She spent ten years chasing after the right brother, only to fall for the wrong one in one weekend. ~~~ Sloane Mercer has been hopelessly in love with her best friend, Finn Hartley, since college. For ten long years, she’s stood by him, stitching him back together every time Delilah Crestfield—his toxic on-and-off girlfriend—shattered his heart. But when Delilah gets engaged to another man, Sloane thinks this might finally be her chance to have Finn for herself. She couldn't be more wrong. Heartbroken and desperate, Finn decides to crash Delilah’s wedding and fight for her one last time. And he wants Sloane by his side. Reluctantly, Sloane follows him to Asheville, hoping that being close to Finn will somehow make him see her the way she’s always seen him. Everything changes when she meets Knox Hartley, Finn’s older brother—a man who couldn’t be more different from Finn. He's dangerously magnetic. Knox sees right through Sloane and makes it his mission to pull her into his world. What starts as a game—a twisted bet between them—soon turns into something deeper. Sloane is trapped between two brothers: one who’s always broken her heart and another who seems hell-bent on claiming it... no matter the cost. CONTENT WARNING: This story is strongly 18+. It delves into dark romance themes such as obsession and lust with morally complex characters. While this is a love story, reader discretion is advised.

Emelia Jones had been a dedicated wife during her three years of marriage with Julian Hughes. She thought she could eventually win his love with her gentleness. But ultimately, she realized that this man was a downright iceberg. With a broken heart, she put an end to the relationship. In those three years, Julian always thought his wife to be dull and boring. But who could've expected that, such a woman would slam the divorce papers on his face in front of everyone, right at the anniversary event of the Hughes Group. Years after the divorce, when Emelia won the Best Screenplay and Julian presented the award to her, The usually aloof man suddenly pleaded her, "Emelia, I was blinded before. Would you give me a second chance?" Looking at him with an entrancing smile on her face, she spoke impassively, "Sorry Mr. Hughes, I'm married to my job now."