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319 Lies (June 2026)

Shae is a student with a secret, and Devan, her professor. As normalcy unravels, they find solace in each other's arms. Through this, Devan unveils the truth: Shae is caged in inescapable lies. When Devan finds her in danger, he intervenes and is deemed a villain, and Shae his hostage. Together they must expose the liars, or face death.


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About

M. Laursyn is a mother, wife, graphic designer, and author based in Georgia. With an irrefutable draw to all things creative, she has experimented with multiple forms of art in the past, but writing brought new passion that gave her the ability to unleash all of the stories running through her head. When she isn't writing, she can be found enjoying every moment with her family.

319 Lies (June 2026 - Conquest Publishing)


Bonded by death.
Caged by obsession.
Taunted by love.
Saved by lies.
Shae Rossi is an exceptional senior psychology major at Blackburn College, but she is holding a dangerous secret. Dr. Devan Keith is an ex-addict and now tenured professor. The two have an unspoken bond that goes beyond the typical student-mentor relationship. As Shae's graduation looms in the coming months, their controlled worlds begin to unravel. They begin to let down the walls they have dutifully kept up, and she and Devan find solace in each other's arms.Their newfound relationship leads Devan to discover the horrific truth: Shae has spent the last three years trapped in a web of lies and abuse, spun by the corrupt dean of Blackburn College and his son, Bailey, Shae's boyfriend. When Devan finds Shae in an alley being tormented, he beats Bailey within an inch of his life, earning himself a faux badge as an active assailant, and Shae his hostage.Devan and Shae must use their expertise in psychology to expose the small town kings in a city with deep-rooted corruption, or face deadly consequences. 319 Lies is seven days of chaos following years of pain; a desperate fight for love and survival. There's a "Good Ol' Boys" club at Blackburn College. Devan isn't invited, but chains are meant to be broken, and he's about to fight his way in to save the woman he loves. This is not a slow burn, but it is going to sting all the same.

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Devan - 319 Lies

Shae - 319 Lies

319 Lies Mockup Cover

River & Rosie - Her Side of the Story by Kellie Wallace

Caroline - We, the Missing by Arwyn Sherman

About


M. Laursyn is a mother, wife, graphic designer, and author based in Georgia. With an irrefutable draw to all things creative, she has experimented with multiple forms of art in the past, but writing brought new passion that gave her the ability to unleash all of the stories running through her head. When she isn't writing, she can be found enjoying every moment with her family.