“What happens when you meet your soul mate at the wrong time? What happens when you meet your soul mate, but you aren’t theirs?” la douleur exquise: the exquisite pain of loving some unattainable Goodreads Choice Nominated poet J.R. Rogue’s debut poetry collection tells the tale of a once-in-a-lifetime love unreturned. These heartwrenching and soul-crushing poems are confessional while also being relatable. This collection will make you feel seen in all your heartbreak. “I will write stories about how we lost each other, because that’s the part I will never get over. That’s the part I know best.” The Exquisite Pain of the Unrequited was previously published as La Douleur Exquise, which translates to the exquisite pain.

About the Book We fall. We fall for someone who doesn't catch feelings for us. We fall when we're not supposed to fall in love. We fall in a way we'd never be able to express it, no matter what. Sometimes, to love someone unconditionally without expecting to be loved in return, is the most exquisite feeling in the world. It is painful, but it gives you a dose of euphoria and heals you by the end of the day. It is that kind of love, where you take the pain as a base for your personal growth. La Douleur Exquise is a collection of poetry that celebrates unexpressed, unrequited, and unattainable love through the eyes of a woman. Just sit back and delve into the world of love where conditions don't apply. They never did. They never should. If there's something unconditional, it is love, after all...

"tell me what’s so beautiful about pretty birds locked away in cages & I will pull my bones out, past feather & scar, to show you the color of a lie" In her Letters for the Universe Series, Goodreads Choice Nominated poet J.R. Rogue shares intimate poems written lovingly for her readers. Take a journey through the eyes of author and reader as Rogue shares a glimpse into the private task of writing poetry dedicated to readers worldwide. Poems for the Dawn: Vol 2 is book 6 in the Letters to the Universe series. Each poem in this collection is a custom piece written for a J.R. Rogue reader.

"your heart is my home & too few know that magic." In her Letters to the Universe Series, Goodreads Choice Nominated poet J.R. Rogue shares intimate poems written lovingly for her readers. Take a journey through the eyes of author and reader as Rogue shares a glimpse into the private task of writing poetry dedicated to readers worldwide. Poems for the Stars: Vol 1 is book 3 in the Letters to the Universe series. Each poem in this collection is a custom piece written for a J.R. Rogue reader.

"you cannot know who you'll be when you will be so many different versions of yourself in this lifetime. you cannot find the road you are craving, not yet. it's waiting for you to pave it." In her Letters to the Universe Series, Goodreads Choice Nominated poet J.R. Rogue shares intimate poems written lovingly for her readers. Take a journey through the eyes of author and reader as Rogue shares a glimpse into the private task of writing poetry dedicated to readers worldwide. Poems for the Moon: Vol 2 is book 2 in the Letters to the Universe series. Each poem in this collection is a custom piece written for a J.R. Rogue reader.

"What happens when you meet your soul mate at the wrong time? What happens when you meet your soul mate but you aren't theirs?"la douleur exquise the exquisite pain of loving some unattainable.J.R. Rogue's bestselling debut poetry collection tells the tale of a once in a lifetime love unreturned.La Douleur Exquise can also be found in J.R. Rogue's All Of My Bullshit Truths: Collected Poems.

J.R. Rogue has self-published five novels and ten poetry collections. Several of her poetry collections have become bestsellers, including Tell Me Where It Hurts, La Douleur Exquise, and Exits, Desires, & Slow Fires, two of which were also Goodreads Choice Nominees for poetry. In her latest book of poems, I’m Not Your Paper Princess, the author focuses on love, heartache, and continuously discovering old truths in new ways.

“Rogue is focused, deliberate, and seasoned in her latest release that is a mix of poetry and prose...a wordsmith. Her command of the poetic language is unparalleled and sets her apart from other contemporary poets.” —Alicia Cook, Bestselling author of Stuff I’ve Been Feeling Lately “It’s going to hit you below the belt. You’re going to reach for the closest stand-in lover you can find & you’re going to make a home in their body & you’re going to pretend your childhood memories are hung in his chest & you skinned your knee tripping over the curve of his arm & you have always been here.” In Exits, Desires, & Slow Fires Goodreads Choice Nominated poet J.R. Rogue shines bright. With heartbreaking language, the bestselling author revisits unreturned love like only she can. Unforgiving pain, wanting, longing, fierce betrayal, and sweet lies feel like a second skin in this collection about love and loss.

Join three-time Goodreads Choice Award-nominated poet J. R. Rogue on a transformative journey through her collection Through Ash We Grow, the first book in the Echos of Hope series. This poetry series delves into themes of rebirth, growth, and the resilience of the human spirit, much like the phoenix rising from the ashes. Through poignant verses, you will witness the beauty that emerges from life’s trials and find inspiration to bloom anew. This collection is a testament that growth is a journey, and each step forward is a triumph.

Rogue's latest collection speaks to the witch in each of us. To the magic we hold inside. This poetry reminds us to wield our words for good, and to burn for no one.