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author of spicy queer romance novels
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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 - coming 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

Beneath the Indigo Sky

Consorting with Romance

The Embrace of Evergreen

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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