Something Better Series by Matilda Martel

Betsy and Devon were once college sweethearts. Now? They’re just friends with benefits—a toxic pattern she can’t seem to break. For years, he’s kept her close… dating other women, breaking up, and always coming back to her bed. Never offering forever. Never letting her go. Devon doesn’t want a real relationship—he just doesn’t want Betsy with anyone else. Then she meets Conor... moreBetsy and Devon were once college sweethearts. Now? They’re just friends with benefits—a toxic pattern she can’t seem to break. For years, he’s kept her close… dating other women, breaking up, and always coming back to her bed. Never offering forever. Never letting her go. Devon doesn’t want a real relationship—he just doesn’t want Betsy with anyone else. Then she meets Conor. Charming, confident, and everything Devon isn’t, Conor makes Betsy feel like the leading lady in her own love story—not a back-up plan. With Conor, she finds a swoony hero who actually shows up, plans dates, listens, and gives her his best instead of his leftovers. Their slow burn romance turns into something steamy, heartfelt, and impossible to ignore. Suddenly Devon is ready to commit. But Betsy’s done waiting. Because she’s finally found the kind of protective, swoony hero romance she deserves—the kind where she’s chosen first. A steamy, emotional friends with benefits romance with all the angst, jealous ex drama, and swoony new boyfriend energy readers crave—The Back-Up Plan is a must-read for anyone who loves second chance twists, slow burn romance with spice, and heroines who finally choose themselves. less

Seven years. That’s how long Della and Jared have been together. College sweethearts turned cohabiting couple, she’s been patiently waiting for the proposal that never comes. For Jared, living together is enough. For Della… it’s not. Then one night, she overhears him telling his friends the unthinkable—Della isn’t his “marriage ideal. ” He’s still holding out for someone better. Horrified to realize she’s just a placeholder, Della packs up and walks away—quietly, decisively—while he’s at work... moreSeven years. That’s how long Della and Jared have been together. College sweethearts turned cohabiting couple, she’s been patiently waiting for the proposal that never comes. For Jared, living together is enough. For Della… it’s not. Then one night, she overhears him telling his friends the unthinkable—Della isn’t his “marriage ideal. ” He’s still holding out for someone better. Horrified to realize she’s just a placeholder, Della packs up and walks away—quietly, decisively—while he’s at work. With the help of her best friend Liana, she starts rebuilding her confidence, one bold step at a time. Enter Axel. Steady, certain, and utterly sure about her from the start, Axel doesn’t need years to figure it out—he knows she’s the one. Now Jared’s panicking. But Della’s done waiting for someone to choose her. She’s already found the man who sees her worth… and she’s not looking back. A heartfelt, addictive romance about knowing when to walk away, rediscovering your spark, and finding the love you were meant for. less