One tragic loss. One unexpected encounter. One sizzling romance that defies all odds.

Can a grieving widow find love again on a secluded Caribbean...

Jilly Harrison

Jilly Harrison

Jilly Harrison is the queen of tangled hearts and dangerous desires, weaving dark romances that lure you in and refuse to let go. She is currently launching her Bound By series, a world of passion, secrets and the kind of love that cuts as deep as it heals. Jilly brings the same intensity to her fiction that once made her a sought-after corporate trainer, columnist and keynote motivational speaker.

A woman of many talents and even more stories, she lives in England with her fiancé Steve and her two sons, where life is a lively mix of family chaos, late night writing sessions and long countryside walks. When she is not plotting wicked twists for her characters, Jilly can be found reading her favourite dark romances, getting lost in music or working on non-fiction books exploring spirituality and alternative lifestyles.

Equal parts romantic and rebel, Jilly writes for readers who like their love stories with shadows, their heroines with grit and their heroes just a little bit dangerous.

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Praise

I picked up Bound By Shadows thinking I’d just get a steamy beach read, but what I got was so much more. This story pulled me in from the first chapter and refused to let go.

Rayna’s pain felt incredibly real she’s not just a cardboard widow trope. You feel her grief, her hesitation, her slow-burning desire to live and love again. And then Dex enters the picture... oh boy. He’s confident, a little cocky, but there’s a softness under his bravado that caught me completely off guard.

The chemistry between them? Off the charts. 🔥 But what made it unforgettable were the layers. There’s suspense, emotional baggage, secrets, and moments that had my heart pounding not just from the romance but from the tension. I kept thinking, this is going to fall apart, and I couldn't stop flipping the pages to see how it would unfold.

If you like romance that blends heat with heartbreak, danger with desire, this is your book. It’s moody, sexy, and surprisingly deep. Can’t wait to see where the "Bound By..." series goes next. I’m hooked!

– Emelia Hendrix

“Bound By Shadows” pulled me in from the very first page. Jilly Harrison’s attention to detail around the characters’ emotional development is exceptional, you don’t just read about their journeys, you feel them. I loved that this story wasn’t all fluff and light and that it explored the shadows too, giving it real depth and authenticity. The emotional layers, the challenges, and the moments of vulnerability made the connection between the characters feel raw and believable. A beautiful balance of heart, tension, and truth.

I believe there’s more to come in this series, and I couldn’t be more excited about it. This is the first book in a long time that’s made me want to keep turning the pages until the early hours , I sat up reading for two nights straight and now I’m genuinely sad it’s finished. Here’s hoping the next one comes quickly!

– Melanie Leitch

This book has me hooked from page one. I couldn’t put it down. I loved how Rayna dealt with her grief and learned how to love again. This is a sexy but really heartwarming read. Loved the characters, especially Jay, it made me laugh out loud on a few occasions.

– Patricia Barraclough

Blog

If you’ve ever stared at a blank page and thought, what’s the point? trust me, I’ve been there.

There have been days when I’ve doubted every word I’ve written. Days when real life got loud, when the kids needed me, the dogs demanded attention, and the idea of writing felt impossible. But the truth is, storytelling has always pulled me back. Because your dreams don’t disappear when life gets messy. They simply wait for you to catch up.

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That belief is at the heart of my latest novel, Bound by Shadows, a story about fame, grief, and the haunting pull of a past that refuses to stay buried.


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Hello, lovely readers — and welcome to my official author blog!

I’m Jilly Harrison, an author of dark romance and second-chance love stories that explore the beauty in broken hearts, the danger in desire, and the power of finding love when it seems all hope is lost.

If you’re drawn to romance novels with edge — the kind where passion meets pain and redemption feels just within reach — you’re in the right place. My stories live in that space between heartbreak and healing, where flawed...