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Stories that blur the line between love, loss, and redemption.
Releases 10.10.2026
THE DEVILS WE KNOW
Bethany Martin survived the truth. Now she has to live with it.
Six months after everything fell apart, Bethany is rebuilding her life and reclaiming the pieces of herself she lost along the way. But when Kevin returns, so does the love she never quite learned how to let go of.
Caught between the man she still loves and the man who once helped her escape, Bethany is forced to confront old wounds, buried secrets, and the dangerous comfort of trusting the people who know exactly how to reach her.
Because sometimes the greatest threat isn’t the devil you fear.
It’s the one you know.
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THE DEVILS WE KNOW ARC SIGN-UP
The Devils We Know releases October 10, 2026, and I’m looking for ARC readers who love dark romance, romantic suspense, complicated relationships, and plenty of spice.
This is Book Two of The Dangerous Comfort Series and continues Kevin and Bethany’s story from The Devil & The Details. You must read The Devil & The Details before reading The Devils We Know. If you haven’t read it yet but are willing to read it before ARCs are distributed, you’re still welcome to apply.
ARC copies will be provided digitally to selected readers in advance of release. Applying does not guarantee an ARC.
Latest Release
THE DEVIL & THE DETAILS
After escaping a past built on silence and control, Bethany Martin is learning what it means to breathe again—until she meets Kevin Sinclair, a man whose warmth feels like redemption. But love and danger often wear the same face.
The Devil & The Details is a dark, emotionally charged slow-burn romance that explores how easily passion can blur into possession—and what it takes to reclaim your power when love becomes the cage.
Sometimes the person who saves you is the one who breaks you.
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Author's Edition
Sisters, It's Not The Way
Sisters, It’s Not The Way: Author’s Edition is an emotionally layered contemporary women’s fiction novel following three sisters navigating fractured relationships, infidelity, racial tension, emotional abuse, and the weight of generational expectations.
Raised on their grandmother Emma’s lifelong warning, “it’s not the way,” Selena, Jackie, and Kristen begin questioning the rules that shaped their lives as buried secrets and painful truths rise to the surface.
Told through multiple perspectives, this newly revised and professionally edited Author’s Edition explores love, identity, forgiveness, and the difficult conversations families spend years avoiding.
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Upcoming Events
Sat, Aug 29Desert Botanical GardenCome find me at Desert Lit for a night of books, authors, and readers under the desert sky.
Sat, Oct 10The Open Book - PasadenaIt’s release day! Join Kelly R. Nelson for the official launch of The Devils We Know, with signed books, limited-edition art, exclusive giveaways, and a few special surprises.- Sat, Oct 17Barnes & NobleCome meet author Kelly R. Nelson and get your copy of The Devils We Know signed at Barnes & Noble Torrance.
- Sun, Oct 18TBR BooksCome meet author Kelly R. Nelson and get your copy of The Devils We Know signed at TBR Books in Claremont.
- Sun, Nov 01SmittenCome meet author Kelly R. Nelson and get your copy of The Devils We Know signed at Smitten Bookstore in Ventura.
Thu, Nov 12Hilton Orange County/Costa MesaMeet Kelly R. Nelson, author of The Devil & The Details, at Fall Into Books Fest 2026 and pick up a signed copy of her dark romantic suspense novel.
Sat, Mar 27NovelCon 2027Find me at NovelCon 2027 in Scottsdale, Arizona for a full day of books, authors, and readers!
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Fri, Aug 06CALI Author Takeover: Summer Breeze BookCome find me at the CALI Author Takeover for a summer weekend filled with authors, books, and readers in San Pedro!
Music is woven into The Devil & The Details because it reflects what the characters can’t always say out loud. For Bethany, music isn’t about performance or ambition—it’s about survival. Certain songs hold memory, others hold silence, and some moments are simply too heavy for words. The same is true for Kevin, whose emotional restraint and unspoken tension are often mirrored through sound rather than dialogue. Throughout the novel, music acts as a quiet narrator, setting the emotional temperature of scenes and underscoring what lingers beneath the surface. That’s why the playlist exists alongside the book—not as promotion, but as context. Each song lives where a chapter breathes, where a feeling lingers, and where a moment echoes longer than the page.
Discover what readers are saying about 'The Devil & The Details' and experience the intense storytelling that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
“An emotional rollercoaster with a twist I didn’t see coming. Kelly R. Nelson weaves music, love, and heartbreak into a story that feels vividly alive.” - Amazon Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Reader's Praise
Join the journey of love and danger with 'The Devil & The Details' and lose yourself in a world of captivating storytelling.
“This book was so intense! It made me laugh, cry, and feel every ounce of emotional damage. I was a complete mess by the end—and I loved it.” - Amazon Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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About the Author
Kelly R. Nelson is an independent author who writes emotionally charged stories rooted in realism, raw vulnerability, and unforgettable characters that stay with readers long after the final page. Drawing inspiration from music and the complexities of human emotion, her work explores the spaces between love and loss, healing and heartbreak, and the quiet resilience that defines us all. When she’s not writing, Kelly is balancing life as a mother, dreamer, and storyteller. She currently resides in California and is the author of The Devil & The Details, a dark, emotionally layered slow-burn story exploring the intricate ties between love, trauma, and redemption.