Cassandra Hallman

Hey there, dark romance lovers! I'm Cassandra Hallman, and I write the kind of stories that make your mama clutch her pearls and your book club raise their eyebrows. (But let's be honest, those are usually the best kind, right?)

I'll admit it - I never thought I'd end up writing romance, let alone the dark and twisty kind that keeps readers up until 3 AM. Growing up in a pretty sheltered environment, I was that quiet girl who always had her nose buried in a book, living vicariously through fictional characters because real life seemed... well, a little too vanilla. But there was always this darker side of storytelling that called to me, those shadowy corners where the lines between right and wrong get deliciously blurry.

When I started writing "Convict Me," I knew I was taking a risk. Hero Miller isn't your typical romance lead - he's rough around the edges, dangerous, and unapologetically complex. (Kind of like that bad boy your parents warned you about, except way more intense.) The story came to me like a fever dream, demanding to be written, and I couldn't ignore those characters screaming in my head.

My writing style? It's raw, intense, and doesn't shy away from the uncomfortable. I write about the kind of love that burns - sometimes literally. My characters aren't perfect. They're broken, scarred, and sometimes morally questionable. But that's what makes them real, right? I believe the best stories come from exploring those grey areas between good and evil, love and obsession.

Listen, if you're looking for sweet, clean romance where everything's tied up in a pretty bow by chapter three, I'm probably not your girl. I write for readers who want to explore the darker side of love, who aren't afraid to face the monsters under the bed (or maybe even fall in love with them). My books come with trigger warnings for a reason - I don't sugarcoat the difficult stuff.

When I'm not writing about morally grey characters and their complicated relationships, you'll probably find me binge-watching true crime documentaries (research, I swear!), drinking way too much coffee, or plotting my next story while my cat judges me from across the room. Yes, I'm that author who gets way too excited about character development and plot twists at 2 AM.

I believe in creating stories that stick with you long after you've turned the last page. The kind that make you question what you thought you knew about love, redemption, and the thin line between right and wrong. My characters might start out as villains, but by the end of their story, you'll understand why they did what they did - even if you don't agree with it.

To my readers: thank you for being brave enough to dive into these dark waters with me. Your messages, reviews, and support mean the world. Every time someone tells me they stayed up all night reading "Convict Me" or that they couldn't stop thinking about Hero and his story, it makes all those late-night writing sessions worth it.

Fair warning: my books aren't for everyone, and that's okay. They're for the readers who want to explore the shadows, who understand that sometimes the most powerful love stories come from the darkest places. If you're ready for a romance that pushes boundaries and makes you question everything you thought you knew about good and evil, then welcome to my world. Just remember to keep the lights on while reading.

Currently, I'm working on new stories that'll push even more boundaries (because apparently, I don't know when to stop). Expect more complex characters, darker themes, and the kind of tension that'll have you holding your breath until the very last page.

So if you're ready for a journey into the darker side of romance, grab a copy of "Convict Me" and buckle up. Just don't blame me if you fall in love with the villain - I warned you it might happen.

(P.S. Yes, my mom has read my books. No, we don't talk about it at family dinners.)