Ukauthor Stories

A story told in months. She thought she'd found love-until love began to destroy her. Over three years, chapter by chapter, month by month, she records the highs, the damage, the confusion, and the slow loss of herself. In a pace that matches that of the relationship, join her on the whirlwind that showed her what love isn't. Based on real events, this memoir-fiction hybrid explores the emotional stages of a toxic relationship with brutal honesty and a touch of humour. For anyone who's ever stayed too long, or left too late-this is for you.

Not This Time by RJ Ellis is a gritty, raw coming-of-age story set in a working-class UK estate. From the harsh lessons of a troubled youth to the hard-won clarity of fatherhood, RJ Ellis takes readers on a journey through pain, recklessness, and the fight to break free from a toxic past. A story of resilience, redemption, and the determination to protect the next generation from repeating old mistakes.