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In the bustling city of Avalon, love, trust, and secrets hang precariously in the balance. When Emily's heart strays from her longtime boyfriend, Liam, she finds herself entangled in a web of deception and desire. But as the truth comes to light, the unexpected unfolds in a way no one could predict.
Emily and Liam were the quintessential couple, their love story one for the ages. They met in college, fell in love over late-night study sessions, and moved in together in their cozy apartment overlooking the city skyline. Life seemed perfect, but as the years passed, Emily felt an unsettling void growing within her.
Enter Noah, a charismatic and adventurous photographer who moved into the apartment next door. His infectious energy and zest for life drew Emily in, and soon, their innocent neighborly chats turned into something more. She felt alive in ways she hadn't for a long time, the thrill of the new and unknown intoxicating her senses.
One fateful evening, while Liam was away on a business trip, Emily and Noah shared a passionate kiss on his balcony, the city lights flickering like stars around them. The guilt was immediate and intense, but so was the desire. Their affair continued in secret, a delicate dance on a tightrope that threatened to snap at any moment.
Days turned into weeks, and the weight of her duplicity grew heavier on Emily's heart. She knew she had to choose, but the decision seemed impossible. Her love for Liam was deep and abiding, but the passion she felt with Noah was undeniable.
Just as Emily was preparing to tell Liam the truth, he surprised her with a weekend getaway, hoping to rekindle their romance. They drove to a secluded cabin by the lake, the serenity of the surroundings contrasting sharply with the turmoil in Emily's mind.
The second night at the cabin, after a dinner filled with forced smiles and awkward silences, Liam finally confronted Emily. He had known about the affair all along. Emily's breath caught in her throat, but before she could respond, Liam dropped a bombshell.
"I met someone too," he confessed, his voice steady but eyes brimming with emotion. "Her name is Anna. We started talking when I was away on one of those trips. I didn't plan it, it just happened."
Emily's shock turned to a strange sense of relief. The honesty in the air was freeing, yet deeply unsettling. They sat in silence for what felt like hours, processing the unexpected revelations.
Then, in a twist neither saw coming, Liam proposed a radical solution. "What if we started over? No secrets, no lies. We take a break, figure out what we really want, and if we still choose each other, we'll know it's meant to be."
Emily, her mind a whirl of confusion and clarity, agreed. They returned to the city, parted ways with a mixture of sadness and hope, and ventured into their new lives with Noah and Anna, respectively.
Months passed. Emily's relationship with Noah was passionate but tumultuous, lacking the depth she shared with Liam. Liam found Anna to be sweet but ultimately not the partner he needed. They both realized that while the grass might have seemed greener, true love is nurtured, not found.
One rainy evening, Emily stood in front of their old apartment building, drenched but determined. As she approached the door, it swung open to reveal Liam, who had been waiting for her, a hopeful smile on his face. Without a word, they embraced, knowing that the journey to finding themselves had led them back to each other.
In the end, Emily and Liam learned that love, like life, is a balance of passion and commitment, and sometimes, it takes walking away to truly appreciate what you have.
An indecisive young girl wants everything but not wanting to give up what she stands for, finds her self in the bed of a strange lover.
Kallie, a mute who had been ignored by her husband for five years since their wedding, also suffered the loss of her pregnancy due to her cruel mother-in-law. After the divorce, she learned that her ex-husband had quickly gotten engaged to the woman he truly loved. Holding her slightly rounded belly, she realized that he had never really cared for her. Determined, she left him behind, treating him as a stranger. Yet, after she left, he scoured the globe in search of her. When their paths crossed once more, Kallie had already found new happiness. For the first time, he pleaded humbly, "Please don't leave me..." But Kallie's response was firm and dismissive, cutting through any lingering ties. "Get lost!"
After three loveless years, Neil's betrayal deeply wounded Katelyn. She wasted no time in getting rid of that scoundrel! After the divorce, she devoted herself to career pursuits. Rising to prominence as a top designer, skilled doctor, and brilliant hacker, she became a revered icon. Neil, realizing his grave mistake, tried in vain to win her back, only to witness her magnificent wedding to another. As their vows were broadcast on the world's largest billboard, Vincent slid a ring onto Katelyn's finger and declared, "Katelyn is now my wife, a priceless treasure. Let all who covet her beware!"
Two years ago, Ricky found himself coerced into marrying Emma to protect the woman he cherished. From Ricky's perspective, Emma was despicable, resorting to underhanded schemes to ensure their marriage. He maintained a distant and cold attitude toward her, reserving his warmth for another. Yet, Emma remained wholeheartedly dedicated to Ricky for more than ten years. As she grew weary and considered relinquishing her efforts, Ricky was seized by a sudden fear. Only when Emma's life teetered on the edge, pregnant with Ricky's child, did he recognize-the love of his life had always been Emma.
"You're pathetic!" Brenden sneered, each word cutting deep into Corinna's heart. Years of emotional wounds had drained every ounce of love she once held. "I've wasted enough time on you. If there's a next life, I hope we never meet again." Her words severed the bond between them like a blade. From that moment on, Brenden was haunted by her absence—unable to sleep, longing for the warmth he took for granted.
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?
"You're my wife in name only, on paper only. My heart and love will never be yours." Edward made it clear to Daisy that she was nothing to him. They were both victims of family greed -- the marriage was arranged for them. Six years passed. She remained quiet, gaining a reputation in the army as a tough-as-nails colonel. When she walked into his life again, Edward fell in love with this woman, unlike any he had known. She surprised and delighted him. But will Daisy take him back? Can their son keep them together? Can the rift between them be healed? Pick this one up and find out!