“One scandal. One billionaire. One woman who refuses to be controlled. When Dianne Blake wakes up in Roy Sinclair’s bed on the morning of her wedding, her world shatters. Betrayal, heartbreak, and office intrigue follow—but amidst the chaos, desire ignites. Can love survive the scandal, or will secrets and lies destroy them both?”

Ava Bernett thought love was simple—until it shattered in front of her. Three years with Ray, a man she trusted with her heart, ended in betrayal the moment she stepped into his apartment in Singapore. Married. With a child. And a smile that made her feel invisible. Heartbroken and humiliated, Ava ran, leaving her dreams—and him—behind.Back home, supported by her protective brother Jim and her unwavering family friend Vincent, Ava struggles to pick up the pieces of her life. She rebuilds slowly, learning to trust herself again, determined never to be fooled by love.But fate has other plans. On a flight she barely remembers booking, she collides with Kenneth Walker—a powerful, enigmatic billionaire whose attention she cannot escape. What starts as an accidental meeting ignites a connection neither can ignore. Kenneth is captivated by her vulnerability, her quiet strength, and her undeniable beauty, but Ava isn’t ready for love. Not again.As sparks fly, misunderstandings grow, and the past threatens to shadow the future, Ava must decide if she can risk opening her heart again—or if some betrayals leave scars too deep to heal.“The Stranger Next to Me” is a tale of heartbreak, betrayal, and the slow-burning passion that arises when two hearts meet at the exact moment they least expect it.