Hailey Bertoldi writes dark, romantic stories that live where love meets danger and healing begins in the ashes. Her work explores the beauty in breaking — and the strength it takes to rise again.

The world of Wildfire began quietly, as a series of short stories written during the isolation of 2020. What started as creative escape slowly evolved into something deeper — a universe that refused to stay small. Years later, with the encouragement of her husband, Hailey turned that spark into her first full-length novel, fulfilling a dream she’s carried since she was fifteen.

Hailey grew up in chaos and learned early how to survive it. Through writing, she found peace, purpose, and a voice that could turn pain into something powerful. Wildfire is not just her debut — it’s her reclamation story.

She lives in California with her husband and a house full of cats who believe they run the place. When she isn’t writing, Hailey is probably reading something dark and romantic, baking something sweet, or gaming with her husband — all with a cup of coffee never far from reach.

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