It Was Always You

Seven years ago, Elara Vance fled the cruelty of Dante Moretti, a ruthless mafia boss who intended to abandon her at a clinic after she birthed his heir. Now, the once-fragile girl returns to New York as a formidable surgeon. Elara seeks no reconciliation or fortune; she only desires to hold his life in her hands during surgery. As the man who broke her faces death, he must beg for mercy from the only doctor capable of saving him.

After being jilted at the altar, Zoey Bennett seeks vengeance by hiring a professional date for a high-society event. Her plan spirals when her escort is revealed as Christian Kensington, the arrogant CEO of Kensington Winery. To secure his inheritance from his grandfather, Christian forces Zoey to maintain their viral facade. As they navigate a public charade, the line between performance and genuine passion blurs, forcing Zoey to risk her heart once more.

While shopping for a luxury watch, a billionaire is humiliated by an arrogant influencer named Alan Parr. The boutique staff joins in the mockery, labeling the protagonist a pauper who cannot afford high-end accessories. Tensions peak when Alan signs the receipt using a supplementary card. The protagonist recognizes the name immediately; it is his own wife's account. This mystery-tinged romance novel explores the fallout of betrayal when a spouse's allowance funds a boytoy's lifestyle.

Taking his friend's gifted car out for its very first drive was supposed to be a simple pleasure, but it quickly turns into a nightmare. After his vehicle is violently wrecked by Victoria Thorne's arrogant male assistant, the protagonist is met with hostility instead of an apology. Confronted by a haughty threat on his life and dismissed as a poor nobody, he decides he won't be pushed around. This modern novel kicks off a high-stakes clash of pride and power in the billionaire world.

For years, she kept the truth of her hidden status a secret, quietly supporting the man she loved while he built his empire. He never suspected that the woman by his side held the key to the very power he sought. Now, everything changes as she chooses to walk away, signing over the ultimate authority he didn't even know was hers to give. As her true identity is revealed, the billionaire must face the reality of what he has truly lost.

Believing a hidden ring is an anniversary gift, Iris is devastated to learn of her mid-stage cancer. Her grief turns to horror when she finds her husband Carl, her best friend Jocelyn, and her son at a concert. Jocelyn is wearing the ring, and Iris discovers her son is actually Jocelyn's IVF child. Realizing her forty years of devotion were built on cruel lies, Iris decides she is done being invisible. She sells their house, files for divorce, and finally chooses to live for herself.