Is 'Trust' Part Of A Series Or A Standalone Novel?

Celine, a beautiful model, gave up her career in the modeling world that had made her a household name at the request of Nicolas and his mother-in-law. But what happened? After five years of marriage, Nicolas introduced another woman as his lover just because Celine could not give children to Nicolas, could not give grandchildren to her in-laws. Unbeknownst to her husband and in-laws, Celine was pregnant. She was going to tell her husband and in-laws on their fifth-anniversary night. However, after Celine tried to persevere, in the end, she gave up and decided to leave Nicolas' life. Celine chose to keep her pregnancy a secret and was determined to make her husband and mother-in-law regret betraying her. What is the rest of the story?

Sandra was a shy librarian from a very small town, but luck was on her side. She finds love and passion while on holiday in France, but a mob king has other plans for the young lovers.

" Stripped of parental attention, inheritance rights, and reputation, facing the malicious stepsister's relentless schemes, Rachel was left with only Leo, her longtime love. To cling to their remaining love, Rachel sacrificed everything, but the stepsister remained unsatisfied.Upon catching them in the affair, the stepsister smirked, "Your arranged marital home is nice; we had fun there last night." Leo unabashedly replied, "Don't disrupt us; follow my lead if you want us to proceed with marriage.Rachel boldly breaks off the engagement and vows to fight back. At a family gathering, the stepsister mocks, "Are you here to steal my man? You'll always be beneath me." Rachel smiles, saying, "Come on, darling. You didn't steal him; you did me a favor." Holding onto the arm of Leo's CEO brother, Rachel addressed the stunned stepsister and Leo, saying, "Mind your manners; you should call me sister-in-law

Myla Calloway thought she'd found her forever with Damien Brooks–until her wedding day revealed a soul- crushing betrayal by her mother, Vanessa Calloway. Humiliated and heartbroken, Myla vows never to trust again. In the chaos of heartbreak, she had a one-night stand with her boss, Jaxon Brooks. A single night of forbidden passion leaves her with a secret that binds her to Jaxon forever. But Vanessa Calloway isn’t done wreaking havoc. Determined to control Jaxon and claim the Brooks family's immense fortune, Vanessa's manipulative schemes turn deadly. Can Myla and Jaxon overcome the lies and deceit that threaten to destroy them? Or will Vanessa’s ruthless ambition tear them apart for good?

Shadows of trust is a romance story that delves into themes of betrayal, love and resillience. The story centers on Philip, a wealthy man who becomes wheelchair-bound after saving his brother from an accident. Following the life-altering event, Philip losses interest in love and enters into a marriage of convenience with Kate, a woman primarily interested in his wealth. Their arrangement is straightforward: she receives financial support, and he gains companionship without any emotional entanglement. The story takes a dramatic turn when Philip discovers true love with Maddison, a dancer at one of his clubs. On the same night, he uncovers his wife's infidelity with his brother, intensifying the story emotional complexity. As Philip and Maddison relationship deepens, they face numerous challenges, including jealousy, societal judgements and personal insecurities. The novel explores how they navigate these obstacles, striving to build a life together despite the odds...

Someone started a thread on a forum asking, [Do men become stingy with their wives after marriage?] The replies were full of women complaining about how cheap and calculating their husbands were. My husband, however, went in the opposite direction. After we got married, he handed me his payroll card to manage and kept only a few dozen dollars a month for his own expenses, as though he had truly given everything to me and to this family. I shook my head and was about to respond when my mother-in-law's call interrupted me. "Chloe, Josh's god sister is sick. She needs $4,500." My husband immediately slipped an arm around my shoulders and assured me, "Don't worry. We'll use my salary. You won't have to pay a cent." "Alright," I said. Seeing how certain he was, I transferred one dollar to him on the spot and added a note: Medical expenses transferred. When my mother-in-law saw the transfer, she flew into a rage, sharply accusing me of being jealous and petty, even withholding money meant to save a life. I remained unmoved. "That's all there is on the card." She completely lost her temper, threatening to come over and audit how many kickbacks I had supposedly pocketed over the years. I agreed to settle the accounts. That was when my husband suddenly lost his enthusiasm.