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Reading is one thing. Letting it land is everything.

Going further than the last page: the free first chapter, the game for those who dare, and the free Phoenix Society community — with everything that comes with it.

Two ways to go further

Beyond the last page

  • The first chapter — free

    The opening chapter of Secret Desires, yours the moment you sign up. Start the story tonight — no payment, no catch.

    Sign up to read free

  • The game — conversation starters, for those who dare

    The game asks what’s been sitting in your head for years, the things you never said out loud. Three levels, six themes. Play it with your partner, at a girls’ night, with friends. Free in your browser the moment you join.

    Sign up to play — free

A story can move you — only what you do with it changes your life.

Dahlia Midnight

Free community

Join The Phoenix Society for free

The free community that comes with the book. No sales pitches, no noise — just everything that belongs alongside the book, for women who dare to want more. One email address, and you’re in.

What is The Phoenix Society?

No cult, no sales pitch. A place for women who read the book — or just finished it — and think: now what?

  • A community of women who dare

    Women who are honest about what they want. Who share stories. Who support each other instead of judging.

  • No cult. No bullshit.

    No sales pitches. No vague promises. Just content for women who read the book — or just finished it — and think: now what?

  • The phoenix stands for rising again

    For women who shake off the ashes of their old selves and discover who they really are.

  • You are not alone

    Read other women’s stories. Share yours. Sometimes it helps to know you’re not the only one who feels this.

And you also get

The book and the game are a start. But it doesn't stop there.

  • The Spa Sister Quiz

    Are you a Mirjam, Ruth, Gabriella or Emma? Find out which Spa Sister stands closest to you.

  • The deleted and extra chapters

    Scenes that were too hot or too raw for the book, plus bonus stories that didn’t make the printed edition. Members only.

  • New stories

    What happens next with Mirjam? With Ruth? You hear it first.

  • Behind the scenes

    The real stories behind the fiction.

Your story counts

The Forum

Some conversations you can’t have with your friends. Not with your sister. Not with your therapist. But you can here.

Post anonymously — Share what you need to without your name.

Find recognition — “Oh god, I thought I was the only one.”

Ask for advice — From women who get it.

Success stories — Inspire others with your leap.

Moderated, safe, free of judgement. What’s said here, stays here.

Book Club & Discussions

Reading together is different from reading alone. In our monthly book club we dive deeper.

  • Chapter by chapter

    What moved you? Where did you flinch? Where did you think: that’s me?

  • Character analyses

    Why did Ruth do what she did? Would you have done it differently?

  • The uncomfortable questions

    The things no one dares to say out loud.

  • Guest discussions

    Sometimes Dahlia joins in herself. Or one of the real ‘Spa Sisters’.

What you won’t get: Spam. Your data sold. Boring newsletters.

— Twice a month, max. If I write it, it isn't boring.