Vortex: A Fictional Memoir

I have the daunting task of starting my life over, yet again.
A failed marriage. Although it is Alex who failed me…
I am AJ’s mom and no one, not even Alex, can take that away from me.
It was that day, at that moment. I went into full Self-preservation Mode…


Nicole has single-handedly rebuilt her life after escaping an abusive, toxic relationship with Alex; an uncooperative co-parent and emotional vampire, who believes parenting is a spectator sport.

When it comes to romance, Nicole’s love life is nonexistent. Being a devoted mother to AJ and a full-time ICU nurse leaves her lacking an active social life. However, Nestor, her best friend since high school, and his thigh-clenching kisses have left Nicole aroused and wanting more.

But when unsettling incidents, skull-piercing headaches, and vivid hallucinations begin to haunt her, Nicole is thrown into a world of fear and confusion.

Will she be able to unravel the mysteries of her subconscious before it’s too late?

Or will she descend into the darkness?

Join Nicole as she delves into the perplexities of her mind and discovers the shocking truth about her life, in a stunning plot twist!


Tropes: Strong female main character. Creative profanity. Scarred hero. Raunchy bestie banter. Friends to lovers. Spicy rom-com. Slow burn to a raging inferno. He falls first. Filthy hashtag ideas. Banned book potential. Unfiltered nurse POV.

A read-all-night-and-call-out-sick-from-work-tomorrow book.


BELIEVE SURVIVORS. THEIR LIVES DEPEND UPON YOUR SUPPORT.

ADULTS ONLY 18+: Domestic violence is a coward’s method of communication. This book contains intimate partner violence and sexual violence, which may be triggering to some.