Regretfully Yours Series by Maya Alden

She wasn’t just an assistant—she was his greatest asset. Ansel Tyler has the perfect assistant—smart, dedicated, and secretly in love with him. But when jealous colleagues whisper in his ear, he makes a cruel mistake, deciding to let Neha Rao go once he secures his promotion. Neha never expected forever, but she didn’t expect disrespect, either... moreShe wasn’t just an assistant—she was his greatest asset. Ansel Tyler has the perfect assistant—smart, dedicated, and secretly in love with him. But when jealous colleagues whisper in his ear, he makes a cruel mistake, deciding to let Neha Rao go once he secures his promotion. Neha never expected forever, but she didn’t expect disrespect, either. When she overhears Ansel saying he intends to fire her once he gets his shiny new Vice President title, she refuses to wait for the inevitable and resigns. Ansel is good at crunching numbers, but losing Neha doesn’t add up, and he quickly realizes the depth of his mistake. Now, career be damned, he’ll do whatever it takes to win Neha back—not as his assistant, but his partner in life. Ansel is part of Regretfully Yours, an angst-filled short story series about heartbreak, redemption, and groveling heroes who fight for their happily ever after. Tropes. 💔 Overheard. 💔 Workplace. 💔 Boss-Assistant. 💔 Betrayal & Grovel. 💔 Short Story (~25K words). less

He built his life on ambition, but the free-spirited woman he lost was the only thing that ever felt real. Basil Masters has it all—a booming aviation software company, great friends, and a sweet, supportive girlfriend, Summer. He’s ready to propose, convinced life is chef’s kiss perfect. Summer, however, is not convinced... moreHe built his life on ambition, but the free-spirited woman he lost was the only thing that ever felt real. Basil Masters has it all—a booming aviation software company, great friends, and a sweet, supportive girlfriend, Summer. He’s ready to propose, convinced life is chef’s kiss perfect. Summer, however, is not convinced. For two years, she’s smiled through Basil’s friends (especially his female best friend) tearing her down, brushed off their condescending jokes, and tried—really tried—to make him see the problem. But when she catches him and his best friend behaving inappropriately at a party, and he calls her insecure for feeling uncomfortable? Yeah. She’s out. It isn’t until Summer is gone that Basil finally gets it. His friends? Toxic. His priorities? A mess. And the woman he loves? Has walked away. Now, he’s cutting out the rot and fighting for the one person who truly matters. But Summer isn’t making it easy—if Basil wants her back, he’ll have to work for it. Basil is part of Regretfully Yours, a short story series full of heartbreak, redemption, and heroes who grovel their way to a happily ever after. Tropes. 💗 Second Chance. 💗 Other Woman Drama. 💗 He Has A Female Best Friend. 💗 Betrayal & Grovel. 💗 No Cheating. 💗 Short Story (~27k words). less

She trusted him with her heart—he repaid her with handcuffs. When Faith Baker takes a job at Cain Ripley's restaurant in small-town Oregon, sparks fly—and so does the cash drawer. Accused of stealing, Faith is arrested, humiliated, and betrayed by the man she trusted most. Cain says he’ll drop the charges if she returns the money. Only one problem: she doesn’t have it, because she didn't take it... moreShe trusted him with her heart—he repaid her with handcuffs. When Faith Baker takes a job at Cain Ripley's restaurant in small-town Oregon, sparks fly—and so does the cash drawer. Accused of stealing, Faith is arrested, humiliated, and betrayed by the man she trusted most. Cain says he’ll drop the charges if she returns the money. Only one problem: she doesn’t have it, because she didn't take it. As Faith's name is dragged through the mud and her future crumbles, Cain clings to his version of the truth—until a deeper betrayal is uncovered. But it may be too late; Faith is not the same woman Cain wronged, and forgiveness has a price. Cain is part of Regretfully Yours, a short story series full of heartbreak, redemption, and heroes who grovel their way to a happily ever after. Tropes. 🩶 Second Chance. 🩶 Small Town. 🩶 Wrongly Accused. 🩶 Other Woman Drama. 🩶 Betrayal & Grovel. 🩶 Short Story/Novella (35k words). Trigger warning: This story contains depictions of domestic abuse, including physical violence, emotional manipulation, and references to past trauma and assault. Scenes involving memories of past beatings, gaslighting, and psychological distress are portrayed in the context of the main character’s recovery journey. If these topics trigger, please do not read this book. Your mental health and well-being are important, and I request that you take care of yourself. less

She trusted him with her heart—he turned it into intel. Dom Delacour is a covert operative on a high-stakes assignment to expose a powerful diplomat suspected of colluding with foreign agents. After recon, he decides the quickest way in is to seduce the man’s overlooked, soft-spoken daughter, Enya Cahill. For Dom, this is supposed to be a means to an end and nothing more. But Enya isn’t what he expected. She’s sweet, kind, and hopeful... moreShe trusted him with her heart—he turned it into intel. Dom Delacour is a covert operative on a high-stakes assignment to expose a powerful diplomat suspected of colluding with foreign agents. After recon, he decides the quickest way in is to seduce the man’s overlooked, soft-spoken daughter, Enya Cahill. For Dom, this is supposed to be a means to an end and nothing more. But Enya isn’t what he expected. She’s sweet, kind, and hopeful. And what starts as a cover becomes real…until Enya learns the truth. Heartbroken and humiliated, Enya decides to raise her surprise pregnancy without the man who deceived her. Dom refuses to let her do that, not when he’s finally admitted to himself that he’s in love with her. To win Enya back, he’ll have to burn every bridge, even the agency he serves…. Dominic. is part of Regretfully Yours, an angst-filled short story series about heartbreak, redemption, and groveling heroes who fight for their happily ever after. Tropes. 💖 Secret Identity. 💖 Fake Relationship (though she doesn’t know that). 💖 Surprise Pregnancy. 💖 Betrayal & Grovel. 💖 Novella. less

She loved him in private—he betrayed her in public. Navya Rana is having a secret affair with Dr. Evan Vincenzo—no dates, no public acknowledgment, no future. Evan is her first lover, and she believes he cares for her, even if he isn’t in love with her. But when he ends it—immediately announcing his engagement to a woman deemed appropriate for a man of his standing—Navya’s heartbreak turns to clarity... moreShe loved him in private—he betrayed her in public. Navya Rana is having a secret affair with Dr. Evan Vincenzo—no dates, no public acknowledgment, no future. Evan is her first lover, and she believes he cares for her, even if he isn’t in love with her. But when he ends it—immediately announcing his engagement to a woman deemed appropriate for a man of his standing—Navya’s heartbreak turns to clarity. Especially when she overhears him admit she was nothing more than a convenient distraction, a woman he would be ashamed to be seen with in his elite circles. Done feeling small, Navya rebuilds her confidence and her life—sans Evan. Without Navya, Evan’s world grows darker. Now he must face the consequences of his cruelty and prove his regret is real if he wants the right to stand by her—openly and without shame. Evan is part of Regretfully Yours, an angst-filled romance series about betrayal, redemption, and heroes who must grovel for their happily ever after. TROPES. 💔 Secret Affair. 💔 Medical. 💔 Overheard. 💔 Betrayal & Grovel. 💔 No Cheating. 💔 Novella. less