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If you’ve been waiting to get lost in this steamy, emotional island romance, now is the perfect time to dive in. KU subscribers can read it free with their membership, or you can still grab a copy to own on Amazon.
Why You’ll Love Hate Wrecked:
Island Survival Romance
Second Chance Love
Bodyguard / Celebrity dynamic
Forced Proximity & Only One Tent
90s & Early 2000s nostalgia
Slow Burn, Hurt/Comfort, and All the Angst
They had to get lost to find each other.
Celebrity bodyguard Rowan Finn takes a trip into the Pacific with his boss’s daughter, Riley Williams, in tow. When their boat wrecks on an isolated atoll, they believe rescue is only a matter of time. But as days stretch into weeks, secrets unravel, tensions rise, and the line between love and hate blurs beneath the island sun.
If you love high-stakes, slow-burn romance with emotional intensity and a touch of danger, this one’s for you.
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Because of you—your preorders, your shares, your messages—you made Hate Wrecked feel alive. Seen. Held. I’m beyond grateful for each of you.
Here’s what early readers are saying:
Hate Wrecked is not just a survival story—it’s a full-blown emotional storm disguised as romance… Rogue doesn’t just write love stories. She writes raw emotions, trauma, healing… and the kind of tension that makes my chest physically ache.
This book gave me all the feels! Who wouldn’t want to go to an abandoned island with the one that got away?
I loved this one! It was a super slow burn… but so worth it. Loved the past chapters and island scenes. A first for me—and I want more!
As always, I am in awe of J.R. Rogue’s writing. So beautiful and poetic… punches you right in the gut while ripping your heart wide open.
After this sale, the ebook moves into Kindle Unlimited, so if you’re a wide reader, now’s the time to grab it before it becomes exclusive to Amazon.
Hate Wrecked is a Barnes & Noble Top Indie Favorite!
I’m thrilled to share that Hate Wrecked was selected as a Barnes & Noble Top Indie Favorite—a true honor for this little book that means so much to me.
The exclusive B&N paperback edition is now available both in their store and in my shop!
This story means so much to me. It’s about broken people, lost places, and the wild, stubborn hope that we might be forgiven—by others and ourselves. If that resonates with you even a little, I hope you’ll give it a chance.
Stranded on a deserted island. Forced to survive together. But can they survive each other?
Celebrity bodyguard Rowan Finn never expected his latest assignment to land him face-to-face with Riley Williams—the wild, reckless woman who once shattered his heart. But when their yacht crashes during a routine excursion, they find themselves stranded on a remote Pacific atoll, completely cut off from the outside world.
With no rescue in sight, Rowan and Riley are forced to rely on each other to survive the island’s harsh terrain, dwindling resources, and unforgiving elements. What begins as an uneasy truce slowly unearths something deeper. Old wounds resurface. Sparks reignite. But trust doesn’t come easy—especially when the past is as painful as the present is uncertain.
As Riley reconnects with her passion for music and Rowan begins to lower the walls he’s spent years building, the line between survival and something more starts to blur.
Until a chilling discovery changes everything.
When they stumble upon human remains—and a deadly truth tied to the island’s dark history—their fight to stay alive becomes a battle against those determined to keep their secrets buried.
We’re coming down to the wire — Hate Wrecked hits shelves on June 24, and I’m counting the days! This story has lived in my heart for years, and I can’t wait to share the full experience with you.
But before that… one last teaser.
This is your third and final excerpt. The moment when the tension cracks just enough to reveal something deeper underneath.
Missed the earlier excerpts? You can catch up here:
“What are you writing in there?” she asks, her voice pointed.
“Notes. Thoughts. Ideas. The usual stuff you put in a notebook.”
“Notes for your book?”
I scoff. “I’m not a writer.”
“Shut up. You are.”
She sits in the sand, the cat curling in her lap. “I miss music,” she says softly.
“Why don’t you make your own?”
I expect her to joke, but instead, she stares into the jungle. “He made me feel foolish when I danced. When I turned music up loud. Like joy was something that needed permission.”
I hear the edge in her voice, the ache of something deeper. She finally speaks about him. About the man we never talk about.
“You were groomed,” I say, the word thick between us.
“Then why are you the only one who’ll say it?”
I don’t have an answer.
We speak of blame. Of silence. Of the kind of regret that changes the shape of your bones. And later, when the fire dies low, she reaches for my hand in the dark. She sings. Softly, just for me. And I think:
I love you. I forgive you.
But instead, I close my eyes and say nothing.
Today I’m also sharing the map of Elderslie Atoll—the fictional island where Riley and Rowan are stranded. This is where their love story reignites, tangled in survival, secrets, and second chances. I hope it brings the world of Hate Wrecked to life for you.
Stranded on a deserted island. Forced to survive together. But can they survive each other?
Celebrity bodyguard Rowan Finn never expected his latest assignment to land him face-to-face with Riley Williams—the wild, reckless woman who once shattered his heart. But when their yacht crashes during a routine excursion, they find themselves stranded on a remote Pacific atoll, completely cut off from the outside world.
With no rescue in sight, Rowan and Riley are forced to rely on each other to survive the island’s harsh terrain, dwindling resources, and unforgiving elements. What begins as an uneasy truce slowly unearths something deeper. Old wounds resurface. Sparks reignite. But trust doesn’t come easy—especially when the past is as painful as the present is uncertain.
As Riley reconnects with her passion for music and Rowan begins to lower the walls he’s spent years building, the line between survival and something more starts to blur.
Until a chilling discovery changes everything.
When they stumble upon human remains—and a deadly truth tied to the island’s dark history—their fight to stay alive becomes a battle against those determined to keep their secrets buried.
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Some connections never truly fade. They simmer under the surface—quiet, aching, unresolved. Hate Wrecked isn’t just about a second chance at love—it’s about what happens when we try to save others to keep from drowning ourselves.
In this second glimpse into Riley and Rowan’s story, we step into a moment that simmers with regret, old pain, and the pull of something unfinished.
Hate Wrecked releases June 24. But let’s not wait. Scroll down and sink in.
HATE WRECKED – Chapter Two
You’ll find, in this life, that many people are simply a mess—a walking cry for help.
Unfortunately, I love to help; I was born for it. I revel in it.
But sometimes, the constant giving will wear you down, strip you of everything you have inside, leaving you broken and bare.
Years ago, I had to distance myself from Riley Williams. I needed space to breathe and see things clearly. But it seems the distance I put between us wasn’t enough. Even after all this time, I still find myself grappling with the aftermath of our relationship.
Maybe, in some twisted way, I believed that, by taking care of Riley’s mother, I was still helping Riley. That helping someone in need would heal some part of myself. And that by caring for Riley’s mother, I could help my own mother recover from the trauma inflicted upon her by my father.
I’m beginning to realize that helping others doesn’t always mend my own wounds.
The drive to set is short but seems to stretch on as the silence in the rental car envelopes Riley and me. She fiddles with her hands in her lap and looks out the window. The shadow of Asa and our conversation at the airport lingers.
Seeing me again reminded her of him.
I hate that for her—for myself.
“How have you been?” Riley asks, turning to me as we pull into the lot.
I start backing into a parking space, placing my arm on Riley’s seat in the process. A mistake. I can smell her. Fuck. I speak through gritted teeth. “Fine. You?”
“Good. Got out of LA. I spend most of my time in Katonah.”
I pull the key out of the ignition, glancing at her. “You don’t live in LA anymore?”
She shakes her head. “Not really. I’ll always have to keep a place there. It’s where everything happens. But it’s not home.”
“So what is the place in Katonah for?”
“For being happy,” she replies, her voice soft.
I wait for her to elaborate or exit the vehicle, but she doesn’t. So, I do.
I hope you’re falling for Rowan and Riley the same way I did — painfully, beautifully, and all at once.
Stranded on a deserted island. Forced to survive together. But can they survive each other?
Celebrity bodyguard Rowan Finn never expected his latest assignment to land him face-to-face with Riley Williams—the wild, reckless woman who once shattered his heart. But when their yacht crashes during a routine excursion, they find themselves stranded on a remote Pacific atoll, completely cut off from the outside world.
With no rescue in sight, Rowan and Riley are forced to rely on each other to survive the island’s harsh terrain, dwindling resources, and unforgiving elements. What begins as an uneasy truce slowly unearths something deeper. Old wounds resurface. Sparks reignite. But trust doesn’t come easy—especially when the past is as painful as the present is uncertain.
As Riley reconnects with her passion for music and Rowan begins to lower the walls he’s spent years building, the line between survival and something more starts to blur.
Until a chilling discovery changes everything.
When they stumble upon human remains—and a deadly truth tied to the island’s dark history—their fight to stay alive becomes a battle against those determined to keep their secrets buried.
Two weeks ago, I revealed the cover of my upcoming romantic suspense, Hate Wrecked, and your responses meant the world to me. Thank you for your love, your excitement, and for being part of this journey.
Now it’s time for a sneak peek inside this messy and emotional story.
Set against a hauntingly beautiful Pacific atoll, Hate Wrecked follows the daughter of two movie stars who disappears after filming scenes depicting a younger version of her mother… along with the bodyguard who vanishes with her. It’s tense, aching, and full of emotional slow burn. You KNOW I love the slow burns.
After retrieving my suitcase, I head toward the exit—half-dreading the welcome party I’ve been promised. But when I see the man holding a sign with my name on it, I stop short.
Rowan Finn.
With my name in his hands and a scowl on his face.
I cross my arms. “What are you doing here?”
“Picking you up. What does it look like?”
“Why are you here?”
“I work for your mother now,” he says, jaw tight.
My pulse jumps. “Are you being serious right now?”
“Yes.”
“Is she here? I was told she wouldn’t be on island when I arrived.”
“No. But she asked me to look after you.”
I grit my teeth. “I didn’t ask her to do that.”
“I’m aware. She’s aware.”
He reaches for my suitcase again. “Can you give me that damn thing so we can get on with this?”
I follow him, heart racing. The last time I saw Rowan, he could barely look at me—his voice cracked, his eyes full of grief.
Now, it’s something else. Something sharper. And it’s only just begun.
Stranded on a deserted island. Forced to survive together. But can they survive each other?
Celebrity bodyguard Rowan Finn never expected his latest assignment to land him face-to-face with Riley Williams—the wild, reckless woman who once shattered his heart. But when their yacht crashes during a routine excursion, they find themselves stranded on a remote Pacific atoll, completely cut off from the outside world.
With no rescue in sight, Rowan and Riley are forced to rely on each other to survive the island’s harsh terrain, dwindling resources, and unforgiving elements. What begins as an uneasy truce slowly unearths something deeper. Old wounds resurface. Sparks reignite. But trust doesn’t come easy—especially when the past is as painful as the present is uncertain.
As Riley reconnects with her passion for music and Rowan begins to lower the walls he’s spent years building, the line between survival and something more starts to blur.
Until a chilling discovery changes everything.
When they stumble upon human remains—and a deadly truth tied to the island’s dark history—their fight to stay alive becomes a battle against those determined to keep their secrets buried.
PS: The Author Agency will have ARCs! If you can read and post an honest review on launch day, I’d love for you to get an early copy.
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