have her. While Kenzlee's preparing for an uncertain future, Talon's preparing for a future with her in it. However, the one thing they can both agree on? Staying away from one another is a lot harder than it should be. Spoiler Alert: There's no lake in the town of Lakeside. NOTE: This book contains adult language, adult situations, explicit sexual encounters, violence, and mention of suicide. If sensitive to any of the aforementioned issues, please do not purchase.

Is age really just nothing but a number? It depends on who you ask. Sayer Sayer Hayes was rocking the hell out of his adult life. At thirty-five, he'd given up on apartments and was finally a homeowner and was proud of it. He was also one of Silias County's best firefighters, and he was one of the best they had. With a great family, two annoying but loyal brothers, and a satisfying career, Sayer had it made. The man really had nothing to complain about. Monroe Monroe Stewart was kind of rocking the hell out of her adult life. Knocking on forty's door, she had her own home but that was a result of her divorce. As far as her career was concerned, her promotion to one of Silias County's building inspectors had come just in time to start the new phase of her life. Though she's had to adjust to a lot of changes, she was doing her best to welcome the new changes. When age is just a number... When Sayer overhears Monroe's ex-husband accuse her of still pining over him, Sayer steps in and lies his ass off, hoping Monroe will just go with it. Hoping that the hero role will win him some points, all he needs is to get his foot in the door to finally make Monroe Stewart his. When Monroe's ex-husband accuses her of still pining over him, she's too stunned by his audacity to stop Sayer Hayes from jumping into the mess of her dead marriage. Letting pride decide for her, she follows her sexy neighbor's lead, not suspecting that he has ulterior motives in mind. Between a crappy ex-husband, an emotional teenage daughter, a conniving co-worker, a matchmaking best friend, two idiot brothers, a station full of firefighters, a nosey neighbor, and a wedding-planning fireman whose determination rivals Stalin, Sayer and Monroe have their work cut out for them. NOTE: This book contains adult language, adult situations, explicit sexual encounters, and an out-of-control wedding planner. If sensitive to any of the aforementioned issues, please do not purchase.

Copyright © 2025 by Bookish Dae Tech mogul Zayden Knight is blindsided when his wife, Bella, walks out, finally fed up with playing second fiddle to his manipulative childhood best friend, Isla. Forced to see Isla's toxic schemes and his own neglect, Zayden must embark on a grueling campaign of redemption to win back the woman he loves, proving with relentless groveling that she will always be his first and only priority.

Brett Colter has everything going for him. He has a great family, a great job, and he's also an ex-Marine. However, for ten years, regret has always been there in the background, all because he'd been a stupid teenage boy, taking life and love for granted. Addie Tilda couldn't remember ever catching a break. She'd had crappy parents, a poor childhood, and she's also got the worst reputation in Carmel Springs. However, she wasn't that same girl that she'd been back in high school, letting everyone shame her. When Brett finally gets his priorities straight, he'll stop at nothing to make things right.

Trayce Colter couldn't be happier with his life. He has a loving family, owns his own business, and he's also an ex-Marine. With his good looks, charm, and success, the only thing missing is a good woman in his life, but dating the women from Carmel Springs feels too much like dating a sister. Arden Bellamy was at the point where her stress had stress. She hadn't always felt that way, but with the loss of her parents and her sister's situation, it all felt like too much sometimes. Still, moving to Carmel Springs was the first step to a new beginning, and she only hoped that it was. When Trayce's psychotic cat needs a new veterinarian, he's in for a big surprise.