About Harlie Kay
Harlie Kay is a passionate storyteller who weaves dark, emotionally charged tales brimming with suspense, complex relationships, and the kind of love that teeters on the edge of obsession. A hopeless romantic at heart, they’re drawn to the intoxicating pull of dark romance—the kind riddled with red flags, raw intensity, and the allure of the forbidden.
Ironically, Harlie once hated reading. That changed in sixth grade when The Unicorns of Baltinor sparked an obsession that quickly evolved into a love for writing. From graphic murder mysteries that made their teachers do a double take to the creation of Chained by Fear, their journey has been one of self-discovery, pushing boundaries, and crafting stories that linger long after the last page.
When not lost in writing, Harlie is surrounded by their ever-growing collection of 600+ books, with YouTube playing in the background—a quirky, non-negotiable part of their creative process. Now, they’re dedicated to delivering unforgettable stories that grip readers from page one and refuse to let go.
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Chained by Fear
From the moment I was taken, my life became a waking nightmare. Fear and pain consumed me—until the birth of my son, a fragile spark of hope in the darkness. For years, he was my reason to endure, my lifeline in a world of torment. But now, my captor's wife has stolen him from me, twisting my love into a weapon to break me.
When three men from my past reappear, the fragile walls I’ve built around my survival start to crack. Once, they saved me, pulling me from the depths of despair. Now, I have no choice but to rely on them again—despite old wounds and buried secrets threatening to shatter what little trust remains. Each step closer to my son unravels a dangerous game of lies, betrayal, and a truth they’ve kept hidden—a truth that could destroy everything.
As cryptic messages from my captor haunt my every move, I’m thrust into a desperate race against time. Every choice feels like a trap. Every ally, a potential traitor. But I won’t stop.
For my son, I’ll face the shadows of my past. For my freedom, I’ll confront the monsters that still haunt me. Survival isn’t enough.
I want revenge. I want redemption. And, most of all, I want my son back.
No matter the cost.
Chained by Fear is a gripping dark romance by Harlie Kay filled with tension, betrayal, and a relentless fight for freedom. If you love high-stakes drama, morally gray heroes, and a heroine who refuses to break, this novel will pull you in and keep you breathless until the very last page. Fans of intense emotional journeys, found family, and heart-pounding suspense won’t want to miss this hauntingly powerful story of survival, redemption, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her son.
