Zion Priestly has one regret—not getting the full name of the woman he’d spent the most incredible night of his life with. It’s been almost a year, and not a day goes by without him thinking about her. But when a twist of fate brings them face-to-face, Zion is shocked. Especially when she hits him with unexpected news.
Raven Shepherd thought a positive pregnancy test weeks after returning from Vegas was the biggest surprise of her life. Wrong. Running into Zion, the mystery man who she had a one-night stand with wins that award. Who knew leaving Houston to get away from her unhinged ex-boyfriend would send her into the arms of the man she hasn’t stopped dreaming about? Their sexual chemistry is even more intense than before, but Zion is younger than her—something Raven didn’t realize. As for him, he can’t seem to wrap his mind around the fact that he’s a father.
Just as they manage to push aside all the obstacles keeping them from being together, Raven’s ex shows up with a shocking revelation. Can Zion and Raven have the future they desire? Or will a master manipulator’s lies and schemes keep them from truly being a family?
*All books in this series can be read as standalones.
They’re opposites in every way, but they might just be the perfect match.
After a case of mistaken identity, riddled with betrayal, Harrison Grant is struggling to open himself up to other people again. He lost a part of himself while in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, and it seems impossible to move forward.
Enter Nyla Priestly. She’s a woman with a bubbly smile for everyone she meets and who always has a kind word to say. The jaded version of Harrison wants to doubt her personality is real. No one can be that happy all the time. Right?
Nyla has never been into the broody type. Yet something about Harrison makes her body crave him. Sure, he’s gorgeous and happens to be one of the sexiest saxophone players she’s ever met. But achieving her dream of owning Moody Days Jazz Club is top priority. She doesn’t have time to deal with a man. No matter how good he makes her feel.
As Harrison falls for Nyla and helps her fulfill her dreams, can her unceasing love be enough for him to trust again?
USA Today bestselling author Sharon C. Cooper loves anything involving romance with a happily-ever-after, whether in books, movies, or real life. She writes contemporary romance, romantic suspense, as well as romantic comedy. She enjoys rainy days, carpet picnics, and family game night. Her stories have won numerous awards, including The Rochelle Alers Best Series award for her Atlanta’s Finest Series (2022) and The Beverly Jenkins Author of the Year award (2021). When she isn’t writing, Sharon loves hanging out with her amazing husband, doing volunteer work, or reading a good book (a romance of course). To read more about Sharon and her novels, or to sign up to be notified of her latest releases, visit www.sharoncooper.net
Some stories are passed down. Others wait to be discovered.
EXCERPT
“Why are you moving bedrooms?”
Again, she attempted to cross her arms but failed. A habit she seemed to have when annoyed. Well, he was annoyed too, still not pleased that she had been discussing him with his mother.
“Because I can, and because I want to. I love the view,” she told him.
“Oh.” She was right, of course. He checked his watch. “How about I return around four-thirty?”
“Great.” She beamed. “If you’re feeling less grumpy by then, I’m more than happy to share some of my homemade cannelloni with you.”
Her unexpected invitation threw him momentarily, but he considered it. Homemade cannelloni? All he had at home was leftover stew from his mother that he’d been eating for the past three days. Just because he had something to eat here, didn’t mean he had to engage in a conversation with her.
“Deal.”
He couldn’t believe he accepted the invitation, but the surprise on her face made it worth it.
BLURB
Some inherit money. Mallory inherited secrets…
Mallory O’Neill swaps the buzz of Melbourne for the quiet shores of Anahera Bay, New Zealand, hoping for a fresh start… not secrets and surprises. But the crumbling seaside cottage left to her by Sofia—the grandmother she never knew—holds more than just dust and disrepair. It holds the key to a family history her late mother never spoke of.
As Mallory pieces together Sofia’s past, she faces the doubts of old friends and the arrival of an unexpected stranger. Along the way, she finds friendships among the locals, but she also meets resistance from the brooding handyman, Cameron Quinn, a man haunted by his own past.
When faded letters, old photographs, and buried truths come to light, Mallory and Cameron find themselves drawn together by grief, memory, and a spark neither of them expected..
It’s time to choose herself for once… too bad fate has other plans.
Hazel hoped she’d found her forever with Marcus. Even though their love is a secret, she always held out hope that one day, they’d share something real. But when his ex, Zoe, returns to town, all bets are off. Hazel has no choice but to end things with him, once and for all. As she begins to pick up the pieces of her life, she makes a startling discovery—she’s pregnant. What’s worse? Marcus reappears with a shocking proposal: marry him in secret.
Torn between the man she longs to love and the future she wants for her unborn child and herself, Hazel is swept into a world she neither wanted nor imagined, one where jealousy, betrayal, and scandal reign supreme. Every stolen glance, every confrontation, every heartbreak brings her closer to her truth—and further from the life she once imagined.
EXCERPT ONE (PG rated):
The day after our first kiss we became friends with benefits, an epic way for things to turn out… or so I thought. When sleeping with him wasn’t enough any longer, I stupidly hoped for more and am still waiting for it.
“So, Marcus…” Oscar’s voice sounds from the living room. “Now that Zoe’s coming back— Hold on. Forgot to ask. Is there anyone else in your life? A babe you love?”
Fool that I am, I hope for the best and hold my breath as I wait for Marcus’s answer.
Marcus takes so long to speak, my lungs burn, wanting air, and my spirits start to sink.
Come on, say something… anything… even if it hurts me.
I don’t want that, but I’m tired of him playing with my emotions.
Someone clears their throat.
Marcus?
“Don’t you have a lovelife of your own, Oscar? Why are you so interested in mine with Zoe or anyone else?”
“I’m not.”
Cory jumps in. “I’d like to know. How about you, Dan?”
“Sure.”
Rafe laughs. “Count me in as one of the curious.”
“You’re worse than tween girls.” Marcus belches. “For your information, I’m not in love with anyone. Okay?”
I sink to the floor and swallow repeatedly, my face burning, heart pounding.
There it is, the truth finally.
By keeping me a secret all these years and being casual about things that mattered to me, Marcus was saying without words how he felt. I’m the one at fault for refusing to accept reality.
I’ve little choice now except to face what I knew all along.
Marcus will never love me.
I’ll never be Zoe.
Curled in a fetal position on the floor, I tell myself I should at least sleep in Marcus’s bed.
I haven’t the strength to walk or crawl that far, nor do I want to smell his scent on the sheets. If I do, I might rationalize what I just heard, telling myself he’ll come to his senses and will love me someday.
Sure.
He and Zoe will likely have a houseful of kids before that point. I’ll have to wait for her funeral, when she’s in her nineties, before Marcus gives me his undivided attention.
But never his love.
He’s stingy with that like his parents are when it comes to their tenderness for him.
I’m simply experiencing the fallout from his upbringing, even though Zoe doesn’t.
With her, I bet he’s attentive, loving, and doesn’t forget anything she says or does, her likes and dislikes the script he lives by.
Lucky her.
Stupid me.
To hell with them both.
I’m done.
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.
There was a time when Caroline would’ve done anything for her former sweetheart, Eric Martin.
That’s why she agreed to marry him.
Six years ago, Caroline faced a dire ultimatum from Eric’s mother. Marry Eric, and Stacy—Eric’s conniving girlfriend—gets the life-saving operation she needs. Out of love, Caroline agreed, hoping that in time, she and Eric would be able to rekindle the spark they once shared.
But that hope was in vain. Since that fateful day, Eric has harbored nothing but brutal resentment for Caroline; the last six years of marriage have been a nightmare.
As their marriage descends deeper into emotional warfare, Caroline receives a shocking, tragic diagnosis of her own.
While Caroline quietly prepares for the end, an all-too-familiar face returns—with a devastating secret to reveal.
With time running out, the question remains: Will Eric finally see Stacy for who she is, or will everything fall apart before Caroline’s last breath?
EXCERPT ONE (PG rated):
He strokes the picture of him and Stacy as one would a beloved child or wife.
“Get it into your head, Caroline, this photo is important to me.”
While I’m not.
Anger flares at his unspoken words, heat stinging my cheeks.
He places the photo on the table.
I’ve a notion to swat it off to get a reaction from him, to let him know I exist, but I won’t. Another argument that leads to more icy indifference on his part isn’t how I want these moments to go.
Refusing to meet my gaze, he steps away from me. “Mess with my things again and I’ll make sure you regret it.”
Good god, after what we once shared we’ve come to this?
“I’ll regret it how? You’ll tear up my photos of Mom? You’ll throw out the jewelry she left me?”
He strides toward the front door.
I cry out, “Do you hate me so much?” My voice catches and trembles. “Do you?”
He stops, shoulders tightened, fists clenched.
Here it comes.
I brace myself for his verbal assault and talk fast. “The picture falling was an accident. I got dizzy and gripped the table. The picture—”
“Stop it.” Back at my side, he grips my shoulders, his features tight from indignation. “I’ve had it with your damn lies.”
“What are you talking about? I’m not lying. It was an accident.”
He digs his fingers into my shoulders.
I wince. “Stop it. You’re hurting me.”
His face changes, surprise replacing his anger. He loosens his grip but doesn’t let go.
“You expect me to believe your lies?” His voice couldn’t be colder or harder. “Especially after what you’ve always done to me?”
He’s not making sense. “What I’ve always done to you? I haven’t done— Eric, please, listen to me. I went to the hospital today and the doctor said…”
The words are on the tip of my tongue, yet I can’t force them out. They’re too vile.
“What?” His frown deepens. “Go on.”
Unable to, I shake my head.
“That’s what I thought.” He releases me, disgust in his gaze. “Spare me the theatrics. I’m not playing your games any longer. Never again.”
“But—”
His ringtone sounds, interrupting me. He pushes past, his arm knocking mine. The doctor’s report falls from my grip and floats to the floor, coming to a rest near his shoe.
He doesn’t notice, his full attention on the phone display.
I edge closer then freeze at Stacy’s picture.
She’s back?
She’s calling him?
My stomach drops, my skin crawling. Everything Stacy did to me floods back. Her ruthless betrayal when we’d been BFFs. Her poisoning Eric against me when he and I had once been in love. I still don’t know how she managed that with him. One day he and I were planning our future and in the next he was at Stacy’s side, wanting her and looking at me as if I was poison.
She can’t be back. I refuse to go through her shit again.
“Stacy?” With the phone to his ear, Eric turns away from me. “What’s wrong?”
Whatever it is, I’m certain it’s a lie he’ll believe. She was always good at convincing everyone, except me, of whatever she said.
“Don’t worry, please.” Eric’s voice couldn’t be softer, more protective. “I’ll be right there. I’ll make certain everything’s all right.”
He ends the call and hurries toward the front door.
I catch up and clasp his wrist.
“Eric, don’t go. Please.”
I hate to beg — at one time in my life I would have been ashamed to do so — but that’s not now. I need him here. With Mom gone, he and his mother Alice are the only family I have left. I don’t want to call her. Mom’s death was devastating enough for Alice. As for relying on a friend… Stacy made certain friendships were toxic.
“Stay here.” I caress his wrist. “We need to talk. I… I have something important to tell you.”
Praise for Love Me After My Death:
FIVE STARS – AMAZON “WONDERFUL TEAR JERKER” This one broke my heart in all the right ways. A great read. – Carol J.
FIVE STARS – AMAZON “FANTASTIC” Read it all in one weekend! Loved entering their world on a deeper level. The ReelShort adaptations are the best. – Sam
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.
He’s a firefighter haunted by tragedy; she’s a nurse who never stopped loving him. Jon and Katie find themselves drawn back together, bound by shared history and the promise of healing and hope.
Jon Clemmons, a devoted firefighter, carries the heavy burden of guilt from losing his sister in a tragic accident. His pain runs deep, and he’s learned to keep others at a distance, afraid to let anyone see his scars.
Katie Deluca, a compassionate nurse, and Jon’s first love, has her own wounds, but she’s never stopped caring for him. When they’re reunited at a family wedding, old sparks reignite, and with them, old hurts that need mending.
As Jon and Katie draw closer, Jon’s troubled past, family secrets, and a volatile temper threaten to unravel the bond between them. Katie’s unwavering love gives him hope, but fears of reliving their painful past linger.
Will they find strength in each other to break free from the grip of old grief, or will their love slip away once more?
He’s a firefighter with a broken heart. She is a nurse with a hidden secret and a heart that has been broken. Can love give them the strength to heal?
Will Deluca, a firefighter and ranch owner, hides his pain behind a rugged exterior. After the tragic loss of his wife, his days on the Rockin’ D Ranch are filled with hard work, caring for his two children, and carrying the heavy burden of unfulfilled promises. In the quiet hills of Texas, his world feels as empty as the vast plains.
When Anna Samuels, a compassionate nurse with a heart for healing, arrives in Cardinal Creek, she’s seeking a fresh start. Leaving behind heartbreak, Anna’s journey brings her to the ranch, where Will’s piercing blue eyes and quiet strength draw her in. Together, they find a spark of hope—something neither thought they’d feel again.
As their connection deepens, Will dreams of honoring his late wife’s wish to create a sanctuary for children with autism, blending his cowboy roots with a mission of healing. But his lingering guilt threatens to pull him back into darkness, jeopardizing their fragile bond.
Anna sees Will’s strength and kindness, but her secret—casts doubt over their growing love. Will her secret be the ultimate test of their love?
Set in the heart of Texas Hill Country, Their Shattered Hearts is a heartfelt story of second chances, featuring relatable characters, small-town charm, and the unyielding spirit of love. This western ranch romance will captivate readers who adore cowboy romance books with emotional depth and a loving MMC.
Will they find the courage to confront their demons and embrace the love they both deserve or will the ghosts of their pasts keep their hearts shattered forever?
My journey as a romance author is deeply rooted in my personal experiences of love, loss, and resilience. The profound impact of the losses I have endured, including the passing of my grandparents and my parents, has shaped my perspective on life and love.
My own love story is one of healing and finding joy after heartache, and it mirrors the themes I explore in my novels.
As a survivor of grief and a believer in the power of love, I channel my experiences into crafting stories that resonate with the complexities and triumphs of the human heart. My writing is a testament to the idea that love can emerge from the most unexpected places, offering hope and healing. The one thing that can be learned from grief is that it’s a very personal experience and isn’t the same for every person.
The Cold Winter
The Cold Winter Series Book 1
by Chris Underwood
Genre: Disaster, Survival Fiction
The Niagara Falls grid is down. A snowstorm traps the unprepared. A cold winter lies ahead.
The Northeast corner of the US goes dark. The rest of the country has power, and desperate travelers jam the roads to get there. They can’t make it. Millions of people are displaced as a massive snowstorm descends.
The Vesper family lives in a small town in central Ohio. They’ve prepped, but not enough. They vow to do the right thing for any person in need. The radio promises that everything will be back to normal soon. Instead, it’s a cold, brutal winter.
The power is still out. Help isn’t coming. The fight for America begins.
As central Ohio families struggle to survive through a snowy blackout, an
organized effort to take over the country unfolds around them. A coup plays out against a backdrop of systemic failure, and village residents must band
together to stay true to their values while strengthening borders against
attackers.
An in-the-know ham radio operator aids the villagers in their defense
preparations, and in doing so, uncovers a secret advantage—one that gives them a chance to stop loving in reaction mode. As a call to arms goes out, Ohioans fight back against the attempted takedown of everything they love.
The Grid is Down. A VIP upriver needs to be rescued. Modern Engines can’t be trusted. To win, the battle must turn unconventional…. And a little Historical.
A modern minuteman militia is operating out of Steubenville Ohio with a VIP to deliver. Their Huey helicopter is grounded so travel is the old-fashioned way on the Ohio River. Then it gets even more old-fashioned. Another militia in Evansville Indiana has the World War 2 LST-325 in their command. Seven hundred miles of river is between them, but the historic battleship is pushing upstream to help. The battles along the Ohio River come to a conclusion in an epic battle on Wheeling Island!
The Official Release date of this book was June 6, 2024, the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. Chris Underwood was on the actual LST-325, docked on the Ohio River, signing books for this official opening date. He has volunteered on this historical ship and proud to include it in this book.
CHRIS UNDERWOOD lives in central Ohio with his wonderful wife and three children who are one by one being pushed out the door for college. His passions have included woodworking and the completion of a 10 year historical home restoration, in addition to his Computer Consulting career.
More recently his passions for sailing and writing have been given more
attention in his life. Chris openly pines for the day that writing and sailing
completely consumes it. Creative Writing was always an interest, even decades ago when in college at Ohio State. Business Writing courses were pushed to the side in favor of Short Story and Sci-Fi. In the end, a Computer Science and Accounting degree seemed more promising in today’s world and writing was put on the back burner. Until a few years ago. A subject matter and storyline were generated that created enough passion to put pen to paper. Now writing is a daily event, with two more stories in process!
They’re opposites in every way, but they might just be the perfect match.
After a case of mistaken identity, riddled with betrayal, Harrison Grant is struggling to open himself up to other people again. He lost a part of himself while in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, and it seems impossible to move forward.
Enter Nyla Priestly. She’s a woman with a bubbly smile for everyone she meets and who always has a kind word to say. The jaded version of Harrison wants to doubt her personality is real. No one can be that happy all the time. Right?
Nyla has never been into the broody type. Yet something about Harrison makes her body crave him. Sure, he’s gorgeous and happens to be one of the sexiest saxophone players she’s ever met. But achieving her dream of owning Moody Days Jazz Club is top priority. She doesn’t have time to deal with a man. No matter how good he makes her feel.
As Harrison falls for Nyla and helps her fulfill her dreams, can her unceasing love be enough for him to trust again?
USA Today bestselling author Sharon C. Cooper loves anything involving romance with a happily-ever-after, whether in books, movies, or real life. She writes contemporary romance, romantic suspense, as well as romantic comedy. She enjoys rainy days, carpet picnics, and family game night. Her stories have won numerous awards, including The Rochelle Alers Best Series award for her Atlanta’s Finest Series (2022) and The Beverly Jenkins Author of the Year award (2021). When she isn’t writing, Sharon loves hanging out with her amazing husband, doing volunteer work, or reading a good book (a romance of course). To read more about Sharon and her novels, or to sign up to be notified of her latest releases, visit www.sharoncooper.net
In Victorian England, a wealthy businessman and a governess with a dangerous past must reveal their darkest secrets or risk losing everything.
Warrior’s Grace (The Barnes Family 2) by Kate Hill Format(s): Ebook Heat Level: Some Sensuality Pairing(s): M/F Genre/Themes: Historical Romance, Victorian Romance, Suspense, Slow Burn Length: Novel Ebook cover art created at Canva.com
When wealthy businessman Max Barnes takes in two orphans to rear as his own, he has no idea that the governess he hires to care for them will change his life.
Grace Martin has spent years protecting her country. Now she’s ready for a quiet, normal life as governess to a pair of young orphans. What she doesn’t count on is the children’s charming father stealing her heart and a vengeful assassin from her past targeting her through Max and his children.
Max and Grace must reveal their darkest secrets or risk losing everything.
Note: This book contains references to sexual abuse, child abuse, and mental health issues in a historical setting. It also has some sensual scenes and some violence.
Excerpt:
Grace had learned to expect the unexpected, but she was still surprised when she met Maxwell Barnes. Andrews, the butler, escorted her to the parlor to introduce her.
She had been wrong about Mr. Barnes being an older man. He was not only young, but incredibly attractive. Tall and lean with dark, curling locks, he carried himself with an air of confidence. Still, the sparkle in his blue eyes revealed a sense of humor.
He stood by the hearth, examining the brass clock resting on top of it, but his gaze shifted toward them and fixed on Grace. She couldn’t help noticing how his large eyes were far too beautiful. He had probably seduced half the female population of London with those eyes.
“Sir, may I present Miss Grace Martin.”
Mr. Barnes nodded and flashed a charming smile. “A pleasure to meet you.”
“Good afternoon, sir.” Grace held his gaze.
Andrews left them alone to talk.
The thought crossed her mind that maybe the children weren’t orphans after all. Maybe they were Maxwell Barnes’s illegitimate offspring and he was trying to be decent by caring for them.
Speaking of the children, the pair sat side by side on the brown velvet couch. Though well dressed, they were rather thin, but Andrews had told her that they had been sorely neglected before Mr. Barnes took them in just under two weeks ago. He had quite literally taken them off the street.
Both children had straight, silky brown locks and large blue eyes. The girl looked a couple of years older than the boy, who had yet to lose his baby-like innocence.
“Miss Martin, please meet Jane and Sam.” Mr. Barnes gestured toward the children.
Grace offered them a slight smile. “Hello, children.”
“Hello,” they replied in unison.
“I understand you worked for the same family for the past year,” he continued.
“Yes, sir. It was only temporary, since I replaced their usual governess while she attended to family business in France. Once she returned, my services were no longer required.”
“Even so, they spoke highly of you. Please sit.” He motioned for her to take a chair near the couch.
She did as he asked, and he walked to the couch and sat beside Sam.
For the next half hour, the interview went smoothly, though Grace and Jane did most of the talking. Sam was rather timid, but after a while he responded to her more openly. She noted that he seemed particularly attached to Mr. Barnes.
The children were engaging and intelligent, but their poor background was apparent in their speech. Since they were so young, this would be relatively simple to correct.
Maxwell Barnes spent most of the interview observing her interaction with the children. He sometimes joined the conversation with pleasant and even humorous comments as well as questions about her previous post and her views on teaching. As she had guessed, he was a charmer. In her career, she had known all kinds of men and found his sort to be the most dangerous. Outwardly, he was easy to like, but what was his true nature beneath the handsome looks and boyish charm?
Finally he said, “Thank you for your time, Miss Martin.”
Was he dismissing her? Grace scolded herself for already imagining herself in this house, teaching these children and warding off the charming Mr. Barnes.
Author Bio:
Kate Hill is a vegetarian New Englander who loves writing romantic fantasies. When she’s not working on her books, Kate enjoys reading, working out, watching horror movies, and researching vampires and Viking history. She runs the Compelling Beasts Blog that is dedicated to antagonists, antiheroes, and paranormal creatures. Kate also writes as Saloni Quinby.
When Cole Johnson was eight-years-old, he married Rose Prescott. Never mind that the aisle was made of holiday table runners, she wore an old lace curtain, and her brother performed the ceremony in a musty basement.
Twenty-four years later, Cole is more in love than ever and ready to wed Rose for real. This time, it’ll be at an exquisite wedding venue and the minister will know how to read. But that’s not all. He wants to give Rose the life he’s always dreamed of: a big house with a picket fence, twin boys, a family dog, and a rock-solid 401K.
But Rose doesn’t seem to want any of it—not even a little. Because it’s not at all the future she covets. In fact, it’s the exact opposite. The thought of a hefty mortgage payment and a minivan full of children isn’t just suffocating… it’s insufferable.
As the wedding approaches, Cole grows uneasy and can’t help but feel like Rose is hiding something. Despite his suspicions, the day of their wedding arrives without a hitch. The question is, how will the day end?
Pick up your copy of Chasing Love, the epic conclusion to the Clumsy Little Hearts trilogy. While each story can be read as a standalone, common characters are woven throughout each book. Julie Navickas’ stories leave no shortage of heart-stopping plot twists, competing emotions, and soul-crushing decisions. Get your copy today!
Julie Navickas is a best-selling and award-winning, nationally recognized contemporary romance novelist, known for her keen ability to tell heart-wrenching, second-chance love stories through relatable characters with humility, humor, and heroism. She is also an award-winning university instructor in the School of Communication at Illinois State University. Julie earned master’s degrees in both organizational communication and English studies with an emphasis in book history, as well as a bachelor’s degree in public relations, graduating cum laude from Illinois State University. She is a mom of three and has been happily married to her high school sweetheart for twelve years.
with stories by Shay Lacy, Constance Phillips, Denise Lynn, Mila Winters Genre: Holiday Romance Anthology
A Fiery Flamingo Christmas by Shay Lacy
What will ignite when a protected witness with a flamethrower meets the hunk next door?
The mob located Gina Weston two days before Christmas, but she refuses to run any more. Except maybe into the arms of her next-door neighbor after he extinguishes her burning flamingo Christmas tree. But are her gun and flamethrower enough to protect her from the lure of this sport hero playboy?
Former home run king Stone “Sledge” Hammer had been bored in the baseball off-season. Meeting Gianna has given him the chance to be a hero again, if she lets him in. While he’s showing her the true spirit of Christmas, can he get inside her defenses to show her the importance of home?
It’s no game they’re playing, and it’s a must-win against the mob.
Christmas Memories by Denise Lynn
When Kelly’s missing husband unexpectedly shows up with amnesia right before the holidays, will the miracle of the Christmas season help restore his memories and what they once shared?
Family Reclaimed by Constance Phillips
Is their new fragile love strong enough for these first tests?
Kayson and Jack swore eternal love to each other. Now all they want is some time alone to explore the meaning of Christmas as a new family. But the hustle of the holidays while building their dreams at once is testing the strength of that vow. Everybody wants a piece of them.
If they give all their time and love away to others, will they have enough left for one another and their young son?
What She Wants for Christmas by Mila Winters
When Leann’s hopes for spending Christmas with her daughter are dashed, she licks her wounds by indulging in a fling with Ben, the cute guy she meets at a bar.
All Ben wants for Christmas is to romance the beautiful woman he’s had a crush on for years. If Leanne learns all his secrets, she might not give him a chance to prove they can be great together.
Now, only Leanne can decide if Ben is really what she wants for Christmas.
Shay Lacy lives in Ohio with her husband and cat GG.
She writes romantic suspense and erotic fantasy romance. Shay sees story ideas everywhere. Even something as simple as a sequin can spark a new romantic suspense. Many times a story has emerged from her musing, “You know, somebody could die from that.”
When not writing, she loves to bake, people watch, and shop flea markets and estate sales.
Shay enjoys hearing how couples met and what they love about each other. You can find more information about Shay, her books, and how to contact her at her website, www.shaylacy.com.
Denise Lynn lives in NW Ohio with her husband, son and an ever-changing number of 4-legged kids.
She writes medieval romance for Harlequin/Mills and Boon Historical and whatever she feels like writing for herself. Having read romance novels since she was far too young to do so, she enjoys having the opportunity to share her own stories with readers.
In her spare time, she gardens, sews, and basically putzes around with any craft project she can get her hands on.
Visit website at www.denise-lynn.com for more information on her books. Links to her social media pages, to the Denise Lynn Newsletter and contact information are on her site.
Constance Phillips lives in Ohio with her husband, daughter, and three canine kids.
She writes contemporary and paranormal romance novels.
When not writing stories of finding and rediscovering love, Constance loves spending time in the garden, with her pups, or cooking with her fresh from the garden produce.
If she leaves the house, it’s to spend time with good friends or family…or go to an eighties pop concert.
Mila Winters loves romance. Be it written between the pages of a book, larger than life on the big screen or residing in her home. So, of course, she writes it too. That is, when
she’s not working with teenagers or hanging out with her wife and their dog Toby.
Creating likeable (and sometimes unlikeable) characters makes her do a happy dance and she hopes her readers enjoy them too. To learn more about Mila, her other stories and how her writing brain works, visit her at www.milawinters.com.
