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Romance That Heals, Stories That Stay
Discover a world where love, passion, and emotional depth intertwine to create captivating narratives that will sweep you off your feet and touch your soul. Lose yourself in love, resilience, and the kind of stories you’ll remember long after the last page
“His voice dipped low, like he was speaking straight to the parts of me that had been starved for years. And when his fingers brushed mine, the air between us caught fire.”
About Markayla Harris
About Markayla Harris
Markayla Harris is an author of romance and contemporary fiction whose stories are as raw as they are tender. Known for weaving together love, resilience, and emotional truth, she writes about characters who are beautifully flawed, deeply human, and impossible to forget.
Her debut novel, Hard to Heal, is the first in her “Hard to” series — a collection of heartfelt, emotionally charged stories that explore love after heartbreak, healing after loss, and the beauty in what’s left behind. With her signature blend of immersive storytelling, poetic prose, and layered characters, Markayla invites readers into worlds where romance isn’t just about falling in love — it’s about finding the courage to stay.
When she’s not writing, Markayla can be found running her business, Mental Sweep, which connects the importance of a clean space to mental wellness, spending time with her two children, or dreaming up new love stories that will break and mend your heart in equal measure.
Whether you’re here for the romance, the redemption, or the thrill of watching characters fight for their happily ever after, Markayla’s books promise to stay with you long after the final page.
“He touched me like he knew every wound I’d ever carried, and loved me through each one.”
Hard to Heal
The Beauty in What’s Left
Brielle thought leaving her toxic past behind would mean peace—but the shadows have a way of finding her.
Micah, steady and steadfast, is everything she never knew she needed, but trust doesn’t come easy when love has been weaponized before.
As they navigate slow-burning passion and fragile healing, ghosts from the past threaten to unravel everything. Some wounds take time to mend. Some hearts have to break open before they can heal.
Hard to Heal is an emotionally charged contemporary romance about second chances, finding safety in love, and the courage to face what hurts most.
Reader Reviews
Ericka Barron
Reading Hard to Heal was more than just turning the pages of a great story — it was an experience that pulled me in from start to finish. The pacing was so smooth and engaging that I didn’t want to put it down. Every scene flowed naturally, and the characters felt like people I’ve known in real life — flawed, funny, and full of heart.
The story had everything: suspense, unexpected twists, romance, a little danger, and a whole lot of emotion. There were moments that made me gasp, moments that made me smile, and moments that made me proud beyond words.
As a reader, I was hooked.
As a mother, I was blown away.
Debora Hall
This is definitely a must read. At one point in my life I enjoyed reading books. But after nursing school, I swore I would not read another book. Then I picked this one up read it and Each chapter left me wanting to read more and more and more. Then in a matter of days I read the entire book. So exciting mystery love heartbreak, trust and so much more. Hurry up so I can read the next book.
Isabella
Brielle and Micah's story had me hooked from the start. Both of them have their own past relationship trauma to work through, and seeing them navigate that together was beautiful. The small-world twist of one of Brielle's friends being Micah's ex kept things interesting, and when Brielle's ex shows up? It truly shows how far Micah would go for her - he'd burn the world to find her.
I'm so excited to see Ayana's story next after her growth toward the end of this book!
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