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The Fated Love Saga · Book One

Breathing Autumn

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Autumn Flynn never expected a second chance at love in her forties.

But when her boss, Cole Waters, sparks feelings she thought were long gone, she’s forced to confront the ethical and logistical hurdles of a workplace romance. Together, Autumn & Cole navigate their tangled histories, the challenges of grown children, & the looming threat of a persistent stalker—all while trying to protect their fragile new connection.

Breathing Autumn kicks off an emotionally rich, character-driven series that charts the evolving journey of Autumn & Cole. With captivating side stories exploring the lives of their children, this saga offers an intricate & deeply compelling exploration of love, family, & fate.

ContemporaryClassic romanceInterconnected saga
SpiceOpen-door scenes with less graphic languageDark contentDeath, violence, SI or self-harm, stalking, attempted SA
Second chance in her fortiesForbidden workplace romanceLong distanceFound familyBanter
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Content warnings & author’s note

Dark content level 4 of 5: Death, violence, SI or self-harm, stalking, attempted SA

Trigger warnings

  • Alcohol
  • Anxiety
  • Assault
  • Attempted Sexual Assault
  • Bondage (Light)
  • Cheating
  • Child Abuse (Historical)
  • Death
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Drugs (Mention)
  • Foster Care
  • Hospital
  • Law Enforcement Involvement
  • Nonconsensual Drugging
  • Orphan
  • Profanity
  • Rough Sex (Consensual)
  • Sexually Explicit Scenes
  • Stalking
  • Toxic Parental Relationships

All content warnings · How the scale works

On-page consent & care

Explicit consent is on the page, even in CNC and dubcon scenes, and characters talk about barrier protection and birth control.

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Reading order

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Breathing AutumnBook One
Fated Love SagaBook FourMaelana Nightingale
Book FourBook Four
Fated Love SagaBook FiveMaelana Nightingale
Book FiveBook Five
Fated Love SagaBook SixMaelana Nightingale
Book SixBook Six
Fated Love SagaBook SevenMaelana Nightingale
Book SevenBook Seven
Fated Love SagaBook EightMaelana Nightingale
Book EightBook Eight
Fated Love SagaBook NineMaelana Nightingale
Book NineBook Nine
Easter eggs · Shared universe

Cameos & crossovers

Roll For Love characters make cameo appearances in the Fated Love Saga.

Characters from the Fated Love Saga make cameo appearances in Roll For Love.

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Cameos fromRoll For Love