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The Somewhere Aching Series
A family shaped by trauma. A love story carved from ruin. A series that traces the dark, tangled, aching path of the fiery Judith as she fights for the life—and the love—that fate has destined for her. Trauma bonds, a healing arc, and a vicious love triangle forged from toxic and true love, this series turnstime-honored romantic tropes on their heads. It takes you down the path of domestic abuse, fatal obsession and heartbreak of the deepest kind. From fractured beginnings to forbidden desire, from generational wounds to the dangerous pull of obsession, The Somewhere Aching Series follows Judith, Nicolas, Justin, Lizzy and Martha through the choices that break them… and the ones that might save them.
A Daughter to Die For
Book One
A missing mother, a haunted kidnapper, and a daughter fueled by rage collide in an unforgettable story of longing, love, and redemption. As Judith searches relentlessly for her mother, she finds herself torn between a hero with a dark side and a villain who may not be what he seems. In a world where everyone is somewhere aching, true love comes at a dangerous price.
A Daughter to Die For
Official Book Trailer
A Lover to Live For
Book Two
A broken promise, a relentless obsession, and a sister’s betrayal collide in an addictive story of passion, trauma, and heartbreak. As Judith is torn between the hero she desires and the man who claims she is his soulmate, loyalties shatter and lives unravel. In a world where everyone is somewhere aching, love can destroy as easily as it heals.
A Lover to Live For
Official Book Trailer
A Future to Fight For
Book Three
A lost love, a determined rival, and a woman fighting for her future collide in an emotional story of forgiveness, healing, and second chances. As Judith is torn between the life she built and the love she never forgot, old wounds resurface and impossible choices must be made. In a world where everyone is somewhere aching, hope is worth fighting for.
A Future to Fight For
Official Book Trailer
A Karma to Kill For
Book Four
A shattered future, a ruthless obsession, and a family pushed to the breaking point collide in a powerful story of tragedy, survival, and revenge. As Judith is drawn into a terrifying fight for her freedom and her husband faces his greatest fear, long-buried choices unleash consequences no one can escape. In a world where everyone is somewhere aching, love can become the greatest danger of all.
A Karma to Kill For
Official Book Trailer
Coming March 2027
A Hero to Hope For
Book Five
A turbulent captivity, a perilous rescue, and a mother determined to survive collide in a gripping story of courage, forgiveness, and recovery. As Judith faces her darkest trial yet, those who refuse to abandon her risk everything to bring her home. And the two men who have loved her remain bound to her in ways neither can escape. In a world where everyone is somewhere aching, love leaves scars that never truly fade.
Harlots and Heroes
Tales of Love and Pain
A collection of short stories about lost souls, dangerous desire, and love that blooms where it shouldn’t. In these provocative, emotionally charged short stories, seduction meets salvation and love dares to take root in the shadows.
A homeless wanderer. A punk-rock thief. A demon who craves redemption. These are sweet, gritty aching love stories for readers who crave romance with teeth and aren’t afraid to walk in the dark.
