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Coffee Shop Chronicles

By Diane Marie IS OUT NOW

Behind the steamed milk and friendly smiles, the coffee shop holds secrets. A classy, sensual collection of erotic short stories where regulars linger, strangers collide, and temptation is always just one conversation away. Perfect for readers who love elegante, character-driven erotica full of slow-burning desire.

AFTER DARK
Rules of Desire

AFTER DARK - RULES OF DESIRE By Diane Marie PUBLISHING 23RD SEPTEMBER 2026

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Win a copy of After Dark - Rules Of Desire, Publishing on 23 September 2026! I am giving away hardback and paperback editions to winners in the USA. To enter, just answer: What is Diane Marie's favourite number? Email the site inbox by the week of publication for a chance to win. Good luck! xx

Publishing 23 September 2026. USA entries only. Winners will be drawn during publication week.

When the lights go out, the rules change.

Step into the shadows with this scorching collection of explicit erotic stories, where every boundary is tested and every forbidden craving is given free rein. Diane Marie guides you through a journey of pure discovery—one where the Rules of Desire are stretched, broken, and rewritten in the heat of the moment.

Here, passion is raw. Lust is unapologetic. And nothing is off-limits.

From whispered commands to reckless abandon, these stories plunge deep into the extremes of pleasure, power, and surrender. Whether you crave the slow burn of forbidden tension or the explosive rush of total release, After Dark – Rules of Desire delivers unfiltered, pulse-racing encounters that leave nothing to the imagination.

Turn the page.
The night is waiting.
And the rules no longer apply when there is desire.

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THE STORYTELLER

The Journey of Author Diane Marie

Diane Marie crafts fiction where atmosphere meets deep-seated desire. Hailing from the American South, she weaves the region's rich storytelling tradition with modern explorations of emotional truth and elegant intimacy. Her work—spanning romance, erotica, and historical narratives—invites readers into curated worlds of refined passion and slow-burning connection.With a decade of sharing tales online, Diane focuses on the electric tension of longing. Her prose is unapologetically sensual, balancing bold exploration with the tasteful sophistication of an author who intimately understands the dance between heart and heat. Every story is a meticulous study in connection, delivered with grace and southern charm.Beyond writing, Diane is a culinary artist with a forthcoming cookbook and a style enthusiast currently penning a title on fashion as self-expression. These sensory layers bring a distinctive richness to her fiction, engaging the reader’s senses through vivid texture and flavor. She is the mind behind The Coffee Shop Chronicles, a character-driven series where lives and desires intersect at a local cafe.The first volume of The Coffee Shop Chronicles was published on July 30, 2026, across digital, paperback, and hardback formats. A highly anticipated audiobook edition is also in production, bringing her sultry narratives to life for an ever-growing global audience. Discover a haven where every secret is shared and every desire is honored through the evocative lens of Diane Marie.

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AFTER DARK 50 EROTIC POEMS IS OUT NOW

My publisher and I wish to thank you for your help and feedback in our making the final decision on the choice of cover. We are so glad you all liked it, we kind of loved both, and we got that feedback.

The vote was close but cream came out on top.

So here the cover is. 

It launched on my birthday so join in the celebrations and get a copy now. 

AFTER DARK SAMPLE POEMS

JOURNAL & UPDATES

PUBLISHED 27th April 2026 / WELCOME TO MY WORLD

MY PASSION FOR POETRY

There’s something about poetry that has always felt like home to me.

 

Long before I ever thought about publishing, before covers and blurbs and reader expectations, there were just words—quiet, private, and entirely mine. Poetry was where I went to feel, to explore, to understand the things that didn’t always make sense when spoken out loud. It was never about perfection. It was about truth... (click for full blog)

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PUBLISHED April 30th, 2026 / BEHIND THE BOOK

SHORT STORIES CAN BE SWEET

If poetry is where my thoughts drift and settle, then romantic short stories are where they come alive.

There’s something incredibly special about the short story form. It’s intimate, focused, and fleeting—much like the moments it often captures. You don’t have hundreds of pages to build something slowly. Instead, you step into a moment already in motion… a glance, a conversation, a chance meeting… and from there, everything unfolds.

PUBLISHED OCT 08, 2026 / LITERARY LANDSCAPES

Every city, town, now has an abundance of coffee shops, but none are quite like the coffee shop that is the home to the Coffee Shop Chronicles.

NOTES FROM THE COFFEE SHOP CHRONICLES

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PUBLISHED OCT 02, 2026 / INDUSTRY VIEWS

WRITING ROMANCE FROM THE HEART

A lot of people write romance these days, but not all of it comes from the heart. Writing with emotion requires connection and authenticity.

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Reader Praise & Critical Acclaim

"Diane Marie's prose is a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling. Her words linger long after the final page is turned."

"A refreshing voice that makes you care for the characters. An elegant debut that demands attention."

"A romantic tour de force. With leading characters that are so believable and you want to root for.  "

GRAEME PARKER - PUBLISHER

SANDRA KINLOCH - BETA READER

LISA CAINES - OWL WRITE PUBLISHING

NEW RELEASE - COFFEE SHOP CHRONICLES - AVAILABLE NOW -

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