UPDATES

November was filled with traveling. We visited Maryland, DC and Virginia at the first of the month and Latrobe Pennsylvania later in the month. It never ceases to amaze me all the amazing things to see in our country.

I have to admit one of my favorite things to do while in DC was to visit the International Spy Museum. I got a glimpse at what it would be like to be a spy. Right up my alley.

In writing news...

Awaken Me

Elena Shores book 2

COMING Jan. 2026

Yeah, I think I'll leave this right here. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Say hello to Trevor McCall. Are you ready for his story?

What do we know so far?

Trevor was a football star who had his eyes set on the NFL and he was well on his way. But he decided to dance with the devil and paid the price. Now, because of his brother, he's getting a second chance at life and Dr. Brooke Davenport won't let that chance go to waste. Failure is not an option. But will the past have the final say?

DECEMBER RELEASES

12/1: The No Falling Rule by Liss Montoya

12/1 The Sapphire Ocean by Nikki AShton

12/1 The Holiday Friend Zone Anthology with Carrie Ann Ryan, Emily Silver, Lily Miller, Claudia Burgoa, Piper Rayne, Gia Stephens and Claire Hastings

12/2: Merry Little Sugar Rush by Lacey Black

12/5: Duke by Jessica Peterson

12/16: Follow the Play by Kaylee Ryan

12/18: Romancing the Thief by Charissa Gracyk

12/22: Todd (Lighthouse Security Investigation)by Maryann Jordan

12/26: Secretly Yours by Stephanie Rose Author

12/29: Pine for Me by Swati M. H.

12/29: The Way Back to Us by Samantha Christy

12/29: Love and Loyalty by Meg Fitzpatrick

NEW RELEASE

Heir of Honor

by Kris Michaels

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Whatever it takes. As long as it takes.

Talon King carries the weight of his father’s legacy and his family’s expectations. As the oldest son of one of Guardian Security’s founding team members and now a team leader stepping into the shoes of Ronan Alexander, Talon proves himself in a world of violence and danger where there are no easy days. Yet, he’s a man who gets the job done—but always on his terms.
Riley Shoemaker is rich and privileged, and she knows it, but her life is thrown into chaos when pirates kidnap her in a remote part of the world. Rescued by Talon and his elite team, she assumes her father sent him to bring her home. But Riley soon discovers that her father may not be the man she thought he was—and Talon’s mission is far more complicated than saving her.
As Talon and Riley make their way through deceit, betrayal, and hidden truths, they are forced to rely on each other in ways neither expected. In the midst of danger, their connection grows stronger, and passion flares. But with secrets unraveling, can they trust what’s in front of them?
From the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Kings of Guardian®, Guardian Defenders®, and Guardian Security Shadow World® comes the next chapter in the epic Guardian Security Dynasty saga. Prepare for action, suspense, and a love that will change everything.

SPOTLIGHT

Stardust 

by Cathryn Lyons

Jan. 6, 2026

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A beloved silver screen star
A playboy doctor
Two scandals
One solution—fake date your long-lost first love

When two scandals unexpectedly reunite long-estranged first loves almost two decades after their painful breakup, can they put hurtful bygones aside to help each other? Will their surprising alliance lead to lost love found?

Honor Wheatley’s world has just imploded. A decorated film actor, the beloved “nepo baby” and darling of the silver screen flees to the Shenandoah Valley to escape the fallout from a devastating scandal. When Honor’s arranged lodging floods, she finds sanctuary in an unexpected place—the home of her first love and the man who shattered her surgically repaired heart years ago. And when Brinder agrees to be her personal guide on a sexual exploration journey as preparation for a film role—what could go wrong with that?

Dr. Brinder Desai has a well-earned reputation as player, earning him the nickname Dr. Desiiigh. A fabricated scandal jeopardizes his dream job. Brinder needs to show stability or risk losing the position he loves. Having Honor Wheatley—the woman who broke Brinder’s heart a lifetime ago and ruined him for relationships—in his home is a prescription for chaos he doesn’t need. Except—fake dating the woman he lost could be the very thing he needs to keep his job.

Stardust is a steamy, humorous, emotional contemporary romance about lost love found, healing, redemption, and second chances.

WHAT I'M READING

Sleigh Bells and Snowstorms

by Claire Kingsely

The perfect read for the season

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From USA Today Bestselling author Claire Kingsley, the stand-alone small-town/romcom/romantic suspense/Christmas romance you didn’t know you needed.

Handsome, charismatic, and charming, Jensen Lakes is an enigma in a designer suit. But his playboy reputation is a persona—one of many—that he uses in his unique line of work.

A priceless heirloom goes missing right before the holidays, and Jensen is hired to find it. Tracking down the perpetrator will be simple. He’ll be in and out before Santa hits chimneys.

Natalie Thatcher needs a break. She’s a dedicated sister, aunt, and nurse, but her life is no Christmas carol. Between bills, mounting home repairs, and holiday shopping still to be done, most days she feels like a tangled strand of lights.

Jensen follows his quarry to Tilikum, and the Christmas-clad town throws him for a loop. As does Natalie. He enlists her aid—who better to help him navigate the local quirks than the captivating woman next door? Despite their chemistry and sizzling banter, love isn’t on his Christmas list. Or hers.

But as danger mounts, Jensen finds himself in an unexpected position—falling in love with his partner. And when her life is on the line, he’ll risk everything to keep her safe.

And get her home for Christmas.

Author’s Note: A handsome charmer falls hard for a sassy small-town girl. Adventure, witty banter, Christmas coziness, and a holiday happily ever after that will leave your heart full.

Sleigh Bells and Snowstorms can be read as a stand-alone romance.

 UPDATES

SO MUCH STUFF GOING ON! Let's see I am working on book 3 of Elena Shores, which was a massive surprise because I had a different McCall sibling for book 3 but the ending of book 2 had me making the decision to move in a different direction. I'm also in the process of editing 24 to Life! YES, I'm getting my rights back in January and it will be re-released sometime in 2026 with new content. AND......Awaken Me is tentatively scheduled for release NEW YEARS DAY! It's being edited as we speak and I can't wait for you to read this story.

NOVEMBER RELEASES

Look at this HUGE list of books coming out in November.

11/1:  My Best Friend is Broken by Jessica Jackman

11/1: Elf-ish by L.B. Dunbar

11/2: The Ruckup by Janice Whiteaker(writing as Josie Watts)

11/3: Bossing My Holiday by J Saman

11/3: Winning You. by EM Lindsey

11/4: Fixed Asset by Riley Edwards

11/4: Keeping Amanda by Susan Stoker

11/4: Beautiful Revenge by Brynne Asher

11/5: The Elusive Billionaire by Avery Maxwell

11/5: A Manny for Christmas by Elodie Hart

11/6: Sleigh Bells and Snowstorms by Claire Kingsley

11/7 Mommy Darkest by Stella Moore

11/7 Roleplay at Randy's by Rikki Leighton

11/7: Release Me by Lyndsey Gallagher (writing as L A Gallagher )

11/10: Santa Has a Six-Pack by Erin Mallon

11/11: Honeymoon Phase by Amy Daws

11/12: Receiving His Mercy by Laylah Roberts

11/13: Big Daddy Christmas by Stella Moore

11/14: Unchained by Nyssa Katherine

11/14: ILY by EM Lindsey

11/14: Stone's Throw by Patricia Eddy

11/14: Beneath the Scars by Shelby Gunter

11/14: Irresistably Wicked by Melissa Foster

11/17 Pheonix by Sybil Bartel

11/25 Heir of Honor by Kris Michaels

SPOTLIGHT NEW RELEASE

PIECES OF ME

by Kelly Seibold

Release date Nov. 4th

special pre-order price 1.99

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BLURB

Casey

The first time I saw the hot construction worker, I wanted him so much that I acted out of character and initiated a kiss one night. It was the hottest and best kiss of my life. Then he promptly ghosted me.

Months later, he shows up at my dad’s pediatric clinic with his sick, adorable little boy who I didn’t even know he had. He's rude and still hot as sin, but the heart wants what the heart wants.

When I learn of his past, It does nothing to stop my growing love for him and his son, even as he uses me then pushes me away again and again. I’m trying to stay strong, but I’m failing. I know I deserve better, even as he brings all my insecurities about not being wanted to the forefront.

I have to stand up for myself, or he will break me completely.

Gage

From the moment I saw her I was attracted to her, and then one night, she kissed me, and I wanted her completely. The more I desired her, the guiltier I felt. My son and I are both traumatized from our past, and I’m trying to make ends meet while she lives in the lap of luxury. She’s completely out of my league.

When demons from my past resurface, my need to protect her is fierce even as I continue to push her away. I need to stop or eventually I’ll end up breaking her spirit.

I might have already.

I’m not worthy of forgiveness, but I wish for it anyway.

And as my son and I fall deeper in love with her, I begin to hope for the impossible—a second chance at happiness even when I know I don’t deserve it.

NEW AUTHOR

KATHRYN WILSON

Hi, I'm Kathryn,

I write dark romance. I currently have one book, A Web of Secrets & Lies, which I self published with Amazon KDP earlier this year and I'm currently working on my second book.

I'm a mum and wife and with the support of my husband I've been able to fulfill my dream of writing. It's something I've always wanted to do. I've always had stories running around my mind but never been able to put them on paper before because I didn't have time.

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A WEB OF SECRETS AND LIES

BLURB

Bradley Rider, self-made realtor with a bad reputation and a dark family history.

His life seemed to be going well until he laid eyes on Emma Sinclaire, a seemingly broke waitress with a deadbeat boyfriend.

The moment she set foot in one of his apartments he knew he had to stay away from her, that was until she stumbled into him on a night out.

From that moment on their lives changed forever.

Now they must fight to survive the web of secrets and lies from both of their past's.

WHAT I'M READING

I have absolutely loved this series and so when I finished book 5 of the series I wanted to just keep going.

Secret Haven by

Catherine Cowles

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BLURB

The first time I met Kyler Blackwood, he was a bruised and battered boy with fire in his eyes and nowhere safe to land.

Since the first time he kissed me, he was my best-kept secret, my quiet rebellion, my haven in the storm.

But fate forced us apart, making us pretend to be strangers because it hurt too much to be anything else.

Years later, time hasn’t dulled what we felt, has never erased the way we fit. And when Kye’s past collides with my present, everything shifts.

It’s a choice neither of us expected.
A bond that never really broke.
A line we were never meant to cross.

We tell ourselves it’s only temporary, that the arrangement is just a means to an end. But with each passing day, the lie feels more like the truth. And with each stolen touch, Kye feels more like mine. Because some things were never meant to be pretend.

And some dangers are closer than we ever imagined...

 

UPDATES

September FLEW by with a trip to Texas, a visit with my mom, my son and his wife and my sweet grand baby. I'm convinced that there is nothing better than hearing a baby laugh. Little Miss was born in February and she is already cruising furniture. Time is going by way to fast. 

BOOK SIGNING

I had the opportunity to do a book signing at the Overture Arboretum in Austin at the beginning of September. I had a wonderful time talking about my books, and what a beautiful place. And I want to give a shout out to URBAN COTTAGE in Georgetown Texas for my signing outfit. I kind of went crazy in there. If you love the kind of boho romantic stuff, I highly recomment the place Check out Urban Cottage

BOOK UPDATE

Oh Trevor Trevor Trevor. He's had me so confused, but giggling along the way. Do you know any dad jokes? You will.

After much backtracking and rewriting, Trevor's story is in the hands of the editor.

And of course, his story didn't turn out like I thought it would. The reason I was so confused was there 

was, of course, something I was missing, and at the final hour, it all came together. And boy howdy was it a doozy of a surprise! So now that Trevor's story is done, it's time to give you guys a 

hint of what's to come.

OCTOBER RELEASES

10/2: Corey by Charissa Gracyk

10/2: Love Me Steadfast by Dakota Davies

10/3: Break the Ice by Alexandra Silva

10/7: Poppy Kisses by Marie Johnston

10/9: Love Deep by Louise Bay

10/10: When Hearts Unravel by Victoria Lum

10/13: Drift by Fiona Davenport Author

10/14: Wounded Fox by Elizabeth Baker

10/16: Vivacity by Elodie Hart

10/16: Pinch by Tia Louise

10/21: Home for Justice by Maryann Jordan

10/21: Dukes Indecent Match by Golden Angel

10/23: Someone to Hold by Michelle Major

10/27: Inside Silence by Freya Barker

10/27: Merrymaker by Kayley Loring

10:28: Severed Rivalry by Hadley Finn

SPOTLIGHT

As I was looking for new authors I came across this guy. I don't think I've had a guy in the spotlight yet so check him out. This sounds cute.

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Grace and Henry's Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew Norman

October 14th release

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A sentimental advertising creative and a blunt, no-nonsense bar owner find a second chance at love while binge-watching iconic holiday movies in this poignant and heartwarming romance, from the author of Charm City Rocks and All Together Now.

The new year had barely begun when Grace White and Henry Adler both lost their spouses. Now, nearly a year later, the first holiday season since their "Great and Terrible Sadnesses" approaches. Although their mothers scheme to matchmake the two surviving spouses, it’s clear that neither is ready to date again. Yet no one understands what they are going through better than each other, and a delicate friendship is born.

When Henry sees an ad for a Christmas movie marathon—once an annual tradition for him and his wife—Grace offers to watch some films with him, despite her aversion to a few of his picks. Her two young kids, Ian and Bella, also join in whenever possible—bedtimes permitting, of course.

With each movie, Grace and Henry’s shared grief eases as they start to see a life beyond the sadness. But as they draw closer, other romantic possibilities leave them uncertain about their future together. Is their bond merely the result of loneliness and shared circumstances, or have they found something that’s worth taking a shot at . . . again?

RECENT RELEASE

When Fences Fall by Ariana Cane

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A naked midnight ritual sparks a slow-burn romance between a guarded contractor and a curvy diner owner, unraveling their secrets.

Jericho
I moved to Big Love for solitude and sawdust, not a fiery neighbor catching me off-guard in my backyard. Nora’s chaos—late-night antics, bold laughs—drives me up the wall, yet her spark lights something I swore I’d buried. When her ex threatens her, I’m ready to protect what’s mine, roosters and all.

Nora
Coming back to my hometown wasn’t my first choice. But running my diner and ignoring my problems was working just fine… until Jericho moved in next door.
He’s grumpy, guarded, and way too hot for his own good. Teasing him is fun—until the sparks between us turn into something I can’t ignore. When my past catches up with me, Jericho shows me there’s more to him than scowls and big tool belts.
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Author’s note: When Fences Fall is a contemporary, small-town standalone featuring a grumpy contractor with secrets and a small town plus-size diner owner who found themselves as new neighbors in this story with dark and LOL elements. If you like opposites attract, grumpy & sunshine, plus size FMC, possessive heroes, small-town shenanigans, and crazy roosters, this book is for you.
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Second Note: this is a complete standalone. However, Jericho makes an appearance in Hidden Fears, Little Hope series as a side-character. Other Little Hope characters will appear in this series as well.

NEW AUTHOR DEBUT

I always love supporting new authors!

Whispering Pines by Madison Beck

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Whispering Pines

A dark Southern romance rooted in revenge, blood, and the kind of love that never dies.

This is a violent, emotional, and steamy romance for those who crave broken heroes, vengeful heroines, and redemption written in blood.

WHAT AM I READING?

Against All Odds by Brittney Sahin

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An undercover operative must choose between his mission and the woman who could be his downfall in this passion-fueled romantic suspense novel by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brittney Sahin.

Rescuing Seraphina Torres wasn’t part of Delta Shield Security’s plan, until an undercover operation gone sideways changed that. But as quickly as this beautiful and mysterious woman enters Ryder Lawson’s life, she disappears.

His team’s new mission is simple: track Seraphina down and turn her over to the government. But from the moment they find her, nothing goes according to plan. Because Seraphina isn’t just running—she’s hunting. And she refuses to let anyone stand in the way of her revenge. Not even Ryder. But when a deadly conspiracy pulls them both into the crosshairs, their only chance for survival is by working together.

From Mexico to Costa Rica, they navigate a treacherous world of cartel warfare, corruption, and unlikely allies—including a reformed drug runner with an underground fight club and old friends with questionable loyalties. Trusting the wrong person could get them killed…and trusting each other might be even more dangerous.

But the deeper they go, the stronger the fire between them burns—and soon, it’s not just their lives at stake, but their hearts.