Debut Novel Coming Soon!
30th May 2025
A man with a dark past. A woman seeking a fresh start. Their collision will take you on an emotional rollercoaster of passion, danger, and redemption.
Chris
I thought I’d buried my past in Colombia, left behind the bloodshed and betrayal that still haunts me. When old enemies resurface and threaten the peaceful life I've built, I'm dragged back into the violence of the world I thought I’d escaped. The stakes have never been higher, and the last thing I need is a distraction like Stacey.
She’s everything I don’t deserve: kind, curious, and full of light. I should stay away, but the more time we spend together, the harder it is to let her go.
If she finds out who I really am, I’ll risk losing the one thing I never thought I could have - a future worth fighting for.
Stacey
Moving to Seattle offered a chance for me to start over, to rebuild my life after heartbreak. But nothing could have prepared me for Chris - enigmatic, guarded, and impossible to ignore. I know he’s hiding something, but I can’t resist our intense connection.
His world is far darker than I imagined. The shadows from his past terrify me, and the secrets could destroy us both.
I need to decide if risking my heart and my dream job for him is worth the danger — or if I’m better off walking away before it’s too late.
Tropes for Book One!
🔥 Slow Burn with Explosive Chemistry
🔥 Forbidden Love
🔥 Stalker / Surveillance
🔥 Morally Grey Hero
🔥 Tortured Past
🔥 Forced Proximity
🔥 Light to His Darkness
🔥 Touch her and 💀
🔥 He Falls First
🔥 Dual POV
TRIGGER WARNINGS!
It's important to me that readers enjoy the books they read, so below is a list of trigger warnings so you can make an informed choice as your mental health matters! x
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Explicit Sexual Scenes
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Strong Language
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Violence and use of weapons
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Threats of harm and injury
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Use of Drugs and Alcohol
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Physical assault / unaliving
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Abduction / Kidnapping
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Stalking / Surveillance
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Kia Ora, I’m Ash!
I’m a Kiwi author based in the sunny Hawke’s Bay, Aotearoa / New Zealand, where I live with my husband, two teenage children (one of whom is about to leave the teen years—cue existential crisis), three crazy but lovable cats, and one adorable doggo.
As a neurodivergent writer with a mind that never slows down, storytelling has always been my escape. After years of letting my imagination run wild, I’m finally bringing one of my many stories to life on the page. I’m an action romance enthusiast, drawn to the thrill of high stakes and deep emotional connections.
My debut novel (and series!), CAPTIVATED – Echoes of Yesterday, has been a passion project for the last three and a half years—a true labor of love. I can’t wait for you to dive in and experience the journey for yourself!
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