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J.R. O'Brien

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J.R. O'Brien, the Norwegian author of "The Wolf in Her Veins" and "Portrait of a Stalker" (also known as Gothicc Hel), is a neurodivergent Dark and Paranormal Romance writer, fluent in English and Norwegian.

Despite being disabled, she has managed to overcome her challenges with two published novels, with more on the way.

When she's not writing, she's reading, playing games, or bouncing ideas for new novels off her loving American husband, who frequently begs her to take a break.

She's the host of the FemDom centered educational podcast "Kinking Out Loud," and the founder of the Norwegian independent publishing name "Nightshade Publishing." ...more

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	Portrait of a Stalker: A dark Romance Thriller where stalking becomes a twisted game. (PreyFinder Duet Book 1) 3.80 avg rating — 15 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
	Duality of a Demon: A Paranormal Romance With Folkore, Norse Mythology and An Half-Demon That'll Steal Your Heart (Duality Series Book 1) 4.58 avg rating — 12 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 Wolf in Her Veins: A dark romance thriller about obsession, danger, and a love that destroys everything in its path. 4.44 avg rating — 9 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
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