Not Yours to Love

Natalie gave up everything—even her Olympic dreams—to protect Caleb, only to discover years later that he never loved her, only repaid a debt. Betrayed by the boy she trusted most and humiliated by his cruel friends, she finally reads the journal that shatters her last hope. Now, with his first love back in town, Natalie must choose: cling to the ghost of his gratitude, or walk away and reclaim her pride before she loses herself forever.

Lila, a young dance instructor, becomes entangled in the shadow of her boyfriend Ethan’s bittersweet past when she discovers his ex-wife’s Instagram, triggering a spiral of doubt and longing. As secrets and heartbreak surface, Lila must confront the reality that love’s most intense moments are not always hers to claim. In the end, she chooses self-worth and hope, while Ethan reflects on what was lost—and what might still be possible.

For ten years, Annie was traded from one cold home to another, finally forced into a loveless marriage with Jason Carter—the wealthy heir who never wanted her. She gave him loyalty, care, and her body, but he saved his love for another woman and called Annie dirty in her own house. When she finally asks for a divorce, Jason refuses—not out of love, but because he can't bear to lose his caretaker, leaving Annie to choose: stay invisible, or walk away and reclaim her life.

Mariah spent years chasing Ethan’s passion, only to realize his devotion belonged to someone else. Now, as she faces a new engagement and Ethan’s world unravels, she must choose between longing for what’s lost and embracing a future she never imagined. Betrayal, heartbreak, and forbidden desire collide in this gripping tale of love and letting go.

Some endings are silent, but the ache never is. I thought Eli and I were forever—until a single betrayal tore us apart, leaving me clutching memories and a cheap county fair kite. Years later, I’m called back to his side as his emergency contact, thrown into a whirlwind of old wounds and unfinished business. He’s surrounded by new admirers, but the past still claws at both of us. I want closure, maybe even forgiveness, but Eli only offers distance. My friends say I’m a fool for loving him, but they never saw the sacrifices he made, the debts unpaid. Now, as I watch him slip away for the last time, I’m haunted by one question: Was I the one holding him back—or was he always running from something he could never name? If love is letting go, why does it hurt so much to set him free?

Lillian spent ten years loving Derek Whitman—ten years of being invisible, unloved, and unwanted. When Derek finally humiliates her in public, Lillian decides to break free, risking everything she’s ever known for a chance at her own happiness. But as she walks away from the only family she’s ever had, she must choose: stay trapped in a loveless engagement, or finally fight for herself.

Love should heal, not destroy—but Chris learns the difference too late. On the night he hopes to share life-changing news with Ethan, betrayal shatters everything: a devastating accident, a truth that cuts deeper than any wound, and a loss that leaves him hollow. Five years of devotion collapse in a single moment, forcing Chris to burn every bridge and rewrite his future. But when a chance encounter with a mysterious, wounded pianist sparks something unexpected, Chris must decide if hope is worth the risk—or if he’s too broken to try again. Can a heart that’s been used and discarded ever truly trust again? Or is Chris destined to haunt the ruins of his past, while love plays on without him?

Caleb promised me forever, but when success called, he took our son and his first love—leaving me with nothing but broken vows and a silent house. In my last life, I waited years for a family that never came back; this time, I’ll walk away before they can shut the door on me again. He chose ambition and another woman—now I choose myself, no matter how much it hurts.

Love isn’t supposed to feel like a fight for survival—unless the person you can’t let go is the one tearing you apart. Savannah married Mason at his lowest, believing loyalty could heal everything. But as he claws his way back to power, Mason’s coldness grows, and his fragile stepsister Grace becomes a weapon in their war of hearts. Every cut, every rumor, every silent night pushes Savannah closer to breaking—until she signs up to disappear, and he barely notices. But the games aren’t over. When heartbreak turns to scandal and every memory burns, Savannah must choose: keep fighting for a man who only looks back when she’s gone, or finally walk away for good. Will Mason chase her into the storm—or let her vanish forever?

After sacrificing everything for the woman he adores, Derek is left broken when his girlfriend Natalie turns his devotion into humiliation. As betrayal and shame pile up, Derek must decide if loving her is worth losing himself—or if it's finally time to walk away. His heart is on the line, and the next move could shatter it for good.

To save his disgraced family, Caleb Lin marries me—a nobody with nothing but callused hands and a borrowed name. For three years, I played the loyal wife while he pined for his childhood sweetheart, Grace. Now that his father's name is cleared, all that's left is a divorce agreement and a heart that never truly belonged to me.

Love feels safest when it's forbidden. When Brianna slips into the skirt her Uncle Mark gave her, she expects a flirty video call with her boyfriend—until Uncle Mark himself walks through her door, claiming her attention in ways she never expected. One stolen kiss and a single command ignite a spiral of confusion, longing, and dangerous comfort. As Brianna tries to reconnect with Tyler, cracks in their long-distance romance widen into heartbreak, and a devastating truth shatters the trust she once clung to. With betrayal exposed and her world upended, Brianna is left vulnerable—caught between the ache of old loyalties and the magnetic pull of someone she’s never truly understood. When Uncle Mark offers her comfort and a possessive promise, will she let herself fall—or is this just another heartbreak waiting to happen?