Mari Freeman writes spicy urban fantasy romance featuring demons, vampires, werewolves, and fae—stories where supernatural politics collide with scorching chemistry and hard-won happily ever afters. Her paranormal romance series includes the Wildland books and the Hot Hard series, with new and updated releases planned for 2026. She is an active member of First Coast Romance Writers.
Writing as JD Allen, she is also the author of the Shamus Award–nominated Sin City Investigations mystery series. She holds a degree in forensic anthropology with a minor in creative writing from OSU, has led the Florida MWA chapter and the North Carolina SinC chapter, and has served as chair of the Bouchercon National Board and co-chair of SleuthFest 2025. These books can be found at www.jdallenbooks.com
With experience in both traditional and indie publishing across two genres, Mari brings a unique perspective to craft discussions. Whether crafting fated mates or murder mysteries, she believes that strong voice and authentic dialogue are what make readers connect with characters, and keep turning pages long past bedtime.
Mari Freeman writes spicy urban fantasy romance featuring demons, vampires, werewolves, and fae—stories where supernatural politics collide with scorching chemistry and hard-won happily ever afters. Her paranormal romance series includes the Wildland books and the Hot Hard series, with new and updated releases planned for 2026. She is an active member of First Coast Romance Writers.
Writing as JD Allen, she is also the author of the Shamus...
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A seemingly random attack by mysterious creatures in long cloaks forces Mary Hughes to face the shock of her life—she isn’t human. Well…not just human. With Witch and Demon blood running through her veins, she is Keena, Priestess of the Wild. As her magic emerges, Keena is...
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Trent knew from the moment he met her: Nell was his mate. But loving a dragon shifter when you're a werewolf enforcer comes with complications—especially when his own father would rather see them both dead than together.
Nell has always been too much for the shifter world to...
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When a cursed relic turns a home invasion into murder, half-Dragon Nell Ambercroft is left holding the evidence and a stolen talisman she never asked for. Recovering it means working with Trent, the Prime Werewolf investigator with the authority to cage her — and the pull of...
