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Marci C. McHikes-Jim

Marci C. McHikes-Jim writes genre-blending fiction where romance, psychology, and drama collide. She crafts quick, impactful reads that explore emotion, intimacy, and resilience.

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Books by Marci C. McHikes-Jim

Her books blend romance, psychological depth, and sensuality, with prose that is both immersive and concise. Each quick read lingers long after the last page, balancing intimacy, tension, and emotional truth.

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Second Bloom (August 2025)

In Denver's electric pulse, Lila, a determined florist, bets everything on Second Bloom, her fledgling shop, until a rival's malice threatens to shatter her future. Spurred by her fiery best friend, haunted by tormenting dreams that pulse with forbidden desire, and drawn to an enigmatic psychologist who ignites her hidden truths, Lila unleashes a passion that breaks her guarded world. With newfound courage, she fights for her shop and soul. A seductive tale of empowerment that burns like a reckless spark.

Second Bloom is a fast, addictive read crafted for the pace of real life. In just three hours, you'll live an entire story that feels like a movie: no filler, no fluff, just sharp emotion, raw desire, and the thrill of a woman reclaiming her power. It’s a contemporary romance with a lyrical, psychological edge. The steamy moments are bold yet poetic, intimate, emotionally driven, and laced with gentle kink elements. The book explores themes of control, surrender, and power with symbolic richness. The story offers a dreamlike glimpse into dominance and desire through a deeply personal lens. Perfect for romance readers open to a touch of the unexpected.

 

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Scar Tissue (Winter 2025)

Scar Tissue – Marci C. McHikes-Jim’s upcoming release explores trauma, vengeance, and the life-altering weight of impossible decisions. Blending dark romance, medical thriller, and psychological drama, it’s another quick, intense read that will leave you breathless in the operating room and shaken by the unexpected ways we cope with the scars of the past.

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About Marci C. McHikes-Jim

Marci is a debut romance author who brings over two decades of corporate experience to her storytelling. Her years navigating the professional world have given her keen insights into human nature, ambition, and the intricate complexities that drive our choices. These perspectives infuse her fiction with authenticity and emotional depth.

She writes genre-blending stories that defy easy labels, combining elements of romance, women’s fiction, and psychological drama. Her work centers on capable, complex heroines navigating ambition, self-discovery, and the shifting balance between control, power, and vulnerability. Every plot turn is designed not only to surprise but to challenge and reveal, ensuring that each story carries a deeper emotional purpose.

Fascinated by emerging technologies and the psychology of human behavior, Marci crafts narratives that weave passionate romance with thought-provoking moral questions. Her stories explore not only love and desire but also the darker currents of vengeance, betrayal, and the difficult choices we face when heart and mind are at odds. Her prose leans into poetic, evocative language, ensuring that even her steamy moments remain sensual and character-driven rather than vulgar.

Writing from her home in the English countryside, Marci finds inspiration in the contrast between her serene surroundings and the tempestuous inner worlds of her characters. This juxtaposition allows her to explore both the beauty and the brutality of human connection with equal intensity.

Her debut, Second Bloom, is a lighter, uplifting blend of contemporary romance, poetic charm, and personal growth, enriched with gentle, sensual kink. Her upcoming Scar Tissue ventures into darker, more intense territory—trauma and vengeance—while retaining her hallmark focus on layered characters and emotional truth.

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