Chapter 1—Cole A nail gun jams and lets out a hiss that sounds like it’s laughing at me. Perfect. Monday and the equipment already has jokes. I wedge my boot against the stud, strip a glove with my teeth, and reset the compressor. Snow drifts through the rib cage of the house we’re framing, flakes settling on raw beams that still smell like pine and rain. December at the edge of Denver is moody as hell. It’s sun one second, the next a slap of wind cold enough to make your eye

Prologue—Adrienne Six Months Earlier… Denver looks good on me. Being surrounded by civilization, real linens on the table instead of plastic and actual crystal wine glasses. Then again, it’s probably just the beaded Oscar de la Renta gown I broke out for tonight. Focus Adrienne.  Candlelight bounces across the white tablecloth that stretches between us. I smooth my dress, cross my legs, and pretend I’m not watching Keegan like a prosecutor waiting for the witness to crack. I

Prologue—Skye Ten years earlier… I lie on my back in Archer’s bed, one leg draped lazily over the side, the other tangled in his sheets,...

Epilogue—Cyrus Five Years Later She’s wearing my shirt. Five years, and that simple sight still has the power to ruin me. I lean against...

Prologue-Tarryn Eight years earlier… The daisy field stretches before me like a blanket of stars fallen to earth, white petals catching...

PROLOGUE – DAMIEN Six Months Earlier . . .  The forest preserve sits silent around me, a small, welcome sanctuary just outside Chicago’s...

Chapter 1-Mia If anyone asks, I'm not actually eating my feelings.  The pink-frosted cupcake staring back at me from my pristine oak desk...

Prologue - Tessa Three months earlier… I sit cross-legged on Ivy's apartment floor, surrounded by rejection letters from banks. The late...

Chapter 1 - Ivy “Oh, the weather outside is—hmm, hmm, hmm.”  I hum blissfully along to the familiar Christmas tune as I whisk together a...

Taylor- Five years later... The gentle hum of the city drifts in through the open windows of our penthouse, mixing with the soft sounds...

CHAPTER 1-Taylor Five years earlier… “I think we both know this interview is merely a formality.”  I smile politely at Dawson Metzler,...

CHAPTER 1-Aspen “Good evening, Miss Wilder.” My back stiffens, the voice of my boss interrupting me as I pack up my things to leave for...

CHAPTER 1 — DECKER Three Months Earlier . . . “I’m sorry Decker, I can’t—” Camilla shakes her head, her hands covering her mouth as tears...

Chapter 1-Stella I close my eyes, pulling in a long, deep breath. A burst of orange behind my eyelids signals the spotlight hitting me....

Chapter 1-Emery “You look breathtaking.” My husband Dane’s hands rest on my exposed shoulders, his fingers dancing lightly across my...

CHAPTER 1 — JULIETTE “This is huge, Brett. Like, class-action-suit huge. Major-insurance-company-and-manufacturing-company-named-in-the-s...

Prologue-Daphne “I’m moving to Paris.” “Right, and I just bought a house in London. We should summer together in Spain.” My best friend...

CHAPTER 1 — DAHLIA “You sure you don’t want me to lock up, Dolly? It’s no big deal. I don’t have any plans.” Juniper Riley smiles sweetly...

Chapter 1-Cyrus “They’re backing out of the deal.” I drop the paper in my hand and look up at my CFO, Nelson, a panicked expression...

Prologue-Alex Two years earlier I adjust my tie in the reflection from the elevator doors as I ride it down to the conference room for...