This is a regular feature, where I shine a light on an indie/ small print/ debut author who has submitted their details to me on the Indie spotlight page.
So, let’s get started with today’s spotlight:
Indie spotlight: Bethany Rayne
About Bethany Rayne:
Bethany is a baby author with two books out now! Looking to grow and connect
Where to follow Bethany Rayne
The Absence of You – Bethany Rayne
Enter the world of Heathley Academy, from new indie author Bethany Rayne. Read ‘The Absence of You’ now for a gripping fix of boy next door, enemies to lovers, high school romance.
Grayson
Three years ago, my childhood best friend left without a word. Now she’s back and she thinks we can pick up where we left off.
She’s wrong.
I’m not the same boy she left behind.
And it’s all her fault.
Dahlia
I had my reasons for leaving, but he doesn’t want to hear them.
He’s changed.
But so have I.
I came back hoping to find my best friend, but what I found was so much more.
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The Absence of You is book one in the Heathley Academy series but can be read as a complete standalone with a full HAE.
Dahlia and Grayson’s story is told in dual POV and is 120k + words.
It is suitable for readers 18 yrs +
Tropes
*childhood best friends
*boy next door
*second chance
*suspense
*enemies to lovers
*he loves me, he loves me not
*private academy / high school
*angst
*steamy
*dark romance
Extract
Seeing him tonight, his knuckles bruised and his jaw clenched, my heart broke. Not for my selfish sake, but for the boy who so badly wanted something different for himself.
Where to buy
The book is available to buy on Amazon here
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