Hannah Jordan's Blog
July 18, 2025
Thoughts on Trigger Warnings
As a romance reader and author, I’m often on social media pages that discuss the romance genre and specific books. There are often detailed conversations about tropes, subgenres, etc., and as a writer, I find these discussions invaluable.
A while ago, I read a post and thread about trigger warnings. It shocked me that so many people hated them. I’ve always figured anyone who didn’t need a trigger warning would just skip right over it and not give it another thought. It blew my mind that some readers will put down a book with trigger warnings, not because the subject matter upsets them, but because the author included a warning at all.
So, I figured I’d explain why I use them. It’s simple, really. I’d feel guilty if I didn’t.
My books often include darker topics like self-harm, abuse, and references to drug use and incarceration. I’m not a dark romance writer, so someone stumbling upon my small-town romances with their pretty floral covers wouldn’t start reading with the expectation there could be something upsetting. (Beyond the usual broken hearts that often come before the HEA in romance).
The absolute last thing I want to do is hurt my readers. So, I include trigger warnings to put the power in their hands. Read this or not.
A recent review of For You Always confirmed why I include warnings. Cammie’s story has extensive references to domestic violence, and one of the book’s ARC readers had unfortunately experienced DV. They still read the book and wrote a thought-provoking review. Why? Because they chose to. Their words made my heart ache and solidified that I’d always include trigger warnings in my work.
Every reader has the power to choose to read a book or not. Most decide based on the blurb, reviews, or a friend’s recommendation. Trigger warnings are just a little extra info to ensure readers have the best experience.
So, if you don’t like trigger warnings, skip them. Skip the book if you feel that strongly about it. That’s your choice, just like it’s my choice to include them.
All too often, the lack of power creates the wounds that trigger. Anyone who needs a trigger warning deserves the opportunity to take that power back.
A while ago, I read a post and thread about trigger warnings. It shocked me that so many people hated them. I’ve always figured anyone who didn’t need a trigger warning would just skip right over it and not give it another thought. It blew my mind that some readers will put down a book with trigger warnings, not because the subject matter upsets them, but because the author included a warning at all.
So, I figured I’d explain why I use them. It’s simple, really. I’d feel guilty if I didn’t.
My books often include darker topics like self-harm, abuse, and references to drug use and incarceration. I’m not a dark romance writer, so someone stumbling upon my small-town romances with their pretty floral covers wouldn’t start reading with the expectation there could be something upsetting. (Beyond the usual broken hearts that often come before the HEA in romance).
The absolute last thing I want to do is hurt my readers. So, I include trigger warnings to put the power in their hands. Read this or not.
A recent review of For You Always confirmed why I include warnings. Cammie’s story has extensive references to domestic violence, and one of the book’s ARC readers had unfortunately experienced DV. They still read the book and wrote a thought-provoking review. Why? Because they chose to. Their words made my heart ache and solidified that I’d always include trigger warnings in my work.
Every reader has the power to choose to read a book or not. Most decide based on the blurb, reviews, or a friend’s recommendation. Trigger warnings are just a little extra info to ensure readers have the best experience.
So, if you don’t like trigger warnings, skip them. Skip the book if you feel that strongly about it. That’s your choice, just like it’s my choice to include them.
All too often, the lack of power creates the wounds that trigger. Anyone who needs a trigger warning deserves the opportunity to take that power back.
July 7, 2025
For You Always
For You Always is now live on Amazon and included with Kindle Unlimited!!
When Cammie left her abusive ex, she found sanctuary in Peace Falls until one phone call threatens the life she's built in the small mountain town.
Wyatt's full of secrets, but one thing he can't hide is how hard he's fallen for Cammie. Though she rejected his offer for a date, at least she's still in his life. He suspects there are things in her past she's too afraid to share, which makes her growing comfort with him all the more precious.
With her ex hunting her down, Cammie decides to move in with Wyatt for her own safety—without telling him she's in danger. The secrets they keep from one another may be life-threatening, but falling in love could be the biggest risk of all.
https://a.co/d/e1fS0ju
For You Always
When Cammie left her abusive ex, she found sanctuary in Peace Falls until one phone call threatens the life she's built in the small mountain town.
Wyatt's full of secrets, but one thing he can't hide is how hard he's fallen for Cammie. Though she rejected his offer for a date, at least she's still in his life. He suspects there are things in her past she's too afraid to share, which makes her growing comfort with him all the more precious.
With her ex hunting her down, Cammie decides to move in with Wyatt for her own safety—without telling him she's in danger. The secrets they keep from one another may be life-threatening, but falling in love could be the biggest risk of all.
https://a.co/d/e1fS0ju
For You Always
April 7, 2025
Boxset
Surprise! The original Peace Falls trilogy is now available in an eBook Boxset. $9.99 for all three ebooks and always free with Kindle Unlimited.
https://amzn.to/4j0rUIFPeace Falls Original Trilogy Boxset
https://amzn.to/4j0rUIFPeace Falls Original Trilogy Boxset
March 19, 2025
Book 2 FREE and Discounted Book 3
Hi Everyone!
For the first time since publication, For You I'd Mend (Poppy and Theo's story) will be free until March 23rd. For You I'd Bloom (Aiden and Lauren's story) will be discounted to $0.99 until March 23rd as well!
For You I'd Mend:
https://a.co/d/ahGRKuB
For You I'd Bloom:
https://a.co/d/7CJjZAO
Happy Reading,
Hannah
For the first time since publication, For You I'd Mend (Poppy and Theo's story) will be free until March 23rd. For You I'd Bloom (Aiden and Lauren's story) will be discounted to $0.99 until March 23rd as well!
For You I'd Mend:
https://a.co/d/ahGRKuB
For You I'd Bloom:
https://a.co/d/7CJjZAO
Happy Reading,
Hannah
February 10, 2025
For You I Break FREE TODAY
Today (2/10) is your last chance to grab a free copy of For You I'd Break, the first book in my spicy, small town romance series!
https://a.co/d/3CNucsL
For You I'd Break
https://a.co/d/3CNucsL
For You I'd Break
January 7, 2025
For You I'd Bloom Live!
For You I'd Bloom, Aiden and Lauren's story, is live today on Amazon and free with Kindle Unlimited!
https://a.co/d/2jlHPHm
After an intense one-night stand, Lauren and Aiden have avoided each other as much as they could in a small town. But now that their best friends are getting married, their forced time together brings out the worst in them both. When their bickering threatens to ruin the bachelor/bachelorette trip, they agree to chase every insult with a shot and end up getting along a little too well. Will an unintended souvenir inspire these enemies to build a life together beyond their wildest dreams or force Lauren to leave Peace Falls and everyone she loves behind?
For You I’d Bloom is an enemies-to-lovers romance with an accidental pregnancy, a cast of quirky characters, and a trio of cats who know how to bring the drama.
https://a.co/d/2jlHPHm
After an intense one-night stand, Lauren and Aiden have avoided each other as much as they could in a small town. But now that their best friends are getting married, their forced time together brings out the worst in them both. When their bickering threatens to ruin the bachelor/bachelorette trip, they agree to chase every insult with a shot and end up getting along a little too well. Will an unintended souvenir inspire these enemies to build a life together beyond their wildest dreams or force Lauren to leave Peace Falls and everyone she loves behind?
For You I’d Bloom is an enemies-to-lovers romance with an accidental pregnancy, a cast of quirky characters, and a trio of cats who know how to bring the drama.
