Avery Collins
Avery Collins

I’ve been writing books since 2020. During the pandemic, I rediscovered my love for writing after years of writer’s block, and it’s just been full steam ahead from there! 

Initially, I was an exclusive author for various online writing platforms. But I found that I worked better when I was not under constant pressure to constantly write books that were the same genre.

Now here I am, writing what I love. I hope you enjoy reading about my boys as much as I enjoy bringing their stories to life.

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Until You Break (The Devout and the Damned Book 1)

Book #1 from the series: The Devout and the Damned

Aria
I’ve spent five years trying to forget him. Forget the way he made me feel alive in a place meant to break me. Forget the way he claimed every piece of me until there was nothing left to give.

But Dominic Romano isn’t the kind of man you forget. He’s the kind of man who leaves a mark so deep it’s impossible to erase.

Now, he’s back, and the...

Pretty When He Bleeds (Sinners of Blackthorne U Book 1)

Book #1 from the series: Sinners of Blackthorne U

Hate feels a lot like love when it cuts this deep.

Roman
Pain is the only thing that makes me feel alive anymore. On the ice, in the gym, or from someone else’s fists—it doesn’t matter, as long as it drowns out the void inside me. Caleb was my first love, my best-kept secret, and the reason my world fell apart.
I thought the guilt would destroy...

Bitter When He Begs (Sinners of Blackthorne U Book 2)

Book #2 from the series: Sinners of Blackthorne U

Luca

I’ve built my life on control. On the field, in my reputation, and in keeping my demons buried where no one can see.

Sage Blackwell was never supposed to be a part of that. The nerdy prodigy overheard something that could ruin my entire career, so I do the only logical thing. I don’t threaten him. I don’t scare him off.

I claim him.

I tell...

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Cruel When He Smiles Expanded List of Trigger and Content Warnings Trigger

Trigger & Content Warnings

This book is a dark romance with heavy themes. Reader discretion is advised.

  • Psychological Manipulation & Gaslighting
  • Toxic & Unhealthy Relationship Dynamics
  • Murder & Death (On page, mentioned, and aftermath)
  • Violence & Torture (On page, but not between MCs)
  • Self-Harm (Mentioned and Aftermath)
  • Blood Play (On page)
  • Past Child Abuse (Mentioned and flashbacks)
  • Sexual Content & BDSM Themes (not traditional or safely practiced between MCs)
  • ...
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Bitter When He Begs Expanded List of Trigger and Content Warnings This list

This list contains spoilers, so read at your own risk.

Trigger & Content Warnings

Addiction and Substance Abuse:

  • Prescription pill addiction
  • Depiction of withdrawal (cold sweats, vomiting, cravings, hallucinations, breakdowns)
  • Recovery journey and relapse temptations
  • Enabling behavior by friends (initially)
  • References to substance abuse deaths


Parental Abuse / Emotional Neglect:

  • Emotionally abusive father (verbal berating, manipulation, unrealistic expectations)
  • Conditional love and...
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Pretty When He Bleeds Expanded List of Trigger and Content Warnings This

This list contains spoilers, so read at your own risk.

Mental Health & Psychological Themes:

  • Suicide & Suicidal Ideation – Caleb’s suicide is a central part of the story, affecting both Damon and Roman. Graphic discussions of his death, guilt, and its aftermath.
  • Mental Illness & Psychosis – Damon experiences psychotic breaks, auditory hallucinations (hearing voices), and struggles with reality. Roman also battles emotional instability and unhealthy coping mechanisms.
  • Depression...
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