A mother- and daughter-in-law. To move on, one of them will have to move out in a hopeful and hilarious novel about widowhood and family friction by the bestselling author of Don’t Forget to Write.

It’s 1963, two years since Barbara Feldman’s husband died. Raising two kids, she’s finally emerging from her cocoon of grief. Not yet a butterfly, but she’s anxious to spread her wings.

Then one day her mother-in-law, Ruth, shows up on her doorstep with five suitcases, expecting a room of her own with a suitable mattress. Abrasive and stuck in her ways yet well meaning, Mother Ruth arrives without warning to help with the children. How can Barbara say no to a woman who is not only a widow herself but also a grieving mother? As Ruth’s prickly visit turns from days to weeks to what seems like forever, Barbara realizes Ruth has got to go. But Barbara has an ingenious plan: introduce Ruth to some fine gentlemen and marry her off as fast as she can.

Soon enough, something tells Barbara that Ruth is trying to do the same for her. At least they’re finding common ground—helping each other to move forward. Even if it is in the most unpredictable ways two totally different women ever imagined.

With a full-page illustration and a never-before-seen bonus chapter only available in this print edition, this TikTok-viral dark romance features delicious spice and a morally gray stalker who falls first and brings big 'touch her and die' energy.

Murder brought us together. Only death can keep us apart.

The Tormentor
Calista belongs to me... she just doesn’t know it.
The first time we met, I wanted her. The next time, I was obsessed.
I watched her. I followed her. It only deepened my need to possess her.
Once she's mine, I'm never letting her go.

The Target
Hayden Bennett is a monster, in and out of the courtroom. Unfortunately, I need his help.
What was supposed to be a simple transaction turns into something else. Something intense.
He’s always there when I need him, but I don't know if trusting him is a good idea...

Once You're Mine contains a morally gray hero who is an over the top jealous/possessive stalker and is willing to do whatever it takes to have the heroine. A complete list of trigger warnings can be found on the author's website.