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Mara Jane

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The Love Trilogy began in the most unexpected of places, when Mara spent two months of wrongful imprisonment in Atlanta. During that time, writing became her escape from the cold weight of reality. In that silence, far from everything familiar, the first pages of Isabelle and Nick’s world were born, not from fantasy, but from real-life experiences, shaped lightly by fiction.
What started as a private refuge grew into a story that refuses to pretend. Mara Jane writes about love the way it feels: raw, unfiltered, contradictory, intoxicating, and sometimes cruel. Her characters don’t chase perfect endings; instead, they chase meaning, identity, and the courage to face themselves.
Mara doesn’t write polished fairy tales; she writes about truth e
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Mara Jane I think people often confuse toxic love with fake love, but toxic love is still love. Sometimes it’s actually the strongest kind because it comes with…moreI think people often confuse toxic love with fake love, but toxic love is still love. Sometimes it’s actually the strongest kind because it comes without logic, balance, or control.

In the beginning, Isabelle and Nick were genuinely in love, almost like two teenagers discovering emotions for the first time. The problem was not the love itself. The problem was everything that came after... fear, jealousy, pride, power, mistakes, timing. But yes, they were very much in love.
Some relationships are destroyed not because the feelings weren’t real, but because they were too intense.(less)
Mara Jane It gave me my 'unfiltered' voice. In that environment, you learn to see people for who they truly are, without the masks. When I moved into the 'High …moreIt gave me my 'unfiltered' voice. In that environment, you learn to see people for who they truly are, without the masks. When I moved into the 'High Life' of London and New York, I realized people there wear masks too—they’re just more expensive. My time in Atlanta taught me that love and survival are the same thing, and I brought that intensity to Nicholas and Isabelle’s relationship.(less)
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“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.”
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Love You to The Moon and Back, part 3 of the Lovetrilogy by Mara Jane
"A moving finale that delivers both emotional intensity and hope. The relationship dynamics were complex, the character development felt earned, and the story reminded me that true love isn't just about holding on sometimes it's about finding the stre" Read more of this review »
Love You to The Moon and Back, part 3 of the Lovetrilogy by Mara Jane
"I appreciated that this book didn't romanticize pain. It explored how love, trauma, forgiveness, and hope can exist at the same time. Isabelle's growth was the highlight of the story, and the final chapters were both emotional and deeply satisfying."
Love You to The Moon and Back, part 3 of the Lovetrilogy by Mara Jane
"The author captured the messy reality of love and healing beautifully. Isabelle's struggle between her past with Nick and the future she wanted for herself and her baby felt genuine. It wasn't just about choosing a person it was about choosing the li" Read more of this review »
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" Thank you, Warrick. You've understood exactly what I wanted to achieve. None of us is completely good or completely bad. We all have strengths, weakne ...more "
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" Thanks, Delcy. Yes, Frank has been overlooked by many people, but actually he's a very important part of Isabelle's story. Frank was never attracted t ...more "
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" Thank you so much, John. What you noticed and what impressed you was exactly what I wanted to show. Nick didn't fall in love with Isabelle at first si ...more "
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" Thank you, David. Funny enough, April is based on my best friend. I just hope she'll forgive me when she realizes I've borrowed so much of her persona ...more "
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“And then it hit her...
I’m in love.

She closed her eyes and prayed to God to help her. She knew love was the greatest power in this world. Anyone who has felt that power has given themselves up to it. No one can defeat love. Not a single human being.”

The Game of Love”
Mara Jane, The Game of Love: Sex, Drugs and Cash

“Life is as it is, not the way she wants it to be... take it or leave it.”
Mara Jane, Life As It Is \Take it or leave it

“Don’t worry darling, I didn’t mean that Nick would stop loving you. I only meant that the butterflies eventually calm down. People always remember the first kiss… but that doesn’t automatically make it the most unforgettable one.”

— The Game of Love”
Mara Jane, The Game of Love: Sex, Drugs and Cash

“The Love Trilogy is not a fantasy; it’s the truth that most people are too afraid to tell. Isabelle isn’t a character; she’s a reminder. A living memory of what it means to be human in love, in loss, in life.”
Mara Jane, Life As It Is \Take it or leave it

“Life is as it is, not the way she wants it to be... take it or leave it.”
Mara Jane, Life As It Is \Take it or leave it

“A heart that’s been broken is like a mirror that’s been shattered. You can try to glue the pieces back together, but you’ll always see the cracks.”
Mara Jane, The Game of Love: Sex, Drugs and Cash

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“And then it hit her...
I’m in love.

She closed her eyes and prayed to God to help her. She knew love was the greatest power in this world. Anyone who has felt that power has given themselves up to it. No one can defeat love. Not a single human being.”

The Game of Love”
Mara Jane, The Game of Love: Sex, Drugs and Cash

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