FORBIDDEN LOVE!! HIS BROTHER’S GIRLFRIEND…

“…I fell for a woman for the first time in my life. I never thought the winds of Montana could carry in a storm like Isha George. She’s stunningly beautiful. Years younger than me. Definitely a gold digger. She’s charming, elegant, and she’s my younger brother’s girlfriend.

When Isha sweeps into my life, I’m sure she’s a tempest hiding behind a smile as bright as sunshine. And, she has her eyes on the prize – a piece of the Ledger Ranch. My ranch. So, I do what any good brother and ranch owner would. I steal her away and then proceed to break her heart.

Now six years later, I see her again. We’ve both grown up, but one thing hasn’t changed...”

SHE OVERHEARS HIM SAY BAD THINGS ABOUT HER…

“...Echo is my sister’s friend—she used to be the designated ugly fat friend (DUFF) in high school. Now, she’s a cancer researcher with a PhD. She’s no longer fat but curvy and sexy; and then there’s that amazing brain of hers. Plus, she’s always had a thing for me.

One night, things get out of hand and I pitch the idea of an acquaintance-with-benefits relationship: no strings, no promises, and most importantly, no one can ever know. Just fun. Perfect, right? Except it isn’t. Jealousy and old feelings twist our no-strings-fling into something complicated.

When Echo overhears me say terrible things about her in front of my friends, she decides she’s had enough of my bullshit…”

MARITAL STRIFE!!

“…On the cusp of forty, Rose Rutherford stands at a life-altering crossroads. Tired of feeling invisible and undervalued in her marriage, she leaves her affluent Atlanta life for Angel Island to manage a friend’s B&B as her friend faces the end of her life.

When Gray arrives, intent on reconciliation, Rose is torn between her newfound independence and the past she left behind…”

SHE OVERHEARS HIM TALKING ABOUT MISSING HIS EX…

“…Lucas Covington had everything: Charleston’s old money, a successful family business, and Amara—the strong, brilliant professor who turned his world upside down.

One careless conversation destroys it all. When Amara overhears Lucas admitting he’s still torn about his recently single ex and not sure if he loves her, she walks out, leaving behind the life they were building and the man too blind to see what he had.

As Lucas tumbles back into a toxic relationship with his high school sweetheart, he realizes just how badly he screwed up. Amara was the woman he needed, the one who made him feel alive. The one he loves. Unable to heal her broken heart, Amara decides to leave Charleston...”

OTHER WOMAN DRAMA (HER SISTER!!)

He chose the wrong sister. And now, the right one doesn’t want him anymore.

I never expected to fall for Fleur. She’s sunshine and joy, where my world was previously gray. What I don’t understand is how her family means so little to her. They warned me she was immature and selfish; and that we’ll never work out.

They were right. She’s jealous of my friendship with her sister, my brother’s widow. But being there for Sabine is a promise I won’t break...”

SHE DOESN’T REALIZE WHO HE IS…

“…When Isabella (Belle) Volnay, a high-powered pharma exec and professional overachiever, walks into Reef Harbor in her sexy heels and zero tolerance for slackers, sparks fly—and clothes come off—on the sand.

It’s the first time Belle’s ever had that kind of a beach day (oops, lay) and Mick? Well, let’s just say he’s experiencing some firsts too. But what Belle doesn’t know is that the charming beach bum she’s fallen for is actually the brilliant (and very ex) scientist she’s desperately searching for. Mick and his buddies are determined to keep that little detail buried under the sand.

After all, what could go wrong with a harmless fling? Spoiler alert: everything...”

LOVE AFTER LOSS!!

“...Five years after her divorce shattered her world, Leah Stahl is still piecing her life back together. Betrayed by her husband’s affair and estranged from her children, she’s channeled her pain into a new career as a divorce attorney, fighting to help other women get the justice she never received. But even as she builds a new life, her heart feels stuck in the past—until a surprising Christmas gift sets her on an unexpected path.

Marco Cabrera has been a widower for nearly three years, burying himself in his work to avoid the ache of loss. At the urging of his two caring but persistent daughters, he reluctantly agrees to step out of his comfort zone and take salsa classes. He never expects to meet someone like Leah: strong, guarded, and yet brimming with a quiet vulnerability that mirrors his own…”

NEWLY DIVORCED & STARTING OVER

“…Sable Nees has spent her whole married life being a doormat and blending into the background. When her husband leaves her for a younger woman, she reclaims her confidence. She buys a local bar, ditches her mundane job, and starts living her life on her terms.

Heath Falkner, freshly divorced, is still navigating his new normal. His ex-wife may have orchestrated his move to her hometown of Aspen, hoping for a second chance, but it’s Sable who unexpectedly captures his heart...”

UNREQUITED LOVE!! SHE OVERHEARS HIM SAY HE WISHES HE WASN’T MARRIED TO HER…

“…When Elysa Costa married Dante Giordano, it wasn’t for love. It was a marriage of convenience—a union of tradition and legacy. But what started as an obligation quickly became more for Elysa when she fell in love with her husband.

Dante, burdened by expectations and unsure of his own heart, treated his marriage as nothing more than a duty, keeping things friendly, if distant, with the woman he was tied to.

After Dante’s grandfather’s funeral—the man who orchestrated their marriage—Elysa overhears her husband confiding in a friend that he wishes he wasn’t married to her and wonders if another woman would make a more suitable wife…”

HE TOOK HER EX’S SIDE…

“…Five years ago in Boston, Dr. Elias Graham derailed nurse Regina Sanchez’s career when his ex (and close friend)—an attending physician—unfairly blamed her for a patient’s death. Rather than defend Reggie, Elias took his ex’s side, costing Reggie her job and ending their fledgling relationship.

Now the new Head of Cardiac Surgery at Harper Memorial in Seattle, Elias is unhappy to find Reggie in his OR. Convinced she’s still a liability, he tries to push her out—until he realizes she’s not just competent but exceptional. And he’s never stopped wanting her...”

UNREQUITED LOVE ALERT!! SHE WANTS HIM TO COMMIT BUT HE’S NOT THAT KIND OF GUY…

“…A tattooed, muscle-bound construction boss, Gage Walker specializes in restoring New Orleans’ historic buildings—and in avoiding anything that looks like a commitment.

Naomi LeBlanc is a lingerie shop owner with a zest for life that’s as vibrant as the city she calls home. Sophisticated yet wild, she’s unlike anyone Gage’s ever met.

For ten months, Gage does the impossible: he dates her—and only her. But when Naomi confesses she’s in love with him—and makes it clear that loyalty isn’t optional, Gage reminds her he’s never been the happily-ever-after kind of guy.

Heartbroken, she ends their relationship…”

THE NEUROSURGEON & THE NERD!!

“…When astrophysicist (read: charmingly nerdy) Ember Rousseau arrives at her family’s lavish New Year’s retreat in a luxury chalet in Chamonix, she’s expecting champagne toasts, cozy fires, and a well-earned break from academia.

What she’s not expecting is Dr. Ransom Marchand—renowned neurosurgeon, longtime family friend, and the man who shattered her heart five years ago by saying she was too immature for him.

Ransom is remembering how Ember—brilliant, warm, and generous—once made him feel, and it’s making it hard for him to look away from her. Maybe bringing his glamorous, friend-with-benefits to the Alps was a mistake?…”

EXPECTED RELEASE DATE: NOVEMBER 17th 2025

SERIES READER RECOMMENDATION!!

“They say everything retro is back in fashion! So, why not classic romances. 

…Each standalone love story catches the essence of these classics with misunderstandings, grand gestures, forbidden love, and soul-deep connections. Expect to encounter a diverse cast of characters navigating love across various backgrounds, identities, and lifestyles in these satisfying short novels.“

Jamie: Hi Maryse, have you read any books by Maya Alden? She writes books with A LOT of angst, drama and a rollercoaster ride of emotions that will keep you hooked. Golden Knights, A Modern Vintage Romance and Savannah’s Best series are my favorites.