Title A Transaction of Hearts

appearance,” he said with a playful smirk, causing a blush to creep up my cheeks. In the aftermath of a tumultuous marriage and a shocking divorce, Elaine Hawthorne finds herself at a crossroads. Aft er a whirlwind romance with Victor Hawthorne, which was more of a transaction than a true union, she is left to navigate the complexities of her newfound freedom. Just as she begins to reclaim her life, a night of reckless partying leads to an unexpected encounter with Simon D'Arcy, the man she secretly admired in college. As Elaine grapples with the possibility of an unplanned pregnancy and the emotional fallout of her past, she is thrust back into a world of complicated relationships. With Victor's ex-girlfriend, Catherine, re-entering the picture and stirring up old rivalries, Elaine must confront her feelings and the choices that lie ahead. Caught between the remnants of her marriage and the allure of a second chance with Simon, Elaine's journey is fraught with suspense and uncertainty. Will she find the strength to embrace a future filled with love, or will the shadows of her past continue to haunt her? As secrets unravel and tensions rise, Elaine must decide what truly matters in a world where nothing is as it seems. ...