Daria Kay

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Romance Author

Welcome!

Thanks for dropping in! I'm a debut romance author, and I will release my first book in 2025. Follow me on social media and join my mail list to get updates.

About the Author

Daria Kay is a wife, mother, and romance author from a small, rural town outside Fayetteville, North Carolina. Now settled in South Carolina, she weaves stories that blend heartfelt emotion with humor, often exploring serious themes with a subtle touch to reflect the complexities of real life. A persistent dreamer who rose from humble beginnings, Daria’s drive to push boundaries fuels her creative journey. Writing became her refuge during times of profound loss, offering an escape into vibrant, fictional worlds.With a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from UNC-Pembroke, Daria’s return to writing marks a triumphant reclaiming of her voice, once discouraged by a college professor for her penchant for hopeful endings. Her stories, primarily romantic comedies for now, carry an underlying purpose, shedding light on meaningful issues with warmth and wit.When not crafting novels, Daria finds peace wandering new parks, savoring the grounding beauty of nature. A self-proclaimed foodie, she delights in exploring new restaurants and cuisines. Her love for romance extends to cozy movie nights and diving into webcomics.

Coming Soon

The Unplanned Orchid is the first book of The Parkton Passion Series and is now listed on Amazon for eBook preorders. Both the eBook and paperback will be released on November 14th, 2025.

When Lucas Benson rolls back into Parkton, North Carolina, after a grueling National Guard stint, he’s dreaming of his cozy trailer and his former homecoming queen girlfriend, Ada. Instead, he finds her tangled up with the town’s sleaziest creep in his bed!Kicking Ada to the curb, Lucas stumbles into the unplanned arms of Edith Cowan, the adorably awkward flower shop co-owner who’s been crushing on him since high school. Their chemistry blooms faster than a weed in a garden, but between Edith’s overprotective sister, a vengeful ex, and a mattress-burning bonfire, their romance is more chaotic than a rom-com blooper reel.Packed with small-town shenanigans, laugh-out-loud mishaps, and just enough heart to keep it real, The Unplanned Orchid proves love can sprout in the messiest of places—if you don’t mind dodging a few thorns!
If you enjoy small blue-collar towns, meddling families, hilarious banter, forced proximity, and a groveling hero—you’ll feel right at home in Parkton.

• Amazon KDP Link for The Unplanned Orchid