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Heed the content warnings and keep yourself healthy.

All of Angel M. Shaw’s books are intended for adults 18+. They feature adult themes, explicit sex, and other scenarios that are inappropriate for minors. Here is a list of content you may encounter while reading Angel’s books.

Resources for more help:

Anyone affected by sexual assault, whether it happened to you or someone you care about, can find support from rainn.org. You can also call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with someone over the phone who can help.

Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. 988 is confidential, free, and available 24/7/365. To connect, call or text 988, or connect with a trained crisis counselor at 988lifeline.org.

For more information, visit the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org.

While I endeavor to be comprehensive with these lists, I may have missed something. If I have, please email me at hey@angelmshaw.com and let me know so I can update the warnings. Thank you for your interest and grace.

XO,

Angel

  • The Griot Chronicles is a dark contemporary romance series inspired by African myth and folklore. There are adult themes and many depictions of physical intimacy and violence. Here is a list of potentially triggering content you will encounter within the series:

    Between Passion and Revenge: Parts One and Two

    Attempted SA (not on-page and not from the MMC), on-page gun & physical violence and graphic injury, discussion and contemplation of abortion, on-page death of a parent, discussion of human trafficking (non-descriptive), profanity & spicy language/scenes

  • The Devils in D.C. Series is dark romantic suspense with secret society themes and characters who have both gone through hell. The main characters face dark challenges in their pasts, but also during the course of their stories. Even though the story is liable to rip your heart out, rest assured: They will find their happily ever after. Together.

    Here are some of the topics you will encounter while reading this series. Please note that any instances of abuse or violence are never perpetrated between the main characters. This series is spicy with several on-page, explicit sex scenes in each book.

    • Mental illness/panic attack and self-injurious behavior

    • Ableism/disability discrimination

    • Human trafficking/enslavement

    • Mercy killing (on-page)

    • Abduction

    • Use of sharp objects in a non-sexual manner while engaged in intimacy (brief, on-page)

    • Pregnancy/high-risk pregnancy

    • Accidental pregnancy/lack of birth control use

    • Cancer diagnosis (no fatalities)

    • Medical trauma

    • Assault/battery

    • Mention/retelling of Childhood Sexual Assault (CSA)

    • Implied sexual assault by a secondary character (off-page)

    • Miscarriage (Retelling)

    • Car accident (fatal is off-page/implied; non-fatal is on-page)

    • Mention of rape (background characters)

    • Sexual assault (fade-to-black, non-sexualized, NOT between the main characters)

    • Murder/Torture (NOT between the main characters)

    • Incest (implied, non-sexualized, NOT between the main characters)

    • Grooming (retelling, NOT between the main characters) 

    • Drug use (brief, on- and off-page)

    • Drug overdose (off-page, mentioned)

    • Racist/xenophobic rhetoric (secondary character toward main characters)

    • Violence - Physical altercations, injuries, and threats of harm.

    • Guns/Weapon Use - Characters use firearms and other weapons.

    • Blood/Injury Description - Moderate descriptions of injuries and blood loss.

    • Kidnapping/Abduction - Scenes involving abduction without injury

    • Emotional Abuse - Depictions of emotional strain and manipulation.

    • Trauma/PTSD - References to past trauma, including Luna’s experience with The Legion.

    • Cult/Secret Society - Involvement of a sinister secret organization with control over characters.

    • Mental Health Struggles - Characters dealing with anxiety, guilt, and relationship strain.

    • Explicit Sexual Content - High-heat scenes with explicit descriptions.

    • Power Imbalance Dynamics - Elements of dominance and submission in the relationship.

    • Explosions/Fire - Intense scenes involving fire and destruction.

    • Loss - References to past miscarriages and infertility.

    • Threats of Torture - Mentions of potential harm and torture by antagonists.

    • Murder/Death - Deaths occur, including those of minor characters.

    • Language - Strong language and profanity throughout.