this is not a love story by Hayley Phoenix-Winterburn

Hayley's third collection of poetry transports the reader into the depths of a whirlwind romance disguised as a fairy tale, but with the dark truth always lurking underneath. Hayley weaves a captivating tale featuring a Viking and a Witch, adding a spark of fantasy to the raw emotions and turbulent struggles of the heart. The haunting beauty and intricate layers of this story is the result of what happens when passion and pain collide in a mesmerizing dance. This book will resonate with anyone who has experienced emotional abuse. In this book you will find: -letters to the goddesses. -magic. -a little bit of feminine rage.

Adult • Poetry Collections • Diversity Representation/LGBTQ+/Own Voices

Content Warning: intimate partner violence, emotional abuse, self-harm