Enjoy the 1st book in the steamy BBW romantic suspense series from USA TODAY Bestselling Author Mary E Thompson.

She thought their marriage would last forever. That she could count on him to be her partner. She was wrong.

Six months ago, Stacey kicked her lying husband out of their bed. They made promises to each other. Promises that didn’t include lonely nights and lonelier days missing the man who slept on the couch. Something had to give. She knew that as sure as she knew her former client’s death was murder.

Wray’s nights under the same roof as his wife and sons were numbered. Every time he left, he wondered if she’d change the locks while he was at the fire station. He couldn’t change the past, but he hoped they still had a shot at a future. Until she tells him it’s over.

Making a rash decision when she’s emotional is a bad idea, but Stacey never expects it will put her family at risk. Keeping Wray home is the best way to protect their sons, even though he threatens her heart. As for the man who threatens her life, he’ll get exactly what he deserves.

Jenny isn’t new to heartbreak—but this is different. One man pushes her to explore her boldest, rawest desires. The other? He sees parts of her soul she’s never shown anyone. Torn between heat and heart, she’s trying to follow her instincts… but timing has other plans. As passion tangles with compassion, and lust collides with loyalty, Jenny starts to realize that the choices she makes now could shape everything. What happens when the man who sets your body on fire isn't the one fate gave you? And when the right moment... just won't come?

Step into the world of Anne Elliot, a woman haunted by a decision made eight years ago, under the weight of societal pressure and trusted advice. In her youth, she broke off an engagement with the passionate and determined Frederick Wentworth. But fate isn't done with them. Now, as the past collides with the present, Captain Wentworth returns – successful, handsome, and seemingly indifferent to Anne.

As Anne navigates a maze of old flames, familial follies, and societal snobbery, she must confront feelings she thought she'd laid to rest. Can love truly stand the test of time, or will pride and prejudice rob Anne and Wentworth of a second chance?