Move Me by Lynn Crandall | A Paranormal Romance of Redemption and Second Chances
If you enjoy paranormal romance with supernatural conflicts, personal redemption arcs, and characters struggling to leave their pasts behind, Move Me may deserve a spot on your reading list. In this latest Dark Sides novella, Lynn Crandall returns readers to Auralia, where old loyalties, unexpected danger, and the possibility of love collide when two lives become entangled under difficult circumstances.
A former servant of darkness. A reluctant hero. A past that refuses to stay buried. Move Me blends romance, redemption, and supernatural intrigue into a fast-paced novella set in the world of Auralia.
Today I am featuring Move Me by Lynn Crandall, as part of a Goddess Fish Promotions Book Blast, including a closer look at the book, reader resources, and where you can find it.
About Move Me by Lynn Crandall
Move Me By Lynn Crandall
Series: A Dark Sides novella
Published by Acanthus on May 2026
Genres: Contempoary Romance, Paranormal
Formats: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 129
An Aeon by birth, Diane Butler knew when she walked away from fellow descendants of Atlantis that she wanted certain things: wealth, power, acceptance. But she’d come to realize she didn’t belong with Dark Sides, despite its benefits, and had a change of heart, joining the Aeons to save the City of Auralia from darkness. Now that the lengthy battle is over, she’s adopted her middle name, Cassie, and has put the past behind her. But when her past comes after her, she understands that she can’t escape it or her loneliness with a simple name change.
A surprise encounter that turns ugly pits loner Emmett Forrest against thugs determined to hurt Cassie. Typically, he doesn’t like getting involved, but for guys who hurt women, he has nothing but disdain. With each one out cold on the ground, he believes he’s done. But when the men report the incident to the Auralia Police Department, he can’t avoid the drama surrounding Cassie, or the intrigue.
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Reader Snapshot
| Genre | Contemporary Romance / Paranormal Romance |
| Series | Dark Sides Series |
| Setting | Auralia |
| Length | 129 pages |
| Features | Redemption arc, supernatural elements, danger, found purpose, romance |
| Ideal Reader | Character-driven paranormal romance, stories about second chances, and protagonists confronting the consequences of their past choices. |
Quick Take: A paranormal romance novella featuring a former Dark Side operative seeking a new life, a protective hero drawn into unexpected danger, and a story that explores whether it's ever truly possible to escape the past.
Content Considerations: Fantasy/paranormal conflict, references to criminal organizations, physical confrontations, peril, and romantic themes.
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Why This Book May Appeal to Readers
Move Me combines several elements that often appeal to paranormal romance fans: a heroine seeking redemption after difficult choices, a hero unexpectedly drawn into her world, supernatural intrigue, and a setting where light and darkness are locked in ongoing conflict. Readers who enjoy romance paired with suspense, personal transformation, and richly imagined fantasy elements may find plenty to enjoy in this novella.
Excerpt
Ready for a glimpse inside Move Me? The following excerpt introduces readers to Cassie Butler as she struggles to redefine herself while wrestling with the lingering pull of the life she left behind.
"Anyone else bored as sin? We stopped the Irish mob and Dark Sides from taking over Auralia
in December. January and February, we took some time to recover from Dark Sides' Project
Reckoning. I know you all have been tending to your personal lives, your relationships, and your careers, but for me, those two months were the epitome of boredom. Now March is almost over, and still boredom reigns."
"Diane-" Braden started.
"Cassie," she interrupted. "Try to remember, Braden. I've told you so many times that I'm using my middle name now. I'm not Diane anymore." She pouted her lips.
Braden nodded. "Yes, sorry. You're Cassandra Butler now, not Diane Butler."
"Cassie. I told you, Cassie for short." She swept her gaze around the living room at Braden and Payson's house and flung her hands up. "I swear, it's not that hard to remember my name. I
made a change, I'm not Diane. I'm not that woman any more. I'm aligned with light and love. I'm Cassie. Cassie. Cassie Butler. Gauzy, gossamer, and open, not rigid, harsh, or angry Cassie."
The rock lodged in her gut weighed her down. Was she different? Truly? She'd been putting in the work with her counselor, Claire Eve Kelly, to make the change permanent. But with the chaos of the past not far behind, she ached for the excitement of the life she had. The parties, the conniving to get what she wanted. It had all been so mesmerizing.
Before we wrap up, here's a little more about the author behind the story.
About Lynn Crandall
About Lynn Crandall
After cutting her writing teeth as a feature writer for commercial and trade magazines, a reporter for newspapers and radio, and an executive editor for a communications company, award-winning author Lynn Crandall tuned her voracious appetite for stories to writing contemporary and paranormal romance, women's fiction, and romantic suspense.
In her books, she enjoys taking readers on emotional journeys with relatable characters who refuse to back down and face challenges and tribulations with heart and soul.
She believes every love has a story, and hers is with one handsome husband and a large, beautiful circle of family, including her cat Winter.
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