Shaylin Kates writes dark romance filled with unhinged devotion, unapologetic possessiveness, and irresistible villains. Drawn to delicious suspense, morally gray characters, and passion that thrives in the shadows, she crafts stories with a dangerous edge.

The Broken Carols Collection coming soon!

  • The Silent Secret Night Duet: Break the Calm (Book 1) & Bleed the Bright (Book 2)

  • The Holy Sinful Night Duet: Break the Holy (Book 1) & Bleed the Divine (Book 2)

  • The Joyless World Duet: Break the Joy (Book 1) & Bleed the World (Book 2)

  • The Jingle Shattered Bells Duet: Break the Fun (Book 1) & Bleed the Ride (Book 2)

  • The Tainted Decked Halls Duet: Break the Halls (Book 1) & Bleed the Holly (Book 2)

  • The Wishful Merry Christmas Duet: Break the Merry (Book 1) & Bleed the Tidings (Book 2)

  • BONUS prequel novella with newsletter subscription: Break the Carols: Bleed the Snow

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