Vallyn Duet Series by Maelana Nightingale

In this not-your-typical stalker romance, Vallyn Spencer has everything going for her-or so it seems. As a dedicated grad student & teaching assistant on the verge of earning her doctorate, she has a loving family & a supportive group of friends. Vallyn's life appears picture-perfect for someone immersed in academia. But when an enigmatic admirer begins sending gifts & captivating her with unsettling texts & calls, her carefully ordered world takes an unexpected turn... moreIn this not-your-typical stalker romance, Vallyn Spencer has everything going for her-or so it seems. As a dedicated grad student & teaching assistant on the verge of earning her doctorate, she has a loving family & a supportive group of friends. Vallyn's life appears picture-perfect for someone immersed in academia. But when an enigmatic admirer begins sending gifts & captivating her with unsettling texts & calls, her carefully ordered world takes an unexpected turn. His actions blur the line between alarming and irresistibly intriguing, drawing her into a web of tension & desire. Just as she begins to let her guard down, events spiral out of control, leading them both into a collision course with devastating consequences. In this haunting, suspenseful, and spicy story, Vallyn and her mysterious "phantom" are thrust into an unnerving battle of trust & survival. The book ends in a partial resolution, setting the stage for a gripping continuation of their electrifying journey. 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒅𝒖𝒆𝒕 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒕𝒉𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒖𝒎𝒂, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒙𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚, & 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅. less

After the devastation that ended book one, Vallyn & her phantom embark on a journey of healing-one that's anything but ordinary. Through unconventional means, including exposure therapy & a thirst for vengeance, Vallyn takes control of her shattered world. Determined to confront her demons head-on, she chooses to fight her own battles & quiet the chaos within... moreAfter the devastation that ended book one, Vallyn & her phantom embark on a journey of healing-one that's anything but ordinary. Through unconventional means, including exposure therapy & a thirst for vengeance, Vallyn takes control of her shattered world. Determined to confront her demons head-on, she chooses to fight her own battles & quiet the chaos within. With her phantom by her side, offering steadfast support, she becomes a force to be reckoned with, vowing to ensure those who hurt her will never harm anyone again. As the triggers of trauma hit in unexpected moments & vengeance fuels her resolve, challenges to their romance, friendships, & familial bonds are ignited. Stability becomes an elusive goal as Vallyn struggles to discern what's real & who she can trust in the aftermath of trauma. This book explores the depths of trauma, the complexities of recovery, & the resilience needed to rebuild. Graphic violence & emotionally intense themes are integral to the story-please read the author's note before diving in. less