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about M.J
I'm from Melbourne, Australia, and a complete book and coffee addict. I’ve always had stories swirling in my head, but it was the amazing support from the book community that made me take the plunge and start writing them down. I mainly dive into the world of reverse harem and dark romance, with a special love for morally grey characters.
When I’m not lost in writing, you’ll find me either with a book in hand or a paintbrush. I have two cats whom I adore, and I love scrolling Insta for all the book recs. Who doesn't love a never-ending TBR?
I’m a huge introvert, so my perfect Saturday night? Snuggled up on the couch in my PJs, totally absorbed in a great read.
My Books
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Legacy of Secrets
NYC TRIAD: BOOK 1
In the heart of the treacherous NYC Triad, I conceal a deadly secret: I'm the hidden daughter of a notorious crime boss.
Forced into the shadows, I quietly undermine my father's empire, all while he holds my mother's safety over my head.
When my half-brother is brutally murdered, My father thrusts me into the limelight, hoping to shape me into the heir he desires. I seize this twisted opportunity to seek vengeance and to obliterate the man who wields my life as a weapon. But to succeed, I must navigate the perilous waters of the Triad alongside the heirs who don’t want me here – Cole, Mateo, Lennox, and Cohen.
As alliances shift and passions flare, we must unite against a common foe.
As I navigate the complex dance of power, an additional threat looms—a ruthless serial killer picking off members of the Triad one by one. With each step forward, the shadows grow darker, and the line between ally and enemy blurs.
In a world where trust is a fragile commodity, and every move could be my last, the stakes are higher than ever.
Trigger warnings: Depictions of physical and psychological abuse, Torture, Violence, Graphic Sex, Kidnapping
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Shadow of Deceit
NYC TRIAD: BOOK 2
Betrayal cuts deeper than any blade, and this cut stings more than most. Cole, Mateo, Lennox, and Cohen have shattered my trust, leaving me to grapple with the devastating aftermath of their deceit. But they have forgotten what I am capable of, and I am ready to take my payment in blood.
With war on the horizon and my father seeking to destroy me, the stakes have never been higher.
When hidden truths come to light, forcing me to question everything I once believed, I find myself standing at a crossroads, unsure of where to turn. Who is on my side, and who is against me?
In a world where shadows conceal more than just secrets, I must decide who I can truly trust and what I am willing to sacrifice for revenge.
Trigger warnings: Depictions of physical and psychological abuse, Torture, Violence, Graphic Sex, Light impact play, Kidnapping, Explicit Language, Blood, Human trafficking, Mentions of child abuse, Stalking, Gun use
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Darkness Rises
ECHOES OF FATE: BOOK 1
Fifteen years after the brutal massacre that shattered her family, Remina finds herself entangled in the enigmatic web of The Order, a covert branch of the human government. Sent to Astur, the sprawling supernatural compound, Remina is thrust into a world where shadows whisper secrets, and power lies in the hands of the Supernatural Council.
The mission: find the missing supes. The challenge: the Council members who vehemently oppose her presence. Ryatt, Hael, Reaghan, Kique, and Slade, each with their own secrets and agendas, will stop at nothing to keep The Order's witch out of their sanctuary.
As alliances shift and the lines between love and hate blur, Remina stumbles upon a chilling prophecy. A prophecy that threatens to unravel the fragile threads of their entangled destinies and spell the end for them all. Can she defy the prophecy's dark grip and thwart the chaos threatening to rise, or will the key to destruction be unlocked by the very darkness coursing through her veins?
In this tale of love, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of destiny, Remina must navigate a world where trust is a fragile illusion and the price of defiance may be higher than she ever imagined. Will she be the savior they need, or the harbinger of their ultimate undoing?
Trigger warnings: Violence, Graphic Sex