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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. 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 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

pre-order here

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.