We are C.M. Willows

The Romance writing team bringing you the stories of your dreams!

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We’re C.M. Willows, three people who love stories, words, and the quiet connection that happens when someone chooses to read.

If you’re here, chances are life has been a bit heavy lately. Maybe more than a bit. The world can feel loud, bleak, and exhausting, and it doesn’t always leave much room to breathe, let alone dream. So before anything else, we just want to say, you’re welcome here.

We write because we care about the person on the other side of the page. We’re not here to lecture or demand anything from you. All we ask is that you spend some time with our characters and see where they take you. That’s it.

We love the English language, not in a stuffy, academic way, but in the way you love something that has carried you through life. English has been shaped by poets, storytellers, and writers across generations and from all corners of the world. It’s full of music, surprises, and depth, and we think it still has so much more to give. Words don’t just tell stories, they help us think, feel, and imagine in ways we couldn’t without them.

Our hope is that while you’re entertained and maybe even thrilled, you’ll also feel something open up. Not just an escape, but a sense of possibility. A reminder that things can still be beautiful. That hope isn’t foolish.

Everyone we’ve met has left something with us, a moment, a kindness, a lesson, sometimes a scar. This writing is our way of paying that forward. Of offering you something that was shaped by real life and meant to be shared.

So come with us.

Set everything down for a while.

Breathe out.

And let us send you on an adventure. 

Marie D’Ambrosio

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Marie is an artist at heart, and she brings that way of seeing into every story. She delights in the small things that quietly bring a world to life, the way light falls in a room, the texture of a path underfoot, the color of a sky just before sunrise. She loves how these details stitch a story together, not loudly, but with care and curiosity. Through her touch, stories feel playful, textured, and inviting, encouraging readers to wander, linger, and rediscover the joy of noticing. It’s a gentle reminder that a little attention can turn even an ordinary moment into something quietly magical.

William Fortin

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William loves the thrill of a story, the way words can twist, leap, and soar, carrying you somewhere unexpected. He treats language like a set of tools for playful invention, tinkering until the story hums just right and the adventure feels effortless. Through his craft, readers can lose themselves in the rhythm of the tale, carried along by curiosity, tension, and delight. It’s a gentle nudge to remember that even in a heavy world, you can still take off, fly a little, and let your imagination stretch its wings.

Caroline D’Ambrosio

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Caroline notices the quiet pulse of a story, the subtle choices, the unspoken glances, the threads that connect one moment to the next. She helps weave these details into narratives that feel alive, showing how relationships, kindness, and understanding shape a world. Through her insight, readers can slip into stories that not only entertain but also spark reflection, helping them see themselves and others a little more clearly, all while enjoying the gentle whimsy of discovery along the way.

Get to Know Us

Get to know us as a writing team through our social media. We want to let you in on the process of creating our stories, from designing book covers to interviewing romance readers.

Extended Bio

How three friends created the fantasy romance team, C.M. Willows

We write because we care about the person on the other side of the page.

C.M. Willows

Inspiration

Learn about the sparks that created the world of Betrothed to the Blade

Get to know the team

Learn more about our process of creating the best romantasy you’ve ever read–yes we know that is bold to say and we stand by it 🙂

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