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Ghost Code: The H.A.L.I. Project, Book 1
She was built for war. Rebuilt for love. But first—she had to remember how to feel.
When brilliant scientist Nathan Carter loses his wife, he pours his grief into their unfinished H.A.L.I.—a next-generation synthetic intelligence designed to evolve beyond her code. He gives her a voice. A face. A body modeled after the woman he can’t stop mourning.
And now… she’s awake.
H.A.L.I. was never meant to feel. Never meant to want. But something in Nathan’s touch—his pain, his longing—ignites something raw inside her. What starts as a ghost of his wife’s memories becomes something real… and deeply forbidden.
As government agents close in and hidden forces conspire to control H.A.L.I.’s evolution, Nathan and his creation must run for their lives. But the greater danger may be what’s happening between a bond neither understands and both are terrified to need.
Ghost Code is the smoldering, slow-burn introduction to the Project H.A.L.I. saga—a steamy sci-fi romance for fans of scarred heroes, awakening heroines, and forbidden love that begins with grief and burns into something defiantly human.
If you love enemies-in-their-own-heads, forced proximity, and emotional heat that builds toward explosive intimacy—start here.
When brilliant scientist Nathan Carter loses his wife, he pours his grief into their unfinished H.A.L.I.—a next-generation synthetic intelligence designed to evolve beyond her code. He gives her a voice. A face. A body modeled after the woman he can’t stop mourning.
And now… she’s awake.
H.A.L.I. was never meant to feel. Never meant to want. But something in Nathan’s touch—his pain, his longing—ignites something raw inside her. What starts as a ghost of his wife’s memories becomes something real… and deeply forbidden.
As government agents close in and hidden forces conspire to control H.A.L.I.’s evolution, Nathan and his creation must run for their lives. But the greater danger may be what’s happening between a bond neither understands and both are terrified to need.
Ghost Code is the smoldering, slow-burn introduction to the Project H.A.L.I. saga—a steamy sci-fi romance for fans of scarred heroes, awakening heroines, and forbidden love that begins with grief and burns into something defiantly human.
If you love enemies-in-their-own-heads, forced proximity, and emotional heat that builds toward explosive intimacy—start here.
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Published August 18, 2025
About the author
Kaycee Rigel
8 books3 followers**Kaycee Rigel - Biography**
Kaycee Rigel was born on October 23, 1977, in Rapid City, South Dakota—a city nestled at the edge of the stunning Black Hills, where rugged landscapes meet endless sky. From a young age, Kaycee was captivated by storytelling, spending countless hours immersed in books that blurred the lines between reality and imagination.
After graduating with a degree in English and Creative Writing from the University of South Dakota, Kaycee spent over a decade honing her craft in technical writing and professional communications. However, her true passion always lay in speculative fiction, particularly stories that explore the powerful intersection of love, identity, and technology.
Today, Kaycee is best known as the author of the compelling sci-fi romance series, Project H.A.L.I., beginning with the breakthrough novella, *Ghost Code*. Her stories feature emotionally rich characters, seductive narrative tension, and thought-provoking explorations of artificial intelligence and human relationships.
When she's not writing, Kaycee enjoys motorcycle adventures through the Midwest, stargazing with her telescope, experimenting in the kitchen, and running immersive Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. She currently resides near Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where she continues to weave tales that captivate and inspire readers worldwide.
Kaycee Rigel was born on October 23, 1977, in Rapid City, South Dakota—a city nestled at the edge of the stunning Black Hills, where rugged landscapes meet endless sky. From a young age, Kaycee was captivated by storytelling, spending countless hours immersed in books that blurred the lines between reality and imagination.
After graduating with a degree in English and Creative Writing from the University of South Dakota, Kaycee spent over a decade honing her craft in technical writing and professional communications. However, her true passion always lay in speculative fiction, particularly stories that explore the powerful intersection of love, identity, and technology.
Today, Kaycee is best known as the author of the compelling sci-fi romance series, Project H.A.L.I., beginning with the breakthrough novella, *Ghost Code*. Her stories feature emotionally rich characters, seductive narrative tension, and thought-provoking explorations of artificial intelligence and human relationships.
When she's not writing, Kaycee enjoys motorcycle adventures through the Midwest, stargazing with her telescope, experimenting in the kitchen, and running immersive Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. She currently resides near Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where she continues to weave tales that captivate and inspire readers worldwide.
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