Sierra Dean Knihy

"For Secret McQueen, her life feels like the punch line for a terrible joke. Abandoned at birth by her werewolf mother, hired as a teen by the vampire council of New York City to kill rogues, Secret is part of both worlds, but belongs to neither. At twenty-two, she has carved out as close to a normal life as a bounty hunter can. When an enemy from her past returns with her death on his mind, she is forced to call on every ounce of her mixed heritage to save herself-- and everyone else in the city she calls home. As if the fate of the world wasn't enough to deal with, there's Lucas Rain, King of the East Coast werewolves, who seems to believe he and Secret are fated to be together. Too bad Secret also feels a connection with Desmond, Lucas's second-in-command ..."--Page 4 of cover

Her last job won't be a day at the beach. Harper Barton has one reason and one reason only to be in Colombia, and it isn't for fun in the sun. As an expert in "acquiring" antiquities, she's been tasked with collecting a valuable necklace from a gala. The problem? A drug kingpin wants the piece for himself, and won't let a cat burglar get in his way. Diego Morales is in Colombia doing research for his next book. The mild-mannered professor was expecting dusty books and boring lecture halls, not a beautiful woman sweeping him onto the dance floor and planting a kiss on him before being chased out of the building by armed guards. Harper and Diego find themselves neck-deep in trouble when they're kidnapped by the drug kingpin, but things go from bad to worse when they both go overboard and end up lost in the middle of the Colombian jungle. Can they stay alive long enough to get home? Can they stop fighting long enough to realize there's more than just jungle heat simmering between them? Off the Map is high-stakes adventure with spark, snark, and plenty of danger.

Through heartfelt poetry, Sierra Dean shares her personal journey of healing from negative thoughts, depression, and difficult relationships. Her journal serves as a source of inspiration, emphasizing the importance of recognizing that one is not alone in their struggles. Dean advocates for journaling as a powerful tool for finding peace and happiness, encouraging readers to embrace their own paths to recovery.

Exploring themes of relationship turmoil and emotional healing, this continuation of the previous work delves into the author's personal journey through confusion and disappointment. By journaling and crafting poetry, she confronts her pain, guilt, and anxiety, using writing as a therapeutic outlet. The narrative captures the struggle of navigating complex emotions while seeking clarity and solace in creative expression.