Trigger Warnings

This is a safe place to learn about possible triggers in my books. Please be aware, by their nature, trigger warnings may contain plot spoilers large or small.

*Please note- This page will not include every possible trigger written in my books. However, it will address major or heavily discussed or depicted topics that may be triggering to some.

Ida Romance series:

Reckless for You– Cancer, Loss of loved one
Faking It for the Holidays– Loss of loved one, Pregnancy
Everything for You– Cancer, grief, loss of parent, pregnancy
Running Back to You– Emotional abuse, abandonment, grief, loss of loved one, discussion of pregnancy, brief discussion of pregnancy loss
Caught Up In Your Love– Mentions of possible homophobia, past loss of a loved one, and past parental abandonment

Freaking Love series:

First Love-Teen pregnancy, Abandonment, Death of parent, Alcohol/drug abuse
Real Love– Teen pregnancy, Abandonment, Death of parent, Alcohol/drug abuse
Forever Love– Car accident, Teen pregnancy, Abandonment, Death of parent, Drug abuse/addiction

Lacy Creek series:

Finally Yours– Fire
Always Mine– Infertility, Pregnancy loss, Pregnancy, Emotional/verbal abuse
Only Ours– Abuse, Car accident

Friends Like This series:

Friends Like This– Teen drinking, Discussions/depictions of teen sex & masturbation, Abandonment, General mental health struggles
Falling Like This– Depiction/discussion of sexual assault (no rape) and aftermath, Teen drinking, discussions/depictions of teen sex & masturbation, Abandonment, General mental health struggles
Broken Like This- Mental health struggles, Discussion of past sexual assault, Teen drinking, Discussions/depictions of teen sex & masturbation
Love Like This- Mental health struggles, Discussion of past sexual assault, Teen drinking, Discussions/depictions of teen sex & masturbation, Threat of gun violence (no shooting)
Together Like This- Mental health struggles, discussion of abandonment, discussion of past sexual assault, heavy discussion of suicide ideation/attempt, discussion of self-harm, loss of loved one, grief
Heartbreak Like This– Heavy discussion of childhood abandonment and trauma, discussion/brief depiction of parent kidnapping child, severe mental health issues and distress, brief mention of stillbirth, discussion/depiction of medication overdose, discussion/depiction of depression, feelings of hopelessness, discussion of loss and grief, brief discussions about pregnancy/delivery, discussion/depiction of anxiety
Family Like This– surprise pregnancy, multiple pregnancies, depiction of healthy pregnancy, depiction of miscarriage, discussion/depiction of anxiety and intrusive thoughts, loss of a parent, grief, depiction of parent with Alzheimer’s, mention of cancer, brief mention of past suicidal thoughts (non main character)
Future Like This- surprise pregnancy, multiple pregnancies, depiction of C-section delivery with no complications, discussion/depiction of anxiety and intrusive thoughts, loss of a parent, grief, depiction of parent with Alzheimer’s, depiction of stroke (not main character), mention of cancer
Nothing Like This- This book deals heavily with feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness and depictions of suicidal ideation and attempt. If you are dealing with thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please don’t suffer alone. Reach out. Help is always available. In the United States call 988 or text 741741. Other triggers in this book include: medication overdose, emotional and verbal abuse from a parent, self-loathing, mental health distress, drinking to cope, veiled homophobia
Trust Like This- This book features discussions of past suicide attempt, suicidal ideation, and suicide prevention. If you are dealing with thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please don’t suffer alone. Reach out. Help is always available. In the United States call 988 or text 741741. Other triggers in this book include: occasional feelings of worthlessness, healing from childhood trauma/abuse, emergency medical care/surgery
Always Like This– Heavy depiction and discussion of grief, depression, loss of a parent; discussion of past childhood trauma and abuse, discussion of past suicide attempt and emotional abuse, discussions/depictions of multiple pregnancies and mild non-life-threatening complications

Ida Heartthrobs series:

The Forever Fight– Discussion and brief depiction of cheating (at the beginning, not by a main character), discussion/depiction of loss and grief
The Perfect Love– The FMC in this book is recovering after rape, and thus rape and sexual assault are heavy themes for this book. Other than brief retellings of her story, her rape is not on page. Other triggers in this book include: heavy discussions of loss & ongoing grief, suicide attempt (non main character-slit wrists, not described in heavy detail), alcohol/medication overdose (non main character).
The Future Play– The female character in this book faces negative comments about her weight and fatphobia (in comments/ the press) and sometimes thinks negatively about her weight. She also struggles with rejection sensitivity and intrusive negative thoughts about herself. The male character in the book struggles with his mental health & occasionally partakes in underage drinking.

Baker Girls series:

The Last Lie– Discussion of sexual assault (not MC), brief discussion of domestic abuse
The Last Key– Discussion/depiction of rheumatoid arthritis & multiple sclerosis, brief depiction of misogynistic boss