His Beautiful Mistake: When Honor is Heavier Than Desire (Short Read Romance)

By Thays Jamara

A marriage of duty. A broken promise. And a love that survived twelve years across a fence line.

Mariah Miller did everything that was expected of her. She married with a handshake, tended to a perfect home, and buried her dreams in absolute silence. She is the flawless wife, but her heart belongs to the man she was never allowed to have.

Manoel Sterling is the ghost living on the property next door. For over a decade, he has been nothing but the silent neighbor, guarding a secret that burns hotter than the summer sun. They kept the honor. They kept the peace. But they are about to discover that some flames cannot be smothered forever.

She is the duty. He is the desire. And their mistake is the only real thing in a world of appearances.

Tropes: Forbidden Love, Second Chance Romance, Childhood Sweethearts, and Neighbors-to-Lovers.

Vibe: Melancholic, Intense, and Breathtaking.

Is honor worth the price of a life without love?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GXRK8KRR
• ISBN13: 9798257919718
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"