Posted: [August 9, 2025] | Category: Writing Updates

I can hardly believe I'm typing these words, but Belle's Revelation is officially FINISHED!

After months of late-night writing sessions, countless cups of coffee, and getting completely lost in Belle and Malrik's world, their story is finally ready to meet readers. And honestly? I'm a little emotional about it.

The Journey to "The End"

This book has been a labor of love in every sense of the phrase. What started as a simple Beauty and the Beast retelling evolved into something so much deeper—a story about reincarnated love, family trauma and healing, finding your true self, and the kind of passion that transcends death itself.

I've poured everything into Belle's journey from confused nurse to dragon queen, and Malrik's centuries-long wait for his mate's return. Their story tackles some heavy themes—identity, loss, the weight of past lives—but at its core, it's about love in all its forms. Romantic love, family love, and perhaps most importantly, learning to love yourself exactly as you are.

What Readers Can Expect

Belle's Revelation is definitely my darkest work yet, and I'm not sorry about it. This book features:

• A dragon king with serious control issues who's been mourning for centuries
• Reincarnated fated mates discovering each other across lifetimes
• BDSM dynamics that reflect soul-deep bonding rather than just kink
• A sentient castle that basically becomes a matchmaker
• Family reunification after trauma (no spoilers, but have tissues ready)
• Steamy scenes that serve the emotional journey

This isn't a gentle romance. It's fire and claiming and the kind of love that burns so bright it rewrites your DNA. If you're looking for sweet and safe, this probably isn't for you. But if you want to fall into a world where dragons are real and love conquers death... welcome home.

The ARC Process

I'm currently selecting ARC (Advance Reader Copy) readers from my newsletter subscribers. If you missed that email but are interested in reading early, drop me a line! I'm looking for readers who love dark paranormal romance and can leave honest reviews.

What I need from ARC readers:

• A love for dark, steamy paranormal romance
• Ability to leave a review within 2 weeks
• Understanding that this book contains mature themes and explicit content

What's Next?

While I'm incredibly proud of Belle's story, I'm already getting demanding letters from Eva (Malrik's daughter turned dragon hunter) about when her book is coming. Eva's Salvation is next on my writing schedule, and let me tell you—Andreas has been very patient waiting for his mate to be ready for him.

I'm also working on some exciting bonus content for my Ream subscribers, including character backstories and maybe some scenes that were too spicy even for this book (yes, that's possible).

A Massive Thank You

To everyone who's followed this journey—from the first chapter I posted on Ream to the newsletter subscribers who've been cheering me on—THANK YOU. Writing can be a lonely process, but your enthusiasm and support have kept me going through every late-night writing session and revision marathon.

Special thanks to my Ream subscribers who've been getting chapters as I write them. Your comments, theories, and general excitement have been fuel for my writer's soul.

Mark Your Calendars

Belle's Revelation will be available everywhere ebooks are sold starting August 15, 2025. I'll be sharing more details about preorders, release events, and all the fun stuff that comes with a book launch very soon!

In the meantime, if you want to stay updated on all things Dragon Kings, make sure you're subscribed to my newsletter. That's where all the good stuff happens first—early access, bonus content, and probably way too many pictures of my research materials (aka hot dragon men).

Ready to burn? 🔥

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