Blossom in Winter Series by Melanie Martins

"We are not meant to be together. I should've known better. And yet..."Petra, a seventeen-year-old Dutch-American and the only heir of finance tycoon Roy Van Gatt, has always had her life rigorously planned and supervised by her strict father. From her internship at his hedge fund firm on Wall Street to her degree in economics at Columbia University, Petra is all set for a bright future in finance... more"We are not meant to be together. I should've known better. And yet..."Petra, a seventeen-year-old Dutch-American and the only heir of finance tycoon Roy Van Gatt, has always had her life rigorously planned and supervised by her strict father. From her internship at his hedge fund firm on Wall Street to her degree in economics at Columbia University, Petra is all set for a bright future in finance.But everything falls apart when she develops a dangerous relationship with her father’s business partner and utmost confidant, Alexander Van Dieren. A Dutch nobleman, known as an unrepentant heartbreaker, twenty-three years her senior, and who is, above all else, her beloved godfather.A twisted obsession for some, unconditional love for others, but one thing is sure: it’s a relationship that might cost them everything...This book is intended for mature audiences. less

“It’s a nasty kind of love. The kind you can’t escape from even if you want to.”Petra should've known better. But her heart has always beaten for the one man that she can't have: her beloved godfather, Alexander Van Dieren. And despite the firm disapproval from her mother, the rising politician and activist, Tess Hagen, Petra is determined to take her life into her own hands and fight for him, no matter the price. But she can only do so if Alexander will go just as far for her... more“It’s a nasty kind of love. The kind you can’t escape from even if you want to.”Petra should've known better. But her heart has always beaten for the one man that she can't have: her beloved godfather, Alexander Van Dieren. And despite the firm disapproval from her mother, the rising politician and activist, Tess Hagen, Petra is determined to take her life into her own hands and fight for him, no matter the price. But she can only do so if Alexander will go just as far for her. So after waking up from her coma, she asked him one question. He gave her one answer. And from there, nothing will ever be the same... less

“They say trust is the foundation of any relationship. But what if lies are the foundation of ours?”Petra and Alex have risked everything to run away from those who have tried to tear them apart.Finding refuge in Bermuda, they must learn how to trust each other like never before in order to face the upcoming judicial battles and the scrutinizing eye of society... more“They say trust is the foundation of any relationship. But what if lies are the foundation of ours?”Petra and Alex have risked everything to run away from those who have tried to tear them apart.Finding refuge in Bermuda, they must learn how to trust each other like never before in order to face the upcoming judicial battles and the scrutinizing eye of society.But when Alex makes it clear he won't reveal anything from his past and his secrets are meant to remain his, Petra now faces the impossible choice to either marry a man whose past she knows nothing about or to fight for a relationship on her own terms.Stubbornly committed to knowing the truth, and always so curious, Ms. Van Gatt hasn't said her last word.This book is intended for mature audiences. less

"Our relationship is ill-fated. Everyone saw it but us.We, on the other hand, thought nothing but death could tear us apart.And like clockwork, death came to tear us apart.” Petra knows her marriage to Alexander Van Dieren is a deadly union.The stakes have never been so high and consequences are to be expected when taking eternal vows.But when a life-changing revelation turns her world upside down, Petra finds herself torn between justice and love... more"Our relationship is ill-fated. Everyone saw it but us.We, on the other hand, thought nothing but death could tear us apart.And like clockwork, death came to tear us apart.” Petra knows her marriage to Alexander Van Dieren is a deadly union.The stakes have never been so high and consequences are to be expected when taking eternal vows.But when a life-changing revelation turns her world upside down, Petra finds herself torn between justice and love.If she decides to seek justice, then she will become her husband’s worst enemy.If she can rationalize saving the love they have, then it will lead to her downfall.Despite everything, sacrifices have to be made or all will crumble.Can their marriage survive after so many secrets and lies? And if so, at what price?This book is for mature audiences. less

YOU KNOW THEIR STORY BUT WHAT ABOUT THEIR HAPPILY EVER AFTER?PART ONENearly six months have passed since the miraculous birth of the twins, and yet, the ever-present conflict Petra faces between staying at home with them and attending school and trying to maintain her social life has been wearing her down.Deciding to share her inner guilt, Petra meets Emma for an outing, but what was to be a simple afternoon between besties becomes a life-changing one as she finds the missing piece in her life... moreYOU KNOW THEIR STORY BUT WHAT ABOUT THEIR HAPPILY EVER AFTER?PART ONENearly six months have passed since the miraculous birth of the twins, and yet, the ever-present conflict Petra faces between staying at home with them and attending school and trying to maintain her social life has been wearing her down.Deciding to share her inner guilt, Petra meets Emma for an outing, but what was to be a simple afternoon between besties becomes a life-changing one as she finds the missing piece in her life.PART TWOPetra and Alex are heading to Aspen to celebrate their first Christmas as a family of four, but unfortunately, his mother is coming along!And even worse, Margaret is now determined to find leverage on Petra to regain the upper hand.What should have been a joyful family gathering in Colorado’s most glamorous ski town, is quickly becoming something much more sinister… less

PART THREEAfter Margaret threatens her, Petra has no choice but to go to St. Moritz in the hopes of convincing Emma to terminate her affair with Yara once and for all.But Yara has her claws deep into Emma and breaking them apart reveals to be much more difficult than Petra anticipated.The only way out seems to be for her to find someone else for Emma to fall in love with, but it had to be someone perfect.Someone just as successful and captivating as Yara... morePART THREEAfter Margaret threatens her, Petra has no choice but to go to St. Moritz in the hopes of convincing Emma to terminate her affair with Yara once and for all.But Yara has her claws deep into Emma and breaking them apart reveals to be much more difficult than Petra anticipated.The only way out seems to be for her to find someone else for Emma to fall in love with, but it had to be someone perfect.Someone just as successful and captivating as Yara.But who?PART FOURBack in Manhattan and reunited with her family, Petra soon realizes that her married life isn’t going to be as peaceful as she’d expected.Having your best friend hanging out with a world-famous artist has its perks, but there are also some dangerous downsides––especially when you’re the mother to newborn twins.Even worse, as she tries to navigate through it all, another member of the Van Dieren’s clan is now trying to reconnect at any cost in order to ask her a very peculiar favor.Regardless of her current grudge against them, is Petra really ready to go right back into the lion’s pit? less