"In The One Who Ghosted Me, heartbreak is the emotional terrain Amelia must navigate. When Jonathan, the man who once disappeared from her life, returns seeking redemption, Amelia faces the difficult question of whether love deserves another chance. Bolstered by loyal friends, two charming kittens, and her own resilience, she must also juggle a demanding career and an overwhelming renovation project. 

The novel is a quietly compelling meditation on courage: the bravery to risk vulnerability and to listen to the heart when logic urges restraint. With beautiful writing and an engaging slow-burn romance, the story will appeal to readers who believe in hope, growth, and earned happy endings, sometimes inspired by others before our time," The International Review of Books.

What would you do if the person who ghosted you became your project partner?

The One Who Ghosted Me is a standalone second-chance romance releasing February 15, 2026 (available for preorder now). Book 1 of the Fontaine Family series.

STORY HOOK: Five years ago, Jonathan disappeared without explanation, leaving Amelia heartbroken. Now a timber industry merger forces them into daily collaboration—and she wants answers. Can she forgive the unforgivable? And can Jonathan prove he's worth a second chance before his potential transfer to Brazil tears them apart again?

TARGET AUDIENCE & POSITIONING: Contemporary romance readers who crave:

• Core Tropes: Second-chance romance, ghosting-to-reconciliation, workplace merger forced proximity, slow-burn reconnection with steamy payoff
  
• Heat Level: Steamy intimacy (level 3-4) with emotional connection—passionate scenes that serve relationship development
  
• Emotional Tone: K-drama inspired pacing—humor and heart balanced with deeper vulnerability. Grief processing, family healing, and laugh-out-loud banter.
  
• Unique Setting: Pacific Northwest timber industry (unique professional backdrop)

SERIES CONTEXT: Book 1 of 4 in the Fontaine Family series. Completely standalone with satisfying HEA, no cliffhanger. Progressive fantasy integration across the series allows readers to grow with supernatural elements—Book 1 is pure contemporary romance with subtle magical realism (déjà vu moments, inexplicable soul-deep connection) that enhances the story for readers.

FREE PREQUEL STRATEGY: Readers can grab the prequel novella She's Off Limits at www.ericadevon.net to see Amelia and Jonathan's college meet-cute—perfect for reviewers to reference when discussing the series origin story.

MARKETING STRATEGY: Multi-platform launch including:

• Amazon/Facebook targeted advertising
  
• Active newsletter engagement and reader community building
• Social media campaigns across Instagram, Facebook, and reader groups
• Strategic use of free prequel for audience growth
• Reviews featured prominently on Amazon, Goodreads, BookBub, and social channels
• Reviewer quotes will be featured in future marketing materials and promotional campaigns

UNIQUE SELLING POINTS:

✓ Relatable ghosting recovery hook ("For everyone who's ever been ghosted")

✓ Timber industry merger creates unavoidable daily contact and professional stakes

✓ Workplace, second chance tension with emotional vulnerability

✓ Pacific Northwest setting (Rainmere, fictional Seattle suburb)

✓ Forgiveness theme resonates across romantic and family relationships

✓ Subtle moments of déjà vu and inexplicable recognition add mystique

SERIES INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY: As the launch book of a planned 4-book series, early reviewers have the opportunity to grow with the Fontaine Family and be part of building a reader community from the ground up. Reviews will be celebrated across all platforms, and early reviewers become valued partners in the series journey.

IDEAL FOR: Reviewers who champion emotionally authentic contemporary romance with unique settings, workplace tension, and series potential. Perfect for audiences who love second-chance romances with depth, steam, and heart.