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Fighting For Evangeline

4.6840 ratings

A standalone story of survival after domestic violence.

Evangeline Giordano, having endured a traumatic and harrowing conclusion to her previous relationship, is in the process of rebuilding her life from the ground up. Amidst a series of setbacks, her neighbor, Paxton Sloan, unexpectedly steps in to offer support in ways she never imagined, even taking on the role of teaching her self-defense.

However, Paxton, with a dark past and concealed secrets, has never experienced a genuine relationship, adding another layer of complexity. As they navigate this intricate dynamic, Evangeline must confront her haunting past, which continues to cast a shadow over both of their lives.

ContemporaryRomantic suspenseDark romanceStandalone
SpiceNot group, but kink-positive & graphically descriptiveDark contentOn-page graphic violence and/or SA
Forced proximityOne bedBoy/girl next doorMMA romanceFelon romance
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Content warnings & author’s note

Dark content level 5 of 5: On-page graphic violence and/or SA

Please be aware that Fighting for Evangeline contains serious trigger warnings for domestic violence and sexual assault.

Author’s note

Please be aware that Fighting for Evangeline contains serious trigger warnings for domestic violence and sexual assault. The cycle of domestic violence is very real. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse or needs help, please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788.

Trigger warnings

  • Abusive Relationship
  • Alcohol
  • Alcoholism
  • Anxiety
  • Assault
  • Attempted Murder (GRAPHIC)
  • Attempted Rape (GRAPHIC)
  • Blood
  • Bondage (Light)
  • Breath Play
  • Car Accident (Mention)
  • Cheating (False Accusation)
  • Child Abuse (Historical)
  • Death
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence (GRAPHIC)
  • Drugs (Mention)
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Forced Proximity
  • Hospitalization
  • Infertility
  • Law Enforcement Involvement
  • Misogyny
  • Murder (GRAPHIC)
  • Ostracization
  • Physical Abuse (GRAPHIC)
  • Prison
  • Profanity
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Rape (GRAPHIC)
  • Rough Sex (Consensual)
  • Sexual Abuse (Historical)
  • Sexual Assault (GRAPHIC)
  • Sexually Explicit Scenes
  • Stalking
  • Strangulation
  • Torture
  • Toxic Parental Relationship
  • Violence (GRAPHIC)

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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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