Burned

The Shattered Hearts Series: Book 2

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Genres

Psychological Fiction, Women's Fiction, Drama, Dark Fiction, and Novellas

Trigger Warnings

Death, Profanity, Abuse, Violence, and Domestic Violence

Type of Ending

Series

The Shattered Hearts Series — Book 2

Series Read Order

Reading prior books is recommended, but not required

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Publication Date

Sep 26, 2026

Page Length

204 pages

Available Formats

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Burned

The Shattered Hearts Series: Book 2

Advance Reader Copy

Blurb

This Is Not A Love Story

Grief changed everything.

For Izzy, it twisted a once-happy life into something unrecognisable. The man she loved is slipping further away, replaced by anger, alcohol, and control. She tells herself it’s just a phase—that he’ll come back.

But deep down, she knows the truth.

When a chance encounter brings Charlie into her life—a man shaped by loss in his own way—Izzy begins to see what she’s been trying to ignore.

This isn’t love anymore.

But some endings don’t come quietly.

Some burn.

Raw, emotional, and gripping, this is a story about breaking cycles, reclaiming your voice, and finding strength when you feel like you have none left.

Because sometimes survival means starting again from the ashes.

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Genres

Psychological Fiction, Women's Fiction, Drama, Dark Fiction, and Novellas

Trigger Warnings

Death, Profanity, Abuse, Violence, and Domestic Violence

Type of Ending

Series

The Shattered Hearts Series — Book 2

Series Read Order

Reading prior books is recommended, but not required

Author Prefers A Review On

Goodreads, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, or Google Play

Reader Spots Remaining

Number of days to read

Publication Date

Sep 26, 2026

Page Length

204 pages

Available Formats

ePub and PDF

Author

Maddison Lily & Mazikeen Nieve are the pen names of a writing duo brought together by a shared love of books. After connecting through a Facebook group in 2012, they quickly formed a lasting friendship.

In 2013, they created and managed their own online community for readers of romance fiction, fostering engagement and discussion around the genre. Over the years, they have expanded the groups to represent all genres of fiction.

Although they have only ever met three times in real life these women have remained close friends, supporting one another through life’s challenges.

Writing together since 2015, Maddison and Mazikeen bring years of collaboration and creative partnership to their work. They are excited to make their publishing debut in 2026.