Some of my books are on the dark side and may include some raw, gritty content. None of it is gratuitous, and I believe wholeheartedly that these events, as sad or disturbing as they may be, are a meaningful part to the story and to the emotional trauma of the characters. I promise that in all cases, the main characters come through on the other side having healed and grown.
No matter how dark things may seem, there is light at the end and I promise you a happily ever after.
The following content warnings may include spoilers, so proceed at your own risk.
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Emotional abuse of a child; physical abuse of a child; infidelity (one incident while under the influence); physical altercation; alcohol abuse; drug abuse.
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Physical altercation; infidelity (as a memory, not a second incident); alcohol abuse; drug abuse; domestic violence; sexual assault; death; mass shooting; attempted suicide; mental breakdown; PTSD; anger issues; marital separation; incarceration.
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Abandonment; PTSD; marital separation; sexual assault (as memory); emotional and physical abuse (as memories); infidelity (as memory).
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Death; kidnapping.
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Emotional abuse; infidelity (as memory); physical altercation.
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Infidelity (secondary character)
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Divorce, paternity in question
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Infidelity (secondary character)
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Disabled parent; gaslighting; physical altercation
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High-risk pregnancy; emotionally unavailable, narcissistic parents