Coming on February 7, 2025
Pre-Order sale of $4.99 — Returning to $5.99 on release day.
I’m excited to bring back AFTER THE HURT! Originally published in 2016 with Random House, it’s the story of my heart. When I wrote After The Hurt I built in Pepper’s emotions and decisions based around the death of her mother. I had recently lost my mother and mirrored the circumstances. It was tough. People can do strange things in grief and then regret their decisions. I hope you give After the Hurt a chance xx
Paperback also available.
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A provocative novel features a resilient fighter going round for tantalizing round with the one that got away—a headstrong woman bent on seduction.
Pepper Chapman refuses to throw in the towel. Six months ago, she made the biggest mistake of her life. Blinded by grief after her mom’s death, Pepper abandoned the man she loves. Now she wants a second chance at everything she gave up: strong hands driving her to ecstasy . . . a deep voice whispering naughty promises in her ear . . . the future they’d planned since they were teenagers. So Pepper comes home looking for forgiveness, ready for a new beginning—if he’s willing to give her a shot.
Retired MMA star Tank Sherman may be used to low blows, but Pepper’s emotional sucker punch left him reeling. Trying to ignore the pain and forget the pleasure of her body beneath his, Tank is prepared to ring the final bell on their relationship. Then Pepper shows up out of the blue, radiating pure sex. But Tank won’t let himself get hurt again, and that means resisting the heat that still burns between them. Because if he takes Pepper back, he knows he’ll never be able to let her go again.
After The Hurt. Re-release with the same wonderful characters, a brand new cover and updated story. First published with Random House, Loveswept in 2016.
Critic Reviews:
After The Hurt – “[A] fiery tale of lovers reunited [with] teasing, sexual tension.” — Library Journal
“Brimming with sensual detail and loaded with heart, After the Hurt brings together two characters you won’t soon forget. Shana Gray gives us a winning combination of sizzling chemistry and emotional depth. Bravo!” — New York Times bestselling author Vicki Lewis Thompson
“Their story will emotionally impact you, but also give you hope that they can find each other again.” — L. Dunn
“Do you like reading about true loves, forgiveness, chemistry that is off the charts ? then this is the book for you.” — Goodreads reviewer
“A moving romance with a bit of a slow start. Pepper and Tank had a beautiful love, then a tragic loss changed everything.” — Goodreads reviewer
“I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, passion, healing, second chances, and heartbreak.” — Goodreads reviewer