She trusted him with her heart—he repaid her with handcuffs.
When Faith Baker takes a job at Cain Ripley’s restaurant in small-town Oregon, sparks fly—and so does the cash drawer. Accused of stealing, Faith is arrested, humiliated, and betrayed by the man she trusted most.
Cain says he’ll drop the charges if she returns the money. Only one problem: she doesn’t have it, because she didn’t take it.
As Faith’s name is dragged through the mud and her future crumbles, Cain clings to his version of the truth—until a deeper betrayal is uncovered.
But it may be too late; Faith is not the same woman Cain wronged, and forgiveness has a price.
Cain is part of Regretfully Yours, a short story series full of heartbreak, redemption, and heroes who grovel their way to a happily ever after.
Tropes
Second Chance
Small Town
Wrongly Accused
Other Woman Drama
Betrayal & Grovel
Short Story/Novella (35k words)
Trigger warning: This story contains depictions of domestic abuse, including physical violence, emotional manipulation, and references to past trauma and assault. Scenes involving memories of past beatings, gaslighting, and psychological distress are portrayed in the context of the main character’s recovery journey. If these topics trigger, please do not read this book. Your mental health and well-being are important, and I request that you take care of yourself.
TRIGGER WARNING
Dear Reader,
This story contains content that may be distressing to some readers, including graphic and emotional depictions of domestic violence, intimate partner abuse, and post-traumatic recovery.
The story explores themes such as physical assault, emotional manipulation, psychological trauma, gaslighting, and the long-term impact of abuse on identity and trust.
Since the heroine’s past is an integral part of her emotional journey, scenes involving her trauma, including memories of past beatings and moments of triggered fear, are woven throughout the narrative. They do not occur in isolated or clearly marked chapters. The pain she carries is central to her arc and is revealed gradually, as it is for her. For this reason, specific chapter-by-chapter warnings are not going to be tenable.
If you find such topics difficult or triggering, please prioritize your well-being and consider whether this book is right for you at this time. In fact, I recommend you pass on this book and read some of my others.
This story is, at its core, about survival, resilience, and healing from abuse—and the path to that healing is not gentle or clean.
To those who choose to read, I thank you for trusting me with your time and heart.
—Maya Alden
