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Unexpected Love

Book 3
The Call of Azure

is now available for pre-order!

Gabriel –

I can do this.

Lots of people have hookups rather than relationships. I mean, I’ve had them in the past, I just didn’t realize that’s what they were at the time. It’s not my fault that I assumed those encounters were going to turn into something more even though the men I was with didn’t end up feeling the same.

Tonight, I’m not going to let myself fall into old patterns, and nothing is going to change my mind. I’m going to completely forget that I believe in love. I have a job I enjoy, my performance art, and friends that would burn down the world for me - even if I do worry sometimes that one of these days they’ll finally leave me too.

Tonight is the start of a new life and a new me. No prince charming required. 

Yep…I can do this.

 

Liam-

There was a time not all that long ago when I felt lost and out of control. Like the world surrounding me wasn’t real, and I wasn’t sure how to survive in it after all that I’d seen. These days, things are a bit better. I have my bakery where my work is repetitive and focused. One step after the other, the same steps as yesterday, the same steps tomorrow. It’s calm and consistent and ordered. I need that. Still, there are moments it’s not enough. That’s okay though, because when even the bakery won’t calm me, the water will.

I’ve always felt a sense of peace when I’m near the water. I lose myself under the surface or sit and listen to the waves and wonder if my heart and mind will ever manage to settle. If I’m still capable of joy and love and peace. If I’ll ever really find a way to belong in this world. Or if memories and emotions will push and pull like the endless turning of the tide until the sharp edges of pain and loss that have shaped so much of my life are worn smooth and there is nothing left of me but a pebble tossed up on the shore.

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This is a contemporary romance trilogy with minor paranormal elements. Each book will follow a different couple, but there are cameos/minor overlapping plots. They are meant to be read as a series rather than as stand alone books.

While each couple gets a hard-earned HEA, there is plenty of angst and heartbreak along the way.​​
As each couple is unique, the levels of angst vs. humor will vary with each book.

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Unexpected Love

books 1 and 2
are now available on audiobook!
Performed by the amazing Michael Lesley

While the link below will direct you to audible, this is a wide release on over 30 platforms, so definitely take a look on the platform of your choice if audible isn't for you! 

This contemporary romance series will consist of three novels. Each book will follow a different couple, but there will be cameos/minor overlapping plots. They are meant to be read as a series rather than as stand alone books.

While each couple will get a hard-earned HEA, there will be plenty of angst and heartbreak along the way.



Book 1 - Beneath the Indigo Sky

Beneath the Indigo Sky is a 75000 word, MM, slow burn, contemporary romance filled with angst, grief, found family, longing, forests, road trips, stargazing, sweet dates, and of course a HEA. There are also minor paranormal elements that are left deliberately open to reader interpretation.

 

Book 2 - The Embrace of Evergreen

The Embrace of Evergreen is a 90000 word, MM, slow burn, contemporary romance filled with loss, found family, longing, forest hikes, glass blowing, sweet road trips with only one bed, friends to lovers, demi-rep, quirky best friends, and of course a HEA. There is also just the tiniest bit of unexplained magic that is deliberately open to reader interpretation.

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Book 3 - The Call of Azure

coming to audio fall 2025

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As each couple is unique, the levels of angst vs. humor will vary with each book.

My Books

To Love: Wherever it Finds You

Consorting with Romance

Beneath the Indigo Sky

The Embrace of Evergreen

The Call of Azure

My Books

Consorting with Romance

It. Is. Stunning. I cannot begin to tell you how a book between a consort and his lover works when he still sleeps with other people. Or how it isn't seedy, dirty, makes it feel taboo. Or even how you as a reader look over what Ash's job actually is because these 2 are all that matter in this. Them and their unwavering love for each other is the heart of this book and I loved it. Read it in a day, I just couldn't put it down and will definitely stay in my head & heart for a long time.

Inquiries please contact Rayne at:

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