Artist Second Chance Web Novels & Stories

Three years ago, Alpha King Dante Russo rejected me as his mate. Called me weak. Worthless. Unworthy. Now he wants me back—not for love, but for a contract. Six months as his Luna. Bear his heir. Twenty million dollars. But I'm not the helpless omega he remembered. I'm a Silver Wolf with ancient powers that could reshape our world. I'll play his game. Share his bed. Smile for his pack. But when this contract ends, he'll finally understand what he lost. Unless the mate bond we thought was broken destroys us both first.

Five years ago, Rosalie Hayes disappeared while Adrian Mercer lay unconscious in a hospital bed. The only thing she left behind was a medical report saying they had lost their baby. Now Rosalie is back in New York with a secret Adrian can never be allowed to uncover. Her plan is simple: make her billionaire ex believe she still wants him, get what she came for, and return to Paris before he starts asking questions she cannot answer. Adrian knows she has an agenda from the moment she smiles at him. He just has no intention of letting her use him and disappear again. “I only want one night,” Rosalie tells him. Adrian’s gaze drops to her lips. “Then marry me first.” Rosalie thought she could seduce the man she left five years ago. She never expected him to demand forever.

For three years, Evelyn lived a lie wrapped in luxury. Her marriage to the cold and powerful Lucian Blackwood was supposed to be a mere business arrangement—a thirty-six-month contract to save her family from ruin. But as the days turned into years, the lines between duty and desire blurred. Evelyn fell for the man who remembered her favorite meals, protected her from the cold, and ensured her medicine was always at hand. She believed that beneath his obsidian gaze, a real heart had begun to beat for her. The illusion shatters on the night of their third anniversary at the Blackwood Estate. With the stroke of midnight and the smell of acrid smoke, Lucian presents her with the Decree of Divorce. The crushing truth is revealed: every gesture of affection, every moment of "domestic bliss," was never about Evelyn. It was a lingering habit from his past with Sarah, his first love who has finally returned to the city. Evelyn wasn't a wife; she was a rehearsal.

Six years ago, Venice nearly died saving Soren Malcolm from a fire. She lost half her face, her promising career, and the future she had dreamed of. Soren repaid her by making her Mrs. Malcolm. But in six years of marriage, he has never touched her. Never introduced her as his wife or taken her out in public because her scars embarrass him. Never looked at her the way he still looks at Elizabeth, the woman he has never stopped loving. On their sixth wedding anniversary, Elizabeth returns and Venice finally sees the truth. He would never truly love her. Then an opportunity arrives to reclaim the career she abandoned years ago, and Venice makes a decision. Thirty days. Thirty days to quietly rebuild her life. Thirty days until she leaves Soren Malcolm behind forever. He doesn't believe she'll actually go. After all, Venice has always loved him. But when Day Thirty arrives and his obedient wife disappears, Soren finally discovers the one thing he never expected. He can't live without her. And now he'll do anything to get her back.

Blurb: When Zendaya Dobrev is mistaken for billionaire heiress Selina Alvarez, her life is turned upside down. Captured by the men of business mogul Nathaniel Hawthorne, she's forced into a wedding night that's not hers. But when Nathaniel discovers Zendaya's true identity, he's met with a shocking revelation: the woman he's married is a virgin, not the libertine heiress he was expecting. As Nathaniel tries to make amends, he keeps Zendaya hostage, fearing she'll expose him and ruin his reputation. But Zendaya's got secrets of her own - a sick mother at home, desperate for her care. With her back against the wall, Zendaya plots her escape, sparking a cat-and-mouse game with Nathaniel. As they dance around each other, Nathaniel finds himself falling for the strong-willed Zendaya. But will she forgive the man who broke her, or is her heart set on revenge?

I was just supposed to drive my friend to her cabin. Drive her there, help her take a picture and go back home. Simple. But I was not supposed to meet her brother... And he was not supposed to notice me. I've sworn off men. My heart is safer that way, trust me I've been hurt before so I know. But I am not prepared for a man like my best friends brother, he's by far the richest, handsomest, and most un-attainable man I've ever come across. I know I should probably stay away from him, after all falling in love has never been part of my life plans. I know I told myself I'd sworn of love, but that was until I met A Man like Aaron Ashgroove…

When Mara Vale returns to the quiet coastal town of Bellweather to restore its abandoned lighthouse, she expects broken windows, old memories, and a fresh start—not Elena Reyes. Elena has spent years caring for her family and running their struggling bookstore, quietly putting her own dreams aside. Mara, meanwhile, has built a life around leaving before anyone can give her a reason to stay. Forced to work together on the lighthouse restoration, the two women begin as reluctant partners. But late-night conversations, shared laughter, unexpected kindness, and quiet moments by the sea slowly turn their friendship into something neither is prepared to name. As their feelings grow, both women must confront the lives they've built, the choices they've avoided, and the fear that loving someone might mean losing themselves. When Mara receives an opportunity that could take her away again, they face their biggest challenge yet: choosing between the lives they thought they wanted and the love they never expected to find. The Last Light Between Us is a heartfelt LGBTQ+ romance about second chances, courage, belonging, and discovering that sometimes, home isn't a place. Sometimes, it's a person.

Held Light, Held Close follows Celeste Bradbury, a quiet, disciplined young woman who arrives in New York to work with the world-famous band Luminous Riot. Raised in the hush of convent halls and foster homes, Celeste has learned to survive by moving gently, listening closely, and building her life out of small, steadfast rituals. But the music world is loud, chaotic, and unkind—especially under the sharp eye of Paul Logan, the band’s volatile lead singer who meets her composure with relentless mockery. As weeks turn into months, Celeste maintains her quiet routines, her faith, and her dignity despite the storm around her. She becomes a still point in the band’s restless orbit—an anchor none of them expected, and a mirror that reveals what each member is running from. Through rehearsals, touring, backstage politics, deadlines, and private battles the world never sees, Celeste’s presence begins to shape the group in ways that defy explanation. The House She Built is a story of chosen family, slow-burn transformation, unspoken tenderness, and the quiet power of a woman who refuses to break—even when the world demands it. It is about the sanctuary we build within ourselves, and the imperfect people we let inside.

Charlotte Kane thought she had it all - a loving husband, distance from her past and a future family - but behind closed doors, her husband is anything but. After being beaten and getting the evidence she needs, she goes on the run, only to be saved by the only people she had tried to leave in the past - Victor Kane, her father, the Pres of the Vipers Motorcycle Club, and his enforcer, Logan Gideon, her first love. Now, Logan becomes her protector, and old emotions she thought she'd buried reignite, but life was never meant to be easy. And love? Well...it's a vipers pit, and someone always ends up getting bit.

Blurb: Eight years ago, Sloane Hargrove was marked, loved, and then thrown away by Torin Vale, the Alpha who chose hockey glory over the bond that could have destroyed his family. She rebuilt herself from nothing. Now she is the photographer every network wants, and fate drags her right back into his world when she lands the exclusive documentary deal covering his championship run. The pull between them never died. It only slept. Then there is Emrys Kade, Torin's fiercest rival on the ice, the stranger she gave herself to in one reckless night before she knew his name or his rank. He is an Alpha too, magnetic and dangerous, and he wants her even after learning exactly who she used to belong to. Torin is engaged now, to a model as beautiful as she is ruthless, a woman who catches him kissing Sloane and turns that photo into a weapon. As old enemies circle back to finish what they started eight years ago, Sloane must fight to keep her career, her heart, and her secret safe from a world that would burn her alive for loving an Alpha twice. This time, she will not be the one who gets rejected.

# My Pretty Cowboy **By Catalina Valle** Mia Sterling has everything a woman could dream of: beauty, wealth, fame, and a successful career as an internationally recognized artist. But behind her glamorous New York lifestyle lies a marriage filled with betrayal, heartbreak, and secrets. Desperate to escape her husband, William, Mia abandons everything she's ever known and disappears under a new identity: Chloe Anderson. When an unexpected accident leaves her Mustang stranded on a cattle ranch in Pleasant Valley, West Virginia, she finds herself at the mercy of Sawyer Montgomery, a rugged, handsome cowboy with a guarded heart and little patience for complicated women. Sawyer once believed in forever. But after losing his beloved wife and unborn child, he buried his dreams of love and family, vowing never to risk that kind of heartbreak again. Until Chloe crashes into his life. Literally. She's sophisticated, stubborn, witty, and completely out of place in his world of muddy boots, cattle, and small-town traditions. He's infuriatingly protective, devastatingly attractive, and determined to keep his distance. But neither is prepared for the undeniable attraction growing between them. As Chloe discovers the simple pleasures of ranch life, unexpected friendships, and the possibility of happiness, Sawyer begins questioning the walls he's spent years building around his heart. Unfortunately, their budding romance doesn't go unnoticed. A jealous schoolteacher wants Sawyer for herself, while his protective family questions Chloe's mysterious past. And somewhere beyond the peaceful hills of West Virginia, a powerful husband isn't ready to let his wife disappear. With her secrets threatening to unravel and Sawyer's heart hanging in the balance, Mia must decide whether to keep running or finally fight for the life she deserves. Because falling in love was never part of her escape plan. And neither was a cowboy who might become her forever.

Nadia Bush signed the divorce papers without hesitation, walking away from billionaire Colin Wells with a secret he never asked about and never deserved to know. She disappeared, rebuilt her life, and became someone he could never reach again. Colin lost five years in a crash, the marriage, the woman he broke, but not the feeling that he lost something that mattered. Now she’s back, colder, untouchable, and hiding something that changes everything… if he never knew about his child, why does it feel like she’s been running from him all along?

Nora, a quiet and talented artist, has always kept to herself, letting her creativity speak louder than words. Life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with Jaden, a charming and irresistible basketball star whose reputation for heartbreak precedes him. What starts as a casual connection soon spirals into a passionate and consuming romance, filled with stolen glances, secret moments, and undeniable chemistry. But love is never simple. Betrayal, heartbreak, and jealousy test the strength of their bond, forcing both Nora and Jaden to confront their deepest fears and desires. As they navigate the turbulence of young love, they must decide whether their hearts are strong enough to endure the storms—or if falling in love means falling apart. Tender, raw, and unforgettably intense, “The Art of Falling” is a story about love’s power to heal, transform, and sometimes, break us completely.

“Flame burns brighter than love, but when the spotlight fades, only the scars remain… and sometimes, the heart chooses the very flame that destroys it.” . . . . . Evanya Martel never imagined her life would entwine with Ryan Williams - the dazzling movie star, adored singer, and every girl’s dream. Yet fate, manipulation, and betrayal pulled her into his orbit, binding her to a marriage that was never meant to be. What should have been a fairytale quickly turned into a battlefield of chaos, misunderstandings, and heartbreak. Between Ryan’s intoxicating charm and destructive flaws, Evanya is forced to confront not only the cracks in their marriage but the shadows of her own fears. As friendships fracture, scandals erupt, and love is tested against fame’s cruel spotlight, Evanya must decide: will she remain the meek woman everyone underestimates, or rise into the strong, independent soul she was always meant to be? In a world where desire collides with betrayal, and hope flickers even in the darkest corners, her journey will leave you breathless. A slow-burn story of resilience, passion, and the courage to reclaim one’s destiny, **Kiss of their Hidden Truths** is a gripping tale that will captivate your heart. This is Book 2, the spin-off of Kiss of His Betrayal.

Melania Bishop believed in love. For years, she supported struggling actor Luke Higgins in secret, putting her dreams on hold to lift his. But when Luke publicly declares another woman as the love of his life during his award acceptance speech, Melania’s world shatters. When Melania Bishop lands a job with media mogul Austin Rivers, the last thing she expects is to feel seen again. But just as her broken heart begins to mend, secrets from the past threaten to destroy everything. Can love survive when it starts with revenge?

Vianna Shina, she didn't really have any goals in mind as she moved through life. An orphan she learned to live her life alone and was an independent person. She was an artist and most of her day was consumed by charcoal and due dates for work she needed to complete. She thought the most dangerous thing in her life was forgetting to eat and passing out on top of one of her canvas and ruining her work. That was until one night while in her studio a loud crash came from outside and what she found changed her life.

Artist, Vanessa Davis, has risen from her lowly artist lifestyle to a thriving career after being signed to a high end art agency. After catching the attention of Billionaires; Anderson Jeremy and Ryan Theodore. One falling for her with real intentions, the other using her as a pawn in a revenge scheme against his rival. Sparks fly, anger consumes and betrayal looms when emotions rise and truth comes to light. Would Vanessa choose the one who ignites something in her but keeps his heart away, the one who draws her in only for his benefit or herself.

Scarlett a young maiden from Texas encounters a man, Oliver who is also from Texas, at the end of a vacation in Denver. She captures photos in a park and takes an unexpected detour on the way home to San Antonio. Oliver's flight is delayed and misses another moment with her. She flees to the northeast in search of a real Autumn and Winter which beloved Texas lacks. Will Oliver join her and be the man she is looking for?

Mia Whitmore has built her jewelry empire on precision, passion, and brilliance. As CEO and lead designer of Aurum Élégance, she has spent years crafting a brand defined by bold innovation — and trusting her husband, Ethan, to help run it. Until she discovers he has betrayed her. When confidential designs are leaked to a ruthless rival company, Mia’s business teeters on the edge of collapse. The betrayal cuts deeper than financial loss — it shatters her marriage and forces her to confront the painful truth about the man she thought she knew. With her reputation at stake and her heart in pieces, Mia makes a bold decision: file for divorce and rebuild her company from the ashes. Determined to reclaim her power, she channels her heartbreak into her craft, proving that brilliance cannot be stolen. In a world where ambition and love collide, Mia must learn that even shattered gold can shine again.