Beyond the Ordinary: Where Desire Burns and Secrets Echo

Ashlee Cox • April 3, 2025

Hi Reader, 


Today I have a very important question to ask you:
Have you ever experienced a day where everything changes in an instant? 


I’m talking about one of those days where it feels as if your whole world flips on its head in a heartbeat, where one minute you’re just going through the motions, and the next… BAM!


 A chance encounter, a sudden curveball request, or maybe a spark of attraction that sets your heart racing- You know the feeling, right?


Well, that's the kind of raw, real life moments that fuels the stories I love to write. 


Or maybe you’re tired of the everyday blur and you’re yearning for something…more…


Something that claws its way into your mind and heart, leaving you breathless and changed…? 


You already know you’re looking for stories that ignite a fire within you, those kinds of stories that linger in the shadows of your mind long after the final word. 


Those kinds of stories you’re lowkey addicted to and will reopen again and again.


So forget the noise. Forget the distractions. Forget the boring.


Right now.


Today I want to take you on a little journey through some of those moments that turned everything upside down for my characters. 


I want to pull you into worlds where emotions are raw, secrets simmer and the human experience is laid bare. 


These aren't just books; they're keys to unlocking hidden corners of your own soul.


Let me transport you to worlds where passion flares, secrets twist, and the very air crackles with unspoken tension.



So go on, grab a drink, settle in nice and cozy, and let's go!



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First Stop: The Gun & Tumble Saloon – Where Strangers Can Change Everything


Imagine that you're drawn into a gaze, a presence that commands attention.


You're just a waitress named Lena Belgrave, at work doing your thing, maybe serving up a Banks beer or a rum punch, and chatting it up with the regulars.


 Then, in walks him.


The one who just has that… something about them. That air of mystery that makes you do a double-take.


That's the moment Lena's world tilts in The Stranger.


He's an enigma, a man who melts into the bar's shadows, his dangerous aura a siren call to your curious heart. 


You feel the pull, the forbidden thrill as you find yourself inexplicably drawn into a terrifying brawl, the fate of the night hanging in the balance, because  the stranger who intrigued you so much… might just be the most dangerous person you’ve ever met.


Have you ever felt that pull towards someone you barely know? 


That mix of fascination and a little bit of "uh oh"? 


What is it about strangers that can be so captivating, and so dangerous? 


What would you do if a mysterious stranger walked into your life, and things went sideways in a flash?

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Next Up: The Unspoken Feelings in "Play Me" and That Gut Punch You Didn't See Coming


 You are Lana Franklyn, a beautiful, intelligent woman who has finally come to terms with your feelings for your best friend, the handsome, charming and business savvy Andre Adkins, when unaware of the silent ache in your heart, he makes an announcement that should have sparked joy, but only shatters your world instead.


He’s getting married… to someone else.


Talk about a gut punch!


 You fight to smile, to be happy, but the wound is raw and painful. 


You do the only thing you can – you try to escape the crushing weight of your unspoken feelings…but Andre won’t let you. 


Even as telling you he no longer wants you two to be just friends anymore, he blocks your escape path, tells you there’s a storm coming, lifts you like you weigh nothing and begins climbing the stairs to the bedrooms.


What is happening? 


Whose storm will rage longer and louder, the one outside or the one brewing between you and Andre?


Play Me delves into the bittersweet ache of unrequited love and the courage it takes to face those feelings, even when it feels like your heart is breaking into a million tiny pieces.


 It's about those unspoken words and the quiet strength it takes to navigate those tricky emotions, while staying true to what real love actually means. 


Anyone else ever been there? Let me know!

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Next Up: The Weight of Secrets – The Things We Hide


Now, let's get a little heavier, shall we? 


Because sometimes, the biggest plot twists are the ones we carry within ourselves.


In Belinda’s Secret, you’re holding onto a truth that could completely unravel your beloved husband's world.


Feel  the weight of that secret on yourself, the constant worry, the fear of what might happen if it ever comes out, yet as you also know that you must reveal the painful truth to your ailing husband before it’s too late.


Pushed to come clean by your husband’s sickness, you also know that the secret could shatter your family’s world and push your husband to the brink of insanity, if not the lethalness of a devastated heart.


What are the secrets we keep from those we love, and what are the consequences of revealing them?


This story will make you wonder what kinds of secrets are hidden beneath the surface of even the most seemingly solid relationships…and their impacts if ever revealed.

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And then there's Her Haunted Eyes.


The packed courtroom hushes as you become Sharon Oswald in Her Haunted Eyes. 


As you stand in that courtroom, the silence thick with anticipation, you can feel the weight of accusation hanging heavy in the air, but you only have one regret: That you hadn’t done it sooner. 


As the court waits for the verdict, your mind is elsewhere, consumed by the question: will my daughter ever forgive me?


The guilt, the uncertainty… It's a heavy burden to bear while the past and present collide in a desperate plea for understanding. 


You need to know the truth behind those haunted eyes.


These stories, Belinda’s Secret and Her Haunted Eyes really make you think about the heavy impact our choices have and the enduring power of guilt and regret.


Have you ever had to live with a secret that felt like it was eating you alive?


Share it with us via my Membership on Patreon.

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Final Stop: Feeling the Heat Gets Too Hot to Handle – When Attraction Ignites


Now, prepare to finally turn up the heat with the Too Hot Collection.


 Three sparks to ignite your senses and explore those moments where attraction is so intense, it’s practically cracking in the air.


In The Decision, the rain is pouring, lashing cold, the thunder is booming and shaking the place you’ve ran to for shelter, lightning is flashing and cracking ominously across the sky and to put the cherry on top, you’re Jamie who was desperately trying to avoid her crush's wedding, only to find herself trapped in a raging storm with her sexy nemesis, Kyle. 


As   the air crackles with more than just lightning, you will feel the tension build, temperatures rise and hormones reach incredible peaks, while you’re stuck in this confined space with tension so charged it could rivale the lightning striking outside. 


Will you finally solve your differences thanks to the downpour, or will the heat between you and Kyle create a different storm altogether? 


And then there's The Plan To Be Brazen,  a spicy short story involving wet bodies, too much teasing and revenge.


This is where you become Amelia Barton, the woman who is so ready to give Kian Axion a taste of his own medicine, that she comes up with a plan so brazen it takes even her breath away.


It’s been weeks of Kian teasing you into a needy puddle, only to leave you in that state, doing absolutely nothing about it, other than giving you that blasted knowing smirk. 


Today, you will make him fall. 


You will revel in this new delicious game of cat and mouse, because sometimes, the best-laid plans involve a little bit of brazenness!


Finally, let’s lighten the mood a little, but not the steamy temperatures … 


Ever had a day where your carefully laid plans went completely out the window? 


Unexpectedly, but beautifully and wondrously?


That's exactly what happens to poor Nicholas in Change of Plans, a hilarious yet steamy story from the Too Hot Collection. 


As Nicholas Chandler all you wanted was just a moment of peace after a long week. 


You’re ready to kick back, relax and unwind, but your friend Jordyn Evans bursts through your door, frazzled by a disastrous date, with a demand that will turn your evening upside down. 


Storming in, she takes one look at you and ….well, let's just say she has a rather direct request involving the removal of your pants! Immediately. 


Do you do it? Give into what she obviously wants…or do you make her beg?


Prepare to be swept away by this unexpected turn of events.


 This story explores the unexpected twists and turns of relationships, and how a bad date can lead to some seriously flustered moments. 


Have you ever had a friend ask you to do something totally out of the blue?


 Or just show up at your door with a crazy request that completely threw your evening for a loop?


 Spill the tea!


These aren't just tales; they are visceral experiences. 


They are moments of intense connection, raw vulnerability, and the undeniable pull of human desire in all its forms. 


They will make you question, feel, and remember.


Don't just read.  Live these stories.


Click below and let these worlds consume you.


Which story will you allow to ignite your imagination first?


The emotions within are waiting to be felt.


Explore The Books:

Now it’s Your Turn! Let's Chat!


Which of these scenarios resonates with you the most? 


Have you ever experienced a sudden, life-altering encounter, a heartbreaking unrequited love, the burden of a secret, a hilarious change of plans, or a moment of undeniable heat? 


Let's keep the conversation going! What's your "everything changed in an instant" story?


Share your stories with other fans in the Membership.


 I'd love to hear what moments have made your own life feel like a page-turner.


I trust that this post gave you the guidance and inspiration that you needed. 


And if you're looking for a good read to dive into those thrilling moments firsthand, be sure to check out The Stranger, Play Me, Belinda's Secret, Her Haunted Eyes, and the Too Hot Collection to experience these thrilling moments firsthand, below.


I love you so much and I hope you have a fabulous and spontaneous day.


I'll see you in the next Newsletter, or better yet in my
Membership where all of these stories plus challenges and an exclusive community of like minded readers.


See you soon. 


Bye bye~


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