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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 16/12/2025

Could I interest you in a dramatic vacation romance? #romancelandia

J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 06/12/2025

Hey... did you know that in January I'm releasing a rectangular-shaped thing, filled with sheets of paper covered in words, wrapped in an illustrated sleeve (controversial, I know)? It's true - and for the low price of letting me yap at you, you can read the first two chapters free! #romancelandia

QR code leading to https://bookfunnel.jrhys.com/8ebhr627ep

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 20/11/2025

I am an utter catastrophe at marketing. I'm also madly in love with this book and can't wait for people to read it. Pre-order the ebook on Amazon or get the paperback, an adorable bookmark, and amazing character art from hopelessromanticbooks.ca/products/per.... #romancelandia

Book cover for Perfect Strangers, releasing Jan 20. A handsome brunette lounges by a pool as an equally handsome redhead looms over him dripping pool water.

A 3 panel cartoon of two men in a golf cart. Panel 1: The redheaded passenger is gazing at the brunette driver. Panel 2: he's nuzzling the driver. Panel 3: he tackles the driver and you see a flip flop flying off a raised foot.

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 02/10/2025

You guys... I've been staring at this cover for a month, unable to share it. That will change - soon!

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 05/12/2024

One of these things is not like the other one... #Wrapped2024

Screenshot of my Tidal top 5 artists for 2024.

1. Slipknot
2. Sleep Token
3. Bad Omens
4. Memphis May Fire
5. Noah Kahan?

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 17/11/2024

My back is going to have some choice things to say to me later...

Photo of half a cord of firewood stacked semi neatly.

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 12/10/2024

Felt compelled to share these from last night. First time ever seeing the aurora and it did not disappoint. Absolutely amazing.

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 22/09/2024

Took a little writing sabbatical, and got some nature as a bonus.

Photo of a long country road lined with trees.

Photo of an old barn against a wooded hillside.

Photo of tall reeds poking out of the shallows of a pond.

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 23/08/2024

It's taken me over two weeks to get these two from banging to breaking, and they're still arguing with me. I have a clear path to "The End" but I need the words to work, damnit. #Romancelandia #WritingCommunity

Faint image of a man and a woman kissing with a quote overlay: "We had a deal, Princess." The words brushed across her lips, deft fingers unzipping her jeans and slipping inside to pluck the band of her utterly devastated underwear. "Does it stand?"

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 19/07/2024

With all the nonsense of reality, little things bring joy. Thank you random stranger. I squealed. #DuckDuckJeep

Photo of a small, orange rubber ducky resembling an owl sitting on the front fender of an orange Jeep Rubicon.

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 02/05/2024

My puppy son enjoying the lovely weather. ❤️

Black dog in a light blue collar sits like a person on an outdoor love seat with red cushions. He's a little slumped, as though weighed down by heavy thoughts.

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 05/02/2024

Baby girl cranky pants has a UTI and being a terrible person I forgot her evening dose of antibiotics, so gave it to her very late. I was aptly punished for this oversight by her crawling up and vomiting next to my head at some unreasonable hour of the morning. Today is cancelled.

Photo of a chocolate lab puppy who is only 3 mo old, but somehow 30lbs and nearly as tall as our 3 yr old mix. She's giving "Am I in trouble?" face for a reason I've forgotten, because the possibilities are too numerous.

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 29/01/2024

This is what the internet was truly made for.

A photo of Benny, a spectacular specimen of orange tabby cat, with extra toes on all feets. He's relaxing on his side, toes curled. Looking very pleased to be hogging my entire bed.

Photo of Clover, a chocolate lab puppy, in a little brown jacket with wooly trim. Her expression clearly shows her dismay over the cold temps the week we brought her home.

Photo of Remy, a black lab/terrier mix. He's resting his chin on a white blanket and giving me "How you doin'?" eyes, because I'm likely eating something and he's big on sharing.

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 28/01/2024

Still here. Still hungry. Also tired. But impeccable hair.

Photo of the author in a black mask. Tired eyes, but excellent teal hair cut into a fresh, shoulder-length bob.

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 27/01/2024

The good: Got my hair did for my upcoming birthday and it's fabulous. The Not Good: Baby girl has a UTI, so me and my fab hair are at the ER waiting to be seen. Haven't eaten since this morning. Eyeballing my left foot.

Photo of the literal tail end of a brown lab puppy who is hiding under a gaudy brown patterned ottoman.

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 20/01/2024

Convenient that I have an eye appt this week...

A rotten little chocolate lab puppy looks on in confusion as I flip her the bird through the missing lens hole of my now junked glasses.

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 15/01/2024

A pseudo benefit of having a puppy is getting to see sunrises. I tell myself this so I don't cry over the lack of sleep.

Photo of a glorious sunrise through snow dappled trees. There's about a foot of snow blanketing the ground.

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 09/01/2024

Get a puppy, they said. It'll be fun, they said.

Photo of what's left of a blue cat-6 cable after a 2mo old chocolate lab (seen frolicking in the background) got to it.

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 05/01/2024

I'll double down on the brown. This little creature has taken over our lives.

Chocolate lab puppy in a little brown winter coat.

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 30/12/2023

Someone was up every 2 hrs last night. Now everyone in the house looks like this.

Chocolate lab puppy flopped on her back asleep.

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 29/12/2023

Internet. We did a thing. This is Clover.

Chocolate lab puppy sleeping on my light denim clad leg.

Chocolate lab puppy on a tan and grey rug in classic "sploot" position. Back legs frogged out.

Chocolate lab puppy giving her first blep.

Chocolate lab puppy resting her precious face on a blue squeaky ball.

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 25/12/2023

I'm dreaming of a whiteout Christmas... If you celebrate, have a good one. If this is a tough day, be kind to yourself. If it's just another day, may it be extraordinary. 🎄

Landscape photo showing a winter lawn running beside a red chicken coop in dire need of painting. A heavy fog obscures much of the distance, because it's 50 friggin degrees in central Massachusetts on Christmas morning. WTF?

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 21/12/2023

We had a Pyr/Golden mix that would slap the crap outta you if you stopped petting her before she was done with you. Also had roughly 200 toes and went nowhere without her "babies."

Black Pyr mix with white tipped toes "guarding" the house from the couch. She has 3 stuffed toys with her: pigeon, parrot, and pinata.

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 07/12/2023

Puppies to make things a little better.

Photo of 4 Labrador puppies. Three are dark brown, one is yellow. The yellow is barking at the chocolate behind him, clearly offended.

Photo of my husband, a dashingly handsome Hispanic man with a goatee, in a grey hoodie holding a light brown Labrador puppy who very much resembles a fuzzy potato.

Photo of my grey haired, white lady self, in a garish red plaid shirt, holding a dark brown Labrador puppy who was chewing my fingers off about two seconds prior to the photo.

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 31/10/2023

Why Remy will be reporting us for abuse today.

A 50lb black Lab mix plotting my demise because I've put him in a cow costume. This photo is a face close-up, showing his yellow horns, long black ears, white and black spots, and the utter disdain in his brown eyes.

Photo of a 50lb black Lab mix in a black and white cow costume, complete with yellow horns, long black ears, and bright pink udders. His expression indicates there aren't enough cookies on the planet to excuse this.

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 19/10/2023

Not pictured are the hundreds of buffering acres and all the dogs snoring by the fire. Photo credit to unsplash.com/@iankeefe

Photo of a lamp lit cabin at dusk, surrounded by icy waters and snow capped pines. The background is misty mountain peaks.

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 16/10/2023

When you're a nerd writing about nerds nerding out and need to craft a chapter with a D&D encounter... Possibly related: I have a hankering for another dice set. Or twelve.

Photo of a full set of dreamy opalescent dark pink and purple swirled D&D dice on a black mat.

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 17/09/2023

"Your head's inside out" was a phrase heard often in my house, but Remy has stubbornly perfect ears. I squish him anyway.

Black Lab mix resting his chin on a white blanket while giving irresistible begging eyes.

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 26/08/2023

On this #NationalDogDay, Remy has worn himself out supervising yard projects. We call this position: cardboard dog.

A small black dog is flopped on his side on a white-ish sisal rug. His belly bits are a bit pinkish from being out in the sun.

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 21/08/2023

I feel like I would get a lot more done if the 8+ hrs of sleep I attempt actually did anything for me. #FuckMenopause

Cartoon graphic of what appears to be a haggard, green and yellow parakeet holding a steaming yellow coffee cup. The text says: "I am not an early bird or a night owl I am some form of permanently exhausted pigeon."

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 19/08/2023

My sorc is going to retire to a wizard tower with Gale, where they'll read old tomes by the fire and drink wine with Gale's cat, Tara. Currently, I'm all about my himbo druid, who has accidentally gotten a little too close to Shadowheart. I'd intended him for someone a bit more rambunctious...

Total himbo half-elf ginger druid from Baulder's Gate 3. Amazing bone structure--high cheekbones, angular jaw, full lips, and bright gold eyes. He always has a tiny smile on his face, which is decorated in subtle, thin reddish vines that wrap across his forehead, around his eyes, and down his nose. Another segment spans from his bottom lip onto his neck. He's carrying a gnarled wood staff and wearing hide armor in brown and an unfortunate shade of orange that clashes with his hair. I'm working on getting him an upgrade.

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J. Rhys - person of mystery @jrhys.com · 19/08/2023

In the interest of not wasting the apples trying to concuss me on a daily basis...

Apple hand pies! Three rectangular treats of apple crusty goodness cool on a sheet pan.

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