From the Ashes

$9.99

Republished July 1, 2025

Paula St. John had the perfect life, or so she thought until after twenty years of marriage and two kids, she is left broken. The man who vowed to love, honor, and cherish her till death do them part, had an affair. She has lost her self-confidence and her self-worth. How does she pick up the pieces?

She didn’t think she would find love again, until Jamie Robertson walks in and changes her life. He brings out sexual desires that she didn’t know she had and a love like she’s never imagined.

Newfound friendship and undeniable chemistry are at the forefront of this new relationship, but is it enough? Can she tear down the walls she built to protect her heart in time? Or will she let him walk away and she lose the love of a lifetime?

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This novel explores the emotional devastation caused by infidelity and the long journey toward healing, self-worth, and rediscovering love. Paula's story begins with the collapse of a nearly twenty-year marriage after discovering her husband's affair and follows her struggle to rebuild her identity and trust.

The book contains explicit sexual situations, sexual fantasies, BDSM-related themes, sex toys, and open-door intimacy. Readers sensitive to themes of adultery, divorce, and emotional trauma may wish to review the content warnings before reading.

Content Warning: This novel contains themes of infidelity, marital betrayal, divorce, depression, anxiety, emotional trauma, explicit sexual content, BDSM themes, sexual fantasies, sex toy usage, masturbation, dominance/submission dynamics, and emotional recovery after the end of a long-term marriage. Recommended for readers 18+.

  • Infidelity / Cheating spouse

  • Marital betrayal

  • Divorce

  • Emotional abuse

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Self-esteem struggles

  • Emotional trauma

  • Family conflict

  • Separation of parents

  • Discussions of adultery

  • Explicit sexual content

  • BDSM themes

  • Bondage fantasies

  • Dominance and submission dynamics

  • Sex toys (vibrators, dildos)

  • Explicit sexual language

  • Graphic intimacy scenes

  • Sexual fantasies

  • Masturbation

  • Strong sexual themes

  • Alcohol consumption

  • Religious themes and prayer

  • Emotional recovery after heartbreak

  • Second Chance at Love

  • Divorce Recovery

  • Starting Over

  • Healing After Betrayal

  • Rich Hero

  • Billionaire Romance Elements

  • Protective Hero

  • Damaged Heroine

  • Emotional Healing

  • Friends Encourage Her to Move On

  • Love After Divorce

  • Opposites Attract

  • Instant Attraction

  • Slow Burn Romance

  • Mature Heroine

  • Single Mother

  • Wealthy Hero

  • BDSM Awakening

  • Found Family Support System

  • Touch Her and Die Energy

  • Emotional Rebirth

  • Phoenix Rising Theme

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Categories

  • Contemporary Romance

  • Erotic Romance

  • Women's Fiction

  • Second Chance Romance

  • BDSM Romance

  • Divorce Recovery Romance

  • Later-in-Life Romance

  • Emotional Healing Romance

  • Interracial Romance