Wes CallowayJoint Operations
Two military rivals risk their careers for a secret relationship.
For the love that breaks the rules. The connection you didn’t see coming. The story you can’t quite let go.
14 voices · One unforgettable feeling
Small towns, second chances, and love close to home.
Explore the collectionFollow the pull of something beyond the ordinary.
Explore the collectionForbidden connections. Other eras. Enduring desires.
Explore the collectionRivalries, loyalties, and the men who change everything.
Explore the collectionDanger draws closer. So does the connection.
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Wes CallowayTwo military rivals risk their careers for a secret relationship.
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Odette ValehartA disgraced woman and a reclusive earl risk another scandal for love.
Cryptic Bloom is an independent home for romance across worlds, eras, and desires. From a small-town second look to an encounter beyond the veil, our pen names each open a different door. Follow the one that calls to you.