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Reckless Sin

Nathan & Karina’s love story

Playlist

Moodboard

Bonus Epilogue

Valentine’s Day Bonus

Irresistible Desire

Cole & Bunny’s love story

Playlist

Moodboard

Bonus Epilogue

Tattooed Hearts

Cassius & Melody’s love story

Playlist

Moodboard

Bonus Chapter

Secrets of The Heart

Desmond and Josie’s love story

Moodboard

Playing Cupid

Everett and Amie’s love story

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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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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

🏷️
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the second she said his real name he was DONE 🤭

📖 Playing Cupid is out now on KU & paperback!

What to expect:

💎 Billionaire
💘 Matchmaking gone wrong
💎 Best friend’s brother
💘 Secret Identity
💎 Slow Burn
💘 He’s been in love with her for years
💎 “Good girl”
💘 Novella

🏷️
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This was either a you look happier or say the weird thing post. And both would have worked 😅

What’s your Playing Cupid status?

💖 read & loved
📖 current read
📚 on my tbr/kindle

let me know in the comments 💖

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These scenes take way too much space in my head, so it’s your turn to take them so I can write the next book in peace 😌

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

If you’ve read it already, which scene lives rent free in your head?

🏷️
#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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Welcome to the Darverse.

Although my focus is primarily romance, I write stories that see you and never ask you to change.

They’re a little messy, a little chaotic. Sometimes sweet, sometimes spicy.

But always filled with love, growth, and, above all, hope. 

This might be my corner, but you’re welcome to find pieces of yourself here and between the pages of these stories 💖
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