Donna Caldwell

By day Donna works full time as a professional bridal consultant and creative whirlwind, but by night, oooh.. she writes thrilling, suspenseful, steamy dark romance that will have you curling your toes whilst devouring the pages.  Donna is a proud Northerner from Washington, Tyne & Wear (the original one, not the D.C. version!). Also a proud dyslexic, happily married mum of three, wrangler of two crazy cockerpoos, and a firm believer that life is better with a bit of chaos, noise, glitter, and grit.

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Donna writes bold, steamy, emotionally charged dark romance – full of fire, fallout, and unforgettable characters. Her debut series, The Hearts Saga, dives deep into the dangerous underworld of power, passion, and family secrets.

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 Book One: The Hearts – A Family of Substance
Darcey’s life takes a dangerous turn when she collides with Caleb Heart, the enigmatic CEO of Heart Industries. Thrust into a world of corporate sabotage, betrayal, and scorching chemistry, she must fight to survive – and to love – in a storm that could destroy her.

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 Book Two: Sticks and Stones
Enter Adam Heart – intense, protective, and ruthless when it comes to the woman he loves. Aria, stolen and broken, has never known safety… until him. When she’s taken again, Adam will burn the world down to get her back. This is a story of survival, vengeance, and love that refuses to die.

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The Hearts Saga is for readers who love strong women, emotionally complex men, morally grey, evil protagonists and high-stakes drama that keeps the pages turning long into the night. Think twisted secrets, sizzling tension, and the kind of romance that leaves scars and sparks.

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Donna's writing has been praised by readers for its layered characters, authentic emotional depth, and gripping pacing. One reviewer described Sticks and Stones as “one of the most emotionally charged stories I’ve ever read,” while another called A Family of Substance “perfectly satisfying… with a punch of suspense.”

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Donna's journey into writing was inspired by many things, one being her daughter’s dyslexia diagnosis. As a high-functioning dyslexic herself, she wanted to prove neurodiversity wasn’t a limitation, but a superpower.  Now, she writes not just for the love of storytelling, but to prove that your differences can be your strength.

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When she is not writing, you’ll find her surrounded by fabric, paint, bridal gowns, cupcakes, flowers or craft supplies – usually all at once. Donna is simply compelled to create because she must. Whether it’s on a page of her latest book or in a bridal boutique, it’s all about telling stories that resonate.

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Her books are currently available in select WHSmith stores, local libraries, and online at Amazon, Kindle, Kindle Unlimited from her website www.donnacaldwellauthor.com and from some independent bookshops.

As for the journey, it is only just beginning – with more Hearts books, events, and surprises still to come and the release of the third instalment in The Hearts series, Blood And Bandages. Donna has previously hosted highly successful book launch events, including an inaugural event attended by Sunderland’s esteemed Lady Mayoress.

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