Discover the World of Romance
Meet A. S. Kalias, a writer of slow-burn romantic thrillers where storms, secrets, and second chances collide. With a background in film and a love of emotionally charged storytelling, Kalias crafts stories that linger like a movie you can’t stop replaying—equal parts danger, longing, and redemption. Every book begins with a “what if” and grows into a love story that costs something, but gives back even more.
Meet the Author
Our Storytelling Journey
Every story begins with a spark—a moment of tension, a glance that lingers, a choice that changes everything. For A. S. Kalias, that spark has always been the heart of storytelling: weaving together suspense, passion, and the kind of second chances that feel both impossible and inevitable.
The Halo & Xander series is more than just a tale of survival and desire—it’s an exploration of what it means to risk everything for love. Readers step into worlds where the stakes are high, emotions run deep, and every page is charged with slow-burn intensity.
But this journey isn’t only the author’s—it belongs to every reader who has ever longed for a story that refuses to let go. Together, we explore what happens when love defies the odds, when the storm passes, and when a second chance becomes the greatest adventure of all.
Love and Redemption
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your writing style?
A. S. Kalias writes slow-burn, second chance romances where passion collides with danger—and every stranger might be the love you thought you lost.
What inspires your stories?
I’m inspired by the moments that change everything—the glance you can’t forget, the words left unsaid, the choices that echo long after they’re made. My years in the film industry gave me a front-row seat to Hollywood’s drama and its quiet, unforgettable moments—the perfect backdrop for Halo & Xander’s story. Above all, I write about second chances, because I’ve lived one—and I believe love is always worth risking everything for.
Who are your main characters?
Halo Raines: A world-famous actress with everything to lose—and more secrets than she lets anyone see. To the world, she’s Hollywood’s golden starlet, untouchable and dazzling. But beneath the spotlight, Halo is scarred by betrayal and burdened with guilt. When a crash shatters her carefully controlled life, she must confront not just survival, but the memory of a man she was never supposed to remember.
Xander Kostinos: An unknown actor thrust into a role he never wanted—and a danger he can’t escape. Haunted by past mistakes and bound by loyalty, Xander hides behind stoicism and duty. But one look from Halo threatens to undo everything he’s buried. Stranded together, he becomes both her fiercest protector and her greatest risk: a second chance at the love he never stopped carrying.
Where can I find your books?
Coming soon to Amazon and a book store near you.
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