Fractures and Flames
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Last published Tue, Apr 28, 2026
Emilia "Em" Carter, a devoted nurse with a quiet life, has always been close to her brother Liam. When his best friend, the rising hockey star Cole Maddox, returns to town after a brutal injury, Em is thrown into a whirlwind of emotions, memories, and heartbreak. One fateful party, a dropped necklace, and a kiss reignite an old flame-but what begins to bloom is quickly scorched when Emilia discovers Cole has been cheating on her... with her best friend.
Caught between betrayal and the truth that still clings to her heart, Emilia must navigate the wreckage of trust, the pressure of family, and the fire of unresolved feelings. But some fractures might heal, and some flames never burn out completely.
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