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Scarlet Collins's life is flipped upside down after news of her divorce from her husband, Jack Humphrey, spreads around town. Despite her husband’s affairs being brought to light, Scarlet finds herself the topic of gossip as the town tries to find the answer to why Jack would leave the young heiress. 

Already burdened with having to take care of her family, Scarlet now finds herself being forced to listen to the many reasons why her marriage failed. Said to be a woman with a heart made of black ice, the people in town believed their opinions would not affect her so they had no reason to stop voicing them. 

During an afternoon out seeking peace, she finds herself starting an unlikely relationship with Lord Kingsley's bastard son, Ian Kingsley.

The Resilient Lady Collins

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"You intend to cook for me? You don't need to," Scarlet said, not wanting to trouble Ian to do it. "I ate-"

"Sweets that wouldn't have filled you," Ian finished, continuing to gather what he needed. "Allow me to show off my skills. I promise you will not be disappointed."

"Very well," Scarlet said, allowing him to continue. "I shall sit far away from you. I cannot offer you any help as I have never cooked a day in my life. Only baking but I wouldn't trust myself helping you with that."

"All I want for you is to sit and enjoy your time not working. I would like for my kitchen to remain in one piece so I never planned for you to join me. Care for wine?" Ian offered.

"Not right now," Scarlet denied the offer. She took a seat on the chair Ian brought into the kitchen. She was yet to have the tour as Ian claimed that she needed to eat first.

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