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what went wrong

Second chance romances where heroes must truly earn their redemption. Emotional, angsty reads focused on personal growth and following two special couples who weren't quite ready to fall in love.

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Words We Didn't Say

TROPES

Second Chance, Grovel, Accomplished Heroine, Socially Awkward Hero, Emotional Scars, Personal Growth, Poor to Rich, Supportive Friends and Family. 

Sometimes, a second chance means risking everything...
EDEN I thought the days of protecting my heart with mindless flings were over. Zach promised me a future I never dared to hope for: a soulmate, and a family who truly wants me.

But after I moved in, Zach checked out. He’s distant, always at the office, and has never whispered the ‘I love you’ I desperately need to hear. He treats me like an afterthought. I’m nothing but the last tick box on his five-year plan.

But I didn’t become Sydney’s hottest hairstylist by settling for second best. Six months later, no ring, and Zach’s former hookup causing drama? I’m done.

ZACH I’ve sacrificed everything to be more than the nerd from the wrong side of the tracks. Surviving ten years in the city’s most cutthroat law firm didn’t just make me a good lawyer; I’m the best. Love? That has never been a priority with partnership on the line…until Eden.

I know I’ve neglected our relationship. I convinced myself Eden would wait. But when I return home to an empty apartment, reality finally hits me—I’ve lost the woman more precious than any promotion.

Half-hearted apologies and flowers won’t be enough to prove I deserve a second chance. Choosing Eden means risking everything I’ve ever worked for.

This book includes mature themes and is intended for adults only. Please check the detailed content guidance section for more information.

eBook -Scars We Didn't See - Aubrey Whitten

Coming July 2025

Scars We Didn't See

TROPES

Second Chance, Grovel, Small Town, Grumpy x Sunshine, Emotional Scars, Personal Growth, Found Family, Tortured Blue-Collar Hero, Doctor Heroine.

He walked away to protect her. Now he’ll do anything to win her back.

LOLA

After escaping my abusive ex-fiancé, I arrive in the tiny town of Richmond, Tasmania, with nothing but a suitcase and the hope of starting over.

Falling for the local carpenter was never part of my plan. It’s too soon. I’m not ready. But Aiden’s nothing like I expected. Under his gruff, guarded exterior is a man who’s unexpectedly kind and thoughtful. He’s someone I slowly start to trust…

Until one perfect night ends with him walking away without a word. His cruelty almost shatters me, but I refuse to be broken again. I’ve come too far…and I deserve more.

AIDEN

Happy endings aren’t meant for men like me. Not after the tragedy I caused ten years ago—one mistake that ruined lives and left me drowning in guilt. I’ve kept everyone at arm’s length ever since. Safer for them. Safer for me.

Then Lola arrives in town, and suddenly, keeping my distance isn’t so easy. She’s everything I didn’t know I needed. I give in. Just once. And then I do the one thing I swore I wouldn’t—I hurt her.

Now Lola won’t even look at me, and I may have lost my only chance at something real. But I’m done running. I’ll do whatever it takes to make things right…even if she never forgives me.

This book includes sensitive themes about former intimate partner abuse and other mature themes. Please check the detailed content guidance section for more information.

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