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Going Down: Into the Storm Book One

A Hollywood starlet. A man she was forced to forget. And a crash that changes everything.

Halo Raines is Hollywood’s golden girl: strategic, untouchable, and locked away behind a wall of work. Two years ago, she saw a stranger who made her world tilt. She told herself it was nothing. She had to.

Xander never expected to see her again. Now he’s standing in her audition room, the connection they both tried to bury more electric than ever.

But when their plane goes down, the red carpet is replaced by a fight for survival. Stranded and cut off from civilization, the heat between them turns from dangerous to necessary.

They aren’t the only ones who remember that night.

Joel Miller, a powerful producer, believes Halo belongs to him. When he sees the way she looks at Xander, obsession turns to rage. While Halo fights the elements, Joel is rewriting the narrative. To the world, Xander is a killer. Halo is a casualty.

In the wilderness, the storm is the least of their worries. Because a man who believes he owns you will do anything to keep you—and if he can’t have you, he’ll make sure no one else does.

One moment of fate. One obsession that won’t die. One chance to survive the storm.

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“Going Down: Into the Storm”

Immerse yourself in the cinematic book trailer for Going Down: Into the Storm, a slow-burn, second chance romantic thriller by A. S. Kalias. Follow Halo Raines and Xander Kostinos as fate pulls them together on a storm-swept shore, igniting a love neither of them expected and placing them in more danger than they realize.

This visual teaser captures the emotion, tension, and electricity at the heart of Book One in the Going Down series.

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Going Down: Into the Heat Book Two
They survived the storm. But the heat may be what breaks them.

Presumed dead after a catastrophic crash, Halo Raines and Xander Kostinos are alive: stranded, separated, and certain the damage between them can’t be undone.

On a remote island far from the world that once defined them, distance becomes a test of will. Silence stretches. Want lingers. And what neither of them is ready to face begins to surface anyway.

As survival gives way to closeness, restraint erodes. The connection they never resolved ignites—slow, inevitable, and dangerously intimate. In the isolation, they find something that feels like truth. Like home.

But the world they left behind hasn’t stopped moving.

Power shifts. Old grudges sharpen. And the choices made in their absence begin to close in—quietly, deliberately, without mercy.

Some fires bring comfort.
Others burn everything down.

Going Down: Into the Heat is Book Two in a slow-burn romantic thriller series where desire deepens, trust is tested, and love may come at the worst possible time.

Going Down: Into the Spotlight Book 3

Thrust back into the spotlight the moment she returns home, Halo Raines discovers that survival was only the beginning.

The world sees her as unbreakable. A symbol. A survivor.

But the man she loves cannot even say her name.

When a powerful enemy resurfaces, Xander Kostinos makes a devastating choice. He walks away.

Determined to protect Halo at any cost, Xander steps back into the shadows. Into vengeance. Into violence. Into a mission that could destroy everything he has fought to rebuild. He believes loving her means staying away.

Halo refuses to be protected by abandonment.

As media scrutiny intensifies and enemies strike closer to home, the fight shifts from exposure to survival. Loyalties fracture. Lives hang in the balance. And when Halo becomes the target of a ruthless final escalation, Xander must decide what kind of man he wants to be:

The weapon.

Or the future with Halo.

Because this time, love is not just at risk.

Everything is.

In this explosive conclusion to the Going Down trilogy, Halo and Xander will face their ultimate reckoning, where sacrifice, redemption, and forever collide.

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Surviving was supposed to be the hard part.

Serafini Ambrose has survived Hollywood, a controlling ex, and a paralyzing fear of water that threatens to end her career before it begins.

From the world of the Going Down trilogy comes a darker story beneath the surface.

When she lands a coveted role alongside Hollywood’s golden couple, Fini finally sees her chance at a new life.

Then the accidents begin.

A near drowning.
Sabotage on set.
And something far more dangerous beneath it all.

When she is pulled from the darkness, she never sees the man who saves her.

She watched him die saving her life.

Now, as danger closes in, she is drawn to a quiet, enigmatic man she cannot explain—and cannot resist.

The water was never her greatest threat.

Coming April 30th!

A New Standalone Dark Romance Set in the World of Halo and Xander, Where Fini and Aris Take Center Stage.

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What Readers Are Saying!

Actual Amazon Reviews!

I love a book you cannot put down and this is one of those books! An adventure thriller and love story that keeps you guessing what will happen next. The characters in this book make me feel like I’m standing right there watching the whole story unfold with Halo and Xander. But the story doesn’t end with this book and I’m anxiously awaiting for book two. Kathy R

Binge Book Read

Let me just start off by saying….WOW!!!! This book swept me away. I was hooked from the very first chapter, and the whole thing played out in my head like a movie or show. The scenes are so vivid and emotional that it felt like I was watching Halo and Xander rather than just reading them.
Their chemistry is incredible… slow-burn, intense, and full of tension in all the right ways. Xander’s inner struggle and Halo’s strength made every moment between them hit hard. Add in the danger and survival storyline, and I literally could not put this book down.
The ending left me breathless, and now I need Book Two IMMEDIATELY. This is the kind of romantic thriller that feels alive on the page. Absolutely loved it! Trisha Marie

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Loved It!

I loved this story! I think that it is very original, and the story is one that pulled me in, and made me not want to leave. I think that it is a great story with twists and a wonderful romance! I am very excited for the next book in this series!!! I recommend!! No Spoilers! sissyj59

This book pulled me in ways I seriously didn’t expect. It definitely has depth. It made me cry at least once, okay twice… fine, maybe more! I laughed a few times, and I even got really mad at Halo and Xander when they were fighting what was like right there, instead of facing or freaking dancing around it. Kiss her! Kiss him! I kept screaming. For me, the emotions felt very real, especially the way the author handled missed chances and the idea of their second chance hanging right there, one of you just reach out and take it!
Obviously, the slow buildup between Halo and Xander worked for me, and with their flaws, it made them feel human. By the end, I was fully invested. And the cliffhanger, yeah it left me demanding to start the next book. I need it right now! It said somewhere in the description something like, now for something different, and it was different. I want more of her books! NOW!
I loved it, and I think you will at least like it. Ash

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Addictive and Enthralling Thriller

Going Down: Into the Storm, Book 1, is an addictive and creative thriller featuring Halo and Xander who are two actors meeting at an audition who are both flawed for different reasons. The book's plot is an enthralling read which is difficult to put down with its twists., strong emotions, secrets, and slow burn romance. The writing is superb with its well described environments and world building which you can visualize as if you are there yourself. Finally, the book does end in a cliffhanger and the story will continue in the second book of the trilogy entitled Going Down: Into The Heat. Vic

Incredible book! I really enjoyed Into the Storm! This was a book I couldn’t put down! It felt realistic without being heavy, and the relationship between the main characters developed in a way that made sense instead of feeling rushed.

The characters were the strongest part for me. Xander’s flaws felt believable, and his internal conflict added a lot of depth to the story. Halo also felt very real- thoughtful, emotionally aware, and grounded in how she handled things.

I loved that the book focused more on the emotional tension and character development than constant drama. Overall, it was engaging, well-paced, and an enjoyable read. I can’t wait for book two!!!

★★★★★

Incredible! Into the Heat is a great second book in the series. The story picks up right where the first left off, and the tension between Halo and Xander goes from slow burn to seriously intense. There’s plenty of suspense, action, and very steamy moments, perfectly fitting for a book called Into the Heat!

The story keeps expanding with new danger and twists while focusing on their relationship. The cliffhanger ending had me immediately grabbing book 3! If you enjoy romantic thrillers with strong characters and lots of tension, this series’s is definitely worth reading!

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Steamy second chance romantic thriller Book 2 oI the Going Down series. For maximum enjoyment read the books in series order.

'This is a romantic thriller featuring assassination attempts, survival stakes, and a slow-burn relationship that evolves into explicit sexual intimacy. Violence and death are integral to the story, as power struggles escalate and a shadow war unfolds beyond the central romance—one that includes hired mercenaries, betrayal, and lethal consequences.'

The characters were very complex and complicated and perfectly steamy together. Plot evolves and hooks the reader. World building continues to excel and impress. All in all a great addition to the series. Enjoyed immensely and highly recommend.

Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!. itsthejo

Goodreads Reviews

Halo & Xander
They are back, they survived the storm. As the story moves forward they become closer and intimate with each other. The story picks up seamlessly from book one, and it is even better. I Loved It!!! I Recommend!! No Spoilers!.

Going Down Into The Heat continues the story of this thrilling trilogy which began in Going Down Into the Storm and picks up at the end of the first book. Halo and Xander are now stranded on a deserted island but continue struggling to survive. During their time while facing perils together they begin a slow burn romance which can easily turn spicy. This well written book has amazing characters, suspense, danger, and plot twists.

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My Journey

Experience

My creative path began early: one of my stories was published in a national young writers’ contest back in high school. I didn’t fully understand it then, but storytelling had already sunk its roots into me.

Years later, I spent several years in front of the camera in the Portland film industry. Being on set taught me how emotion moves through a scene long before a script calls for it: the way a single glance can shift everything, the weight of a pause, the current running beneath what characters say and what they really mean. It was a masterclass in tension, timing, and the power of the unspoken.

Those years shaped the way I write now.
They taught me to build stories like films—layered with energy, atmosphere, and the slow-burn charge of two people who feel something long before they admit it.

I’m drawn to second-chance romance because it reflects something personal. In my own life, I learned that when a real second chance appears—the honest kind, the rare kind—you have to step toward it, accept it, and fight for it even when it scares you. Love isn’t just found. Sometimes it’s earned through choice, courage, and the willingness to admit what your heart already knows.

That truth became the foundation of my work.

Today I write cinematic, emotionally driven romances about resilience, redemption, and the kind of love that doesn’t just return—it transforms you. Stories made to be felt, not just read. Stories for anyone who has ever believed that even in the darkest moments, something extraordinary can still rise from the storm.

Creative Process

I’m a late-night writer. No outlines, just intuition—and maybe a little caffeine and chocolate-powered drama when the characters start arguing with me.

I’ve always chased stories: first in notebooks, then on film sets, and now on the page.
The moment I realized how a single look between two people can change everything, I knew exactly what I wanted to write.

Today I create slow-burn, second-chance romances filled with heart, heat, and a touch of danger…
stories that linger long after the last page is turned.

When I’m not writing high-stakes romance, my assistant keeps me grounded… and occasionally steals the spotlight.