DAYBREAK DUOLOGY
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The DAYBREAK series is a duology of short romance novellas that honestly discuss mental health struggles and show queerness in its earnest, messy glory. AS THE LIGHT GOES OUT follows Bruce Cadogan and Simon Abbott as they spend a week together in the fictional town of Caerlloyd Harbor, Maine. AS THE SUN COMES UP is about their best friends, Cricket Sterling and Moriah Becker, as Cricket stays in Moriah's apartment while recieving an award in Boston, Massachusetts.
Adult contemporary romance novella
Now including A Very Lighthouse Christmas short story!
Out now!
PRAISE for DAYBREAK
"AS THE LIGHT GOES OUT is as sweet and cozy as it is touching, set in a town written to be as well-loved as the characters who inhabit it. Simon and Bruce have such a satisfying opposition at the start, and the way they come together through connecting and loving one another while navigating the ups and downs of mental health is so meaningful as someone who has dealt with similar experiences. Kelley has woven a story between two characters that is beautifully thorough and memorable even in the short amount of time spent with them. ATLGO is perfect for anyone seeking a rich and deeply meaningful love story perfect for rainy days by the window."
- Kellen Graves, author of A BONE IN HIS TEETH, PRINCE OF THE SORROWS, & more
"AS THE LIGHT GOES OUT is as earnest as it is romantic, with candid conversations about mental health, trans love, and self isolation. This fast burn novella is as sweet as fresh blueberry pie."
—A.A. Fairview, author of TEETH & TAROT & more
“With an immersive seaside backdrop and intense, relatable character dynamics, AS THE LIGHT GOES OUT delivers the classic ‘big city mindset vs. small town living’ trope through a story of fresh wounds, old scars, and new beginnings.”
—Elle Porter, author of Hyacinth & more
"AS THE LIGHT GOES OUT is the perfect mix of eerie and beautiful, with a setting that feels exquisitely real. Simon and Bruce are achingly relatable and the way Kelley talks about mental health is refreshing and frank. I loved every second I spent in this sleepy oceanside town."
—Mars Adler, author of FIRST CREATION & more
“AS THE SUN COMES UP is a romance as comforting as a strong cup of coffee during an autumnal sunrise. This story of reclaiming one's own sense of sharing space loves women as much as they love each other.”
—Ladz, author of THE CRADLE OF ETERNAL NIGHT
“Sweet as syrup and vibrant as the dawn, AS THE SUN COMES UP is a bite-sized romance, carefully balancing unflinching depictions of mental health struggles with sweetness of new love and acceptance.”
—K. M. Enright, Sunday Times Bestselling author of MISTRESS OF LIES
"Kelley's latest is a superb and gentle romance about loving oneself as you learn to love someone else. With a love story that doesn't shy away from topics of grief, anxiety, and the difficulty of inviting someone in within your boundaries that presents these topics without judgement, AS THE SUN COMES UP felt like all the warmth and hope of a new day after a long night."
—Tyler Battaglia, author of PRAY FOR HIM
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