1–What is the title of your latest release? TEXAS ROSE HAPPILY EVER-AFTER This is the 5th installment of my Texas Rose Ranch series. 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? It’s The Princess Diaries meets Yellowstone. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? The Texas Rose Ranch is the second largest ranch in Texas. It’s in the Texas Hill Country. It’s been in the Rose family since before the civil war. The first Rose to own the ranch was Carlton Rose. He was the bastard son of Santa Anna and Emily Morgan. Yes, that Santa Anna of the Alamo fame. After the Alamo, Santa Anna was intent on showing those pesky Texans that he was in charge. He marched his thousands of troops across Texas in a show of force. He camped on the San Jacinto river near the town of New Washington. That’s where he met Emily Morgan who was a member of household staff of James Morgan a large Texas Landowner. It’s a tale as old as time. Santa Anna was a horny dictator and Emily was a beautiful servant girl. So, instead of marching into San Jacinto and crushing the Texas…
Chapter 3 “Slow down!” Deena had been attempting to match her pace to Luis’s angry, fast one since they’d left the bookstore, but keeping up was impossible and she was tired of trying. He didn’t listen. So, as they got out of the commercial district, headed toward her neighborhood, she stopped and crossed her arms. When he realized she wasn’t beside him, he finally stopped and walked back to her. “What’s wrong?” “I can’t keep up with you, and you just made a wrong turn. Why are you so angry?” She started walking again, in the right direction, at a much slower pace. He fell into step beside her. “I don’t understand why you didn’t seek an official diagnosis.” Deena felt guilty about that, but she also didn’t appreciate the way he’d immediately started criticizing her care of the child she loved. “I’ve been in charge of her for two months, ever since Tammalee…” She swallowed. “Ever since the accident. It’s been a little hectic.” “Of course. I’m sorry.” He took a deep breath and moved his shoulders like his neck hurt. Obviously trying to calm himself. “What makes you think she has FAS?” Interesting that he knew…
Book Title: VALKYRIE, The Avian Clone Chronicles – Book 1 Character Name: Valkyrie How would you describe your family or your childhood? My early childhood was reasonably happy. I was brought up on Orpheseus Prime by the human female who gave birth to me. Things went seriously downhill after I was separated from her. You see, I am not a normal human man. I am a genetically manipulated avian clone. I have wings and can fly, and I also have extraordinarily keen hearing and eyesight. My memory could be described as photographic. I do not forget anything, the good experiences or the bad. What was your greatest talent? I can hack into all but the most highly encrypted databases and computer systems. Significant other? That would hopefully be the outcome of this story, would it not? Zia, a lovely Mordrial woman who was once a resident of the Palace Orphanage and is now one of the caregivers there, has come to me for help in solving her sister’s murder. I find myself strongly attracted to Zia, who affects me in a way that no female ever has. Biggest challenge in relationships? Trust, which is possibly the…
Instead of trying to find your perfect match in a dating app, we bring you the “Author-Reader Match” where we introduce you to authors you may fall in love with. It’s our great pleasure to present Lisa Kessler! Writes: A paranormal romance series set in Savannah, Georgia that features a crew of immortal pirates, who now recover magical artifacts and relics for the government. The Captain’s Curse has Captain Ian Flynn facing off with a rival from lifetimes ago. The Spear of Destiny, capable of killing an immortal, is missing, and could be pointed right at the only woman Flynn has ever loved. About: Multi-Award-Winning author, Lisa Kessler is a sucker for a tortured hero and heroines who can save themselves. Her plots tend to have high stakes and her catnip trope is enemies to lovers. When she’s not writing, Lisa is probably reading tarot cards and binge watching paranormal tv shows like Stranger Things, Umbrella Academy, Interview with a Vampire, Grim, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Andor, and The Mandalorian. My ideal reader match for my latest book, The Captain’s Curse, must love: A brooding wounded hero A feisty heroine who is determined not to give him a second chance A…
1–What is the title of your latest release? STORMLESS is the title of my latest – and first – release! 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Stormless takes place in the world of Auris, where seven violent Tempests rule the world, wreaking havoc across the continent. This high fantasy epic has three storylines. The first follows Castien Varic as he embarks on a dangerous quest to uncover the truth behind a rising threat. The second follows Faelyn Titansworn, prince of the capital city and heir to the throne, as he uncovers his own conspiracy. Finally, the third follows Asteros Silverglade as he uncovers ancient secrets two years in the past. All these storylines intertwine, of course, and come together in an exciting climax. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I created the world of Auris specifically for Stormless. This world ended up being the perfect setting for Stormless because Auris is dangerous, magical, and unique, matching the tone of the story. There were several changes that I made to the story because of something I wanted to add to the world and vice versa. I like to think that the setting of…
1–What is the title of your latest release? CONQUERED BETRAYAL, Book 3 of the Goldenlach Ridge Shifters Trilogy 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Searching for answers about stolen secrets from his tech company, a grizzly shifter is forced to work with the lost love of his life, a human who betrayed him like no other, to stop her brother’s malicious plans or all shifters will pay the price. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? This is the finale of Goldenlach Ridge Shifters trilogy, so it seemed only natural to set it in the place where it all started, Detroit, Michigan, where two bobcat shifters were abducted by a human with unknown motives. This book explores those motives. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Yes! To both of them. Landon might be a CEO of a tech company, but he’s also really down to earth and has a dry sense of humor. Jolyn, a human, is military trained and has great survival instincts. She and her two best friends, who we meet in the book, would be a blast to hang out with. 5–What are three words that…
1–What is the title of your latest release? THE ENCHANTED HACIENDA 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? A young woman finds herself grappling with a broken life and returns home to her family’s magical flower farm only to find that there is no short cut to discovering her worth and who she truly is. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? Most of my books come to me with a first scene, but this one was the only one that’s come to me in setting. The first image was this expansive majestic flower farm bathed in a golden light and I wanted to know who tended the flowers, who lived here, and why the flowers felt so enchanting. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? A resounding yes. Although I prefer who she becomes more than who she begins as 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? The first word that came to mind was “lost.” But I’d also add tenacious, creative, and generous 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? That romantic scenes are about more than romance. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until…
1–What is the title of your latest release? UNLADYLIKE LESSONS IN LOVE, first of the Marleigh Sisters series of Regency novels. A bit of mystery, a bit of spice, and lots of romping about London. 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Lila Marleigh, the daughter of an English earl and his Indian mistress, owns a gambling salon and loves to defy the ton at every step. In comes Ivor Tristram, accusing her of being his father’s mistress. He’s aggravating, he’s gorgeous, and sparks fly. But they must work together to help someone very important to Lila. Can they work together, or will the friction between them (ahem) get in the way? 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I live in London, one of the most exciting places to live. There is just so much history. When you start looking at Regency and Victorian history, though, it isn’t all glittering ballrooms and tea dances. There is some very interesting grimy history, like the infamous rat pits, the pleasure gardens and the streets of Whitechapel. I love exploring these! Oh, and I tell you, these Regency folk did not hold back in the bedroom….
Book Title: TELL-TALE BONES Character Name: Sarah Booth Delaney How would you describe your family or your childhood? Growing up in the Mississippi Delta, I had the best childhood ever. My parents loved me to distraction, and I was encouraged to have adventures and to explore. During early childhood I was coddled and carefree. After my parents died in a car accident, I had Aunt Loulane. There was great sadness in my childhood, but also much love and joy. What was your greatest talent? It is also my greatest weakness – total hardheadedness coupled with the idea that I can tackle anything and win. It can get me into a lot of trouble, but it also makes me a good private detective. Significant other? I’m in a relationship with a childhood friend, Sheriff Coleman Peters. It took us a while to realize we were destined to be more than friends, but I believe I’ve found the man I was meant to love. Integrity and honesty are important to me, and Coleman has plenty of both. Biggest challenge in relationships? Trusting another has been hard. My parents abrupt and tragic deaths left me unwilling to trust others,…
Instead of trying to find your perfect match in a dating app, we bring you the “Author-Reader Match” where we introduce you to authors you may fall in love with. It’s our great pleasure to present Leslie O’Sullivan! Writes: Leslie O’Sullivan writes contemporary adult rom com in her “Behind the Scenes” series and loves to share her visions of fairy tales with spice and music in the “Rockin’ Fairy Tales” series. She has a background in theater, both in acting and design, as well as a foray into TV as the assistant art director on “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show.” Cons are her happy place where she spends too much money on Star Wars merch and Funko Pops! About: In this enemies to lovers rom-com, an incendiary rivalry between the publicists of two mega popular TV shows blazes into spicy territory when they square off at San Diego Cali Con, an annual Comic Con style event. Meg McGrath, a publicist with few but impressive credits on her resume, finds herself playing in the P.R. big leagues when she lands a job as head of publicity for The Chieftain’s Son, an Irish historical drama based on an insanely bestselling series of romance…