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Have you met Cassius from Tattooed Hearts?

Yes I’m still talking about this book because every story with representation deserves to be hear.

Cassius, is part Puerto Rican. He doesn’t speak it, but he understands it. He’s very big on family. And besides being Puerto Rican he has a little bit of PTSD from his past which shows up.

Cass is probably the sweetest MC of all my books. He has such a big heart and you can see that through his interactions not only with Melody but with his siblings and friends too.

He’s one of my fave and one day maybe he’ll become yours too 💖

What to expect:

💖 He falls first and hard
🌙 College Romance
💖 Roommates
🌙 Disabled FMC
💖 He puts her hair up in a ponytail
🌙 Dance in the rain
💖 Cute Nicknames
🌙 Tatted Hispanic MMC
💖 Slow Burn

Read today on Amazon & KU 🔗 in b!0

🏷️
#contemporaryromance indie author, college romance, roommates to lovers, romance novels, romance book recs, slow burn romance books, disability rep

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Come take a trip and join me on August 22 in Burlington, MA at the Used Book Superstore!

I'll be signing from 9-11am and will have signed copies of all my books, character art, and other bookish goodies!

Can't wait to meet/see you there!

bookevent, #authorsigning, #disabledauthor contemporary romance, indie author,

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I never saw someone with my disability in a book, let alone a romance, so I wrote one.

Melody has TAR syndrome, but the book isn’t about overcoming having a disability. It’s not even about living with one. It’s just about a young woman living her life, finding love, finding a group of friends who see her, not her disability. And being loved unconditionally.

This is a book I hold very close to my heart because it’s one I needed.

And it’s always been my hope that anyone who needs a reminder they can be loved and belong for who they are, not their disability, will find this book.

If you want to read, Tattooed Hearts is out on Amazon and KU.

What to expect:

💖 He falls first and hard
🌙 College Romance
💖 Roommates
🌙 Disabled FMC
💖 Low Spice
🌙 Dance in the rain
💖 Cute Nicknames
🌙 Tatted Hispanic Cinnamon Roll MMC
💖 Slow Burn

🏷️
#contemporaryromance indie author, college romance, roommates to lovers, romance novels, romance book recs, slow burn romance books, disability rep disabled author, TAR Syndrome, limb differences own voices #ownvoicesbooks #disabilityrepbooks

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Happy disability pride month.

Some of us call it pride when not everyone feels good about their disability. And that’s valid.

Not even I feel proud all the time.

I was born with short arms. And yeah, there’s a fancy medical term for it, but that’s the biggest thing. Short arms, easy bruising, bleeding.

Growing up this way wasn’t easy. And I can go on about the childhood trauma I ended up with, but I won’t. What I will tell you about is how hard it was for me to grow into my own.

For years, I hated my arms. Hated myself because the world around me didn’t see past my disability, so naturally neither could I. My entire childhood was spent wanting to be normal, like the other kids, instead of just loving myself for who I was.

I don’t know how to tell you how it changed from hating myself. Because there wasn’t a switch. There were just little moments. Taking off my sweater instead of hiding. Having friends who saw me instead of just my arms. Writing my feelings down. Proving everyone and myself wrong about being incapable of doing things.

That doesn’t mean I love myself on a constant basis, though. Sometimes having short arms really annoys me. And adding having bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression into the mix? It’s extremely hard.

But no one loves themselves every day. And that’s okay.

You can celebrate Disability Pride Month. Be proud of belonging to the disabled community. Of just existing. Of raising awareness for your disability and others. And you can still dislike or grieve having a disability.

Both can be true at the same time.

So, happy disability pride month. I hope everyone learns and grows.

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It’s hard, being seen underneath all the layers, that raw being that makes you, you.

I never realized how true Everett’s words felt until I started feeling restricted, scared to disappoint. Until I started noticing I was moving for others instead of myself. And it hid under so many actions.

I haven’t been on social media much, I’ve been taking time for me. It’s so important for everyone to do that.

Especially when you start to lose yourself a little.

But just like Everett, it’s not bad, letting people see who you are underneath. Because that raw version of you is so special. So beautiful.

It deserves to shine and be loved. You deserve to shine and be loved.

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May June be filled with a little more laughter, a little less sadness, a little more joy, and a lot more unhinged, chaotic fun.

And may my readers not scream at me for the last slide 😬💖

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And for the thirsty Thursday, the most highlighted quote in Playing Cupid.

My reaction journey from writing the line to now: 🤨🤭😅🫣🤔😏😮‍💨🥵🫠

Meanwhile my readers knew it was always HOT 🤭💖

And for thst you’re the best!

📖 Playing Cupid

💎 Billionaire
💘 Matchmaking gone wrong
💎 Best friend’s brother
💘 Secret Identity
💎 Slow Burn
💘 Novella

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#billionaireromance #kindleunlimitedromance indie author, slow burn, Billionaires romance books, romance books novellas, best friends brother romance books, contemporary romance standalone, matchmaking tropes in romance, novellas on kindle unlimited

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Never have I ever, but make it unhinged.

Did I leave anything off the list? 😅

PLAYING CUPID is short billionaire novella available now on amazon and KU.

💎 Billionaire
💘 Matchmaking gone wrong
💎 Best friend’s brother
💘 Secret Identity
💎 Slow Burn
💘 Novella

🏷️
#billionaireromance #kindleunlimitedromance indie author, slow burn, Billionaires romance books, romance books novellas, best friends brother romance books, contemporary romance standalone, matchmaking tropes in romance, novellas on kindle unlimited

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