Untamed Love: A Risky Union

What if saying "I do" meant starting over? Mikayla Salvatore's life was a perfectly arranged bouquet of roses, poised to marry her dream man, Jaxon Lindstrom until a single, withering discovery crumbles everything. Just days before her meticulously planned wedding, she uncovers a betrayal so profound it threatens to bury her beneath its weight: Jaxon is having an affair with her cousin, Winona, who is pregnant with his child. Torn between despair and a burning sense of self-respect, Mikayla refuses to play the victim. She ends the engagement, slamming the door on a future built on lies. Winona celebrates her perceived victory, confident that she has finally secured Jaxon for herself. Jaxon scrambles to make excuses for his behavior. Mikayla is resolute to find love again and is unwilling to settle for "second-hand love." As Mikayla drives away from the life she envisioned, fate intervenes. A horrific car accident leaves her fighting for survival just outside the mansion walls, while inside, Jaxon and Winona remain blissfully unaware of the tragedy unfolding. This *romance novel* explores themes of betrayal, resilience, and the unyielding strength of the human spirit. It delves into the complexities of love and loss, painting a vivid portrait of a woman determined to reclaim her life after experiencing heartbreak. It's a *contemporary romance* saga about finding yourself. This journey will follow Mikayla as she navigates the treacherous waters of love, betrayal, and second chances. Will Mikayla survive the accident? And if she does, what kind of woman will emerge from the ashes of her shattered dreams? Will she find a *new love*, or will the scars of the past forever hold her captive?