LOVED YOU, HATED YOU Now available on Amazon & Balboa Press
A gripping, emotionally layered novel exploring love, betrayal, and the hardest decision a woman can make.
WHEN LOVE ISN’T SIMPLE…
Gabby
Gabby’s life has always revolved around Goff—until a new presence next door shakes everything she thought she knew about love, loyalty, and herself. As past and possibility collide, she's forced to face not just two men… but two versions of the woman she could become.
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"Nikki's energy and candor made for an excellent interview. She is an example of "coming out on the other side" after a challenging journey, and how her creativity helped her learn to live fully for herself."
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About the author
Nikki Allen
Nikki Allen brings a dynamic, multifaceted voice to her writing. With over three decades in the entertainment industry, her work spans music, film, television, and theater—giving her a deep understanding of storytelling and human emotion.
Her debut novel Loved You, Hated You explores themes of love, trauma, and self-discovery across multiple artistic mediums. Originally a song from her debut album, The One, the story evolved into a screenplay and now a powerful novel.
Nikki’s background as a songwriter and director shines through in her emotionally charged storytelling. From working behind the camera to commanding the stage, she crafts narratives that resonate. Her acting experience, early mentorship, and drama teacher’s insistence she belonged at Juilliard all shaped the artist she is today.
Authentic, raw, and emotionally rich—Nikki writes for those who feel deeply and aren’t afraid to face the truth.
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