MADDISON LILY & MAZIKEEN NIEVE
Deep stories. Vibrant community. Publishing since 2026.
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A Bond Forged in Fiction
Maddison Lily & Mazikeen Nieve are the pen names of a writing duo brought together by a shared love of books. After connecting through a Facebook group in 2012, they quickly formed a lasting friendship.
In 2013, they created and managed their own online community for readers of romance fiction, fostering engagement and discussion around the genre. Over the years, they have expanded the groups to represent all genres of fiction.
Although they have only ever met a handful of times in real life, these women have remained close friends, supporting one another through life’s challenges.
Writing together since 2015, Maddison and Mazikeen bring years of collaboration and creative partnership to their work. They are excited to make their publishing debut in 2026.
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Reader Reviews
5
“Be prepared for this to make you feel allllll the feels! Kate and Jaxon are the perfect couple…. Or so it seems. Struggling to have a baby, nothing is quite what it seems behind closed doors. Nothing Kate does is ever good enough! Jaxon is the ultimate character that you love to hate. Her stepdad Bill and her ex Kel are so well done, and her dog Kenz is so sweet! While this is most definitely not a love story, maybe by the end Kate will learn to love herself, and isn’t that the best love story anyway?”
– Kim P
4.5
“This book had me gripped from the start, and I finished it very quickly. Only a short read, but it’s very powerful. Jax is on my top 5 most hated book men! What an absolute bell end. I found this book well researched on all topics that were discussed in the book, and it is definitely a heartbreaking but empowering story to be told. Well done on a great short story.”
– Zoe
5
“I’m not one for writing actual reviews because I find books to be deeply personal and what works for one person isn’t guaranteed to work for another, however this deserves a written review. This book is powerful, it’s raw and it’s real. I’m privileged to know one of the authors personally and I see them and their reality come through in the plot and the characters, but that just evidences how well it’s written. It reads almost like a diary; you are given access to the events, the feelings, the very real reality of abuse. It’s worth noting that I haven’t hated a male character in quite this way since I was introduced to Caleb in A Little Life; it’s the kind of hate you feel in your bones, a hatred you can taste, but again I think that speaks volumes about how well he’s written. The ending is beautiful, it’s everything I wanted it to be, it embodies the hope you had for Kate from the beginning. I loved it, I sobbed, I smiled… I loved it.”
– Kerry W
5
“This book was an absolutely incredible read from start to finish. The plot is gripping and well thought out, with twists and turns that kept me constantly engaged. I genuinely didn’t want to put it down—it’s the kind of story that pulls you in and doesn’t let go. From the very first page, I was completely hooked. The pacing is perfect, and each chapter leaves you wanting more, making it impossible not to keep reading ‘just one more.’ What really stood out to me was how deeply I connected with the main character, Kate. The writing is so powerful and emotive that you truly feel every high and low alongside her. Her journey is raw, relatable, and incredibly moving. If you’re looking for a book that takes you on an emotional roller coaster, this is definitely the one for you. It’s a story that stays with you long after you’ve finished the last page.”
– Jessica L
5
“Wow, I finished this book in 2 hours, I loved it.
The book follows Katie and Jax and Kate’s IVF journey - I say Kate because Jax isn’t there with her at appointments if he feels he can’t manipulate the way he is seen by others, throughout the entirety of their relationship, Jax is manipulative, emotionally abusive and just downright vile.
Katie knows that she shouldn’t put up with Jax’s behaviour however, he has worn her down to the point where she feels that ‘this is her lot’ in life. But she shows time and again that she is strong, she won’t be worn down even when she feels like she has nowhere else to turn.
The way the book is written is very tasteful and truly highlights the issues and challenges when faced with a partner who is abusive, it does not glorify, it does not ‘cheapen’ the experiences so many of us, myself included, face, or have faced in the past. It highlights how truly supportive families and friends are, even when the manipulator has weaved a completely different story and makes you feel alone and isolated.
The book shows how freeing it can be when a victim says no, but also shows the harsh truths about the reality they live in every day of the relationship and the consequences it causes.
I really resonated with this book as a survivor myself and I would urge anyone to pick this book up and read it to truly understand the depths of manipulation. In this day and age it’s important to know and understand that it isn’t always ‘visible’ and to check your loved ones a little more!
Again, I loved this book, yes it was jarring at times but beautifully and thoughtfully written from Kate’s point of view which is incredibly important!”
– Shiv
5
“Broken by Maddison Lily & Mazikeen Nieve absolutely wrecked me in the best possible way.
This book had me completely hooked from the very first page and hit me right in the feels. I could not put it down and ended up reading it in just hours instead of the days it normally takes me to finish a book.
What a heart-wrenching, emotional story.
Kate and Jax’s relationship felt terrifyingly real, and that’s what made this book so powerful. The reality of what Kate goes through is sadly the reality for so many women, and reading her journey broke my heart while also making me root for her strength every step of the way.
And Jax? The absolute rage this man made me feel… wow. The narcissistic manipulation, control, and emotional damage had my blood boiling. He’s one of those characters you genuinely despise because he feels so believable.
Broken is raw, emotional, frustrating, devastating, and ultimately unforgettable. This is one of those books that stays with you long after you’ve turned the final page.
⚠️ Please check trigger warnings before reading.”
– Jody