Welcome

Hi! I’m Jillian Marie—writer of emotional, addictive love stories that dive into the complicated middle of life, love, and second chances. If you enjoy layered characters, stolen glances, and romances that stay with you long after the last page… you’re in the right place.

Learn more

The Kind of Perfect Series

Love isn’t always perfect. But sometimes the wrong kind leads you right.

A slow-burn, emotional romance duology that follows Natalie Bradford as she navigates love, heartbreak, and the unexpected connection that turns her world upside down. Set in Southern California, this series explores the fallout of desire, the weight of loyalty, and the second chances that might just change everything.

Latest Release

The Wrong Kind of Perfect

Part 1 of the Kind of Perfect Series

Available September 16, 2025

What happens when a school drop-off sparks a connection that’s impossible to ignore?

A slow-burn, second-chance romance about love, marriage, and the people who change us.

[Order Now] - ebook

[Order Now] - paperback

Read Afterword: The Wrong Kind of Perfect | Deleted Scene from Natalie’s POV

Coming later this YEAR!

The Right Kind of Wrong

Part 2 of the Kind of Perfect Series

Coming November 18, 2025

The story continues as Natalie faces the cost of walking away, the risk of starting over, and the one man she can’t seem to forget.