love in the details, hope for the everyday
Coming March 9, 2027
When two ex-best friends reunite to take down the cult that tore them apart, old feelings—and dangerous secrets—come rushing back in this spicy, Southern second-chance romance.
“Warm, witty, and wonderfully hopeful, The Ex-Cult Halfway House is a bighearted romance about reclaiming joy, finding family, and turning survival into something beautiful.”
—internationally bestselling author, Valerie Bowman
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“Dean’s debut is an equal parts sensual and affecting exploration of love and identity . . . With as many laugh-out-loud moments as tear-jerking ones, this powerful and immersive new adult romance stuns.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Pastor’s daughter Christina sets out to heal from the religious trauma that shaped her sheltered childhood in Dean’s heartfelt new adult debut. As Christina works through a list of activities her father would never approve of—with sexy filmmaker Danny documenting her attempts—Dean brings fun, joy, and humor to the recovery process, making Christina’s newfound freedom feel as revelatory and refreshing to the reader as to the character.
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"I think the best romances have you thinking deeply in one sentence, and then squealing out loud the next. Romances can deal with pretty heavy issues, but there's a guaranteed happily ever after. We can process difficult things when we know it's going to turn out okay."
—PW interview (June 22, 2026)
