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In The Black
Some debts can’t be repaid. But some stories still deserve an ending.When Iris Sharpe's world unravels—professionally, financially, and intimately—she does what she’s always done: she disappears. But when Miles Calder, a man with too many answers and an unexpected kind of patience steps into the wreckage, Iris is forced to face the truth she’s spent years outrunning.As old betrayals resurface and long-buried grief returns, Iris must decide if healing means letting go—or finally letting someone in.In the Black is a story about second chances, emotional debt, and the quiet courage it takes to stay.
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The Quiet Beneath
Brooke Sullivan has spent years running from the wreckage of her old life. Once a respected child psychologist, now she teaches quietly at a small school—hidden, disconnected, safe.But when Aiden Parker arrives to defend a traumatised child, Brooke finds herself drawn into a situation she no longer trusts herself to handle.Joshua isn’t just another boy in need. And Aiden isn’t just another man.What begins as a reluctant summer agreement becomes something harder to escape: a fragile, fractured family circling grief, guilt, and unspoken truths.But someone else is watching too.And as Brooke begins to rebuild her desire for connection, she realises the real danger might not be what she brings with her—but what’s already inside the house.
All The Ways I Almost Said It
Vivienne has rules. Keep it casual. Keep it safe. And absolutely don’t let anyone in.But after a kitchen disaster, a perfectly timed meet-cute with the parents, and one accidental kiss, she agrees to a fake relationship with Alex—the infuriatingly steady, quietly observant man who never pushes, but always seems to know exactly what she’s avoiding.For Alex, it was never fake.For Vivienne, real was never the plan.As attraction tangles with trust and fake starts to feel dangerously real, Vivienne has to choose between the comfort of distance and the risk of letting someone in.
About the Author:
Cheryll Northern writes about messy people, complicated hearts, and the quiet courage it takes to heal.Based in the East Midlands, she shares her home with her husband, three teenagers, two golden dogs (who refuse to sit still during edits), and one magnificently condescending cat.Her work spans rom-coms, gothic paranormal romance, and emotionally intense fiction — but at its heart, it’s always about love: imperfect, earned, and real.