Accidental Wife

Can a marriage built on love survive the ghost of a past obsession? Kathleen Johnson believed she had it all: a loving husband in Samuel Macari and three years of wedded bliss. But beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect life lurks a painful truth – Samuel's heart still carries a torch for Nicolette, his childhood sweetheart. Kathleen is trapped in a heartbreaking *romance*, a constant second to a memory. Her quiet contentment shatters when Nicolette unexpectedly returns, throwing their carefully constructed world into disarray. The reappearance of Samuel’s first love becomes a wrecking ball aimed directly at Kathleen's happiness and the foundation of their marriage. Doubts creep in, eroding Kathleen's confidence as she witnesses Samuel's barely concealed longing for the woman who once held his complete attention. She finds herself questioning every shared moment, every loving gesture, wondering if it was truly meant for her or a reflection of the love he lost. As Nicolette weaves herself back into Samuel's life, Kathleen struggles to maintain her composure. The air crackles with unspoken desires and unresolved emotions. Samuel is torn between his loyalty to his wife and the magnetic pull of his past, a *romantic* entanglement that threatens to unravel everything. Kathleen must fight for her marriage and confront the impossible challenge of competing with a ghost. But is some love too strong to overcome? Kathleen is faced with an impossible choice: continue to live in the shadow of Nicolette's memory or walk away from the man she loves to find a *romantic* relationship where she is truly cherished. The *romance novel* explores the complexities of love, loyalty, and the enduring power of first loves. Will Samuel ever fully let go of the past and embrace his present with Kathleen? Or will the weight of unrequited feelings ultimately destroy their marriage, leaving Kathleen heartbroken and alone?