ColbriMayne2020

Hello, everyone!
          
          I finally wrapped up The Southern Crossroads Series!
          
          This series was definitely a sharp turn from The Laurel Series, but I felt really drawn to write it. These stories took me into much darker territory than my previous books, and I'm excited to finally share the last piece of the story.
          
          Let me know what you think!
          
          The Final Part: Love, Wyatt
          
          Wyatt Vance has spent his entire life learning how to survive.
          
          Growing up in a broken Mississippi home with alcoholic parents, Wyatt and his twin sister, Stella, have always had one plan: survive long enough to turn eighteen and get the hell out.
          
          But at sixteen, one bad decision puts Wyatt in Frank Schumacher's path—a wealthy, respected businessman who offers him a way out of trouble.
          
          The favor comes with a price.
          
          Soon, Wyatt finds himself trapped in a world far darker than anything he imagined.
          
          Threats become orders.
          
          Secrets become leverage.
          
          And every attempt to fight back gives Frank another way to tighten his grip.
          
          Then there's Harper Madden.
          
          She's the one person who makes Wyatt imagine a life beyond survival. The one who sees something in him worth loving—and the one person Wyatt knows Frank can use to destroy him.
          
          Caught between protecting his twin sister, keeping Harper safe, and surviving the men who refuse to let him walk away, Wyatt is forced to make choices that will follow him long after they're made.
          
          To everyone looking from the outside, Wyatt Vance may seem like a troubled kid who chose the wrong path.
          
          But every story has two sides.
          
          Sometimes the truth is buried beneath fear, coercion, and what we're willing to do for the people we love.
          
          This is Wyatt's side.
          
          His mistakes.
          
          His secrets.
          
          His fight to survive.
          
          The sister he would do anything to protect.
          
          The girl he would risk everything to save.
          
          And above all else...
          
          His love.
          
          Love, Wyatt.
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/415498791-love-wyatt?utm_source=web&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share_myworks

I love your story, thank you for sharing!!

Happy Sunday, everyone! 
          
          I just published my newest book—and the fourth and final book in The Laurel Series: First Generation.  I can hardly believe this chapter of the series has come to an end.
          
          Here’s a little snapshot of *Wildflower*:
          
          Stacy grew up in a family in Memphis, Tennessee, where family meant everything, appearances mattered, and there was a right way to live—and a right way to love.
          
          Raised on conservative Southern values, she spent years trying to become the woman everyone expected her to be. But when Stacy finally embraces her sexuality, she is forced to confront the people she loves most—and the possibility that they may never accept the woman she truly is.
          
          Caught between family expectations and the life her heart wants, Stacy must decide whether she is willing to lose the approval of others to finally stop losing herself.
          
          Wildflower is a story of love, identity, heartbreak, and the courage to bloom into who you were always meant to be. 
          
          To everyone who has followed The Laurel Series from the beginning. I hope you’ll take this final journey of the First Generation with Stacy and that her story stays with you long after you turn the last page. ❤️
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/246405684-wildflower-book-four-of-the-laurel-series?utm_source=web&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share_myworks

Happy Saturday, everyone!
          
          I just published the latest part of my Southern Crossroads series: The Ring of Serpents.
          
          This was one of the most emotionally challenging books I've ever written. It explores the devastating aftermath of betrayal, the lasting trauma left by human trafficking, and the difficult journey toward healing when the people you trusted most turn out to be the ones hiding the darkest secrets.  Please let me know your thoughts!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/413964351-the-ring-of-serpents-book-two-of-the-southern?utm_source=web&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share_myworks

Hey everyone!
          
          If you're looking for a romantic suspense novel with high stakes, action, and plenty of heart, check out my newest story, Road To Eden!
          
          When Stella Vance, a former stripper, travels to Texas searching for her missing twin brother, she crosses paths with FBI agent Stone McNeely, who's investigating a dangerous cartel operation. As they work together to uncover the truth, they find themselves caught in a deadly game where trust is everything, danger lurks around every corner, and falling in love may be the biggest risk of all.
          
          If you enjoy cartel suspense, protective heroes, strong heroines, and emotional twists, I think you'll love this story.
          
          I'd love to hear what you think if you decide to give it a read! ❤️
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/245052741-road-to-eden?utm_source=web&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share_myworks

Hey everyone!
          
          I just wanted to hop on here and share how excited I am that my latest book, *Make Me Over*, is officially finished!
          
          I have been completely obsessed with these characters—their chemistry, the intensity between them, and the banter they throw back and forth. They have honestly consumed my thoughts while writing this story, and I can't wait for you to meet them.
          
          If you enjoy small-town romance filled with heart, tension, humor, and characters you'll fall in love with, then I think *Make Me Over* might be right up your alley.
          
          I'd love to hear your thoughts if you decide to give it a read!
          
          Happy reading!
          
          ❤️ Colbri Mayne
          
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/411165606?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=link&utm_content=share_writing&wp_page=create&wp_uname=ColbriMayne2020
          

Hey everyone!
          
          I just finished revamping one of my books, Bellissimo Angelo. I can tell you this one absolutely consumed me emotionally for about thirty days. Sometimes I hear a song, and before it’s even over, I’ve somehow written and directed an entire movie in my head — complete with characters, scenes, dialogue, and all the emotions that come with it. I honestly don’t know where that kind of imagination comes from, but once an idea grabs me, it becomes all-consuming.
          
          This story especially hit me hard because it’s emotional, tragic, romantic, and easily one of the most intense books I’ve written so far.
          
          So if you love heartbreaking love stories, emotional depth, and a protective Italian male protagonist who slips into Italian dialogue often throughout the story… I think you’ll really enjoy this one. ❤️
          
          Oh, by the way, the song that inspired this book is Can't Help Falling In Love by Elvis 
          
          “Finché non ci incontreremo di nuovo.”
                           Until We Meet Again
          
          

Hey everyone… I officially finished my latest book, *Make Me Over*!
          
          I loved this story so much. The intensity, the comedy, the tension, and the overall storyline made every bit of hard work worth it. These characters completely stole my heart, and I’m so excited to finally share them with all of you.
          
          Here’s a quick rundown of the story…
          
          Josie Holland is a shy small-town girl raised by her two loving mothers who grows up battling insecurities after years of bullying about her weight and family. At a pool party hosted by family friends, two boys publicly humiliate her so badly that she leaves in tears. What she doesn't realize is that Bentley "Benny" Hudson-the quiet, rugged boy who has always had a soft spot for her-immediately goes after them in the pool for what they said.
          
          Believing Benny was part of the humiliation, Josie leaves for Ole Miss and later returns home after college transformed into a semi-confident, beautiful young woman. But when she begins working for Benny's sister Georgia at a staffing office, she's suddenly forced back into Benny's orbit-and he's immediately captivated by the woman she's become.
          
          Determined to help Josie come out of her shell, Georgia and Harper create "Project Josie," encouraging her to embrace her confidence through classes at Fierce Woman Dance Studio while jokingly convincing Benny to become Josie's unofficial "sex coach."
          
          What begins as playful tension quickly turns messy and emotional as Josie and Benny struggle to navigate insecurity, vulnerability, obsession, and first love. As their connection deepens, Josie begins questioning whether Benny truly sees her worth beyond physical desire-while Benny realizes he may be falling for the one girl who has always terrified him emotionally.
          
          Let me know your thoughts!
          

Hello, Readers!
          
          It’s been a minute, but I’m excited to share the newest addition to my collection of stories: Road to Eden.
          
          Here’s a quick summary of the storyline. I’d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I’ve enjoyed writing it!
          
          Have a wonderful day!
          
          
          Stella Vance has spent most of her life trapped in a cycle of violence and dysfunction in rural Mississippi. When her twin brother, Wyatt, suddenly disappears after leaving for Texas, she follows the only lead she has to Eden, Texas, desperate for answers.
          
          But Wyatt’s disappearance is tied to something far more dangerous than she ever imagined.
          
          While searching for him, Stella crosses paths with FBI agent Stone McNeely, who is investigating a cartel-linked operation Wyatt may have become entangled in before he vanished. Reluctantly drawn into the investigation, Stella and Stone form an uneasy partnership that quickly becomes something far more personal.
          
          As the case pulls them deeper into a world of trafficking, corruption, and violence, the truth surrounding Wyatt’s disappearance grows darker — and increasingly deadly. With danger closing in from every direction, Stella and Stone must decide how much they’re willing to risk for the truth… and for each other.

Best boos I've ever read!!!!