A Fashion Queen and a Basketball Superstar have the world fooled. Tavinda "Tavi" Reynolds, the celebrated luxury fashion designer, and her husband, Jason Reynolds, the dominant professional basketball player, are the ultimate 'power couple'—perfect, glamorous, and #RelationshipGoals on every social media feed.
But their picture-perfect marriage is a fragile facade built on deep, dark secrets. They've bent and broken vows, and now, to save what’s left, they unknowingly book separate tickets on a luxury cruise to the tropical paradise of Hawaii. They're seeking a miracle cure in the sun, a way to mend the raw wounds of the past.
Yet, miles from shore, the idyllic ocean becomes a mirror for their turmoil. Beneath the surface of their desperate romantic getaway, buried secrets begin to surface. From fireworks and luau parties to brutal, tear-soaked confessions, Tavi and Jason must confront the temptations that led them astray and the uncomfortable truths that fractured their foundation.
In a marriage where trust is drowned and love is bleeding, forgiveness seems impossible. As one shocking revelation after another threatens to destroy their world, they face the ultimate Can this celebrity marriage survive the voyage? Will they choose redemption over denial, or will their biggest scandal yet send them down for good? Once Bitten Twice Shot is a second chance romance with a gripping tale of betrayal, high-stakes drama, and the fight for forgiveness that comes at high price.
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Second Chance RomanceLove After Divorce / SeparationSecret ObsessionForced ProximityBetrayalManipulationSecret StalkerErotomaniacDominant/Submission FlipMarriage in CrisisSteamy Romance