When Aubrey’s husband dumps her for his first love, she’s exiled from her daughter and her old life—branded as damaged goods in a town that never forgets. But five years later, she returns to fight for her child, only to catch the eye of the most powerful man in the city. Now, scandal, revenge, and forbidden longing threaten to turn everything upside down.
Derek poured his fortune into fixing the road for his small town—only to be betrayed and shut out by the very neighbors he helped. Now, as his family faces public humiliation and the threat of exile, Derek must confront the people of Maple Heights and reclaim what he’s owed. Loyalty, pride, and justice are all on the line when the town turns against its greatest benefactor.
When her beloved scooter battery is stolen, a young woman’s online fury draws out a desperate neighbor—who turns public sympathy into a weapon against her. As accusations fly and the crowd turns, she must fight not just for her reputation, but for her sense of justice in a world quick to judge. One wrong move, and she could lose everything.