Some readers are uncomfortable with certain types of content in the books they read. Though my novels are all closed-door romances with no gratuitous content, contain no swearing, and handle all topics discussed biblically, I have a brief list of content warnings for each of my books below. Some of these may contain minor spoilers. Read at your own risk!
The Chronicles of Alice & Ivy
The Dressmaker's Secret
Topics discussed or mentioned: premarital sex (implied mention, non-graphic), sexual assault (brief mention, non-graphic), pregnancy and childbirth (non-graphic), child loss (brief mention, non-graphic), suspected spousal abuse (brief mention, non-graphic).
Ivy Introspective
This novel is written through the eyes of a neurodivergent child with anxiety. Verbally ableist behavior is displayed toward her. Anxiety attacks and both depressive and manic episodes are described. A character struggles with suicidal ideation.
Topics discussed or mentioned: past spousal emotional and physical abuse (discussion only, non-graphic), Victorian treatment of neurodivergent and mentally disabled/ill individuals (the most disturbing parts are left out).
The Knights of Pearlbelle Park
Topics discussed or mentioned: pregnancy & death via childbirth (mentioned, non-graphic), premarital sex (implied mention, non-graphic), child loss (discussed briefly).
Becoming Miss Knight
N/A
At Her Fingertips
A completely closed door/spice-free romance. Don’t expect much kissing in this one!
A man pushes a woman, causing her to fall. It’s very brief.
Topics discussed or mentioned: sexual assault (brief mention, non-graphic), premarital sex (implied mention, non-graphic), miscarriage, child loss (brief mention, non-graphic), men being “rakes” (non-graphic).
Beyond Her Calling
A completely closed door/spice-free romance with a little kissing.
Topics discussed or mentioned: past premarital sex/sexual sin (discussed at some length, non-graphic), depression/anxiety/suicidal ideation (discussed at some length), neurodivergence & the Victorian response to it (discussed at some length)
A Prayer Unanswered
Closed door/spice free women’s fiction. Though this book features a married couple, it only briefly alludes to their private life.
Suicidal ideation & a suicide attempt via drowning happen on page (non-graphic). This is due to post-partum depression.
Miscarriage (on-page, non-graphic), childbirth (on-page, non-graphic), and child loss via stillbirth (on-page, non-graphic).
Topics discussed or mentioned: sexual assault (non-graphic), pregnancy/wanting to be pregnant (non-graphic),
After Our Castle
A completely closed door/spice-free women’s fiction novel. Though this novel features a married couple, it only vaguely alludes to their private life. There are a few kisses.
This novels show the spiritual effects of lusting after a married person.
A character struggles with suicidal ideation and self-harm (non-graphic).
Topics discussed or mentioned: sexual intimacy (implication, non-graphic), birth control or family planning (non-graphic), lust (non-graphic), a past suicide attempt (mentioned, non-graphic), infant loss and miscarriage (mentioned, non-graphic), infertility (discussed), childbirth (non-graphic but on-page).
The Hilton Legacy
Like a Ship on the Sea
A completely closed door/spice-free romance novel. A few kisses and some attraction is as far as it goes!
Topics discussed or mentioned: parental emotional manipulation, navigating sexual intimacy after trauma (implied, non-graphic), desiring intimacy with one’s bride/groom (brief mention, non-graphic), miscarriage, stillbirth, and post-partum depression (brief mentions, non-graphic), past suicide attempt due to PPD (mentioned, non-graphic)
Like the Air After Rain
A completely closed door/fade to black romance novel with a marriage of convenience. Some kisses, some implied sexual intimacy, some longing, and some attraction, all non-graphic.
This novel features a depiction of pre- and post-partum depression which includes brief suicidal ideation.
Topics discussed or mentioned: past parental emotional manipulation and neglect that borders on abuse, pregnancy and childbirth, a potential miscarriage is discussed (brief mention, non-graphic), a minor character is a “rake” (non-graphic)
Kees & Colliers
Souls Astray
This novel has a few kisses but is spice-free and closed door.
Emotional and verbal abuse takes place toward the beginning of the story. Children are unloved or neglected by their parents.
This novel takes place partly during WWI and the Spanish Flu Epidemic.
Topics discussed or mentioned: premarital sex (discussed, doesn’t ever actually happen), a main character “parties” which is implied to include drinking and promiscuity
The Lady of the Vineyard
This novel is spice-free.
Topics discussed or mentioned: extramarital relationships (implied, non-graphic), divorce, parental neglect, past alcoholism, mentions of struggling with depression
Flowers in Her Heart
This novel is spice-free.
This novel takes place during WWII.
Topics discussed or mentioned: divorce (past), parental neglect and emotional abuse (past), spousal abuse (past).