Angel Rae is a Las Vegas–based author and storyteller who writes healing fiction for hearts that have carried too much alone. As a writer of trauma-informed fiction for women and emotionally intelligent stories for children, her work centers on empowerment, awareness, and the quiet beauty of becoming.
Get your copy of
A Blessing in Disguise
Some wounds don’t vanish. They reshape you.
Lila Damon-Shepherd is still learning how to breathe again. Healing from trauma—and the violent end of her relationship with Devin—isn’t linear. Just as she begins to find her footing, something from her past resurfaces without warning, stirring memories she thought she’d buried. Safety, once fragile, now feels distant again. And this time, the question isn’t survival—it’s whether she can trust herself enough to let someone in.
Melina Hannon thought she’d found something real with Hayden. Gentle. Steady. Safe. But when a familiar shadow from her past reemerges, the aftershocks of narcissistic abuse begin to ripple through her present. Triggers flare. Doubts creep in. And suddenly, the man who’s never given her a reason to fear begins to feel like a threat. Is it her trauma talking—or is she losing her grip on what’s true?
A Blessing in Disguise is a raw, tender exploration of what it means to heal in the aftermath of betrayal, violence, and emotional manipulation. It’s for those who’ve carried too much alone. For those learning to trust again. And for anyone who’s ever wondered if the life they deserve is still waiting for them.
This is not just a story. It’s a reckoning. A reclamation. A quiet revolution. Step into it.
For hearts that have carried too much alone
Trauma-informed fiction that explores the quiet strength of healing, the complexity of survival, and the truth behind the scars.
The Devil in Disguise
Some escapes come at a cost. Some awaken everything we’ve tried to forget.
When a desperate attempt to break free ends in tragedy, Lila Damon-Shepherd is left shattered—grappling with guilt, grief, and the quiet terror of becoming a mother. As she navigates the complexity of her pregnancy, Lila must confront the ghosts of her past: cycles of abuse, betrayal, and generational trauma that refuse to stay buried. Her journey is raw and relentless, asking her to choose—again and again—between the familiar ache of survival and the uncertain path of healing.
Meanwhile, Melina Hannon is unraveling in silence, questioning her worth inside toxic relationships and the stories she’s been told to believe. When their lives intersect, their scars begin to speak—and the possibility of redemption flickers to life.
The Devil in Disguise is a haunting, heart-led novel about resilience, reclamation, and the quiet strength it takes to rise from what tried to break you.
If you’ve ever carried too much alone, this story was written for you.
Get your copy of
New book coming soon!
Step into the stories that heal
Visit Angel Rae's author website to explore emotionally honest fiction, and join the newsletter to stay close.
ARA Creations and Beyond © 2026
Every creation is a conversation—with memory, with meaning, with the soul.
We read every message with care. Whether you’re reaching out to collaborate, share a story, support, or explore our offerings—thank you for being here. Click here to connect.
Go. Live Your Dream.