 Best-selling author Isobel Reed returns to her Love Burns series with perhaps her hottest hunk yet! Jack Jones evokes sinful nights with his British accent and high-end suits. But Jack only has eyes for one woman, Lucy. Coming in ebook and print on September 8th, Burnout is the perfect way to cap off your summer. You'll want to snuggle into a sofa to enjoy this romance in one night! Author Isobel Reed's sassy dialogue and larger than life characters are best devoured time and again. Buy Links: AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3XG9Y52 KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/burnout-124 BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/burnout-isobel-reed/1150319288 APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/burnout/id6776438027 Blurb: She thought chemistry only existed on the page, then he set her world on fire. The only men in Lucy’s life are fictional. Which is fine. So fine. At thirty, she is happy with her life. She has a ride or die best friend. A cute little ginger cat to snuggle with. And an apartment full of books. What more could she possibly want? Well, before Jack Jones swaggered into town, with his designer suits and British accent, the answer was nothing. But now, here he is, showing up where she works, calling her beautiful and making her question everything. Jack Jones had it all. High-powered job in the city. Fancy apartment. Women offering to warm his bed every night. Then he blew up his life. Now, he’s in small town Wyoming, doing damage control while babysitting his sister’s kids. There is one silver lining though… Lucy Mills. He felt a spark during his first visit to Woodvalley Pines, when he’d shamelessly flirted with her at the diner where she worked. Three years on, she’s somehow even harder to ignore. She’s everything he’s been searching for. If only she’d just let him in. Return to Woodvalley Pines one last time with this swoon-worthy opposites attract romance packed full of chemistry, charm and Isobel Reed’s signature witty banter. Burnout is perfect for fans of Book Lovers by Emily Henry and The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary. Whether you’ve already devoured the other books in the Love Burns Series or are enjoying it as a standalone, you won’t want to miss this final book. Don't miss the final book in the Love Burns series of small-town Woodvalley Pines and the firemen of the local fire department which began with Toasted.
 About the author:
Isobel was born and raised in London. While she’s a city girl at heart, she loves daydreaming about running away to a charming small town—though she’s not entirely sure her husband and son would share her enthusiasm for the move. When she’s not writing small-town romantic comedies or growing unhealthily attached to the characters in her books, you can find her reading, chasing after her very active toddler, or attempting to channel her inner domestic goddess in the kitchen (with varying degrees of success). Known for her witty dialogue and swoon-worthy small-town heroes, Isobel signed with Inkspell Publishing in 2021. The following year, she released Love Tools, the first book in her four-book Bluestone Series. In early 2024, she launched Toasted, the debut novel of her seven-book Love Burns Series. https://www.tiktok.com/@isobelreedbooks https://www.facebook.com/isobelreedbooks https://www.instagram.com/isobelreedbooks/ https://www.isobelreed.net/ https://www.amazon.com/author/isobelreed https://www.goodreads.com/Isobel_Reed https://www.bookbub.com/authors/isobel-reed
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 When we decided to put our home on the market, I said a silent prayer to God to make it all work out…if it was in his will. Little did I know, he had a plan. An offer came in, then the back and forth until we came to an agreement. Worry consumed me. Was it the right decision? Would the timing work out? We were losing our place but our new home wouldn’t be finished for another month after that. Luckily for us, Mark’s parents had a separate room in the basement, equipped with bed, bathroom, and sitting area. We wouldn’t be homeless nor forced to live in a hotel like we did when we’d bought our previous home. It wasn’t ideal but certainly a blessing. After all, we’d get to visit with our kids and the new granddaughter.  Shortly after arriving in Michigan, Mark’s mom entered hospice. She was dying. How long she’d have, only God knew but it seemed as if we were coming home for a purpose. A hospital bed was ordered and placed in the dining area so she could watch the trees and squirrels. She also was central in all the family gatherings, allowing her to be present. A wheelchair arrived and hospice aide came to bathe her twice a week. Mom was alert and enjoyed visiting with her family, from the great granddaughter, to her sister and other extended family. Tiring more quickly and needing pain meds, each day was a new adventure. Sometimes all we could do was laugh at the moments and comments. She’d forget her home or forget that she’d just talked to loved ones. Through it all, she found strength in her husband of seventy years, their love and bond. Forced to rely on others, she never forgot to thank me for the care she received. She fought to get better, even though that wasn’t possible due to her ailing ninety year-old body.  The coming home plans had changed. Suddenly, we were running to the grocery store, helping Mom get out of bed, making sure she got her medicine, and juggling the needs of both her and Dad. Those days were challenging but we took our cues from Mom and her needs. In addition, we tried to give her and her loved ones a sense of peace, the knowledge that we’d shoulder the tough moments. God showed us his plan by putting us right where we were needed. In two weeks of our arrival, she was gone. During her decline, we worried that we’d need to return to South Carolina for our new home closing before she was gone, that we’d be needed but wouldn’t be able to be here due to the new home timing. We questioned if we would need to put someone else in charge of Mom’s care, of her end of life. But God had thought of everything. We’d be with mom on her last days and we’d be alongside Dad as he adjusted to his new life.  In those early days after her passing, we updated Dad’s computer, assisted him with financial issues, and shouldered the day-to-day household items- laundry, groceries, and cleaning. All the while, we were able to enjoy visits with our children and granddaughter. We followed Mom’s last wishes, having her cremated so her ashes could be spread in her favorite place. Looking back at this past month, I see things clearer and am blessed that we were able to help Mark’s parents through this change of life. We are still carrying worry in our hearts as we return to South Carolina but we know that God has a plan, even if it’s one we can’t see. I will continue to question my decisions, if I’m doing the right thing, if I’m where I need to be but I have a deeper understanding and more faith that I’m not alone.   I recently joined Julie Navickas on her podcast, Just Write Julie—a show where writing meets strategy, and creativity meets clarity.
In this episode, we talked about the many paths to publishing and why small press publishing is an important option for today's authors, including:
If you’re interested in the writing life and the business behind it, you can listen to our conversation here: (available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube). Listen at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4OLEJPdfhfzDt7c0qzLjPq?si=VM7Zth9rRvmfbD1e_4nbkA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-write-julie/id1868112326?i=1000777377513YouTube: https://youtu.be/BgzAdLk-BP0  Does love and romance have an expiration date? Can you find love after loss? Those are questions many people grapple with each day but Author Jennifer Raines shares in her latest romance... you can and it will also heal your broken heart. THE WRONG TIME FOR LOVE is an enchanting romance between two characters who have seen a lot of life. They have battled back after loss and weren't feeling very worthy of love but readers... they were. This story really touched my heart. The raw emotion and the reality slid into my soul. Author Jennifer Raines' stories are always emotional ones that grapple with real stories and real connections. Available now, THE WRONG TIME FOR LOVE is available in ebook and print. While it is the third book in the Anderson Sisters series, it can be read as a standalone. BUY LINKS: AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3QBVNHH KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-wrong-time-for-love? BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-wrong-time-for-love-jennifer-raines/1150306612 APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-wrong-time-for-love/id6775984100 Blurb- Love takes a loner and a grieving mother by surprise Farm labourer, Bluey (Lachlan Murdoch), has been travelling for twenty years, constantly on the move to forget the death of his baby girl. Dairy farmer, Helen Wilson, is barely keeping her head above water. Her fifteen-year-old son suicided and her older son flees the area looking for paid work to help keep the farm. When a neighbour gifts her three months of Bluey’s time, it’s a lifeline. Bluey admires Helen’s fierce defence of her boys. Helen appreciates Bluey’s quiet presence and his daily acts of kindness. When desire enters the mix, Bluey worries he’s taking advantage. Helen feels guilty about forgetting her boys, even for a moment. Commitment isn’t in Bluey’s playbook. Helen’s struggling to navigate grief. Baring one’s soul, even sharing one’s body, is easier with a deadline. But with the clock ticking down, what risks are they prepared to take with their hearts? Award winning author Jennifer Raines excels at the emotional slow burn love story. The Wrong Time for Love offers second chance, over forties male and female leads, forbidden love, forced proximity, and definitely no strings attached. EXCERPT The front screen door banged shut and a woman moved from the shadows into the light. Her hands must have been in water by the way she was rubbing them down the sides of her jeans. “Bluey.” She nodded. “Mrs. Wilson.” She was an attractive woman, big brown eyes, a straight nose with a rounded chin and rosy, plump lips that inspired kisses. The mess of dark curls clustering on her forehead reminded him he’d always liked the look of her, though her pixie haircut could do with a trim. Probably not on her priority list right now. He mounted the bottom veranda step, dragging his Akubra from his head. “Brian Anderson said you had work for me. Thought I’d drop by to check if that was right by you?” “Brian called me.” She looked like exhaustion was a distant memory, and she’d entered walking dead territory. He’d stared at his own face in the mirror enough times over the years to recognise the look when tragedy makes space and time collide in ways almost impossible to comprehend. “Brian said next week.” She smiled wanly. “I’ve lost track of time.” “Easy to do. I was at Danny’s funeral. I’m sorry you lost your son.” She leaned away from him, pain creasing her face, before she replied, “Thank you.” Bluey was of the school that saying a dead loved one’s name aloud was a necessary confirmation that they’d lived and were loved. It had taken him years to come to that conclusion. So long, there was no one left for him to tell. “I can start tomorrow. Monday. If that suits?” He held his hat between his hands. “It’s Sunday, already?” She crossed her arms, cinching in the long-sleeved men’s shirt hanging loosely over her jeans. “Do you want me to call you Bluey? I’m sure your mother gave you another name.” He’d been given the nickname on his first farm job. A typical Australian nickname for redheads, although the shaving mirror testified to a few grey hairs now threaded through the bright copper. It had suited him to have a new name. A chance to become someone else, because he didn’t like the man who’d left the big city behind. No one else gave his real name a thought, which was probably why he answered her. “Lachlan, but I’ve been Bluey these last few decades.” The Rest of the Anderson Sisters Series- Available Today!
 About the Author-
Australian Jennifer Raines writes sensuous contemporary romances set mainly, but not exclusively, in Australia – think Malta, Finland, New Zealand or ? A dreamer and an optimist, her stories are a delicious cocktail of passion, mutual respect and loyalty because she still believes in happily-ever-afters. Jennifer fell in love with romance as a teenager. Starting with historical romance. Everything in the school library and then a personal treasured collection of Georgette Heyer, hard copies and paperbacks. Historical (regency) romance remains her comfort food when the world gets too much. Think Grace Burrowes and others. Jennifer is a member of Romance Writers of New Zealand. In 2025 Masquerade—Choosing Family Book 1 placed second in the Romance Writers of New Zealand (RWNZ) Koru Awards for Best Long Romance, and third for the Overall Award for Excellence. In 2023 Taylor’s Law --The Anderson Sisters Book 1 placed second in the RWNZ Koru Awards for Best First Book. Jennifer has won the Pacific Hearts competition twice, including in 2019 with Grace Under Fire—The Anderson Sisters Book 2. Jennifer’s also a member of Romance Writers of Australia. Three times a finalist in the Emerald competition for best unpublished manuscript, including in 2017(Lela’s Choice under its working name Common Cause), 2018 (Taylor’s Law) and 2022 (Quinn, by design). She’s also a member of Romance Writers of America and has been a finalist in multiple chapter competitions. Jennifer values competitions for the constructive, honest, not always comfortable feedback they provide. Jennifer loves those days when words flow and the joy of writing makes the hard slog worthwhile. She’s always made up stories about strangers in the street, in a café or strolling through an airport terminal; finding inspiration in snippets of conversations, news items and the sheer puzzle of human interactions. Jennifer lives in inner-city Sydney, Australia, with the requisite number of partners (1) and animals (2). Her desk overlooks a park which nourishes her soul when she raises her head from her keyboard. She gets some of her best ideas walking—anywhere—or while doing physical activity. Yes, Virginia, housework does have a purpose. While Jennifer adores historical romance, she chose to write contemporary because she thought (wrongly) it needed less research while she was holding down a full-time job. Jennifer writes a monthly blog posted on her website at https://jenniferrainesauthor.com or you’ll find her at https://www.facebook.com/jenniferrainesauthor or https://www.instagram.com/romanceauthorjen/  Can this hunky fireman find true love? Author Libby Kay believes he can! FLASH POINT is the most recent story in the Pinegrove FD series and features a whirlwind romance! Javi was known as a ladies' man among the department. It wasn't that he didn't love women, because he did, but it was more that he hadn't met 'the one'. In walks Lola, a photographer, who has given up on love and sparks fly! Best selling author Libby Kay has a talent for sharing heartwarming tales that are perfect for an afternoon or beach read. Her stories feature compelling characters and the small town atmosphere we all long for. FLASH POINT is available in ebook and print and is out now! Don't miss this opposites attract tale! BUY LINKS: AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1NKM4H5 KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/flash-point-53 BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/flash-point-libby-kay/1150160458 APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/flash-point/id6769785459 Blurb: A flash of attraction, the potential for more. Best-selling author Libby Kay’s sweet fireman romance Flash Point is a playboy redemption story perfect for fans of B.K. Borison’s Lovelight series. Javier “Javi” Ortiz never has trouble finding a date. The confident fireman enjoys the perks of no-strings hook-ups and his bachelor lifestyle. Yet when a certain blonde moves to Pinegrove, the idea of casual dating fizzles out. Javi is finally ready to settle down, but will he be able to charm his way into her life? Or will his reputation ruin his chance at real love? Lola Peabody has given up on love. She doesn’t have time for men and their empty promises, especially with her hands full being a single mom and running her own photography business. Her plans do not include finding a man, even a charismatic fireman who treats her and her daughter like queens. But Pinegrove is a small town, and the pair can’t stay away from each other. From photoshoots and romance book club to quiet walks in the woods, Lola and Javi spend more and more time together. Could this be happily ever after? Or will their romance burn out faster than a five-alarm fire? EXCERPT: Javi blurted, “You’re beautiful, and I’m sorry that asshole didn’t let you know that.” Javi tugged her closer still, resting his head on top of hers. She heard the consistent beating of his heart and relaxed into his grasp. “Beautiful isn’t the right word,” he added, his words rumbling through her. “You’re vibrant, Lo. You have this natural light that follows you everywhere. Your smile transforms you to goddess levels, you have no idea.” Lola nuzzled his chest, his words bringing tears to her eyes. No man had ever said anything so nice, so thoughtful. “Javi,” she mumbled. “You haven’t seen what’s going on under here.” She wiggled her hips, causing the skirt of her dress to flutter around her legs. “Lo, baby.” His warning was a growl; her very own Smokey the Bear. “Please be careful with those hips.” Achingly slow, Javi’s hands glided down her back, moving until they slid over her waist. His fingers dug into her flesh, and she whimpered at the contact. “I have stretch marks,” she announced, rolling her eyes at her lack of tact. Javi’s hands swept up her torso until they cupped her breasts. “Considering your body created another life.” He paused to lick her earlobe. “I consider that a badge of honor. Anything that comes from giving the world Katie deserves to be worshipped and celebrated.” He sucked the tender skin below her ear and whispered, “I’m more than happy to show you what your gorgeous body can do.” Don't Miss a Single Romance |
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About the Author:
Libby Kay lives in the city in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul.
When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow.
Libby cohosts the Romance Roundup podcast with Liz Donatelli where they recommend romance books, do recaps of popular book-to-screen adaptations, and interview authors. Check it out for your dose of romance!
Website: https://www.libbykayauthor.com/
Instagram and Facebook: @LibbyKayAuthor
Goodreads and Bookbub: @LibbyKay
Libby Kay lives in the city in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul.
When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow.
Libby cohosts the Romance Roundup podcast with Liz Donatelli where they recommend romance books, do recaps of popular book-to-screen adaptations, and interview authors. Check it out for your dose of romance!
Website: https://www.libbykayauthor.com/
Instagram and Facebook: @LibbyKayAuthor
Goodreads and Bookbub: @LibbyKay
We remember our first love. For most of us, it happened early in our life but that doesn't mean that we stopped finding love. Author Jennifer Raines has a wonderful new book coming out on July 14th. THE WRONG TIME FOR LOVE is the third book in the Anderson Sisters' series and features a later in life romance. Two secondary characters from the other books find that they have more in common than a penchant for hard work.
Don't miss your chance to fall in love with a modern middle-age romance.
BUY LINKS:
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3QBVNHH
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-wrong-time-for-love?
BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-wrong-time-for-love-jennifer-raines/1150306612
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-wrong-time-for-love/id6775984100
Blurb-
Love takes a loner and a grieving mother by surprise
Farm labourer, Bluey (Lachlan Murdoch), has been travelling for twenty years, constantly on the move to forget the death of his baby girl.
Dairy farmer, Helen Wilson, is barely keeping her head above water. Her fifteen-year-old son suicided and her older son flees the area looking for paid work to help keep the farm. When a neighbour gifts her three months of Bluey’s time, it’s a lifeline.
Bluey admires Helen’s fierce defence of her boys. Helen appreciates Bluey’s quiet presence and his daily acts of kindness. When desire enters the mix, Bluey worries he’s taking advantage. Helen feels guilty about forgetting her boys, even for a moment.
Commitment isn’t in Bluey’s playbook. Helen’s struggling to navigate grief. Baring one’s soul, even sharing one’s body, is easier with a deadline.
But with the clock ticking down, what risks are they prepared to take with their hearts?
Award winning author Jennifer Raines excels at the emotional slow burn love story. The Wrong Time for Love offers second chance, over forties male and female leads, forbidden love, forced proximity, and definitely no strings attached.
Don't miss your chance to fall in love with a modern middle-age romance.
BUY LINKS:
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3QBVNHH
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-wrong-time-for-love?
BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-wrong-time-for-love-jennifer-raines/1150306612
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-wrong-time-for-love/id6775984100
Blurb-
Love takes a loner and a grieving mother by surprise
Farm labourer, Bluey (Lachlan Murdoch), has been travelling for twenty years, constantly on the move to forget the death of his baby girl.
Dairy farmer, Helen Wilson, is barely keeping her head above water. Her fifteen-year-old son suicided and her older son flees the area looking for paid work to help keep the farm. When a neighbour gifts her three months of Bluey’s time, it’s a lifeline.
Bluey admires Helen’s fierce defence of her boys. Helen appreciates Bluey’s quiet presence and his daily acts of kindness. When desire enters the mix, Bluey worries he’s taking advantage. Helen feels guilty about forgetting her boys, even for a moment.
Commitment isn’t in Bluey’s playbook. Helen’s struggling to navigate grief. Baring one’s soul, even sharing one’s body, is easier with a deadline.
But with the clock ticking down, what risks are they prepared to take with their hearts?
Award winning author Jennifer Raines excels at the emotional slow burn love story. The Wrong Time for Love offers second chance, over forties male and female leads, forbidden love, forced proximity, and definitely no strings attached.
About the Author-
Australian Jennifer Raines writes sensuous contemporary romances set mainly, but not exclusively, in Australia – think Malta, Finland, New Zealand or ? A dreamer and an optimist, her stories are a delicious cocktail of passion, mutual respect and loyalty because she still believes in happily-ever-afters.
Jennifer fell in love with romance as a teenager. Starting with historical romance. Everything in the school library and then a personal treasured collection of Georgette Heyer, hard copies and paperbacks. Historical (regency) romance remains her comfort food when the world gets too much. Think Grace Burrowes and others.
Jennifer is a member of Romance Writers of New Zealand. In 2025 Masquerade—Choosing Family Book 1 placed second in the Romance Writers of New Zealand (RWNZ) Koru Awards for Best Long Romance, and third for the Overall Award for Excellence. In 2023 Taylor’s Law --The Anderson Sisters Book 1 placed second in the RWNZ Koru Awards for Best First Book. Jennifer has won the Pacific Hearts competition twice, including in 2019 with Grace Under Fire—The Anderson Sisters Book 2.
Jennifer’s also a member of Romance Writers of Australia. Three times a finalist in the Emerald competition for best unpublished manuscript, including in 2017(Lela’s Choice under its working name Common Cause), 2018 (Taylor’s Law) and 2022 (Quinn, by design). She’s also a member of Romance Writers of America and has been a finalist in multiple chapter competitions. Jennifer values competitions for the constructive, honest, not always comfortable feedback they provide.
Jennifer loves those days when words flow and the joy of writing makes the hard slog worthwhile. She’s always made up stories about strangers in the street, in a café or strolling through an airport terminal; finding inspiration in snippets of conversations, news items and the sheer puzzle of human interactions.
Jennifer lives in inner-city Sydney, Australia, with the requisite number of partners (1) and animals (2). Her desk overlooks a park which nourishes her soul when she raises her head from her keyboard. She gets some of her best ideas walking—anywhere—or while doing physical activity. Yes, Virginia, housework does have a purpose. While Jennifer adores historical romance, she chose to write contemporary because she thought (wrongly) it needed less research while she was holding down a full-time job. Jennifer writes a monthly blog posted on her website at https://jenniferrainesauthor.com or you’ll find her at https://www.facebook.com/jenniferrainesauthor or https://www.instagram.com/romanceauthorjen/
Australian Jennifer Raines writes sensuous contemporary romances set mainly, but not exclusively, in Australia – think Malta, Finland, New Zealand or ? A dreamer and an optimist, her stories are a delicious cocktail of passion, mutual respect and loyalty because she still believes in happily-ever-afters.
Jennifer fell in love with romance as a teenager. Starting with historical romance. Everything in the school library and then a personal treasured collection of Georgette Heyer, hard copies and paperbacks. Historical (regency) romance remains her comfort food when the world gets too much. Think Grace Burrowes and others.
Jennifer is a member of Romance Writers of New Zealand. In 2025 Masquerade—Choosing Family Book 1 placed second in the Romance Writers of New Zealand (RWNZ) Koru Awards for Best Long Romance, and third for the Overall Award for Excellence. In 2023 Taylor’s Law --The Anderson Sisters Book 1 placed second in the RWNZ Koru Awards for Best First Book. Jennifer has won the Pacific Hearts competition twice, including in 2019 with Grace Under Fire—The Anderson Sisters Book 2.
Jennifer’s also a member of Romance Writers of Australia. Three times a finalist in the Emerald competition for best unpublished manuscript, including in 2017(Lela’s Choice under its working name Common Cause), 2018 (Taylor’s Law) and 2022 (Quinn, by design). She’s also a member of Romance Writers of America and has been a finalist in multiple chapter competitions. Jennifer values competitions for the constructive, honest, not always comfortable feedback they provide.
Jennifer loves those days when words flow and the joy of writing makes the hard slog worthwhile. She’s always made up stories about strangers in the street, in a café or strolling through an airport terminal; finding inspiration in snippets of conversations, news items and the sheer puzzle of human interactions.
Jennifer lives in inner-city Sydney, Australia, with the requisite number of partners (1) and animals (2). Her desk overlooks a park which nourishes her soul when she raises her head from her keyboard. She gets some of her best ideas walking—anywhere—or while doing physical activity. Yes, Virginia, housework does have a purpose. While Jennifer adores historical romance, she chose to write contemporary because she thought (wrongly) it needed less research while she was holding down a full-time job. Jennifer writes a monthly blog posted on her website at https://jenniferrainesauthor.com or you’ll find her at https://www.facebook.com/jenniferrainesauthor or https://www.instagram.com/romanceauthorjen/
This rewrite is now available in ebook, paperback and hardcover! Don't miss your chance to follow this emotional journey as one marriage falls apart. Can they find their way back together??
This new first-person rewrite cuts deeper—more intimate, more conflicted, and impossible to ignore. You’ll feel every fracture in Mitch and Lauren’s story: the history, the heartbreak, the doubt, and the quiet moments that make you question what love really means. Don’t miss your chance to experience this marriage-in-crisis romance where forever is tested—and choosing each other might be the biggest risk of all.
Vegas is just the right amount of wrong.
Lauren Templeton has loved Mitch Benson since childhood—since swing sets and scraped knees, since forever felt simple. Marrying him under the neon lights of Las Vegas felt like a gamble worth taking. But seven years later, she’s not so sure she won.
Mitch begins to pull away without explanation, and Lauren can’t reach him. So, she turns to the one thing she can control: Pier Ninety-two, her once-thriving Los Angeles restaurant. That is, until it burns to the ground.
Left with nothing but loss, consequences, and a marriage on the brink, Lauren is forced to face a truth she’s avoided—sometimes love isn’t always enough. But heartbreak sharpens instincts. And Lauren can’t shake the feeling there’s more to her unraveling than bad luck.
With nothing left to lose, she’s ready to risk it all. Because in Vegas, you don’t play it safe—you go all in.
Jump right into I’LL LOVE YOU TOMORROW, the final book in the Trading Heartbeats trilogy! While each story can be read as a standalone, common characters are woven throughout each book that will leave you pining for more.
~Winner of a 1st place BOOKFEST AWARD in contemporary romance and a finalist in the AMERICAN WRITING AWARDS in romance.~
This new first-person rewrite cuts deeper—more intimate, more conflicted, and impossible to ignore. You’ll feel every fracture in Mitch and Lauren’s story: the history, the heartbreak, the doubt, and the quiet moments that make you question what love really means. Don’t miss your chance to experience this marriage-in-crisis romance where forever is tested—and choosing each other might be the biggest risk of all.
Vegas is just the right amount of wrong.
Lauren Templeton has loved Mitch Benson since childhood—since swing sets and scraped knees, since forever felt simple. Marrying him under the neon lights of Las Vegas felt like a gamble worth taking. But seven years later, she’s not so sure she won.
Mitch begins to pull away without explanation, and Lauren can’t reach him. So, she turns to the one thing she can control: Pier Ninety-two, her once-thriving Los Angeles restaurant. That is, until it burns to the ground.
Left with nothing but loss, consequences, and a marriage on the brink, Lauren is forced to face a truth she’s avoided—sometimes love isn’t always enough. But heartbreak sharpens instincts. And Lauren can’t shake the feeling there’s more to her unraveling than bad luck.
With nothing left to lose, she’s ready to risk it all. Because in Vegas, you don’t play it safe—you go all in.
Jump right into I’LL LOVE YOU TOMORROW, the final book in the Trading Heartbeats trilogy! While each story can be read as a standalone, common characters are woven throughout each book that will leave you pining for more.
~Winner of a 1st place BOOKFEST AWARD in contemporary romance and a finalist in the AMERICAN WRITING AWARDS in romance.~
Don't miss any of these romances! All first person, more emotional journeys!
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Julie Navickas is a romance author represented by Chip Rice at WordLink, Inc. She is known for her keen ability to tell heart-wrenching, second-chance love stories through relatable characters with humility, humor, and heroism. Her Trading Heartbeats trilogy is the recipient of a Literary Global Book Award and five first-place wins with the BookFest in the contemporary romance category. Her debut trilogy has also earned three finalist designations with the American Writing Awards and a Clarion Award.
Julie is an award-winning university instructor in the School of Communication at Illinois State University and works in corporate communications at COUNTRY Financial. She has earned master’s degrees in both organizational communication and English studies, as well as a bachelor’s degree in public relations.
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One sexy fireman and one sweet single mom equals a wonderful romance!
Libby Kay is the sweet romance guru who writes about small town romances filled with heart. Now she's got a new story about a former playboy fireman and the one woman who sets his world on fire! FLASH POINT is available June 23rd and you won't want to miss this amazing story!
Blurb:
A flash of attraction, the potential for more.
Best-selling author Libby Kay’s sweet fireman romance Flash Point is a playboy redemption story perfect for fans of B.K. Borison’s Lovelight series.
Javier “Javi” Ortiz never has trouble finding a date. The confident fireman enjoys the perks of no-strings hook-ups and his bachelor lifestyle. Yet when a certain blonde moves to Pinegrove, the idea of casual dating fizzles out. Javi is finally ready to settle down, but will he be able to charm his way into her life? Or will his reputation ruin his chance at real love?
Lola Peabody has given up on love. She doesn’t have time for men and their empty promises, especially with her hands full being a single mom and running her own photography business. Her plans do not include finding a man, even a charismatic fireman who treats her and her daughter like queens.
But Pinegrove is a small town, and the pair can’t stay away from each other. From photoshoots and romance book club to quiet walks in the woods, Lola and Javi spend more and more time together.
Could this be happily ever after? Or will their romance burn out faster than a five-alarm fire?
Libby Kay is the sweet romance guru who writes about small town romances filled with heart. Now she's got a new story about a former playboy fireman and the one woman who sets his world on fire! FLASH POINT is available June 23rd and you won't want to miss this amazing story!
Blurb:
A flash of attraction, the potential for more.
Best-selling author Libby Kay’s sweet fireman romance Flash Point is a playboy redemption story perfect for fans of B.K. Borison’s Lovelight series.
Javier “Javi” Ortiz never has trouble finding a date. The confident fireman enjoys the perks of no-strings hook-ups and his bachelor lifestyle. Yet when a certain blonde moves to Pinegrove, the idea of casual dating fizzles out. Javi is finally ready to settle down, but will he be able to charm his way into her life? Or will his reputation ruin his chance at real love?
Lola Peabody has given up on love. She doesn’t have time for men and their empty promises, especially with her hands full being a single mom and running her own photography business. Her plans do not include finding a man, even a charismatic fireman who treats her and her daughter like queens.
But Pinegrove is a small town, and the pair can’t stay away from each other. From photoshoots and romance book club to quiet walks in the woods, Lola and Javi spend more and more time together.
Could this be happily ever after? Or will their romance burn out faster than a five-alarm fire?
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DON'T MISS ANY OF THE ROMANCE!
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About the Author:
Libby Kay lives in the city in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul.
When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow.
Libby cohosts the Romance Roundup podcast with Liz Donatelli where they recommend romance books, do recaps of popular book-to-screen adaptations, and interview authors. Check it out for your dose of romance!
Website: https://www.libbykayauthor.com/
Instagram and Facebook: @LibbyKayAuthor
Goodreads and Bookbub: @LibbyKay
Libby Kay lives in the city in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul.
When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow.
Libby cohosts the Romance Roundup podcast with Liz Donatelli where they recommend romance books, do recaps of popular book-to-screen adaptations, and interview authors. Check it out for your dose of romance!
Website: https://www.libbykayauthor.com/
Instagram and Facebook: @LibbyKayAuthor
Goodreads and Bookbub: @LibbyKay
Return to Grea Warner's best selling Nashville world where emotions run wild!
Every Day You & Me is a rollercoaster of feels as Maya and her new guy, Hawk, deal with the pain of loss and the hardship of life on the road.
Grea Warner's stories will stay with you long after you put the book down. Bonus with this book--you get to see a snap shot of her Country Roads characters. <3 Out Now!
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Blurb:
Maya Collins has lived through more than her share of heartbreak—losing both her parents as a child and then her husband tragically years later. It shattered everything she believed in about happiness. But now, with Hawk by her side and a miracle baby on the way, the social media assistant has come to trust in second chances.
When a sudden death rocks the Brannigans, Maya feels the tug of past grief and its lingering pain. Amid the family mourning, a dangerous situation causes an immediate and long-term threat to the beautiful future she is building. Maya must ignore the feeling of the walls closing in and the pleas of those around her in order to protect all she holds dear—even if it means risking her own life.
Set against the backdrop of the country music world, Every Day You & Me is the powerful continuation of Maya and Hawk’s emotional journey in the bestselling novel Every Mile a Memory. Poignant and realistic, it is a story of resilience, healing, and familial love … and a reminder that you should fight for what matters but understand you aren’t always in charge of where life takes you.
EXCERPT
“Your brother—"
“Wants to know what this little late-night meeting of the minds is about.” I caught a glimpse of Hawk’s sleepy smile before he kissed the top of my head. Of course he was awake. He didn’t sleep well either, especially if he knew I was up.
When he sat, I answered his query with a white lie. “Della’s pie.”
He didn’t blink with his response, despite obviously seeing there wasn’t any pie or even plates or silverware out. “Worthy.” Hawk raised his chin up toward his brother. “How you doing?”
Jake and I instantaneously caught each other’s eyes. He rolled his as I shook my head. And then we both laughed briefly at my poor husband’s expense.
“What?” Bewildered, Hawk looked from me to his brother.
“If you really want to know how I am …” Jake took a breath, glanced at me for a nod of encouragement, and then, with pure sincerity, spoke his truth. “I … I feel paralyzed. No.” He rubbed the top of his head. “It’s worse. It’s like a part of me has been amputated … without anesthesia.”
Thank God Hawk didn’t hesitate, and he didn’t try to say something soothing or, unknowingly, condescending. His reply back was just as honest. “Shit … yeah.”
Every Day You & Me is a rollercoaster of feels as Maya and her new guy, Hawk, deal with the pain of loss and the hardship of life on the road.
Grea Warner's stories will stay with you long after you put the book down. Bonus with this book--you get to see a snap shot of her Country Roads characters. <3 Out Now!
BUY LINKS:
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX2ZLQMV
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Blurb:
Maya Collins has lived through more than her share of heartbreak—losing both her parents as a child and then her husband tragically years later. It shattered everything she believed in about happiness. But now, with Hawk by her side and a miracle baby on the way, the social media assistant has come to trust in second chances.
When a sudden death rocks the Brannigans, Maya feels the tug of past grief and its lingering pain. Amid the family mourning, a dangerous situation causes an immediate and long-term threat to the beautiful future she is building. Maya must ignore the feeling of the walls closing in and the pleas of those around her in order to protect all she holds dear—even if it means risking her own life.
Set against the backdrop of the country music world, Every Day You & Me is the powerful continuation of Maya and Hawk’s emotional journey in the bestselling novel Every Mile a Memory. Poignant and realistic, it is a story of resilience, healing, and familial love … and a reminder that you should fight for what matters but understand you aren’t always in charge of where life takes you.
EXCERPT
“Your brother—"
“Wants to know what this little late-night meeting of the minds is about.” I caught a glimpse of Hawk’s sleepy smile before he kissed the top of my head. Of course he was awake. He didn’t sleep well either, especially if he knew I was up.
When he sat, I answered his query with a white lie. “Della’s pie.”
He didn’t blink with his response, despite obviously seeing there wasn’t any pie or even plates or silverware out. “Worthy.” Hawk raised his chin up toward his brother. “How you doing?”
Jake and I instantaneously caught each other’s eyes. He rolled his as I shook my head. And then we both laughed briefly at my poor husband’s expense.
“What?” Bewildered, Hawk looked from me to his brother.
“If you really want to know how I am …” Jake took a breath, glanced at me for a nod of encouragement, and then, with pure sincerity, spoke his truth. “I … I feel paralyzed. No.” He rubbed the top of his head. “It’s worse. It’s like a part of me has been amputated … without anesthesia.”
Thank God Hawk didn’t hesitate, and he didn’t try to say something soothing or, unknowingly, condescending. His reply back was just as honest. “Shit … yeah.”
About the Author
Known for her emotionally charged, character-driven stories, Grea Warner is an award-winning and bestselling author of women’s and new adult fiction. With a background in daytime drama, she brings a deep understanding of layered storytelling and compelling character arcs to every novel she writes.
Whether crafting addictive serials or powerful standalone books, Grea's work is rooted in realism, tackling life’s complexities with honesty and heart. Her stories are told in an intimate first-person point of view, immersing readers in narratives full of drama, angst, and authenticity. From heartbreak, to trauma, to the hope of second chances, her novels resonate with readers who crave emotional depth and genuine connection.
Follow Grea Warner:
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Grea-Warner
📸 Instagram: greawarner
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🌐 www.greawarner.com
Whether crafting addictive serials or powerful standalone books, Grea's work is rooted in realism, tackling life’s complexities with honesty and heart. Her stories are told in an intimate first-person point of view, immersing readers in narratives full of drama, angst, and authenticity. From heartbreak, to trauma, to the hope of second chances, her novels resonate with readers who crave emotional depth and genuine connection.
Follow Grea Warner:
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Grea-Warner
📸 Instagram: greawarner
🐦 Twitter/X: @grea_warner
🌐 www.greawarner.com
Do you love emotional reads that leave you loving life and believing in love?? Grea Warner writes rollercoaster romances that have you wanting more. In a continuation of Every Mile a Memory, her characters return in Every Day You & Me... now a little older and a little wiser... but still in love.
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Blurb:
Maya Collins has lived through more than her share of heartbreak—losing both her parents as a child and then her husband tragically years later. It shattered everything she believed in about happiness. But now, with Hawk by her side and a miracle baby on the way, the social media assistant has come to trust in second chances.
When a sudden death rocks the Brannigans, Maya feels the tug of past grief and its lingering pain. Amid the family mourning, a dangerous situation causes an immediate and long-term threat to the beautiful future she is building. Maya must ignore the feeling of the walls closing in and the pleas of those around her in order to protect all she holds dear—even if it means risking her own life.
Set against the backdrop of the country music world, Every Day You & Me is the powerful continuation of Maya and Hawk’s emotional journey in the bestselling novel Every Mile a Memory. Poignant and realistic, it is a story of resilience, healing, and familial love … and a reminder that you should fight for what matters but understand you aren’t always in charge of where life takes you.
Every Day You & Me arrives next month... just in time for your next summer read!!
BUY LINKS:
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX2ZLQMV
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/every-day-you-me
BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/every-day-you-me-grea-warner/1149899043
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/every-day-you-me/id6762160648
Blurb:
Maya Collins has lived through more than her share of heartbreak—losing both her parents as a child and then her husband tragically years later. It shattered everything she believed in about happiness. But now, with Hawk by her side and a miracle baby on the way, the social media assistant has come to trust in second chances.
When a sudden death rocks the Brannigans, Maya feels the tug of past grief and its lingering pain. Amid the family mourning, a dangerous situation causes an immediate and long-term threat to the beautiful future she is building. Maya must ignore the feeling of the walls closing in and the pleas of those around her in order to protect all she holds dear—even if it means risking her own life.
Set against the backdrop of the country music world, Every Day You & Me is the powerful continuation of Maya and Hawk’s emotional journey in the bestselling novel Every Mile a Memory. Poignant and realistic, it is a story of resilience, healing, and familial love … and a reminder that you should fight for what matters but understand you aren’t always in charge of where life takes you.
Every Day You & Me arrives next month... just in time for your next summer read!!
Are you ready for an emotional rollercoaster romance? Author Julie Navickas turned this book into a first person gripping account of friendship and love lost. Get your updated copy today!!
BUY LINKS:
AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BG5S1DZQ
KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/i-love-you-today-3
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APPLE: https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6443475918
Blurb:
Casey McDaniels never had a plan—until she met him.
After years of bartending, boyfriend hopping, and chasing her next night out, Casey’s ambitions are little more than a blur. That is, until Austin Templeton—a charming, successful lawyer fresh from Los Angeles—moves to Chicago and turns her world upside down.
What begins as an unexpected spark quickly becomes something more.
Austin’s drive and determination awaken dreams Casey long buried, inspiring her to chase a future she never thought she deserved. But when his career threatens to pull him back to California, Casey must confront a painful truth: the man who helped her find herself might be the one she has to let go.
Because sometimes the hardest choice isn’t between love and ambition—it’s accepting that you may not be able to hold onto both.
I LOVE YOU TODAY is the enchanting sequel to award-winning I LOVED YOU YESTERDAY, and though it can be read as a standalone, you’ll want to start at the beginning to feel every beat of this journey.
BUY LINKS:
AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BG5S1DZQ
KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/i-love-you-today-3
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APPLE: https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6443475918
Blurb:
Casey McDaniels never had a plan—until she met him.
After years of bartending, boyfriend hopping, and chasing her next night out, Casey’s ambitions are little more than a blur. That is, until Austin Templeton—a charming, successful lawyer fresh from Los Angeles—moves to Chicago and turns her world upside down.
What begins as an unexpected spark quickly becomes something more.
Austin’s drive and determination awaken dreams Casey long buried, inspiring her to chase a future she never thought she deserved. But when his career threatens to pull him back to California, Casey must confront a painful truth: the man who helped her find herself might be the one she has to let go.
Because sometimes the hardest choice isn’t between love and ambition—it’s accepting that you may not be able to hold onto both.
I LOVE YOU TODAY is the enchanting sequel to award-winning I LOVED YOU YESTERDAY, and though it can be read as a standalone, you’ll want to start at the beginning to feel every beat of this journey.
Out Today by Sasha Summers!!
Her Cowboy Protector
A man resigned to a lonely future
And a woman fighting to overcome her past
Painfully shy, Harper Lynn is desperate to start a new life on Crossroads Ranch—even if her housekeeping skills aren’t quite up to her new boss’s standards. Ames Parker, the gruff ranchhand and her new coworker, is willing to show her the ropes and help her battle her PTSD—for the sake of the ranch, of course. But Harper soon learns that Ames has his own past hurts and is unable—or unwilling—to let down his well-fortified walls. Because he knows that once the former librarian sees his true self, she’ll run for the hills, breaking his heart in the process. Still, maybe a belief in possibilities can lead to a future neither expect…
Buy Links:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cowboy-Protector-Crossroads-Ranch-Story-ebook/dp/B0F4N9NDGR
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Google Books: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Sasha_Summers_Her_Cowboy_Protector?id=NetdEQAAQBAJ
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Her Cowboy Protector
A man resigned to a lonely future
And a woman fighting to overcome her past
Painfully shy, Harper Lynn is desperate to start a new life on Crossroads Ranch—even if her housekeeping skills aren’t quite up to her new boss’s standards. Ames Parker, the gruff ranchhand and her new coworker, is willing to show her the ropes and help her battle her PTSD—for the sake of the ranch, of course. But Harper soon learns that Ames has his own past hurts and is unable—or unwilling—to let down his well-fortified walls. Because he knows that once the former librarian sees his true self, she’ll run for the hills, breaking his heart in the process. Still, maybe a belief in possibilities can lead to a future neither expect…
Buy Links:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cowboy-Protector-Crossroads-Ranch-Story-ebook/dp/B0F4N9NDGR
B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/her-cowboy-protector-sasha-summers/1147426614
Apple: https://books.apple.com/us/book/her-cowboy-protector/id6745885068
KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/her-cowboy-protector-5
Google Books: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Sasha_Summers_Her_Cowboy_Protector?id=NetdEQAAQBAJ
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Cleo knew something was mysterious about her father's life, especially after she learned that he'd wanted nothing to do with her. But when someone comes poking into the past, she takes a second look at her father and discovers more than the lies she knew.
Author Jennifer Raines is known for her heartwarming steamy romantic stories filled with Australian couples and settings. FINDING CLEO isn't her first foray into romantic suspense but she nails it with the twists and turns throughout the story as Cleo finds out the truth about her mysterious father.
Fans of fast paced sweeping suspense stories will fall in love with the strong female lead in FINDING CLEO. Available now in ebook and print, FINDING CLEO will belong on your reading shelf with the likes of Stephanie Evanovich and Sue Grafton.
BUY LINKS-
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2TKL8SC
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APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/finding-cleo-a-sensual-romantic-suspense/id6755448447
Blurb:
Australian Cleo Montford has spent the last two years working as a guide and interpreter in Helsinki, cocooned from the lies and betrayals of her past, then Australian author Jack Spencer wants to hire her. Not for sightseeing, but to research the story her internationally awarded journalist father was investigating when he was accidentally killed. Cleo’s tempted. Is she brave enough to look the past in the eye and set herself free, or will she keep hiding?
Cleo was a confident adolescent who adored her father, until her mother explains after his death that he’d never loved Cleo. Cleo sees lies everywhere, but it’s time to take her life back. She accepts Jack’s job offer. She doesn’t expect to find his mix of intelligence, stubbornness and charm so compelling, doesn’t expect him to understand her dilemma hearing people talk about her father, doesn’t expect to want to touch him—all the time.
Battling writer’s block, Jack latches onto the old story of the long unsolved assassination of a Scandinavian PM as the basis for a thriller. Finding Hugo Montford’s daughter in Helsinki strikes him as a good omen. That’s before he discovers she has secrets making her doubt herself. She’s smart, loyal, gorgeous, everything he’s looking for in a woman, if only he can convince her to take a chance on him.
When people unhappy with the direction of his research threaten Cleo, Jack calls a halt. Sensing there’s more to learn about her father, Cleo pushes to continue. Can Cleo and Jack agree on next steps, or will Cleo remain shackled to her past?
Sometimes you have to let go of what’s killing you, even if it’s killing you to let go.
Fans of sensual romances with strong characters showing emotional depth plus some international intrigue will enjoy the twists and turns before Cleo and Jack find their happy ending. This best-selling author is known for her characters, clever dialogue and unique stories that will introduce you to new worlds.
Excerpt
“You’ve gone to a lot of trouble to try and hire me.”
He stalled, a frown forming between his eyes. Cleo’s gut told her to get out now.
“I need a plausible reason in the next thirty seconds, or I’ll walk.”
She’d learned the seductiveness of secrets at her father’s knee. Jack’s mesmerising eyes, deep as an ocean, were on her now, and the secrets they promised had already teased her at unexpected times in the last week.
She’d be a fool to trust a man with secrets.
“Because you’re Hugo Montford’s daughter.”
Halfway to her feet, her legs refused to hold her, and she sat down again with a thump.
Damn you! Damn you! Damn you!
She’d been unconsciously fumbling toward this awareness since his arrival in Angelika’s office. The news he was a writer should have cemented it. His persistence was akin to the slyest reporters and journalists who’d hounded her family after her father’s death, comparable to Paul Jacob’s pre-planned accidental meeting with her.
This time she wasn’t grief-stricken and without defences.
“You are Hugo Montford’s daughter, aren’t you?” he prodded further at her silence.
My only claim to fame—I’m the daughter of a famous, dead, investigative journalist.
“Why is that relevant?”
We both know it isn’t bloody relevant unless you want to use me.
Author Jennifer Raines is known for her heartwarming steamy romantic stories filled with Australian couples and settings. FINDING CLEO isn't her first foray into romantic suspense but she nails it with the twists and turns throughout the story as Cleo finds out the truth about her mysterious father.
Fans of fast paced sweeping suspense stories will fall in love with the strong female lead in FINDING CLEO. Available now in ebook and print, FINDING CLEO will belong on your reading shelf with the likes of Stephanie Evanovich and Sue Grafton.
BUY LINKS-
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2TKL8SC
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/finding-cleo
BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/finding-cleo-jennifer-raines/1148770939
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/finding-cleo-a-sensual-romantic-suspense/id6755448447
Blurb:
Australian Cleo Montford has spent the last two years working as a guide and interpreter in Helsinki, cocooned from the lies and betrayals of her past, then Australian author Jack Spencer wants to hire her. Not for sightseeing, but to research the story her internationally awarded journalist father was investigating when he was accidentally killed. Cleo’s tempted. Is she brave enough to look the past in the eye and set herself free, or will she keep hiding?
Cleo was a confident adolescent who adored her father, until her mother explains after his death that he’d never loved Cleo. Cleo sees lies everywhere, but it’s time to take her life back. She accepts Jack’s job offer. She doesn’t expect to find his mix of intelligence, stubbornness and charm so compelling, doesn’t expect him to understand her dilemma hearing people talk about her father, doesn’t expect to want to touch him—all the time.
Battling writer’s block, Jack latches onto the old story of the long unsolved assassination of a Scandinavian PM as the basis for a thriller. Finding Hugo Montford’s daughter in Helsinki strikes him as a good omen. That’s before he discovers she has secrets making her doubt herself. She’s smart, loyal, gorgeous, everything he’s looking for in a woman, if only he can convince her to take a chance on him.
When people unhappy with the direction of his research threaten Cleo, Jack calls a halt. Sensing there’s more to learn about her father, Cleo pushes to continue. Can Cleo and Jack agree on next steps, or will Cleo remain shackled to her past?
Sometimes you have to let go of what’s killing you, even if it’s killing you to let go.
Fans of sensual romances with strong characters showing emotional depth plus some international intrigue will enjoy the twists and turns before Cleo and Jack find their happy ending. This best-selling author is known for her characters, clever dialogue and unique stories that will introduce you to new worlds.
Excerpt
“You’ve gone to a lot of trouble to try and hire me.”
He stalled, a frown forming between his eyes. Cleo’s gut told her to get out now.
“I need a plausible reason in the next thirty seconds, or I’ll walk.”
She’d learned the seductiveness of secrets at her father’s knee. Jack’s mesmerising eyes, deep as an ocean, were on her now, and the secrets they promised had already teased her at unexpected times in the last week.
She’d be a fool to trust a man with secrets.
“Because you’re Hugo Montford’s daughter.”
Halfway to her feet, her legs refused to hold her, and she sat down again with a thump.
Damn you! Damn you! Damn you!
She’d been unconsciously fumbling toward this awareness since his arrival in Angelika’s office. The news he was a writer should have cemented it. His persistence was akin to the slyest reporters and journalists who’d hounded her family after her father’s death, comparable to Paul Jacob’s pre-planned accidental meeting with her.
This time she wasn’t grief-stricken and without defences.
“You are Hugo Montford’s daughter, aren’t you?” he prodded further at her silence.
My only claim to fame—I’m the daughter of a famous, dead, investigative journalist.
“Why is that relevant?”
We both know it isn’t bloody relevant unless you want to use me.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Australian Jennifer Raines writes sensuous contemporary romances set mainly, but not exclusively, in Australia – think Malta, Finland, New Zealand or ? A dreamer and an optimist, her stories are a delicious cocktail of passion, mutual respect and loyalty because she still believes in happily-ever-afters.
Jennifer fell in love with romance as a teenager. Starting with historical romance. Everything in the school library and then a personal treasured collection of Georgette Heyer, hard copies and paperbacks. Historical (regency) romance remains her comfort food when the world gets too much. Think Grace Burrowes and others.
Jennifer is a member of Romance Writers of New Zealand, winning the Pacific Hearts competition twice, including in 2019 with Grace Under Fire, the sequel to Taylor’s Law. Taylor’s Law placed second in the 2023 RWNZ Koru Awards for Best First Book. In 2025 Jennifer placed second in the Romance Writers of New Zealand (RWNZ) Koru Awards for Best Long Romance, and third for the Overall Award for Excellence with Masquerade—Choosing Family Book 1.
Jennifer’s also a member of Romance Writers of Australia. Three times a finalist in the Emerald competition, including in 2017 (Lela’s Choice under its working name Common Cause), 2018 (Taylor’s Law) and 2022 (Quinn, by design). She’s also a member of Romance Writers of America and has been a finalist in multiple chapter competitions. Jennifer values competitions for the constructive, honest, not always comfortable feedback they provide.
Jennifer loves those days when words flow and the joy of writing makes the hard slog worthwhile. She’s always made up stories about strangers in the street, in a café or strolling through an airport terminal; finding inspiration in snippets of conversations, news items and the sheer puzzle of human interactions.
Jennifer lives in inner-city Sydney, Australia, with the requisite number of partners (1) and animals (2). Her desk overlooks a park which nourishes her soul when she raises her head from her keyboard. She gets some of her best ideas walking—anywhere—or while doing physical activity. Yes, Virginia, housework does have a purpose. While Jennifer adores historical romance, she chose to write contemporary because she thought (wrongly) it needed less research while she was holding down a full-time job. Jennifer writes a monthly blog posted on her website at https://jenniferrainesauthor.com or you’ll find her at https://www.facebook.com/jenniferrainesauthor or https://www.instagram.com/romanceauthorjen/
Australian Jennifer Raines writes sensuous contemporary romances set mainly, but not exclusively, in Australia – think Malta, Finland, New Zealand or ? A dreamer and an optimist, her stories are a delicious cocktail of passion, mutual respect and loyalty because she still believes in happily-ever-afters.
Jennifer fell in love with romance as a teenager. Starting with historical romance. Everything in the school library and then a personal treasured collection of Georgette Heyer, hard copies and paperbacks. Historical (regency) romance remains her comfort food when the world gets too much. Think Grace Burrowes and others.
Jennifer is a member of Romance Writers of New Zealand, winning the Pacific Hearts competition twice, including in 2019 with Grace Under Fire, the sequel to Taylor’s Law. Taylor’s Law placed second in the 2023 RWNZ Koru Awards for Best First Book. In 2025 Jennifer placed second in the Romance Writers of New Zealand (RWNZ) Koru Awards for Best Long Romance, and third for the Overall Award for Excellence with Masquerade—Choosing Family Book 1.
Jennifer’s also a member of Romance Writers of Australia. Three times a finalist in the Emerald competition, including in 2017 (Lela’s Choice under its working name Common Cause), 2018 (Taylor’s Law) and 2022 (Quinn, by design). She’s also a member of Romance Writers of America and has been a finalist in multiple chapter competitions. Jennifer values competitions for the constructive, honest, not always comfortable feedback they provide.
Jennifer loves those days when words flow and the joy of writing makes the hard slog worthwhile. She’s always made up stories about strangers in the street, in a café or strolling through an airport terminal; finding inspiration in snippets of conversations, news items and the sheer puzzle of human interactions.
Jennifer lives in inner-city Sydney, Australia, with the requisite number of partners (1) and animals (2). Her desk overlooks a park which nourishes her soul when she raises her head from her keyboard. She gets some of her best ideas walking—anywhere—or while doing physical activity. Yes, Virginia, housework does have a purpose. While Jennifer adores historical romance, she chose to write contemporary because she thought (wrongly) it needed less research while she was holding down a full-time job. Jennifer writes a monthly blog posted on her website at https://jenniferrainesauthor.com or you’ll find her at https://www.facebook.com/jenniferrainesauthor or https://www.instagram.com/romanceauthorjen/
WITCHY WOMAN
Vampire Quest – Book One
Erotic Paranormal Romance
AMAZON: https://tinyurl.com/mw84kawx
Blurb:
A witch who’s ditched sorcery…a down-on-his-luck vampire…
and one fateful encounter between them that could be pure magic.
Bored with getting whatever she wants whenever she wants it, Wren’s now earning things the mortal way — through hard work… specifically erotic dancing.
As a newly turned vampire, Roman dreads eternity until he chances upon Wren at a Las Vegas strip club during her nightly show.
Desire sparks. Lips meet.
Trouble brews from the vamp who turned Roman, and also from the vile warlock who’s determined to make Wren his…forcing her and Roman to battle dark magic and blood lust to turn a disturbing future into their shared paradise.
As they embark on their Vampire Quest.
Excerpt
ROMAN
She raises her face.
I still. The surroundings grow quiet. Colors dim. Only she exists.
Her delicate features seem too ethereal for a witch, better suited for a fae. Her plush lips contradict the notion. They’re made for pleasure.
Something stirs within me. If I were still alive, I’d wager my heart is quickening.
Her gaze remains down.
That won’t do. Look at me.
See me.
Or not.
Giving into my basest vampire urges isn’t wise. And won’t do her any good, either. However, I can’t stop trembling at her presence, scent, and blood.
With one sniff, I can tell anyone’s blood type. How, I don’t know. I’m new at this vampire stuff.
The stripper’s AB positive, the same as me. Nice, except it’s the only blood capable of satisfying my oppressive hunger. Again, I haven’t a clue why I know that, but not even O, the universal donor, can do the trick. A and B have no effect on me either, similar to booze. They’re wasted plasma.
“Hey, babe!” A tiger shifter rushes the stage.
She glances up.
I stare.
Sooty lashes ring her dark-green eyes. The vibrant color complements her creamy complexion. A small mole decorates her right cheek.
Babes like her populated my teenage wet dreams. Being a man now has only stoked my enthusiasm for…
She scans the crowd, her gaze nearing me.
I tense, hoping she won’t look past.
She does.
I droop.
She pauses then glances back and meet my eyes.
Holy… A current similar to an electric shock tears through me. An exceedingly pleasant feeling that warms my insides and curls my toes. I’m not sure if she did something magic to produce what I’m experiencing, or if my feelings are from her natural allure. Either way, it doesn’t matter. I’m so ready for more.
This babe’s gotta be mine—heart, body, and…blood—no matter what it takes.
My vampire side refuses to settle for anything less.
Trailer
Link: https://youtube.com/shorts/mWyD9PgGwtA?feature=share
Vampire Quest – Book One
Erotic Paranormal Romance
AMAZON: https://tinyurl.com/mw84kawx
Blurb:
A witch who’s ditched sorcery…a down-on-his-luck vampire…
and one fateful encounter between them that could be pure magic.
Bored with getting whatever she wants whenever she wants it, Wren’s now earning things the mortal way — through hard work… specifically erotic dancing.
As a newly turned vampire, Roman dreads eternity until he chances upon Wren at a Las Vegas strip club during her nightly show.
Desire sparks. Lips meet.
Trouble brews from the vamp who turned Roman, and also from the vile warlock who’s determined to make Wren his…forcing her and Roman to battle dark magic and blood lust to turn a disturbing future into their shared paradise.
As they embark on their Vampire Quest.
Excerpt
ROMAN
She raises her face.
I still. The surroundings grow quiet. Colors dim. Only she exists.
Her delicate features seem too ethereal for a witch, better suited for a fae. Her plush lips contradict the notion. They’re made for pleasure.
Something stirs within me. If I were still alive, I’d wager my heart is quickening.
Her gaze remains down.
That won’t do. Look at me.
See me.
Or not.
Giving into my basest vampire urges isn’t wise. And won’t do her any good, either. However, I can’t stop trembling at her presence, scent, and blood.
With one sniff, I can tell anyone’s blood type. How, I don’t know. I’m new at this vampire stuff.
The stripper’s AB positive, the same as me. Nice, except it’s the only blood capable of satisfying my oppressive hunger. Again, I haven’t a clue why I know that, but not even O, the universal donor, can do the trick. A and B have no effect on me either, similar to booze. They’re wasted plasma.
“Hey, babe!” A tiger shifter rushes the stage.
She glances up.
I stare.
Sooty lashes ring her dark-green eyes. The vibrant color complements her creamy complexion. A small mole decorates her right cheek.
Babes like her populated my teenage wet dreams. Being a man now has only stoked my enthusiasm for…
She scans the crowd, her gaze nearing me.
I tense, hoping she won’t look past.
She does.
I droop.
She pauses then glances back and meet my eyes.
Holy… A current similar to an electric shock tears through me. An exceedingly pleasant feeling that warms my insides and curls my toes. I’m not sure if she did something magic to produce what I’m experiencing, or if my feelings are from her natural allure. Either way, it doesn’t matter. I’m so ready for more.
This babe’s gotta be mine—heart, body, and…blood—no matter what it takes.
My vampire side refuses to settle for anything less.
Trailer
Link: https://youtube.com/shorts/mWyD9PgGwtA?feature=share
About Tina:
Tina’s an Amazon and international bestselling novelist who writes passionate romance for every taste – ‘heat with heart’ – for traditional publishers and indie. Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times and numerous online sites have praised her work. She’s won Readers’ Choice Awards, was named a finalist in the EPIC competition, received a Book of the Year award, The Golden Nib Award, awards of merit in the RWA Holt Medallion competitions, and second place in the NEC RWA contests. She’s featured in the Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market. Before penning romances, she worked at a major Hollywood production company in Story Direction.
On a less serious note: she’s an admitted and unrepentant chocoholic, brakes for Mexican restaurants, and has been known to moan like Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally while wolfing down tostadas. She’s flown a single-engine airplane (freaking scary), rewired an old house using an ‘electricity for dummies’ book, and is horribly shy despite the hot romances she writes.
MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/tinadonahue
Bluesky: @tinadonauthor.bsky.social
Website/Blog: https://tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com/
Newsletter: https://tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com/p/newsletter.html
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/tina-donahue
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/146988.Tina_Donahue
Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/tinadonahue
Amazon author page: https://amzn.to/1ChWFkO
Sweet ‘n Sexy Divas: https://sweetnsexydivas.blogspot.com/
Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/AuthorTinaDonahue
Tina’s an Amazon and international bestselling novelist who writes passionate romance for every taste – ‘heat with heart’ – for traditional publishers and indie. Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times and numerous online sites have praised her work. She’s won Readers’ Choice Awards, was named a finalist in the EPIC competition, received a Book of the Year award, The Golden Nib Award, awards of merit in the RWA Holt Medallion competitions, and second place in the NEC RWA contests. She’s featured in the Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market. Before penning romances, she worked at a major Hollywood production company in Story Direction.
On a less serious note: she’s an admitted and unrepentant chocoholic, brakes for Mexican restaurants, and has been known to moan like Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally while wolfing down tostadas. She’s flown a single-engine airplane (freaking scary), rewired an old house using an ‘electricity for dummies’ book, and is horribly shy despite the hot romances she writes.
MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/tinadonahue
Bluesky: @tinadonauthor.bsky.social
Website/Blog: https://tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com/
Newsletter: https://tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com/p/newsletter.html
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/tina-donahue
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/146988.Tina_Donahue
Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/tinadonahue
Amazon author page: https://amzn.to/1ChWFkO
Sweet ‘n Sexy Divas: https://sweetnsexydivas.blogspot.com/
Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/AuthorTinaDonahue
Return to the Guatemalan Jungle and face the God of Death in In the Midst of Light, the sequel to the gripping tale of In the Silence of Darkness by Lisa Dietrich. In the Midst of Light brings readers back to the fantasy and paranormal fast-paced romance world of Death Gods and a hidden killer.
This romance has everything fans of Fourth Wing love...a mysterious danger, a spunky heroine, and paranormal elements. Even if you haven't read In the Silence of Darkness, be sure to read In the Midst of Light. Author Lisa Dietrich has the knowledge of ancient civilizations and weaves a compelling tale of love and honor. Now available in ebook and print, In the Midst of Light is a book you will want to read again and again.
BUY LINKS-
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G33DS8BY
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/in-the-midst-of-light
BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/in-the-midst-of-light-lisa-dietrich/1148777341
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/in-the-midst-of-light/id6755540120
Blurb:
Niki thought being a vessel for Hun-Came, the Mayan death god, was her worst nightmare.
She was wrong.
Bound to Hun-Came, the Mayan god of death, Niki has become something she never wanted to be—a killer.
As bodies pile up and her control slips away, salvation arrives in the form of a cryptic message from Zen, the man who once held her heart. There's a way to sever the supernatural bond, but it requires a perilous journey to Guatemala where ancient magic still pulses through the mystical jungle.
Niki knows all too well the risks. Hun-Came has ruled death for millennia, and he won't release his human vessel without extracting a price that could destroy everything—and everyone—she loves.
Some bloodlines can't be outrun, some hungers can't be denied, and some attractions are dangerous enough to wake the dead.
She sacrificed herself for love—now she must save herself.
Return to the Guatemala’s jungles with author Lisa Dietrich in her exciting sequel to In the Silence of Darkness. This time Niki is battling not only to save the people she loves but her own soul. Some bloodlines can't be outrun, some hungers can't be denied, and some attractions are dangerous enough to wake the dead.
Excerpt
So much blood. I awoke with the scent of blood in my nostrils and the sharp metallic taste of it in my mouth. As the warm liquid slid down my throat, I groaned with pleasure.
The corpse lay at my feet. Judging by the haircut, he was a young marine out for an early morning run. He’d been ambushed, his jugular vein pierced by dagger-like teeth before being dragged into the underbrush by the neck.
Hun-Came’s voice sounded inside my head. “You cannot deny what you are, my little vessel. You hunger for his blood. Your jaguar wahy craves flesh and blood.”
“No!” I shouted angrily. Sobbing, I thrust my hands over the marines wound to try and staunch the blood flow, but it was no use. There would be no saving him.
Hun-Came had co-opted my wahy, releasing me at the precise moment of the kill to demonstrate he was in control of our relationship. He was using my shadow soul to hunt and kill for sport.
“This is what happens when mortals presume to negotiate with gods,” Hun-Came whispered through my mind, his voice like obsidian blades wrapped in velvet. “Your boundaries mean nothing. Your rituals are like children’s games to me. I can collapse the boundaries between the supernatural realm and this one at my choosing.”
I scrambled away from the body, my hands leaving bloody prints on the dry earth. The sun was just beginning to rise, casting long shadows through the trees along the jogging path. This was Hun-Came’s message—delivered in blood and death at dawn after my midnight ritual. A divine temper tantrum.
“He was innocent,” I choked out, bile rising in my throat as I looked at the young man’s face. His eyes were still open, frozen in terror. What had he seen in his final moments? My face? Or the jaguar-form of my wahy with Hun-Came’s death mask superimposed over it?
This romance has everything fans of Fourth Wing love...a mysterious danger, a spunky heroine, and paranormal elements. Even if you haven't read In the Silence of Darkness, be sure to read In the Midst of Light. Author Lisa Dietrich has the knowledge of ancient civilizations and weaves a compelling tale of love and honor. Now available in ebook and print, In the Midst of Light is a book you will want to read again and again.
BUY LINKS-
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G33DS8BY
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/in-the-midst-of-light
BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/in-the-midst-of-light-lisa-dietrich/1148777341
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/in-the-midst-of-light/id6755540120
Blurb:
Niki thought being a vessel for Hun-Came, the Mayan death god, was her worst nightmare.
She was wrong.
Bound to Hun-Came, the Mayan god of death, Niki has become something she never wanted to be—a killer.
As bodies pile up and her control slips away, salvation arrives in the form of a cryptic message from Zen, the man who once held her heart. There's a way to sever the supernatural bond, but it requires a perilous journey to Guatemala where ancient magic still pulses through the mystical jungle.
Niki knows all too well the risks. Hun-Came has ruled death for millennia, and he won't release his human vessel without extracting a price that could destroy everything—and everyone—she loves.
Some bloodlines can't be outrun, some hungers can't be denied, and some attractions are dangerous enough to wake the dead.
She sacrificed herself for love—now she must save herself.
Return to the Guatemala’s jungles with author Lisa Dietrich in her exciting sequel to In the Silence of Darkness. This time Niki is battling not only to save the people she loves but her own soul. Some bloodlines can't be outrun, some hungers can't be denied, and some attractions are dangerous enough to wake the dead.
Excerpt
So much blood. I awoke with the scent of blood in my nostrils and the sharp metallic taste of it in my mouth. As the warm liquid slid down my throat, I groaned with pleasure.
The corpse lay at my feet. Judging by the haircut, he was a young marine out for an early morning run. He’d been ambushed, his jugular vein pierced by dagger-like teeth before being dragged into the underbrush by the neck.
Hun-Came’s voice sounded inside my head. “You cannot deny what you are, my little vessel. You hunger for his blood. Your jaguar wahy craves flesh and blood.”
“No!” I shouted angrily. Sobbing, I thrust my hands over the marines wound to try and staunch the blood flow, but it was no use. There would be no saving him.
Hun-Came had co-opted my wahy, releasing me at the precise moment of the kill to demonstrate he was in control of our relationship. He was using my shadow soul to hunt and kill for sport.
“This is what happens when mortals presume to negotiate with gods,” Hun-Came whispered through my mind, his voice like obsidian blades wrapped in velvet. “Your boundaries mean nothing. Your rituals are like children’s games to me. I can collapse the boundaries between the supernatural realm and this one at my choosing.”
I scrambled away from the body, my hands leaving bloody prints on the dry earth. The sun was just beginning to rise, casting long shadows through the trees along the jogging path. This was Hun-Came’s message—delivered in blood and death at dawn after my midnight ritual. A divine temper tantrum.
“He was innocent,” I choked out, bile rising in my throat as I looked at the young man’s face. His eyes were still open, frozen in terror. What had he seen in his final moments? My face? Or the jaguar-form of my wahy with Hun-Came’s death mask superimposed over it?
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About the Author-
Lisa Dietrich holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology, which means she's professionally qualified to explain why ancient civilizations are infinitely more interesting than whatever is currently trending on social media. When she's not busy debating the finer points of Pre-Columbian mythology with her extremely patient husband, she writes steamy romance novels.
Lisa Dietrich holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology, which means she's professionally qualified to explain why ancient civilizations are infinitely more interesting than whatever is currently trending on social media. When she's not busy debating the finer points of Pre-Columbian mythology with her extremely patient husband, she writes steamy romance novels.
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