Hi Readers!!

I'm a Pacific Northwest indie author and Clandestiny is my first book here on NetGalley!! I appreciate your interest in my title, and I'd like to tell you a little more about me and my upcoming release, Clandestiny, because I would LOVE to grow my already amazing list of loyal readers!!

I write gritty contemporary romance - I'm all about those Lifetime over Hallmark vibes. All my novels are PNW-coded, include besties that'll make you feel like you're part of the crew, open door swoony spice, banter that hits, dogs with MC energy, and of course, a happily ever after. While Clandestiny is my first novel on NetGalley, I have self-published three other titles since September 2024: Starstruck, Starstruck: The Trials, and Grit City. If you haven't already, I welcome you to check them out after you read Clandestiny!! (:

Clandestiny is scheduled for release on February 16, 2026, and I couldn't be more excited!! My novels tend to test the waters of what some would consider dark romance; however, I believe they're more like a pallet cleanser after reading something a little too dark, or a gateway if you're thinking of trying out 'darker' themes. Clandestiny is no exception and does contain adult content, like open-door romance, and potentially sensitive themes. While there are multiple open-door scenes, my content is swoony spice, and the 'dark' is never inside the FMC/MMC romance. Clandestiny is a beautiful representation of consuming the full spectrum of emotions while you read - your heart will hurt for the MCs and their individual struggles, but you'll also be stumbling head over heels for their romance. Not to mention, you're going to develop a healthy hatred for some characters throughout the book, but you'll also find moments that'll have you kicking your feet because the scenes are so dang cute and/or comical. I promise!!
Some tropes you'll find: Slow Burn, He Falls First, Comfort/Hurt, Fated Love, Emotional Scars, Alpha Hero, and Special Ops Team Bonding
I also always have a playlist, containing HOURS of vibes, so you can still get all the Clandestiny feels long after your first read. (;

I wanted to close this by saying thank you for considering Clandestiny for your next read. I am truly appreciative that you would spend your time reading my novel. Each of my book babies are a labor of love and I just want them to be shared with everyone who loves reading little gritty romance books that always have a dog and of course a happy ending. If that sounds like your jam, I encourage you to sign-up for Clandestiny. Once you're finished reading, an honest review and/or feedback would not only be AMAZING, but it will help me continue along on my little indie adventure. I sure do love collecting readers, so please also find me on the socials!! (: 

Happy Reading,
Baley