Ongoing
Called To You
117
2
Dec 15, 2025
A4,170words
Synopsis

Former idol and adult video actress Aika Hayami seeks a quiet life after a scandal she never caused destroys her career. Caleb Thatcher, a soft-spoken seminary candidate, never expects the guarded girl he meets by chance to challenge his faith, his calling, and his heart.

What begins as an unexpected friendship becomes something impossible to ignore.

After a photo of them circulates online, Caleb’s religious community turns against him, and Aika becomes the center of controversy once again.

When faith, reputation, and their growing feelings are tested by fire, will their love survive the judgment of the world?

Note from author

Dearest Readers,

Called To You is a novel close to my heart. No, my soul. Consider this your trigger warning.

Aika walked into my imagination carrying all her bruises at once. I wrote her with shaking hands. I cried as I shaped every part of her, knowing I would eventually have to break her. Aika’s journey through pain, judgment, and rebuilding will not be easy to witness, because it wasn’t easy to write.

But her story must be shared, in the hopes that you, my dear readers, also find within yourselves the strength not to give up in the face of unfairness and the midst of storms. It will get better.

Pray with me.

May your wounds be met with gentleness. May your fears be met with patience. May your past lose its hold. May hope find you softly. May you remember you are loved by God, by others, and by the world that still needs you.

If Aika’s journey touches you, I pray it also comforts you.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Love, Mai

Entry for MxHF=TF [Spotlight Romance]

Dearest Readers,

Called To You is a novel close to my heart. No, my soul. Consider this your trigger warning.

Aika walked into my imagination carrying all her bruises at once. I wrote her with shaking hands. I cried as I shaped every part of her, knowing I woul...

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