Why I Write under Alicia Jane

Not every love story needs to push boundaries to be meaningful.

Some of them… simply need to feel true.

After creating A.J. Strickland—a space where I could explore the real world without filters—I realized something else was missing.

A place for stories that still carried depth… still reflected life…
but did so in a way that felt gentler. Softer. Safer.

That’s where Alicia Jane comes in.

Alicia Jane exists for readers who love romance… but don’t want to feel uncomfortable while reading it.

These are the kinds of stories you can:

Because while these stories include real relationships and real emotions, they don’t cross into graphic or overly intense territory.

“Safe” doesn’t mean shallow. And it doesn’t mean unrealistic.

It simply means that the story is told with care.

There may be romance. There may even be intimacy.

But instead of walking you through every detail, these moments are handled with restraint—allowing the emotion to take center stage rather than the explicit experience.

You know what’s happening…


But you’re not pulled into anything that feels uncomfortable or overwhelming.

At their core, Alicia Jane stories are old-fashioned romances.

Boy meets girl.
Emotions grow.
Hearts are tested.
Love wins.

But these aren’t stories stuck in the past.

They carry just enough modern realism to feel relevant—without losing the charm and simplicity that make classic romance so enduring.

Inside these novels, you’ll still find:

Because these stories share the same foundation as my A.J. Strickland novels—just expressed differently.

Less edge.
More ease.

Less intensity.
More warmth.

If A.J. Strickland reaches the edge…

Alicia Jane welcomes the heart.

These stories still explore love, growth, faith, and relationships.

They still reflect the real world.

But they do so without taking you into its darkest corners.

With Alicia Jane, you can expect:

These are stories designed to leave you feeling lighter, hopeful, and maybe just a little swept off your feet.

Not every reader is looking for the same kind of experience.

Some want stories that push boundaries.
Others want stories that feel like coming home.

Alicia Jane is for the reader who wants to settle into a love story, trust where it’s going, and enjoy every step along the way.

Because sometimes…

That’s exactly the kind of story we need.