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Rachel Ellyn

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Rachel Ellyn writes sharp, character-driven fiction that blends emotional depth, sly humor, and twisty suspense. After early work in children’s fiction and flash fiction, she found her stride crafting romantic suspense, comedic mysteries, and women’s psychological thrillers—with a dash of spice when the story demands it.

A lifelong observer of human nature (and questionable life choices), Rachel draws inspiration from her own adventures: several marriages, countless reinventions, and a hard-won understanding of what it means to “grow where you’re planted.”

Her voice is warm, witty, and unapologetically honest, earning her devoted readers across multiple genres.

Rachel currently lives in La Paz, BCS, Mexico, happily married to husband number fo ...more

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	Seduced by the Alien (Alien Witness Protection #1) 3.51 avg rating — 75 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Pixie Shoes 4.62 avg rating — 26 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	What Goes Around 4.31 avg rating — 26 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gamble on the Alien (Alien Witness Protection #2) 4.24 avg rating — 17 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Fur Flew: A Romantic Comedy (An Ashley Dates Romance Book 1) 3.94 avg rating — 18 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	KC Bell: A Manx With A Tale 4.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stalked by an Alien: A Sci-Fi Romance: Terra & Reade Book Three (Alien Witness Protection #3) 3.83 avg rating — 6 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	How to Train A Woman it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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