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Silent Flames Kindle Edition

by Cate C. Wells (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars (3,524)
He broke my heart. I returned the favor.

I thought my husband loved me—until I walked in on his Director of Finance riding him like a cowgirl.

Adrian and I never made sense on paper. When we met, I was working for minimum wage. No family. No degree. He was a billionaire Maddox brother, twelve years older than me and a titan of Wall Street.

I thought it had to be love. Why else would a man like him be with me?

Turns out, our marriage has always been a transaction. An easy life for me, a perfect wife for him. And if I want to keep my lifestyle—and my two beautiful babies—I need to fall in line.

There are just two small problems.

I’m not the perfect woman he thinks I am.

And I was right—my husband does love me. He just doesn’t realize it until he burns his own world down.

Silent Flames is the fourth and final book in the Dark & Silent Night series—dark, emotional romances about the Maddox brothers that explore the razor-thin line between hero and villain.

❤️ Cheating (on page)
🖤 Age gap
❤️ Cold-hearted hero
🖤 Marriage-in-trouble
❤️ Betrayal/grovel
🖤 Alphahole
🖤 OW drama
❤️ Reconciliation

Read the other novellas in the Dark & Silent Night series, following the lives of the Maddox brothers, written by my incredible friends:

🖤 Silent Vow by Maya Alden
🖤 Veiled Silence by Eve Black
🖤 Silent Promises by Christine Michelle
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FS87WSNV
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 27, 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.1 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
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  • Book 4 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Dark & Silent Night
  • Best Sellers Rank: #3,840 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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    4.4 out of 5 stars (3,524)

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CATE C. WELLS writes gut-wrenching paranormal and contemporary romance. Whatever the world, readers can expect character-driven stories that are raw, real, and emotionally satisfying. Cate's into messy love, flaws, long roads to redemption, grace, and happy ever after, in fiction and in life.

As well as books, Cate has collected a husband, children, and cat along the way. She lives in Baltimore when she’s not out exploring with the family.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
3,524 global ratings

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Customers find this book well-crafted with great characters and outstanding writing. The story receives positive feedback, with one customer particularly appreciating how it focuses on repair rather than revenge. The emotional content and romance aspects receive mixed reactions from customers.
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26 customers mention content, 19 positive, 7 negative
Customers praise the content of the book, describing it as brilliant and thoroughly crafted, with one customer noting it as their favorite book of 2025.
Wow, buckle up for a wild ride! So good! I have read other novels by this author and loved them. This novel did not disappoint....Read more
...The first, a wolf-shifter story, was strong, unique, and compelling—the MMC was similar to Adrian, and the heroine grew from her trauma, using her...Read more
...I liked the lawyer but was disappointed that he was not a strong underdog fighter. I did like the HEA and the epilogue was good too....Read more
My absolute favorite in this series! I loved everything about this book … the character growth, the mental health representation, the emotional pain...Read more
12 customers mention story, 9 positive, 3 negative
Customers enjoy the story of the book, with one customer highlighting how the first chapter starts with a bang, and another noting how it focuses on repair.
This story was amazing!...Read more
While the premise was compelling, I struggled with how Cora’s character was written throughout most of the book....Read more
I usually enjoy this author. This story fell flat with me. No real reason to forgive him or halfway plausible reason for what he did....Read more
...I did like the HEA and the epilogue was good too....Read more
9 customers mention character, 8 positive, 1 negative
Customers appreciate the characters in the book, with one review noting the story focuses on two very flawed characters, and another mentioning that nobody is portrayed as the true villain.
...Cora was strong and resilient and I loved her character!...Read more
...I thought Adrian’s response was well written too—appropriate for his character....Read more
...Despite his arrogance and ruthlessness, his character felt authentic and consistent throughout the story....Read more
...illustrating both the FMCs and MMCs perspectives so that nobody was the true villain....Read more
9 customers mention writing quality, 9 positive, 0 negative
Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one specifically noting it as a well-written second chance romance.
Let me start by saying that this author writes beautifully. I absolutely love it....Read more
My heart went out to Cora. The author did a fantastic job of showing us the emotional spiral of mental illness....Read more
I loved this. The flaws, the anger, the sadness at times, are all written well. I enjoyed getting to know Adrian and Cora....Read more
...It’s very well written, has so many angsty feelings. I’m sure others will love it - I’m just not that masochistic in my reading choices....Read more
8 customers mention emotional, 5 positive, 3 negative
Customers have mixed reactions to the emotional content of the book, with one describing it as an emotional masterpiece while another found it full of sadness and rage.
I loved this. The flaws, the anger, the sadness at times, are all written well. I enjoyed getting to know Adrian and Cora....Read more
...Full Review: I am still so moved and upset after reading this and believe me when I say that is my absolute favorite state to be in after reading a...Read more
This book grabbed me by the throat and didn’t let go until the very last....Read more
...From the first chapter this novel grabbed my heart and attention and held on tight the entire novel....Read more
6 customers mention romance, 3 positive, 3 negative
Customers have mixed opinions about the romance in the book, with several noting it is not a romance novel, while one customer describes it as a beautiful love story.
...It is one of the most messed up yet beautiful love stories I have ever read. In the end these two work....Read more
...This was not a toxic relationship. There was NO relationship, and she had a mental breakdown....Read more
A beautifully vulnerable masterclass in self-discovery and undying love!Read more
...I wouldn’t call it a romance. There’s nothing romantic about it....Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Teacher_reads_romance
    5.0 out of 5 stars CCW Achieves the Impossible, Makes you Root for MC's to Reconcile after Infidelity
    Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    SPOILERS FOLLOW...

    TWs: Cheating (on page), economic power imbalance, Marriage-in-trouble, OW drama, Self-h@rm, Su1c1dal 1deation, Allusions to different types of historical abus3 of FMC in childhood, Foster Care, Off page historical child @buse

    TL;DR Master-of-the-Universe-billionaire cheats on his angelic wife and mother of his two children, who proceeds to teach a master class in the infliction of emotional damage on his cheating self. The grovel is a 15/10 and even if you hate cheating stories like I do, this dude’s suffering is so delicious, it makes it completely worth it.

    Full Review: I am still so moved and upset after reading this and believe me when I say that is my absolute favorite state to be in after reading a book. It took me like two weeks to stop thinking about it constantly! I have to say I try really hard to avoid cheating books, I usually DNF books that surprise me with cheating, and I am even super uptight about what constitutes cheating. That said, PLEASE give this a read even if you feel like I do.

    Cora is a young orphan woman who had a whirlwind romance with a billionaire who swept her off her feet, tucked her away in a custom-built mansion, and gave her two kids in quick succession. Cora loves her husband Adrian with her whole heart and isn’t bothered there’s a power imbalance between them and she believes he loves her just as much but doesn’t show it because he's the strong silent type.

    When Cora and their two girls walk in on Adrian having s3x with a coworker and Adrian is totally nonchalant about it, Cora has to re-evaluate everything she believed about her life and how much her husband actually cares/cared about her. Adrian meanwhile, realizes that the helpless little trophy wife he counted on having nowhere else to go, is no longer so easily controlled. Suddenly the billionaire who bends the world to his whims cannot reach the only person he now realizes (at the worst time) means the most to him.

    I cannot tell you how good the grovel is. I have flat out said to CCW that she can write in as many genres as she pleases (Paranormal, Mafia, Small town, MMC, etc., because her true genre is Grovel Romance and this DELIVERS allllllll the suffering every other MMC never had to go through when other authors pull their punches and refuse to make their heroes go through a full reckoning. Because CCW is so good at that, she gives the reader the room needed to forgive this reformed dirtbag.

    Cora is so strong and resilient in the face of a lifetime of suffering and bad luck and seeing her as a strong mama bear who finds a new, stronger version of herself for her self as well as her girls is so uplifting and empowering. The character development and slow unraveling of Adrian before Cora builds him back up because she CHOOSES to is so so interesting and great and complex, but also soooo relatable. We all KNOW this guy for sure and seeing him broken down before being re-made is so so good.

    I honestly cannot recommend this book enough. I cried so hard and was completely moved and I promise you will be to, especially if you’ve ever had experience with infidelity or a guy who just plain didn’t appreciate what he had until it was gone. This and The Fall from Tal Bauer were my two favorite books of 2025 and I know without a doubt both are going to be constant re-reads for me. I wish I could read this for the first time again and I am so jealous you have that chance! Seriously, read nothing else until you read this incredible book!
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  • Emmalita
    4.0 out of 5 stars Putting the mess in Christmas
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    There is a moment before Cora walks in on her husband cheating on her where she is thinking about their marriage. On paper they are so different, but they *fit* and she’s teaching him what love is, because she knows he loves her even though he doesn’t know how to say it. All of that gets exploded and even though she was lying to herself at that moment, in the end, she was right. Cate C. Wells wrote a Christmas romance that opens with Cora catching her husband, Adrian, cheating. So, you know – mess. Mess and angst. I loved it.

    So how was that grovel? First, he tried to tell her what’s what, and that she needed to get over it. That doesn’t work. At all. As Cora refuses to fall in line with his expectations, he unravels. Cora asks him several times why he cheated and every time the answer gets a little closer to the truth. The turning point isn’t a grand gesture of atonement on Adrian’s part, but a grand gesture of destruction by Cora. There are big, emotional scenes, but the story focuses more on repair, which to me is more interesting and satisfying. The way they realize how much they have in common and the ways they really do fit was wonderful.

    On page cheating is divisive among romance readers. Cheating is a betrayal of trust and a breaking of intimacy that is hard to recover from. Some readers want nothing to do with that kind of betrayal, while others love the angst of a relationship that has fallen apart. Silent Flames does not start with a couple that trust each other, or who truly have intimacy. Adrian breaks the marriage he didn’t realize he had, but what they are able to build in the aftermath is so much better. It reminded me of Run Posy Run – a man doesn’t realize what he has and when he’s broken it, he has to ditch the idea that he’s in control in order to build back a better relationship.
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  • Inguna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Silent Flames
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2026
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Well, this one is a keeper. I think it might be the best book this author has written. The layers, the growth, the twist, it was all so well done and so thoroughly crafted.

    I won’t repeat the plot, plenty has already been said in other reviews. What I will say is that this is one of those rare books where the author shows the protagonists feelings through actions, not words. Even when Adrian tells himself that his marriage is just a transaction and that no one cares, his actions reveal how desperately he loves his wife. He doesn’t say it, he simply admits it. So if you’re looking for emotions justified by actions rather than declarations, this book will hit hard.

    I hold grudges like no one else. I can also admit that in romance books I have failed to forgive for sins far less serious than cheating. Because of that, I never seek out this trope. I even skipped another book by this author - Wall - because it includes it. I know myself, I’m not a forgiving person. That’s why Cora’s reaction - trying to cut Adrian out of her life completely - resonated so strongly with me. That is exactly what I would have done. Just leave the ass behind. End of story. No compromise, no compassion for his trauma or any other nonsense.

    And yet, Cate C. Wells pulled it off. I cannot even say that there was forgiveness at all. There is no pretending that everything returns to normal as if nothing happened. Instead, this event becomes the catalyst for transformation and however you choose to see it, that transformation was necessary. Of course, you always wish the trigger could have been different, less painful. But deep down, you know that without so much at stake, that kind of change would never have been possible.
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  • Alynedra
    3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed feelings about this read
    Reviewed in France on February 8, 2026
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    I’m a bit conflicted about this book. The writing is smooth and well done, but the story itself left me feeling uncertain.
    The reasons behind the betrayal felt too simple, the illness wasn’t really developed, and the ending was too quick and not as fleshed out compared to some parts of the romance. I was left wanting more.
    Still, I did enjoy parts of the story, even if I finished the book feeling a little unsatisfied.
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  • Filerimos
    5.0 out of 5 stars "Flames – they burn, they hurt, but they also bring light into the darkness and offer comfort."
    Reviewed in Germany on December 29, 2025
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    "Flames – they burn, they hurt, but they also bring light into the darkness and offer comfort."

    – Cate C. Wells has skillfully captured Adrian and Cora's story on paper. Paradoxical as it may seem, sometimes you have to burn everything down mercilessly so that something new and better can emerge.
    The forced closeness was harsh and very painful. Cora was incredibly lucky that the "silent flames" were already burning within Adrian. Otherwise, it would have been a horror story.
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  • Fiona Wilson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the series!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2026
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    I absolutely loved this one. To me this was the best of the series. Cora didn't back down on making Adrian work to get her back. Yes both had issues they had to work through but I am so grateful they were so much stronger after they started to understand each other. Their relationship changed after everything that happened but it is for the better. They have a much better relationship now than they ever did before and I loved this about them. Definite must read it just completes the series so nice.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love me a grovel novel !!
    Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2025
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    Deeply satisfying- I absolutely LOVE Cate C Wells’ insane gift to be able to bring a flawed man to redemption. Reading him realize his mistake and all the self loathing was a good dopamine hit - Impossible to put this down.
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  • Loz Books
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!!
    Reviewed in Australia on January 19, 2026
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    Picked it up and couldn’t put it down!! Omg this is an AMAZING read!!!! Emotionally charged, chemistry and trauma throughout the couple. LOVED LOVED LOVED it!! Hope to read more like this!
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