Sweet and steamy closed-door romances
make you love me
special anniversary hardcover
One lie can either destroy or save us...After four years of hot and casual nights together, Jordan Jones breaks the first rule of our friends-with-benefits arrangement, ending it for good. He wanted forever.I never expected to revisit that emotional wound until the day his sister says he's been in an accident and doesn’t remember our breakup. With his sister unable to care for him and his recovering head injury, I find myself moving in, guilt over a past I can now take back, driving the potentially reckless decision.Protecting my heart and secrets is near impossible with him so close, so perfect. He looks at me with those longing blue eyes and all my walls come crashing down. Whether I surrender or fight back, the destruction of what we once had and what we’ve since become looms over us.And this time, Jordan’s heart won’t be the only thing devastated when the truth collides with the lies.
meet alexandra grace
I started writing emotional poetry as a teenager, but my biggest dream has always been to write a novel that made readers feel. That dream finally came true in in 2020 when my first idea (Jackson's story) kept me up one night.I like to add my profound respect for military service personnel and veterans to my emotional, sweet and steamy stories. So far, every book gives a happily ever after to a deserving veteran you can't help but swoon over.Life in Virginia means working full-time as a public servant and following our daughter's travel softball team to tournaments year round. When I'm not authoring, I'm binge watching action TV series with my husband.
What is closed-door?
There are many levels of closed-door romance. My books fall between fade-to-black and closed-door.CLEAN: Generally means free from any language or intimacy beyond kissing
SWEET: Feel-good, steamy kisses, may have some language
CLOSED-DOOR: Steamy to low spice kisses, angst, some clothes may come off, touching stays above the waist, implied intimacy off-page (but the door is firmly closed), may have some language
FADE TO BLACK: You'll see the start of intimacy on-page, but the author fades out before you get to more. It's usually clear that intimacy follows and you generally get more than kissing but not the full act (the door may be slightly ajar but not fully open).
books by alexandra grace
THE JOURNEY SERIES is a heartwarming story about veterans rising out of the darkness and ashes of PTSD. The journeys are difficult. There will be hardships, pain, grief, heartbreak, and raw emotions. But there is even more inspiration, hope, sweetness, perseverance, friendships, unbreakable bonds, and unconditional love.You won't soon forget Jackson and Sydney's stories.
NOTE: The original Journey Series covers (non-illustrated) are available on the Barnes & Noble website and on my Etsy store.
make you love me
book one in the You and Me duology
One lie can either destroy or save us...After four years of hot and casual nights together, Jordan Jones breaks the first rule of our friends-with-benefits arrangement, ending it for good. He wanted forever.I never expected to revisit that emotional wound until the day his sister says he's been in an accident and doesn’t remember our breakup. With his sister unable to care for him and his recovering head injury, I find myself moving in, guilt over a past I can now take back, driving the potentially reckless decision.Protecting my heart and secrets is near impossible with him so close, so perfect. He looks at me with those longing blue eyes and all my walls come crashing down. Whether I surrender or fight back, the destruction of what we once had and what we’ve since become looms over us.And this time, Jordan’s heart won’t be the only thing devastated when the truth collides with the lies.This is a fade-to-black, second chance contemporary romance with amnesia, fake dating, forced proximity, and a grumpy+sunshine. A spin-off from The Journey Series.Content Warning: Some coarse language and casual drinking, steamy kisses, mentions of intimacy off page, and mentions of past abuse and loss.
how you see me
book two in the You and Me duology
A week-long test of my willpower is not what I agreed to.The last thing I want on my cross-country road trip is my best friend's sister hitching a ride. Josie’s like rainbow sprinkles, and I’m a brooding storm. As the only woman to peek behind my clouds, she tempts me like no other, adding distractions I can’t afford. My ailing sister is counting on me to live out the trip we dreamed about and give her a reason to smile. I will not let her down or betray my friend’s trust.I just need to get through this week with her and complete my missions: Ensure Josie gets to Las Vegas with my friendship with her brother still intact, complete my sister’s wish list, and return to my Marine base on time.Failure isn’t an option. Yet, every day, something adds pressure to my life’s already fragile foundation. I want no part of Josie and her colorful view of the world just as badly as I want both to consume me. I’m unraveling, reckless, and uncertain of the direction my life is heading... all because I can’t say no to my beautiful passenger.This is a road trip, closed-door contemporary romance with brother's best friend, one bed, military rep, grumpy+sunshine, and opposites.Content Warning: Some coarse language and casual drinking, steamy kisses, mentions of intimacy off page, and sick child.COMING SUMMER 2025
mistletoe misses
book one in the ember falls siblings series
True love never dies…no matter how much I run from, ignore, and bury it.At eighteen, I don’t bother to collect my shattered heart before giving my body to the Army, and years later to the Boston P.D. When my Captain thinks I’m running my life into the ground, I’m sent home to fix myself. But going to Ember Falls again could break me more.He doesn’t realize that my job provides an escape from all that haunts me. It’s what I do to survive. But in a small town where everyone knows my heartache, I’m forced to dig up and face my past—especially when Carmen, the woman who was my everything before she threw me away, has run back, too.Instead of staying out of my blazing path, she launches a campaign to win me back with the help of the entire town. Our past is like a stain on my life, and if I can’t remove it before she can convince me she made a mistake all those years ago, I risk losing more than just my career.Mistletoe Misses is a sweet and steamy, closed-door, contemporary romance.Content Warning: Some mild coarse language, casual drinking, mentions of intimacy, steamy kisses.
neon lights & country nights
multi-author romance anthology
Under the neon moon and the stars that hypnotize those quiet country nights, these stories carry their characters' love of '90s country music.From tales of heartbreak and redemption to stories of endless love and untamed wanderlust, each story dives deep into the emotions that made these songs unforgettable.Whether you're reliving the ache of a bittersweet ballad or dancing to the rhythm of an upbeat anthem, this collection captures the raw authenticity and storytelling magic that defined a decade of country hits.Let the lyrics inspire you and the stories sweep you off your boots.My Novella: I've Got You, Campbell & Warner's story (closed-door)Nine authors. Nine romance stories inspired by 90's country songs. All spice levels. Get all nine stories in the e-book. The paperback is separated into two volumes by spice level.
the journey series
THE JOURNEY SERIES is a heartwarming story about veterans rising out of the darkness and ashes of PTSD. The journeys are difficult. There will be hardships, pain, grief, heartbreak, and raw emotions. But there is even more inspiration, hope, sweetness, perseverance, friendships, unbreakable bonds, and unconditional love.Sweet and steamy, fade-to-black contemporary romance.Recommended reading order: Prequel novella then books 1-4
a journey worth taking
journey series prequel novella
Sometimes love is worth the journey.WILL
No amount of military training could have prepared me for the chemical reaction that took over my body when I saw her for the first time. The second she set those emerald eyes on me, I knew I'd never be the same. But she's quick to remind me that she doesn't date. Well, me either, but that isn't stopping me from pursuing her like my life depends on it. The problem...I have only two days to convince her I'm not like the coward who broke her heart and what we could have is worth fighting for.SYDNEY
It took months to finally feel happy and secure after the last time my heart was stomped on. That's why fictional men are better than real ones. Am I right, ladies? No heart crushing activities possible. But just as my romantic side gets with this plan, in waltzes one very persuasive Marine, who exposes my weaknesses and shows me how a good man treats a woman. Although, none of that matters because he can't stay. And all real men, even those with real six-pack abs and dark chocolate eyes, are to be avoided. What I've rebuilt must be protected, no matter how tempting that one Marine may be.This novella is a sweet, closed-door romance with mentions of intimacy, steamy kisses, some coarse language, and casual drinking.Continue Will and Sydney's journey in books 1-4 of The Journey Series (see content warnings).
a journey spared
book one (jackson's trilogy)
Three reasons. Two years. One epic journey.All Jackson wanted after high school was to escape. The Marines were his ticket out—a chance to chase adventure, purpose, and freedom on his own terms. For eight years, he had everything he dreamed of.But war doesn’t just shape men—it breaks them.
With two shattered legs and a medal that feels more like a cruel joke, Jackson is sent home to a life he doesn’t recognize and a past he tried to leave behind. Alone and trapped in an empty future, he’s losing the battle to reclaim himself.Then Avery walks back into his life.No longer the girl from his childhood with an unshakable crush, she’s now his physical therapist—tough, relentless, and determined to push him beyond his limits. With every milestone reached, she challenges him to believe in more than just survival. Somewhere along the way, she starts to look like the answer to questions he hasn’t dared to ask.But love alone isn’t always enough to mend what’s broken. And if Jackson is ever going to stand on his own again, he may have to let go of more than he’s willing to lose.Jackson's journey continues in book 2 and concludes in book 3. Must read all three to get his full HEA.**Content Warning (books 1-3): PTSD/flashbacks (nothing graphic), loss/grief, suicide of a loved one (off page), verbal abuse, violence, rape (off page), sick/dying parent, casual drinking, some coarse language
a journey to love
book two (jackson's trilogy)
Sometimes the finish line is only the beginning.When Jackson sets out on an 865-mile run from Richmond to Orlando, he’s not only collecting miles—he’s chasing answers. Why was he spared when so many of his brothers-in-arms didn’t make it home? And what’s he supposed to do with a second chance he never asked for?Each mile strips away the layers he’s hidden behind, allowing dangerous memories to rise to the surface. His body is breaking down, his mind is unraveling, and the destination feels farther away every day.At his breaking point, his path crosses with Emily's. Free-spirited and impossible to ignore, she’s not part of his plan—but somehow, she becomes an inseparable part of his journey. With each step they take together, the weight of his pain seems easier to bear. For the first time since his discharge, he’s no longer just existing—he’s truly living and beginning to believe in hope again.As Jackson pushes closer to his ultimate goal, he begins to uncover the layers of Emily’s hidden past. Suddenly, the finish line he’s been running toward marks the start of something entirely new, changing everything he thought he knew about love, trust, and his future path.Jackson's journey began in book 1 and concludes in book 3.
a journey home
book three (jackson's trilogy)
Danger can lurk even on the calmest roads.After years of running—from his past, his grief, and himself—Jackson has finally found peace. His body is healed, the nightmares are quieting, and with Emily by his side, love has given him a future he never dared to imagine.It’s time to stop running and return home. But as Jackson knows all too well, going home is never easy.
Now back in Richmond, he’s ready to lay down roots and build the life he fought so hard to reclaim. But just when it feels like the hardest battles are behind them, the past comes knocking again—this time, it’s Emily’s.The secrets she left behind refuse to stay buried, threatening to destroy everything they’ve built. In a war unlike any other—where love, trust, and lives are all on the line—they discover that the road home may be the most dangerous one of all.Jackson's journey began in book 1 and concludes in book 3.
a journey beyond
book four (sydney's story)
Finding love after loss sometimes takes a little guidance.There was one time in Sydney's life when she felt whole, good enough, loved. Although her relationship with Will lasted less than a year, it was everything. Now, she's a single mother, trying to give her son the life he deserves. It isn't easy, but she's always been independent and strong, and since losing Will, she's had more than a few opportunities to prove it. Especially when he appears and helps open her heart to Marine veteran Logan Carter.Logan is a wanderer, a loner, and a ticking time bomb. The last thing he needs on his conscience is casualties. Everyone stays safe so long as he keeps his distance and never gets attached to anyone or any place. But there's something about Sydney and her son that makes staying seem a little less dangerous. And neither of them can ignore the guiding light that insists on bringing them together.Recommendation: Read Sydney's backstory in A Journey Worth Taking (prequel novella) first.Content Warning: PTSD and flashbacks (nothing graphic), mentions of suicide by a loved one, loss/grief, seeing a ghost of a loved one, mentions of past verbal abuse, some coarse language, casual drinking
