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Soulmate #2
Breadwinner
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Expected 6 Feb 26This isn’t a love story—it’s a chess match.
Sarah Gallagher has always played life by the rules. Responsible mother, high-powered attorney, the glue holding her unconventional family together. But when the pieces on her carefully balanced board begin to shift, she finds herself drawn into a high-stakes game with someone who plays by a very different set of rules. Sarah isn’t sure if she’s protecting her heart or simply learning to play a more dangerous game. What begins as a professional opportunity to redefine her career quickly unravels as Sarah learns to shift her perspective on the many shapes love can take.
Nell Stanhope has spent a lifetime mastering control. Control of her image, her billion-dollar empire, and her emotions. In business, she’s ruthless. In pleasure, she’s nothing short of precise. But when her path crosses with Sarah Gallagher, she finds herself confronted with unexpected challenges that force her to reevaluate the boundaries of her own rules. What starts as a carefully calculated offer quickly turns into something Nell never imagined. Because Sarah, who is just as witty, ambitious, and powerful as she is, isn’t just her equal. She’s her undoing. Leaving Nell questioning everything she thought was set in stone.
Sapphic power, control, and ambition collide in Breadwinner, a story about the many forms love can take, and the dangerous game of letting go to receive it.
Sarah Gallagher has always played life by the rules. Responsible mother, high-powered attorney, the glue holding her unconventional family together. But when the pieces on her carefully balanced board begin to shift, she finds herself drawn into a high-stakes game with someone who plays by a very different set of rules. Sarah isn’t sure if she’s protecting her heart or simply learning to play a more dangerous game. What begins as a professional opportunity to redefine her career quickly unravels as Sarah learns to shift her perspective on the many shapes love can take.
Nell Stanhope has spent a lifetime mastering control. Control of her image, her billion-dollar empire, and her emotions. In business, she’s ruthless. In pleasure, she’s nothing short of precise. But when her path crosses with Sarah Gallagher, she finds herself confronted with unexpected challenges that force her to reevaluate the boundaries of her own rules. What starts as a carefully calculated offer quickly turns into something Nell never imagined. Because Sarah, who is just as witty, ambitious, and powerful as she is, isn’t just her equal. She’s her undoing. Leaving Nell questioning everything she thought was set in stone.
Sapphic power, control, and ambition collide in Breadwinner, a story about the many forms love can take, and the dangerous game of letting go to receive it.
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Expected publication February 6, 2026
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Cass Morgan
3 books136 followersCass Morgan is a contemporary sapphic romance author. Her stories embrace the quiet moments of connection, the messy in-betweens, and the kind of love that feels so magical it leaves you forever changed. She’s especially drawn to the emotional nuances that make us human—the doubts, the hopes, and the courage it takes to be truly seen.
When she’s not writing, you can usually find Cass creating in some way, curled up on the couch playing cozy video games or creating elaborate systems in brightly colored Post-it notes around the house. Cass lives in the Chicago area with her wife Alexa.
When she’s not writing, you can usually find Cass creating in some way, curled up on the couch playing cozy video games or creating elaborate systems in brightly colored Post-it notes around the house. Cass lives in the Chicago area with her wife Alexa.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to Cass Morgan for the ARC. I almost screamed when I saw I got it. I absolutely loved Balancing Act, the first book in the Soulmates Series. I fell in love with Sarah. You could tell how much she really loved her ex wife, Beth. She deserved her own love story and to be able to get over Beth.
I loved the power dynamics between Nell and Sarah. At first, I was a little iffy, because I didn’t want Sarah to be taken advantage of and it sounded a little escort-y (not that there's anything wrong with that) and Sarah deserves the world. But Nell ended up being such a caring individual that I soon was okay with their “arrangement” and quite frankly found it very hot.
When Cass Morgan said this book was about love of all kinds, I kind of thought it would explore more of Beth and Sarah’s coparenting relationship, which is did, but not in the way I thought. Getting Sarah’s perspective on things in this book vs Balancing Act has me seeing Beth in a different light. That light is a little more negative than I would like, but such is life.
I loved seeing Jamie in Breadwinner and speaking of Jamie, holy cow, that first look at the next book...
I fell more in love with Sarah even more in this book. She is just overall a kind and giving person. She is always putting others first. Like I said before, I was hesitant with the dynamic between Nell and her, but once you really get to know Nell, I believe those “games” they played actually helped Sarah come into herself and her confidence more.
I loved Nate and adored his relationship with Nell and how protective he was of her. It sounds like he has his own story and interesting background and I wouldn’t mind reading more about him. Which is wild for me, because I don’t usually like to read about men/have men as the main characters (sorry not sorry). But for him, I could make an exception
Nell is such an interesting character. I don’t want to give away spoilers, but it was nice that the author included that representation because I don’t believe I’ve ever read a romance book with that specific type of rep. And no, I’m not talking about being a billionaire. There’s something magnetic about Nell and she is always up front and honest. Both Sarah and Nell are so emotionally mature and we love emotionally mature women here!
I am, however, a little scared that Sarah is going to get her heart broken. Don’t worry, it’s a happy ending in this book, but I am so worried that Sarah will eventually be heart broken. Again, not wanting to spoil anything, but if you read, you’ll know what I am referring to.
Overall, I love this little universe that Cass has created in the Soulmate Series. It’s real and raw. It’s why I’m not too worried about my change in opinion of Beth, because I do feel like that will change over the next book. Even if it doesn’t, it shows how complex we are as humans and how complex relationships of all kinds are. I laughted, I cried, I gasped throughout Breadwinner. I can’t wait for more.
I loved the power dynamics between Nell and Sarah. At first, I was a little iffy, because I didn’t want Sarah to be taken advantage of and it sounded a little escort-y (not that there's anything wrong with that) and Sarah deserves the world. But Nell ended up being such a caring individual that I soon was okay with their “arrangement” and quite frankly found it very hot.
When Cass Morgan said this book was about love of all kinds, I kind of thought it would explore more of Beth and Sarah’s coparenting relationship, which is did, but not in the way I thought. Getting Sarah’s perspective on things in this book vs Balancing Act has me seeing Beth in a different light. That light is a little more negative than I would like, but such is life.
I loved seeing Jamie in Breadwinner and speaking of Jamie, holy cow, that first look at the next book...
I fell more in love with Sarah even more in this book. She is just overall a kind and giving person. She is always putting others first. Like I said before, I was hesitant with the dynamic between Nell and her, but once you really get to know Nell, I believe those “games” they played actually helped Sarah come into herself and her confidence more.
I loved Nate and adored his relationship with Nell and how protective he was of her. It sounds like he has his own story and interesting background and I wouldn’t mind reading more about him. Which is wild for me, because I don’t usually like to read about men/have men as the main characters (sorry not sorry). But for him, I could make an exception
Nell is such an interesting character. I don’t want to give away spoilers, but it was nice that the author included that representation because I don’t believe I’ve ever read a romance book with that specific type of rep. And no, I’m not talking about being a billionaire. There’s something magnetic about Nell and she is always up front and honest. Both Sarah and Nell are so emotionally mature and we love emotionally mature women here!
I am, however, a little scared that Sarah is going to get her heart broken. Don’t worry, it’s a happy ending in this book, but I am so worried that Sarah will eventually be heart broken. Again, not wanting to spoil anything, but if you read, you’ll know what I am referring to.
Overall, I love this little universe that Cass has created in the Soulmate Series. It’s real and raw. It’s why I’m not too worried about my change in opinion of Beth, because I do feel like that will change over the next book. Even if it doesn’t, it shows how complex we are as humans and how complex relationships of all kinds are. I laughted, I cried, I gasped throughout Breadwinner. I can’t wait for more.
December 22, 2025
Breadwinner is the second book in the Soulmate Series. It can be read as standalone, but please read Balancing Act first.
Ummm. Yeah. What can I say? Wow. I could not put this down.
Sarah and Nell’s story. Complex, intriguing, layered, and oh so much… This story is beautifully crafted, well written. Raw. Real. Perfectly Imperfect. It sucks you in and doesn’t let go. This story shows love in a different form to what we are used to seeing.
Sarah, you gorgeous woman. She peaked my interest in the first book. Seeing Sarah as a giving person and the way she’s cares, how can I word? People come first for her. Her confidence grew even more throughout this book. I definitely fell in love with her in this book.
Nell. Hmmm. I had no idea what to think of her. But that is okay. Her swagger, the confidence, and the mystery. Woman, you are intriguing. By the end of this book, I was like yes woman you are squishy underneath it all for the right person. Her found family with Nate, I love it.
The power dynamics between Sarah and Nell with the “arrangement” was not what I was expecting. Hot in its own way. But damn. I love they don’t push each other to be something they are not, just truly their most authentic self, nothing more or less.
Beth, I’m not your biggest fan after this book. Sarah needed to get over you. Needed that little rant. Sorry, not sorry. Jamie you are adorable as always. Can’t wait for the next book.
Thank you for the ARC Cass Morgan.
Ummm. Yeah. What can I say? Wow. I could not put this down.
Sarah and Nell’s story. Complex, intriguing, layered, and oh so much… This story is beautifully crafted, well written. Raw. Real. Perfectly Imperfect. It sucks you in and doesn’t let go. This story shows love in a different form to what we are used to seeing.
Sarah, you gorgeous woman. She peaked my interest in the first book. Seeing Sarah as a giving person and the way she’s cares, how can I word? People come first for her. Her confidence grew even more throughout this book. I definitely fell in love with her in this book.
Nell. Hmmm. I had no idea what to think of her. But that is okay. Her swagger, the confidence, and the mystery. Woman, you are intriguing. By the end of this book, I was like yes woman you are squishy underneath it all for the right person. Her found family with Nate, I love it.
The power dynamics between Sarah and Nell with the “arrangement” was not what I was expecting. Hot in its own way. But damn. I love they don’t push each other to be something they are not, just truly their most authentic self, nothing more or less.
Beth, I’m not your biggest fan after this book. Sarah needed to get over you. Needed that little rant. Sorry, not sorry. Jamie you are adorable as always. Can’t wait for the next book.
Thank you for the ARC Cass Morgan.
December 28, 2025
Breadwinner x @cassmorganauthor
Soulmate Series Book 2
Out: 2/6/26
Spice Level: 🔥🔥🔥
What’s better than 1 ice queen??? 2 ICE QUEENS! This book was everything I never knew I needed, with representation that felt so nice to see in this context! Being categorized as “love in many forms” was the perfect description. It was raw, and gritty — but with so much care and tenderness under the surface. I gasped, I teared up, I swooned, and I even got a little pissed (I’m looking at you Beth 👊🏼😠 I still love you though). Be ready for some upped spice levels, that will have you fanning yourself — because Nell and Sarah’s chemistry is OFF THE CHARTS!
I knew from book 1 that I liked Sarah, but this outshined all of my expectations! Sarah and Nell’s “arrangement” was so intriguing; their open communication, their shared level of intelligence, and their type A personalities were the perfect dynamic for me! I loved how they never tried to change each other, and created their own “rules” for their relationship. I think it’s really beautiful to see that rep in a sapphic novel, because not everyone’s relationships have to follow some made up guidelines to force yourselves into some neat little box… and Breadwinner was the perfect example of this!
Thank you to the author for trusting me as an early reader and for bringing this story to life! This series has become one of my favorites to date!
Soulmate Series Book 2
Out: 2/6/26
Spice Level: 🔥🔥🔥
What’s better than 1 ice queen??? 2 ICE QUEENS! This book was everything I never knew I needed, with representation that felt so nice to see in this context! Being categorized as “love in many forms” was the perfect description. It was raw, and gritty — but with so much care and tenderness under the surface. I gasped, I teared up, I swooned, and I even got a little pissed (I’m looking at you Beth 👊🏼😠 I still love you though). Be ready for some upped spice levels, that will have you fanning yourself — because Nell and Sarah’s chemistry is OFF THE CHARTS!
I knew from book 1 that I liked Sarah, but this outshined all of my expectations! Sarah and Nell’s “arrangement” was so intriguing; their open communication, their shared level of intelligence, and their type A personalities were the perfect dynamic for me! I loved how they never tried to change each other, and created their own “rules” for their relationship. I think it’s really beautiful to see that rep in a sapphic novel, because not everyone’s relationships have to follow some made up guidelines to force yourselves into some neat little box… and Breadwinner was the perfect example of this!
Thank you to the author for trusting me as an early reader and for bringing this story to life! This series has become one of my favorites to date!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Balancing Act, the author’s debut novel, was a great read, but the 2nd book in the Soulmate Series, Breadwinner, is now sorted into the amazing category. I highly recommend this book to everyone that is up for a reading experience that is a bit different from a standard romance, things are a bit complicated and make you think, which is exactly the type of book I love.
I loved Sarah already in the first book and felt her pain in her interactions with her ex-wife Beth. When Beth met Jamie, it got to a whole new level of self-harm for her, Sarah is still so completely in love with Beth but must keep on pretending all is good to be a good co-parent to their daughter Lily. This must be so painful for Sarah, and you feel all that when reading the book, how she can cope is beyond me, Beth is stringing her on, having her as a back-up, even though she has chosen Jamie and not Sarah.
Fortunately, the billionaire Cornelia Stanhop, Nell, sees Sarah, is intrigued by this strong woman and has a proposal for her, a strategic companionship in which both parties benefit. Nell needs a plus-one for events, and in return she can help Sarah to meet the right people. There is no pretence of romance but something very different but handled in a very loving way. That Nell is taking control is something Sarah needs at this stage in her life, she needs to learn to let go for once, that can be so freeing, she is finally seen. Nell is an amazing person, so much more to her then meets the eye, she helps Sarah to forget and move on from her impossible situation with Beth.
It is clear that Nell is not into relationships, she is not the replacement of Beth, but something very different. How this can play out long term is hard to say, Beth is the forever romantic, but Nell is absolutely Sarah’s perfect for now person. When you get to know Nell in the book you start to love this complex woman that sees things so differently from Sarah. They have some issues until they get to a place when they really define how they feel and who they are for each other, and I am all for their arrangement even if it may not last forever.
I hope the 3rd and final book is available very soon since this book ended with a major cliffhanger, a short abstract from the 3rd book in the series, and I need the resolution urgently. There are several ways this story can play out, and I am not sure I know yet which way I want it to head, different options intriguing in different ways. I will for sure play those options in my head for a while and wonder if I predicted the outcome decided by the author in the end.
I received a free ARC from the author and leave an honest review voluntarily.
I loved Sarah already in the first book and felt her pain in her interactions with her ex-wife Beth. When Beth met Jamie, it got to a whole new level of self-harm for her, Sarah is still so completely in love with Beth but must keep on pretending all is good to be a good co-parent to their daughter Lily. This must be so painful for Sarah, and you feel all that when reading the book, how she can cope is beyond me, Beth is stringing her on, having her as a back-up, even though she has chosen Jamie and not Sarah.
Fortunately, the billionaire Cornelia Stanhop, Nell, sees Sarah, is intrigued by this strong woman and has a proposal for her, a strategic companionship in which both parties benefit. Nell needs a plus-one for events, and in return she can help Sarah to meet the right people. There is no pretence of romance but something very different but handled in a very loving way. That Nell is taking control is something Sarah needs at this stage in her life, she needs to learn to let go for once, that can be so freeing, she is finally seen. Nell is an amazing person, so much more to her then meets the eye, she helps Sarah to forget and move on from her impossible situation with Beth.
It is clear that Nell is not into relationships, she is not the replacement of Beth, but something very different. How this can play out long term is hard to say, Beth is the forever romantic, but Nell is absolutely Sarah’s perfect for now person. When you get to know Nell in the book you start to love this complex woman that sees things so differently from Sarah. They have some issues until they get to a place when they really define how they feel and who they are for each other, and I am all for their arrangement even if it may not last forever.
I hope the 3rd and final book is available very soon since this book ended with a major cliffhanger, a short abstract from the 3rd book in the series, and I need the resolution urgently. There are several ways this story can play out, and I am not sure I know yet which way I want it to head, different options intriguing in different ways. I will for sure play those options in my head for a while and wonder if I predicted the outcome decided by the author in the end.
I received a free ARC from the author and leave an honest review voluntarily.
December 27, 2025
I will admit that I initially wasn’t a fan when I started this. I did not like Nell and I’m still not for sure how I feel about her. By chapter 6, I actually considered not finishing this book. The audacity of this woman to dictate to Sarah what she could and could not do and then the assumption that she knew what Sarah was goning to do absolutely made my blood boil. I understand the need to give up control every once in a while but the way that Nell was just assuming, gave me anxiety to the point where my heart was racing and I could not fall asleep. I’m still not sure how I feel about her even after finishing the book I don’t truly understand being aromantic but to look at somebody and basically tell them, hey if I don’t continue to like the way that this is going, then we’re done and I don’t really care. I just can’t get behind that however I had to look past that and pretend like that doesn’t exist because that’s basically what had to be done in order for me to finish reading this book.
I love Sarah! My heart breaks for her feels for her. I understand her on occasion I feel like I am her the heartbreak the still being in love with your ex-wife part is what really just broke my heart. And I’m gonna say this and I know that this is kind of one of those deals that not a lot of people are going to agree with me on because I like Jamie I do and I like Beth and I liked them together and book one and I really liked Beth in book one and I struggled a little bit with her character in book 2, but I still like Beth. After reading Sarah’s position on why their marriage fell apart and reading them both together I really think Beth and Sarah should work this out. I don’t think Sarah should be with Nell. And even though I love Jamie, I don’t think Jamie and Beth should be together. And that cliffhanger in the extra chapters is stressing me out because even though I don’t want them to be together, I don’t think Jamie should die either so I’m kind of looking forward to seeing which characters are covered in book 3 and I’m really hoping it’s Sarah and Beth finding their way back to each other because I’m totally a sucker for that.
I do know that this will be an unpopular opinion!
I love Sarah! My heart breaks for her feels for her. I understand her on occasion I feel like I am her the heartbreak the still being in love with your ex-wife part is what really just broke my heart. And I’m gonna say this and I know that this is kind of one of those deals that not a lot of people are going to agree with me on because I like Jamie I do and I like Beth and I liked them together and book one and I really liked Beth in book one and I struggled a little bit with her character in book 2, but I still like Beth. After reading Sarah’s position on why their marriage fell apart and reading them both together I really think Beth and Sarah should work this out. I don’t think Sarah should be with Nell. And even though I love Jamie, I don’t think Jamie and Beth should be together. And that cliffhanger in the extra chapters is stressing me out because even though I don’t want them to be together, I don’t think Jamie should die either so I’m kind of looking forward to seeing which characters are covered in book 3 and I’m really hoping it’s Sarah and Beth finding their way back to each other because I’m totally a sucker for that.
I do know that this will be an unpopular opinion!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 28, 2025
First of all, thank you so much to Cass Morgan for the ARC! It was awesome getting to dive into Sarah and Nell’s story sooner than expected!
I loved the first iteration, Balancing Act, but I felt like there were so many moving pieces to the story that it was hard to get into the depth of the relationship dynamics. And, Sarah wasn’t my favorite in Balancing Act to say the least so I wasn’t sure how I would like Breadwinner.
But boy, was I wrong! I absolutely loved getting to see a different side of Sarah and see her softness. I was very skeptical of their “arrangement” at first with Nell and I was worried it was going to be another trope of toxic love disguised as romance. I really feel like we got to know Sarah and Nell so much more in depth than we ever do with Beth and Jamie and I deeply appreciated it. Not to mention, the spicy sapphic love scenes were CHEF’S KISS! So good! 🥵 🌶️ I do worry about the future of Nell and Sarah considering they do ultimately want different things but I valued the diverse view of love and connection we saw through their partnership. And shoutout to the author for showcasing the aromantic experience and how they navigate connection and relationships.
These are a MUST read and I can’t wait for the next one!!!!! I really like how Cass Morgan really invites us into the lives of her characters and feel like we are flies on the wall. Thanks again for the ARC!!!
I loved the first iteration, Balancing Act, but I felt like there were so many moving pieces to the story that it was hard to get into the depth of the relationship dynamics. And, Sarah wasn’t my favorite in Balancing Act to say the least so I wasn’t sure how I would like Breadwinner.
But boy, was I wrong! I absolutely loved getting to see a different side of Sarah and see her softness. I was very skeptical of their “arrangement” at first with Nell and I was worried it was going to be another trope of toxic love disguised as romance. I really feel like we got to know Sarah and Nell so much more in depth than we ever do with Beth and Jamie and I deeply appreciated it. Not to mention, the spicy sapphic love scenes were CHEF’S KISS! So good! 🥵 🌶️ I do worry about the future of Nell and Sarah considering they do ultimately want different things but I valued the diverse view of love and connection we saw through their partnership. And shoutout to the author for showcasing the aromantic experience and how they navigate connection and relationships.
These are a MUST read and I can’t wait for the next one!!!!! I really like how Cass Morgan really invites us into the lives of her characters and feel like we are flies on the wall. Thanks again for the ARC!!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This author is fast becoming a firm favourite. She crafts these intricate stories with characters so complex and layered that you end up feeling like they are your own friends and found family. My emotional investment in this book was full on.
I love that the relationships between characters in this book are constantly evolving. Nell and Sarah grow together but with independence. While we have the mostly unrelatable billionaire aspect, we also have a very human woman looking for connection. The characters being in their 40s really lets you believe their emotional maturity, and adds a depth to the emotions described too.
This book really took me on a rollercoaster of feelings. And, good grief, are the hot bits hot.
I love that the relationships between characters in this book are constantly evolving. Nell and Sarah grow together but with independence. While we have the mostly unrelatable billionaire aspect, we also have a very human woman looking for connection. The characters being in their 40s really lets you believe their emotional maturity, and adds a depth to the emotions described too.
This book really took me on a rollercoaster of feelings. And, good grief, are the hot bits hot.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thankful to receive this as an ARC reader! I devoured this book and cannot wait for the next installment in the Soulmates series. Billionaire x Lawyer, an agreement to do whatever Nell says, navigating dating after divorce, aro-representation, and I'm a sucker for a book with a character that shares my name 💕 There are political elements that I enjoyed (and agreed with) and the cast of characters feel like family and friends. Cass Morgan is quickly becoming one of my top sapphic authors and I look forward to all of her future projects.
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