Meet Elyssa
Author behind Rae Lipari and Lyssa Lore
Hi, I’m Elyssa—but you can call me Elly (or Rae, or Lyssa, depending on the day). I’m the slightly chaotic storyteller behind two pen names, co-founder of The Selestial Nook, and someone who’s always believed in the magic of a good story. As Rae Lipari, I write heartfelt, trope-heavy romance full of slow burns and soft chaos. As Lyssa Lore, I dive into genre-blending fantasy with spice, mythology, and a whole lot of heart. From small towns to other realms, every book I write is packed with emotional depth and the kind of love that lingers.
Outside of writing, I help other indie authors shine. Through The Selestial Nook and our imprint, Selestial Storyhouse, I offer custom book formatting, beta reading, and digital design that keeps your voice front and center. I'm here for the authors building their empires one page at a time, and for the readers who love to get lost in their worlds.
Rae Lipari writes emotionally messy stories about complicated hearts, second chances, and the kind of love that feels like home. Her books blend longing, warmth, and soft chaos with found family, quiet resilience, and just enough spice to make you blush in public.
She’s the author of the Whispers Beneath the Pines series and co-founder of The Selestial Nook, where she helps other indie authors bring their books to life through formatting, design, and digital support.
When she’s not spiraling over her fictional characters, you’ll find her curating oddly specific playlists, toggling between Scrivener and Canva, or overthinking the final chapters of her next book.
Favorites:
🖤 Trope: Second chances and slow-burn chaos
📚 Book vibe: Cozy angst with heart and heat
🎨 Tools: Vellum, Adobe, Canva
🎧 Energy: Equal parts “organized spreadsheet” and “midnight romance playlist”
Rae Lipari
✨Romance Author & Contemporary Chaos with a Heart✨
Whispers Beneath The Pines
Rae Lipari’s debut series set in the coastal town of Whispering Pines, Washington.
In this interconnected small-town romance series, four women rediscover love, rebuild their lives, and rewrite the endings they thought they’d never get. With found family, complicated history, slow burns, second chances, and just the right amount of spice, Whispers Beneath the Pines is for readers who crave emotional chaos wrapped in cozy vibes—and characters who feel like coming home.
Each book follows a different heroine and can be read as a standalone, but the full series is best enjoyed in order.
Book One: You Were Always the One
Lilith Edenfield’s story
A childhood best friend. A past they never talked about. A second chance neither of them saw coming.
Slow burn · Best friends to lovers · Small-town return · He falls first · Forced proximity
Available Now in print & ebook
Book Two: You Found Me After Everything
Odessa Vallen’s story
A grieving widow. A contractor with his own scars. A love that feels impossible—until it isn’t.
Grumpy x sunshine · Widow/second chance · Small-town healing
Available Now in print & ebook
Book Three: You Knew I Was Yours
Valery Olstead’s story
She runs the town bookstore. Her brother’s best friend keeps hanging around. And she’s caught between a safe choice… and the one she’s always wanted.
Love triangle · Brother’s best friend · Secret relationship · Bookstore + baseball energy
Available Now in print & ebook
Lyssa Lore writes paranormal romance that blends emotional tension, supernatural drama, and just the right spark of spice. Her stories lean into lore-rich worlds, character-driven chaos, and the kinds of complicated relationships that toe the line between fate and free will.
Her debut series, Supernatural Situationships, kicks off with witches, succubi, shifters and other not-so-human characters navigating messy feelings and even messier destinies. If you’re into romance with magic, bite, and banter—you’re in the right place.
Favorites:
💘 Trope: Fated mates, found family, and the occasional why-choose
📖 Vibe: Paranormal romance with tension, heat, and heart
📚 Origin: Raised on forbidden paperbacks, Wattpad nights, and chaotic Sims lore
🧰 Creative style: Playlists, vibes, and pure character-driven mayhem
🌙 Energy: Cozy-cursed, emotionally tangled, and never fully asleep
Lyssa Lore
Paranormal & Fantasy Romance | Spells, Spice, and Situationships
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