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Protective, Passionate, and Grounding
Liora: Lost In Heaven’s Touch follows a young woman who awakens with no memories in a strange garden, where she must embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
I was at a point in my life where I had fallen back in love with reading, especially paranormal and shifter romance. I was devouring stories about angels and mortals, but I kept noticing a pattern: the immortal hero and the mortal heroine. I wanted to flip that dynamic. I wanted the heroine to be the gifted one. Liora was born from that desire. She represents a love so powerful it overrides divinity, proof that being human and in love is something even heaven is worth giving up for.
Liora develops different relationships with Yasim, Locran, and Kairos, each helping her discover various parts of herself. What was the inspiration for the relationship that develops between the characters?
Honestly, I didn’t plan their personalities. They revealed themselves to me as I wrote. I just knew I wanted three distinct dynamics: one man who would become like a brother, one who could’ve been a love interest in another life, and one who would be her ultimate love. Their roles were shaped not only by the needs of the story but also by my own lived experiences with the different types of male energy we encounter in life: protective, passionate, and grounding.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
Self-exploration and self-acceptance were huge for me. So many of us are on a journey of finding ourselves. Some through hardship, others through relationships or reflection. Liora’s story is an extreme example, but I wanted to mirror real life, where certain people cross our paths to either awaken something within us or guide us to our truth. It was also really important for me to show that she’s not just some damsel in distress. She’s powerful. She’s in control of her fate even when she doesn’t realise it yet.
Where does the next book in the series take the characters?
While the characters reappear throughout the trilogy, Liora and Kai’s journey mostly wraps up in this first book. They’ll still show up, especially in moments where their guidance or presence matters, but the spotlight shifts to other characters. It was always meant to be a shared universe, and now it’s time to let the rest of the cast step forward and have their stories told.
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As she pieces together who she is, Liora finds herself drawn to Kai, a man whose sharp edges hide more than he lets on. He challenges her, infuriates her, and makes her feel something she has never felt before.
This is a story of love, self-discovery, and second chances… because sometimes, starting over is the only way to find where you truly belong.
Ash of the Fallen Star
Ash of the Fallen Star follows Caelin, a restorationist in the ruined city of Lowen’s Fall, as she uncovers ancient glyphs, haunted memories, and a strange connection to a forgotten divine past. Her dreams are filled with wings of violet flame and a voice calling a name that isn’t hers. As mysterious symbols react only to her, and relics stir with unsettling familiarity, a long-dead guardian named Lucan awakens from his tomb, bound to her by a soul-mark and a forgotten vow. The book weaves two stories. Caelin’s cautious descent into myth and Lucan’s desperate rise from death into a tale about memory, loss, and love that spans lifetimes.
The writing is lush, sometimes lyrical, but it fits the world Novane built. It’s dense with memory and layered. I loved how the city itself felt alive, rearranging itself, holding its breath. The glyphs, the rituals, the Restoration Society, all felt real, like they existed before the story even began. Caelin is cautious, observant, and deeply lonely, and her quiet unraveling was as fascinating as it was heartbreaking. Her slow realization that something inside her remembers things she had never lived was powerful. And Lucan, oh, Lucan. His resurrection was brutal and beautiful, and watching him cling to his identity while unraveling was one of the most moving parts of the book for me.
There were moments when the prose felt a bit heavy. At times, I felt the abundance of sensory detail and metaphor made it hard for certain emotional beats to land as sharply as they could have. The dual POV added depth and intrigue, but now and then it slowed the emotional momentum just a touch. Even so, these are minor things in the grand scheme. They didn’t take away from the overall power and beauty of the story. The story had weight, and the emotional threads between Caelin and Lucan, tender, aching, restrained, left me feeling wrung out in the best way.
I’d recommend Ash of the Fallen Star to readers who love fantasy steeped in mystery and mood. If you enjoy the quiet build of The Broken Earth trilogy, the tangled timelines of The Starless Sea, or the intimate scale of The Night Circus, this book will feel like a gift. It’s for those who like their stories soaked in ruin and wonder, with characters who carry the weight of ancient promises and unspoken love. I’m still thinking about the final chapters.
Pages: 280 | ASIN : B0FHJCJ8K1
Messy, Human, and Chaotic
Hers to Tempt follows a brooding archangel who sees a rebellious and street-smart hacker entangled in a black-market underworld, whom he is instantly attracted to and defies ancient rules to pursue her. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
Honestly, the heart of Hers to Tempt came from this idea that even the strongest of us can fall. That strength isn’t always about dominance or power, it’s often about surrender. I was fascinated by the concept of an archangel, this divine being bound by duty and ancient laws, coming face-to-face with something messy, human, and chaotic, and choosing that instead. Choosing love. Lust. Chaos. Even failure.
The setup came from wanting to explore what happens when someone who’s meant to be untouchable, created for order, starts questioning everything because of one person. A person who is flawed in more ways than one, their complete opposite, but for whatever reason, is impossible to ignore.
There was a lot of time spent crafting the character traits in this novel. What was the most important factor for you to get right in your characters?
Realism. I needed them to feel human, even Michael. I didn’t want anyone reading this thinking they were watching perfect beings from a distance. I wanted them to see the trauma, the fear, the need. Especially for Lee. Her progression arc was really important to me. She’s sharp and guarded, but you can feel her learning how to trust, and how to want something deeper.
And with Michael, it was about showing how love doesn’t weaken powerful men. It undoes them in the best way. Watching him resist that pull and slowly break? That was the whole point. That kind of emotional vulnerability is where the magic happens.
I thought this story had a unique setup and an interesting premise. What were some sources that informed this novel’s development?
So, this novella is a spin-off from my debut trilogy, and it takes place right after Book One, LIORA Lost In Heaven’s Touch. I was working with a world that already existed: 2100 London, where the future is thriving, tech-forward, and full of second chances. Michael is on Earth because he chose to help Liora (the FMC from book one, who used to be an angel) adjust to human life, and that decision is what led him to Lee.
In terms of sources, I read a lot of Christian lore and angel mythology, especially on the concept of fallen angels and divine order. But I wanted to flip some of that. Michael’s fall wasn’t about sin or temptation, even if it felt like that to him. It was destined.
In my version of the lore, Lee was meant for him. She was hidden on purpose because her connection to Michael would make him the strongest archangel, and some forces did not want that to happen. So yeah, between the existing trilogy world, angelic lore, and that idea of hidden strength through love… that’s what shaped this story’s foundation.
I hope the series continues in other books. If so, where will the story take readers?
Even though this specific story came to an end, I left the door cracked open, especially when it comes to Gabriel and Lucifer. There’s a hint of hope there… a sense that maybe soulmates aren’t just for Michael.
I don’t want to talk too soon because I’ve got other projects lined up, but yeah… there’s a real possibility I’ll explore their stories one day. Nothing in my books is coincidental. If the timing’s right, and the characters won’t leave me alone, it’ll happen 🙂
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He wasn’t supposed to feel anything for anyone. He wasn’t supposed to intervene with human affairs. But when he saw her, something ancient stirred.
Now, their worlds collide in a whirlwind of secrets, temptation, and divine defiance.
She’s a thief with a past that refuses to stay buried.
He’s an angel torn between duty and desire.
Hers to Tempt: A Heavenly Sin is a steamy, emotionally charged paranormal romance filled with forbidden desire, slow-burning tension, and a love that defies the heavens. Perfect for fans of morally conflicted angels, sharp-mouthed heroines, and stories where fate has other plans.
Intrigued With the Afterlife
Dream Lover follows three best friends navigating the chaos of life who, while looking for romance, encounter the paranormal and the lines between mortal and the afterlife start to blur. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
One morning I awoke with the beginnings of a series filling my head. I had a small novel with Harper Collins years ago that my editor sliced and diced, so this time I decided to self-publish my books to keep the storylines intact. Being a clairvoyant empath, I know much about the paranormal world, making it easier to write about. Sitting at my laptop the prologue emerged and soon I was typing quickly. The storyline changes a lot as I progress, and thank goodness for the delete button.
I am lucky that I have enough ideas to write a series. I have no respect for people who hire ghostwriters. Writing is my greatest joy is writing, and I would be lost without it.
Did you plan the tone and direction of the novel before writing, or did it come out organically as you were writing?
Even when I plan the novel’s direction, it constantly changes as more of the book emerges. Midway through Dream Lover, I developed the character of Arianna as a guardian angel, and my imagination took flight. Now, I am most proud of the woman she has become in book two in the series, Arianna’s Story, to be released later this year.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
The book’s background is the friendship between the three best friends that never wavers no matter what is happening in their lives. I wanted the readers to learn about the paranormal world, and I became intrigued with the afterlife, which is so vital to my books. A sociopath emerged with a background that surprised me, and I am the writer! I used a trigger warning for the particular villain, and it has added a layer of darkness the book needs.
When will book 2 be available? Can you give us an idea of where that book will take readers?
I am editing and rewriting Arianna’s Story and I am on chapter 24 which has over 60 chapters, but I am sure it will be available this year on KDP Amazon. Arianna was such an intriguing character the book became a time travel with past lives and reincarnation. The most astonishing part was I stumbled upon a heartbreaking real-life Hollywood mystery from the 1940’s. I included two famous actors in the book and gave them the happy ending they deserved. Book two will be around 500 pages and includes LBGTQ life and Fentanyl addiction.
The paranormal world eventually expands into sci-fi, and it entails reincarnation and past lives. My characters, which include the Dream Lover cast and their pets, meet exciting new characters and villains. I take the readers from the glamorous Hollywood of the 1940s to the afterlife and back to urban NYC. I have grown tremendously as a writer, and I hope this continues with book three.
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Ali, Lizzie, and Suzanne are best friends through thick and thin – even when reality turns to utter chaos. Inexplicably, Ali knows her neurotic and witty friend Lizzie cannot step onto the elevator in her building for fear of certain death because Ali has suddenly become psychic and more. Meanwhile, the hopeful and overly trusting Suzanne picks the wrong man and experiences the unimaginable life after death.
Enter Fred, a mischievous, verbose young Sulphur-crested cockatoo that steals the limelight with his insatiable obsession with Cheez Doodles and his toddler-like ways that have readers begging for more Fred the cockatoo. All hell breaks loose when Fred decides to mate with Ali and builds them a nest.
Ghosts and angels run amok, and the line between the mortal world and the afterlife becomes blurred. Ghosts wish they were human once more, and the characters in Dream Lover have to deal with the fallout as their two worlds delightfully collide.
Prepare yourself for a fantastical journey packed with laughter, tears, and soulmate love with the right men. Learn if ghosts can metamorphose and become human, is astral projection dangerous, and much more about the world of the paranormal.
Dream Lover
Dream Lover, by Louise Glass, takes readers on an emotional journey with three best friends, Ali, Suzanne, and Lizzie, as they navigate love, tragedy, and significant life changes. Each woman experiences a whirlwind romance leading to a happy ending while facing unique challenges. Ali discovers her clairvoyant and empathic abilities, Suzanne grapples with loneliness that leads to a major tragedy, and Lizzie’s insecurities complicate her love life. Through it all, their unbreakable friendship helps them endure and thrive.
The novel stands out for its distinct narrative style with alternating perspectives among the three friends and even the men in their lives. While this approach adds depth, I feel it can occasionally be somewhat confusing, but the clear character voices help readers quickly adjust. Glass excels in crafting relatable, multidimensional characters. Ali, Suzanne, and Lizzie each possess unique insecurities and envies, reflecting the complexities of real female friendships. Their individual styles and quirks, including their beloved pets, add charm to the story. Ali’s cockatoo, Fred, is particularly delightful, bringing humor and warmth, while Suzanne’s cat, Precious, provides amusing moments with her dog-like behavior.
Glass’s plot is engaging, with each character’s storyline contributing to a cohesive whole. I believe Ali’s rapid acceptance of her newfound abilities felt a bit rushed and feel a deeper exploration of her initial skepticism would have added realism. The balance of humor and steamy romance keeps the narrative lively. A standout moment is when Fred bites Ali’s partner, Steve, on his bare butt cheek, showcasing Glass’s knack for blending comedy with romance. Dream Lover offers a touch of the paranormal and leaves the storyline open to the potential for more in future installments. Readers are left curious about Suzanne’s sister and eager for further exploration of the supernatural elements.
Dream Lover is an enjoyable read, capturing the essence of female friendship and personal growth. With its memorable characters and engaging plot, it leaves readers looking forward to what comes next in the lives of Ali, Suzanne, and Lizzie.
Pages: 325 | ASIN : B0C9FBPXKY
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