After heartbreak from betrayal by those she cherished most, Marilí escapes to Italy seeking redemption and renewal. With support from unexpected allies, she rebuilds her life in her homeland, yet the old adage proves true—those who leave without being forced away return unbidden. A shocking visitor draws Marilí back to the place she fled with a shattered heart, but her return brings far more than nostalgia. She arrives with a daughter in tow, along with fresh complications, brewing conflict, and situations that will test her resolve. Can Marilí weather the judgment and scandal that await? Or will she shield herself with indifference and move forward regardless? **Book 1: Virginity Sold!** Eighteen-year-old Marilí Cook faces an impossible choice. Abandoned by her father before birth and burdened by her mother's mounting illness, she struggles daily to survive. Desperate to save her mother's life, Marilí makes a shocking decision—selling her virginity to the highest bidder. Enter a ruthless, wealthy tycoon consumed by dark desires and accustomed to getting everything he wants. Their contract begins as a straightforward arrangement but evolves into an intoxicating journey through passion and obsession. What starts as a business transaction transforms into something neither of them anticipated, blurring the lines between desire and something far more dangerous.