A scorned woman. A guarded man. An explosive second chance at love.

Eliza

Falling for the boy next door wouldn't have been so bad for Eliza, if the object of her affection wasn't also the son of her father's rival. Eliza is willing to risk everything for a shot at true happiness after she had given everything to the magnetic future Earl of Craven.

Until he sleeps with her and then breaks her heart, that is, and shows up years later, as if nothing has happened.

Can Eliza forgive and forget? Or will love be her undoing once more?

Nick

For Nick, there has only ever been one woman who possesses his heart. Eliza Nelson. But it seems love is not in the cards for Nick and Eliza...

Until fate brings them together after a heartbreaking mystery, that is.

Intent on discovering what happened all those years ago, and why Eliza is so distant, can Nick keep his desires buried? Or will he give up everything for a second chance at a childhood dream?

Note: This is a spicy novella with 5+ explicit scenes and a guaranteed HEA!

Tropes:

Enemies to Lovers
Spirited Heroine
Perceived Betrayal
Possessive/Jealous MMC
Parental Feud
House Party
Second Chance romance