Stories Where People Like Us Survive, Love, and Win.
Welcome to Zephyr, Michigan.
In this small, fictional town, you’ll find romance-forward stories grounded in humor, care, community—and subtle supernatural undercurrents.
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Character-driven romance with humor and heart
Stories about care work, community, and second chances
Small-town settings where people show up for each other
Hopeful endings for diverse people that feels earned, not easy
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I’m Deelylah, and I write romance rooted in care work, community, and hope. My stories center people who keep going—even when it’s hard—and find joy without apology.
I’ve created Zephyr as a utopia—where everyone can have a happily ever after…even if it takes a while for everyone to be on the same page.
I know the energy it takes to be a successful teacher after 27 years in the classroom and how it affects our personal lives.
And I know what it takes to accept people as they are, on their own terms—while allowing them to be their best selves.
Learn more about Deelylah.
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Spend Some Time in Zephyr
The Teachers’ Lounge series is set in Zephyr, Michigan—a fictional town shaped by care, community, and the quiet ways people show up for each other.