Coffee Shop Chronicles
By Diane Marie IS OUT NOW
Behind the steamed milk and friendly smiles, the coffee shop holds secrets. A classy, sensual collection of erotic short stories where regulars linger, strangers collide, and temptation is always just one conversation away. Perfect for readers who love elegante, character-driven erotica full of slow-burning desire.
AFTER DARK
Rules of Desire
AFTER DARK - RULES OF DESIRE By Diane Marie OUT NOW
When the lights go out, the rules change.
Step into the shadows with this scorching collection of explicit erotic stories, where every boundary is tested and every forbidden craving is given free rein. Diane Marie guides you through a journey of pure discovery—one where the Rules of Desire are stretched, broken, and rewritten in the heat of the moment.
Here, passion is raw. Lust is unapologetic. And nothing is off-limits.
From whispered commands to reckless abandon, these stories plunge deep into the extremes of pleasure, power, and surrender. Whether you crave the slow burn of forbidden tension or the explosive rush of total release, After Dark – Rules of Desire delivers unfiltered, pulse-racing encounters that leave nothing to the imagination.
Turn the page.
The night is waiting.
And the rules no longer apply when there is desire.
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AFTER DARK VOLUME ONE PUBLISHING 18TH NOVEMBER 2026
AFTER DARK By Diane Marie
When the lights go down, the rules go out of the window…
Welcome to AFTER DARK, a deliciously daring, wickedly sensual collection of erotic short stories from Diane Marie, where forbidden fantasies become irresistible temptations, inhibitions are left at the bedroom door, and pleasure is always the ultimate destination.
From a steamy encounter in an elevator to the rough-and-ready excitement of a rodeo, from the decadent secrets of a gentleman’s club auction to the intoxicating pleasures of ancient Rome, Diane Marie takes her readers on a tantalising journey through passion, seduction and deliciously naughty adventures.
Take a walk on the wild side with a lover who is quite literally out of this world. Dance dangerously close to temptation with a handsome captain. Discover what happens when a lady limousine driver takes an unexpected detour into desire. And fasten your seat belt for a mile-high encounter with a pilot who knows exactly how to make a passenger’s pulse race.
Whether it’s ropes at the rodeo, forbidden encounters, seductive strangers, or fantasies that push the boundaries of imagination, every story offers a new invitation to surrender to temptation.
Bold, provocative, playful and unashamedly erotic, After Dark celebrates the thrill of desire in all its delicious forms. With a wicked sense of humor, unforgettable encounters and plenty of unexpected twists, Diane Marie proves that sometimes the most exciting adventures begin when good behavior ends.
So pour yourself a glass of something chilled, lock the door, turn down the lights and prepare to indulge.
Because when the sun goes down… Diane Marie turns up the heat.
WARNING: ADULTS ONLY — 18+
Explicit sexual themes, uninhibited fantasies and seriously naughty behaviour. Definitely not bedtime stories for the innocent! Diane Marie BIG KISS XX
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THE STORYTELLER
The Journey of Author Diane Marie
Diane Marie crafts fiction where atmosphere meets deep-seated desire. Hailing from the American South, she weaves the region's rich storytelling tradition with modern explorations of emotional truth and elegant intimacy. Her work—spanning romance, erotica, and historical narratives—invites readers into curated worlds of refined passion and slow-burning connection.With a decade of sharing tales online, Diane focuses on the electric tension of longing. Her prose is unapologetically sensual, balancing bold exploration with the tasteful sophistication of an author who intimately understands the dance between heart and heat. Every story is a meticulous study in connection, delivered with grace and southern charm.Beyond writing, Diane is a culinary artist with a forthcoming cookbook and a style enthusiast currently penning a title on fashion as self-expression. These sensory layers bring a distinctive richness to her fiction, engaging the reader’s senses through vivid texture and flavor. She is the mind behind The Coffee Shop Chronicles, a character-driven series where lives and desires intersect at a local cafe.The first volume of The Coffee Shop Chronicles was published on July 30, 2026, across digital, paperback, and hardback formats. A highly anticipated audiobook edition is also in production, bringing her sultry narratives to life for an ever-growing global audience. Discover a haven where every secret is shared and every desire is honored through the evocative lens of Diane Marie.
AFTER DARK 50 EROTIC POEMS IS OUT NOW
My publisher and I wish to thank you for your help and feedback in our making the final decision on the choice of cover. We are so glad you all liked it, we kind of loved both, and we got that feedback.
The vote was close but cream came out on top.
So here the cover is.
It launched on my birthday so join in the celebrations and get a copy now.
AFTER DARK SAMPLE POEMS
JOURNAL & UPDATES
PUBLISHED 27th April 2026 / WELCOME TO MY WORLD
MY PASSION FOR POETRY
There’s something about poetry that has always felt like home to me.
Long before I ever thought about publishing, before covers and blurbs and reader expectations, there were just words —quiet, private, and entirely mine. Poetry was where I went to feel, to explore, to understand the things that didn’t always make sense when spoken out loud. It was never about perfection. It was about truth... (click for full blog)
PUBLISHED April 30th, 2026 / BEHIND THE BOOK
SHORT STORIES CAN BE SWEET
If poetry is where my thoughts drift and settle, then romantic short stories are where they come alive.
There’s something incredibly special about the short story form. It’s intimate, focused, and fleeting—much like the moments it often captures. You don’t have hundreds of pages to build something slowly. Instead, you step into a moment already in motion… a glance, a conversation, a chance meeting… and from there, everything unfolds.
PUBLISHED OCT 08, 2026 / LITERARY LANDSCAPES
Every city, town, now has an abundance of coffee shops, but none are quite like the coffee shop that is the home to the Coffee Shop Chronicles.
NOTES FROM THE COFFEE SHOP CHRONICLES
PUBLISHED OCT 02, 2026 / INDUSTRY VIEWS
WRITING ROMANCE FROM THE HEART
A lot of people write romance these days, but not all of it comes from the heart. Writing with emotion requires connection and authenticity.
Reader Praise & Critical Acclaim
"Diane Marie's prose is a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling. Her words linger long after the final page is turned."
"A refreshing voice that makes you care for the characters. An elegant debut that demands attention."
"A romantic tour de force. With leading characters that are so believable and you want to root for. "
GRAEME PARKER - PUBLISHER
SANDRA KINLOCH - BETA READER
LISA CAINES - OWL WRITE PUBLISHING
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