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Unlikely Alliances: Strange Friendships and Other Hysterical Disasters 


What happens when goblins move into the suburbs, ghosts discover social media, houseplants develop opinions, and time travel goes spectacularly wrong? 


In Unlikely Alliances, nothing goes according to plan—and that's exactly the point. This laugh-out-loud collection of nine wildly imaginative stories explores the chaos that erupts when unlikely beings are forced to work together humans and monsters, ghosts and influencers, robots and the deeply unprepared people who live with them. 


From HOA-terrorizing goblins and viral hauntings to sarcastic AIs, sentient ferns, cosmic freeloaders, and pigeons with far too much power, these stories blend fantasy, science fiction, and sharp satire into disasters of the most entertaining kind.


At its heart, Unlikely Alliances is about connection—messy, ridiculous, unexpected connection—and the strange friendships that form when the world refuses to behave. Smart, irreverent, and packed with heart beneath the snark, this collection is perfect for readers who enjoy speculative that doesn't take itself too seriously… but still knows exactly what it's doing. 


If you like your humor a little unhinged, your genre lines blurred, and your disasters hilarious, welcome. Buckle up, y'all. Things are about to get weird.

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Julie Grayson

Julie Grayson

Julie Grayson is an author of contemporary romance and erotic fiction who believes the best stories explore the moments we dare to choose desire over convention. She writes about intelligent, sexy, and passionate female protagonists breaking free of labels and societal expectations to find their own uniquely perfect versions of love, desire, and their own remarkable and fulfilling happily-ever-afters.

With a flair for writing emotional depth and scorching-hot chemistry, Julie’s stories are perfect for readers who love forbidden tropes, complex relationships, and unforgettable heat.

She is thrilled to announce her upcoming collection, Naughty Stories for Naughty Girls and Boys: Volume Five will arrive on January 16, 2026. This highly anticipated book features six standalone but linked stories that dive into hidden affairs, forbidden role reversals, and unconventional arrangements. From best friends discovering a lifelong secret love to a powerful executive surrendering control, this collection promises to deliver the emotional and steamy storytelling readers have come to love.

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Unlikely Alliances

Strange Friendships and Other Hysterical Disasters

Unlikely Alliances: Strange Friendships and Other Hysterical Disasters


What happens when goblins move into the suburbs, ghosts discover social media, houseplants develop opinions, and time travel goes spectacularly wrong?


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