FEBRUARY RECAP

SO MUCH HAPPENED IN FEBRUARY THAT I HAVE TO REVISIT JUST FOR A MINUTE.

THE BIG NEWS- I'm a grandma again! My son and daughter-in-law had a baby in early February and we went down to Texas for the birth. I am OVER THE MOON in love with this little sweetie.

While we were in Texas I had the privilege of being one of the first authors signing at the Grand Opening of FLUTTER ROMANCE BOOK STORE. I had a fantastic time and can't wait to visit again.

FLUTTER ROMANCE BOOK STORE WEBSITE

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It's almost here! 

The finale of Dalton Skies

A LIFE OF ILLUSIONS

DALTON SKIES BOOK 6 FINALE

release date is April 30th

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Kaleb Grayeagle thought going home and leaving his secrets in the past, would help him forget about the woman who had captured his heart and nearly killed him. But he thought wrong. She never left his thoughts or dreams and now she’s on his doorstep asking for help.

Who is she really? Eden Samuels life has been completely fabricated. A missing famous French scientist and an attempted abduction send Eden in search of the one man who might be able to help her solve her mystery, but he could be her abductor.

When Eden’s mysterious life collides with Kaleb’s secrets, nothing is what it seems. One missing person turns into many, and Kaleb and Eden find themselves in a tangled web of deception with no way out until a band of unlikely heroes step in.

COMING IN MARCH

SHELTERED

The Healing Series Next Generation

Book 1

Available March 21st

Pre-order here

My dad passed away when I was a child, and I've been messed up ever since, going as far as treating my family horribly. They are the best, and I've alienated them all.

I'm a recluse of my own making. I thought I was fine in my solitude until I found her bloodied, bruised, and freezing to death on my property.

My life is being interrupted and I'm not dealing well, but her smile makes me think everything will be all right, even if the scowl her young son sends me reminds me it's not.

She's keeping secrets, and I want them all, including her heart.

I've not always been a good person, and this little boy is making me see just how much help and forgiveness I need even if I don't deserve it.

She believes in me.
Maybe one day, I'll believe in myself.

COMING MARCH 1st

DREW

Defender Series Book 1

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Drew Steele is not only an IT whiz kid, but a former Marine known for working with some of the highest-ranking individuals in the country. It's not long before he receives a call from none other than the Vice President. His best friend, Senator Brighton needs a favor. Now on a mission to gather his men to head to a hostile country to save not just any Marine, but someone close to the Vice President; the Senator's and VP's God Daughter. 

Despite being severely injured, Drew finds himself attracted to the Marine. Will Bailey give him the time of day, or will she say get lost? Will her father influence her to come back to Washington or will she stay in Ft. Worth? Find out in this suspenseful military romance.

COMING MARCH 14th

An Angel's Share

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Jonno Greystone is a morally grey man.
But an unplanned trip to California to chase a thief turns into the ultimate test of his remaining morality.
Following the trail to Ireland, walking into an engagement party late and uninvited, Jonno is brought face to face with consequences of his past actions.

Dr Aoife O’Clery, academic and heiress to her family's whiskey empire leads a busy life in the United States.
Back home in Ireland to run the business and fulfill a family obligation, Jonno Greystone is the last person she expected to show up.

As secrets are revealed, and chaos rains down on the whole family, Jonno and Aoife must decide who they can really trust. Can Jonno look past her deception to unravel the corporate theft and fraud hanging over Aoife’s family? Or will he drag them all to the bottom of a barrel and leave her to face the fallout alone?

SOMETHING FOR THE KIDS

I can't wait to see where this young author goes with her gifts.

Introducing 

Kaelen Felix

Coming March 17th

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Wings and Whispers Tales of Friendship

All creatures lived in harmony on the earth.

Kindness, happiness, and tranquility prevailed. As time passed, the world changed. Much like life itself, the creatures discovered that living peacefully posed a challenge.

How can they all adapt and live harmoniously?

Is there a silver lining to be found amidst these challenging times?

Come along this adventure with Evie and Thea and join this whimsical journey from Alex to Flynn, as they learn to trust each other.

Join this spellbinding adventure in Wings and Whispers: Tales of Friendship, Volume 1 as it touches on these embellished animal stories which binds the courage to show kindness amongst people or animals in this whimsical ecological world.

Even from various reptiles, furry friends to the hardest enemies and high-flying night beasts must learn to put aside their differences.

Ah! The LOVE month is upon us. Funny, I write romance novels and I have yet to have Valentine's Day in any of my stories. In fact, I don't remember reading a story with Valentine's Day in it. But, for me, I'd rather celebrate love all year long. Life is better with love. Hmmmm...I might have to put that line in one of my books. 

UPDATES

                                                                      

              

Lost Treasure is now LIVE! And boy did we have a great release.

I have such an amazing group of people who have helped me through the ins and out of becoming an indie author. And, although I'm still learning, I have truly enjoyed the process. I got to see my first hard copy of the book the day after the release and let me tell you, I couldn't be happier. 
My cover designer hit it out of the park. It took me a hot minute to figure out what I wanted for the cover, but with the help of my team, I think we came up with the perfect design. The bonfire plays a significant role in the story.

And check out the back! The note in the bottle also has a role in the story. I just love it!

Now, if you haven't gotten your copy, or you are waiting to get a signed copy, here are some links. 

Amazon

Signed Copy

And.............We have a release date!!!! Finally!

The final book in the Dalton Skies series, A Life of Illusions will be hitting stores April 30th. It's been a long time coming, but I am hoping it is the icing on the cake. 

EVENTS COMING UP

This is going to be AWESOME

There will be tons of books to choose from, maybe even one of mine, 

so come join the fun

on Valentine's Day

Click the link to be swept away

So This Is Love

NEW RELEASE

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Tucker Mitchell was the one who got away.  Not that he knew he'd plagued my dreams for the last decade. A run-in here, a run-in there, kept those fantasies alive and well. Or maybe it was the memory of the night we gave in to our attraction, only to come to our senses the next morning. A moment of weakness for both of us. Our lives were too complicated-we were too complicated. But ten years later, I couldn't get him out of my mind and now I had to work with the former DEA Agent. Not only that, we were going undercover as fake husband and wife. Professionalism wouldn't save me-not when I was already in love with a man who I couldn't ave. But my past could-I'd hold on to all the heartbreak and keep myself safe. Tucker was a means to an end-nothing more. He couldn't be.

ATF Agent Liza Monroe was the very definition of bad timing. From the moment I ladi eyes on the woman, I knew letting her walk away would be my biggest regret. And over the years, those regrets compounded as our lives remained out of sync. I thought I had my shot-going undercover is the perfect opportunity to remind her how good we were together-only to find out she wasn't the same feisty, open-book, beautiful woman I'd met. She now had thorns adn walls, and the harder I tried to break through her boundaries, the harder she pushed back. 

Unfortunately, life proved our luck hand't changed and bad timing took on a whole new meaning when I finally put a few cracks in Liza's armor just when she caught the attention of the ruthless cult leader we were after. Liza or the mission? The choice should've been easy, but just like everything else with us, it was anything but.

COVER REVEAL

Look at this cutie! Want to pre-order? Click the link below

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SPOTLIGHT

COMING SOON

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AMAZON

My name is Demitri Pavlov. My father was the head of the Bratva for the east coast. He ruled the area with an iron fist, bringing in drugs, women, and murder. I wanted nothing to do with it. When he died, the family fell apart. I had freedom for the first time in my life. I've learned not to trust anyone. Finding someone who shares that philosophy? Who wants no strings and no commitment? And a desire that matches mine? Perfect.  Mia Alexander fit the bill for all of my fantasies. She wanted the same things I did. Her own past creating invisible chains around her heart. After breaking my own rules and falling for Mia, she's in danger because of me. I'm being pulled back into the life I fought so hard to leave behind. And they will use Mia against me if they have to. But I'll be damned if Mia is hurt because of me.I'll make sure the world burns before that happens. My name is Demitri Pavlov. And I will protect what's mine. 

Author's note: This is a secret relationship, protector, with a side of family and past trauma and a dash of Mafia book. Content warnings prior to first chapter.

MORE NEW RELEASES FOR FEBRUARY

LIFE

HAPPY NEW YEAR

It's my anniversary! Yep! Me and the man who became the hero of my love story took the plunge January 1st, 1983 which makes us married 42 years. We met at the apartment complex we both lived at. He says he told his roommate he met the girl he was going to marry after he met me. Cue the pitter patter of my heat. We'd only known each other four months when we tied the knot. What can I say, if you know, you know. We chose new years day because the minister was going hunting on the original day we'd chosen. But it's the perfect day to get married because EVERYONE celebrates!

On this day in 1983 we woke up to a blanket of snow. In fact, I believe it was one of the biggest snows the little town of Jal, New Mexico had ever seen. One of the groomsmen got stranded because of the snow, not to mention the groom who nearly didn't make it, our cake cratered (looked like the leaning tower of Pissa), and we even had a wedding crasher that literally walked the aisle during the wedding,  but it was perfect and it obviously stuck because here we are 42 years later still hanging out with each other.  

UPDATES

HOLY COW! Where do I start? This month will be CRAZY! Moving forward into the new year will reflect some big changes.

I have brought on my friend Rhon House to be my PA to help me navigate the new direction I'm going as an indie author and help promote my new book. She is updating my social media sites and I am so excited! Look at this for my Paperback Escapes group. So Cute! I'm also getting a new author page on Facebook. This is for promoting my books. I will be shifting some things around with this addition. My profile page will have more personal posts while my group will have more interaction with readers as well as games and announcements. 

LOST TREASURE has a release date! JANUARY 25th is the day, which happens to be the day 24 to Life released and my it's son's birthday! I LOVE IT!!!! I'm starting my indie author career the same way I started my traditional author career, celebrating on the day I became a mom. I couldn't be happier. It's getting some last minute changes like a new cover,

but it's already up for Pre-Order at a discounted price and it will also be my first book on Kindle Unlimited. 

We will be announcing some pre-release games and giveaways soon!

NEW RELEASES

The new year is starting out with a BANG! Check out these new releases. Some of my favorite authors have new books to add to your TBR.

December Newsletter

WRITING NEWS

WOW!!! December is shaping up to be a busy busy month. I am currently working on the first two books of my new series currently called Elena Shores. The plan is to have seven books in the series with the first one available sometimes this summer. 

Lost Treasure, my first indie published book,  has been delivered to the formatter and after one last check for errors, I should have a release date. I'm hoping for sometime in January.

A Life of Illusions, the last of the Dalton Skies series, is at the publisher and I'm just waiting for the e-mail telling me when it will be released. 

BIG NEWS

With the new indie direction I'm taking, I'm also doing a bit of rebranding. In the coming weeks, I hoping to make some changes to my social media, which will include adding a Facebook page to help with adverstising. So keep an eye out for the announcement. 

WHAT'S NEW

Want to find some new romance authors to read over the holiday? Join Kelly Siebold's 12 Days of Author Takeover! Twelve FANTASTIC authors will be taking over Kelly's group giving you an opportunity to play some games, win some prizes and find some new authors and their books. The takeover starts Dec. 13th and goes through Dec. 24th in Kelly Seibold's Stunning Bookworms Facebook Group. 

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Saint is book 5 in Charissa's Force Protection Delta series about a group of assassins gone rogue. 

He's the surly bad boy and you can expect steamy romantic suspense, opposites attract, forced proximity and snowed-in with the good girl. 

It's best to read the books in order to get the full effect of the overall mystery.

The Box set of CM Smith's Briar Mountain series will be available December 2nd. What a perfect Christmas gift for the book worm in your family. Find it on Amazon

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 NEW RELEASES/SALES

Just released for the holiday! Kat Savage's Better Not Pout! It's SPICY!

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Lacy and Dalton have been locked in a decade-long flirtation-one that's built...ahem...a lot of tension. 

Christmas night ten years ago, Lacy went on about her ten-year plan, how she'll be married, have a kid, the perfect career...and Dalton couldn't help himself. So he proposed a bet; If lacy's plan fails, if she finds she didn't check off those goals, she'll spend her holiday vacation secluded with Dalton.

In her drunken state, she agrees, figuring she has ten whole years to meet her goals. Except, now time is up. And she definitely isn't married, let alone ushering children. She doesn't have her dream job either. Her brother's best friend was right. Lacy has lost the bet and now it's time to pay up.  

For the little ones in the house, how about a mystery? Laura and Nathan along with their friend Hamish set out to solve the mystery of the missing spices, Time is running out as the trio follow clue after clue around Willow Creek.Will they find the spices in time for Mrs. Potts, the baker, to enter the Christmas Festival contest? Check it out

BROKEN TIES- Kelly Seibold

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Will fate give them a  second chance at love? 

It only took one bullet to turn Stephanie Waterford's life upside down. Not only is she having health complications, but now she has to deal with the one person that broke her heart years ago. As the chief of staff at her rehabilitation center, he isn't going anywhere, and he's grown up from the boy she loved to a man she despises. And just when she couldn't possibly handle anything else, a family secret reveals itself and leaves her reeling.

When Jake Stone skipped town over a decade ago, he left his friends behind, including her, the only girl he's ever loved. But his new job is overwhelming him and sends her back into his orbit. She's still the prettiest girl he's ever seen, and he still wants her as much as he did back then, but now she barely tolerates him.

Will Jake be able to heal what was broken between them, or are their ties severed forever?

NOVEMBER 2024

 This past month has been a whirlwind and it looks like life isn't planning on slowing down. 

In November we will be on the road to Colorado and Texas and who knows where else. I really do enjoy our road trips, especially when I get to see new places. Life's too short to just stay at home when you can be exploring what the world has to offer. And who knows what might stir the creative juices. 

UPDATES

I have been working on book two of my new series while awaiting the return of both of my new books that have been sent off for another look. My proofreader has Lost Treasure and should be done by the end of the week. And the publisher has the final book of Dalton Skies.

SPEAKING OF WHICH!

THIS!!! Unfortunately the last cover for the Dalton Skies series didn't come easy. My cover artist for the previous five books left the publisher and so for the final book I received a new cover artist. The first cover had little connection to my other covers so I asked for a redo. Now the publisher didn't have to do anything, they get to choose what my cover should look like. But, they listened to my request, and they did an excellent job with the redo.

I still have no idea when the release will be, but I figure sometime around March. 

A LIFE OF ILLUSION

Dalton Skies book 6

The finale 

He thought going home and leaving his secrets in the past would help him forget about the woman who had captured his heart and nearly killed him. But Kaleb Grayeagle thought wrong. She never left his thoughts or dreams and now she's on his doorstep asking for help.

Who was she really? Eden Samuels' life has been completely fabricated. A missing famous French scientist and an attempted abduction send Eden in search of the man who might be able to help her solve the mystery, but he could be her abductor.

When Eden's mysterious life collides with Kaleb's secrets, nothing is what it seems. One missing person turns into many, and Kaleb and Eden find themselves in a tangled web of deception with no way out until a band of unlikely heroes step in.

WHAT'S NEW

Taylor Delong has a new holiday release and I thought it would be great fun to make a little game of it. So, here's your chance to grab up this cute little gem. Read the blurb and then PM me with one detail about either of the main characters. There are plenty. Once you do that you will be entered into the giveaway for a free e-book. 

BLURB

She's the grinch to his Hallmark movie lover. Will her frigid heart chill his joy of the holiday?

When I first meet Willa Gibson, she's a mess-literally and emotionally. She crashed her car in a snowstorm and her nerves are at an all-time high.

Fixing car wrecks is my specialty, but with every inn booked solid, not even I can work a miracle to find the pretty brunette a place to stay. Until I stupidly suggest she come home with me.

I don't mean for it as a come-on-I'll go somewhere else, obviously-but convincing her takes all my small-town charm. Out of options, she accepts my invitiation, but my holiday cheer at getting to spend more time with the beautiful stranger is short-lived.

Driving through my Christmas-loving hometown, I learn she hates my favorite holiday. In fact, Willa abhors it. Good thing she's not here to stay. Our initial sparks won't lead anywhere if we disagree about something this important.

While her car remains out of commission, there's no quick fix to send her on her merry way, and I'm stuck playing host to the grinch.

However, as I uncover the reasons behind her disdain for the holiday, it turns out my heart might be the one in need of a rescue. 

COMING SOON

The third book in Catherine Cowles Sparrow Falls series will be released November 19th

 

A funny next door neighbor crush from Max Monroe coming November 8th

 

My favorite time of year is on its way, and I am excited. I can feel it in the air, and even smell it when I step outside in the morning. When we were on the road last week you could barely see the trees starting to turn. What am I so excited about. you ask? FALL! Otherwise known as AUTUMN. I love the chillier months because that means I can get my snuggly blankets out. I can wear my hats and scarves and drink my hot chocolate and sit by the fire. And it also means I don't have to keep the bug spray out. YAY!!!! What season do you like the most???

UPDATES

I'm still working on my two projects. I had planned on releasing my romance sometime this fall, but I might need to wait until after the first of the year. I'm seeing a ton of seasonal books, Halloween and Christmas stories already coming out and I don't want to get into mix with them since mine isn't seasonally based. 

But I am SO excited to reveal the cover(ONLY HERE) I haven't finished the blurb for the back so I'm only revealing the front cover. But I just love it. It conveys so much of the feel of the story just in the scene and I LOVE the colors. 

For the last book of the Dalton Skies series, I haven't gotten the final cover back from the publisher. We kind of had a hiccup with that, so I'm a bit anxious about the cover. We haven't gotten a release date for that story but I do know it will be after the first of the year. But just to give you a tiny hint of what might be in store...planes and men in suits are definitely a part of the story! 

So to recap...the plan is LOST TREASURE then the final story for Dalton Skies then sometime in the summer I am hoping to release the fist book in the Elena Shores series. 

NEW RELEASES, SALES, and REVEALS

FREEBIE ALERT TODAY ONLY

This book is SO good!

AND COMING SOON

If you enjoy reading seasonal books you might want to check this one out from Taylor Delong.

 WHOA! September snuck up on me. I've been deep in my editing cave working on my next two projects and if all goes well, I will have one ready to go before the end of the year. 

                                             AUGUST HAPPENINGS

I have to say, even though August was BUSY, it was so much fun. I had two book signings. BookMeRomance in Ft. Smith Arkansas was the first. It was absolutely fabulous, and I finally got to meet Vic Leigh! We both are from Oklahoma and we've been anxious to meet each other. Unfortunately, I was so awestruck, I didn't get a photo. But, here is her latest release. 

I also attended The Lubbock Literacy Festival at the end of the month and let me tell you, they went above and beyond to make the authors feel special. We were fed breakfast lunch and dinner and there were volunteers and waitstaff that were always there if we needed a drink or a bathroom break. 

I got to finally meet Shannon Myers 

and picked up this bad boy!

And Jen Simmons and I finally got to hang out too. Both these ladies are absolutely the sweetest people. As you can see from my expression, Jen is absolutely hilarious and so are her books. 

I HIGHLY recommend this one.

                            UPDATES

As I was saying earlier, I have been working on a couple of projects. This fall I hope to finally release the first book I wrote, a stand alone romance.

That's right, Dalton Skies, 24 to Life, was actually not my first novel. I've been sitting on this story for just the right time to release it. NOW IS THE TIME! Or sometime this fall at least.

Question: Do you have a childhood friend that you still think about? Wonder whatever happened to them?

Owen Cramer was reeling from the loss of his hero and wondering how he was going to navigate life without the person he was closest to, his dad. But just as he started to lose all hope that everything would work out, a blast from his past appeared in the form of a woman with honey colored curls and light green eyes. 

Bahn Jackson returned to her childhood home to reunite with her best friend who she hadn't seen in over a decade. But she wasn't prepared for the man she found. As they reminisced about the adventures  they'd shared as kids, they began to realize the connection they had was  more than just a childhood friendship. 

But assumptions were made that opened painful wounds and threatened to tear not only their budding relationship apart but the friendship they'd rekindled. Add in the thousands of miles that separated them and they were left wondering if they should have let the past stay in the past. But Love knows better! 

The last novel of Dalton Skies is currently at the publishers. Hopefully, it will be moving forward to the next step toward being published. I am hoping it will be released sometime in early 2025 and with it, the Dalton Skies series will be done. 

But never fear.....I have a new series in the works. I'm hoping to have the first book in the series ready to go by summer. How's that. And guess what? There are easter eggs tying all the books to each other...just for fun. 

                FUNNY STORIES FROM THE SMALL TOWN 

                                DALTON POLICE FORCE

"You're late," Cody chided as Mitch strolled up to the counter at 24 to Life. 

"Had to work a B and E this morning."

"Damn. I thought we had all our crime issues behind us. Who got broken into?"

Mitch chuckled. "Well, technically it was just the entering. There was no breaking because the window was open. Grandpa Dale called first thing this morning. Said he had an intruder that broke into his car. When I got there he was standing a few feet away from his prized Chevelle, pointing at the open door.  It kind of struck me as odd but I approached the car, gun ready. As I got closer I saw some movement and that's when I realized our intruder wasn't of the human kind. A young buck with a few points had somehow jumped through the open window and got his antlers caught in the steering wheel. Took Dale and I almost thirty minutes to free him. Every time I nearly had him free, he twisted and wedged himself back in the wheel. After I finally got his antlers out of the steering wheel he just sat there staring at me like he didn't want to leave. I swear if we would have given him the keys he would have stolen the car." 

            New Releases and Pre-Orders

Being stranded with your enemy on a deserted island could be tricky. Might need to carry a big stick, or at least be able throw it well. 

Claire Kingsley is releasing the third book in the Haven series September 12th. I already have it on pre-order.

And finally this beauty will be releasing September 24th. I had the opportunity to read this also and it is absolutely FABULOUS!!!!