1–What is the title of your latest release? LOWCOUNTRY GETAWAY 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? When Nate Andrews whisks the entire Talbot clan off for a holiday adventure in the U.S. Virgin Islands, he has no idea his mother-in-law and her new friends will become embroiled in a case involving adultery, junk cars, money laundering, and murder. Liz and Nate scramble to find a killer before three sweet Southern belles wind up in a tropical prison. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? St. John is my favorite vacation spot, so it’s also Liz Talbot’s. I’ve thought about setting a book there for a while. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Liz Talbot is my avatar, or maybe in some ways she’s who I’d like to be. I live vicariously through her, so I guess I’d say we hang out every day. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Fierce, loyal, kind, flawed…okay, yes, that’s four words. Liz is flawed like all the rest of us. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? There are ruins in St. John that date all the way back to…

Excerpt from BRATVA ANGEL by Sabine Barclay       “You are.” He growls. “F*ck. I can’t last any longer, baby girl.” “Good. I want to know you want me that much.” “I want you more than I should. You’re a drug, Heather. I’d sell my soul for another hit, another chance to be inside you.” “But drugs destroy. That’s not what I want.” “Fine. A multivitamin. I know I’m better when I’m with you.” I can’t help but laugh. My core contracts, and he thrusts hard before going still. He rests his forehead against mine. I cup his jaw. “I have never been called a multivitamin before. That might be one of the weirdest and most romantic things I’ve ever heard.” I sigh as we kiss once more. Part of it is from satisfaction and post-coital bliss. But part of it is regret because I can’t linger. “How late do you think your sister will be out?” “She and Mike’ll probably be back by ten. Danielle isn’t a night owl and never has been. Sleeping Beauty likes her rest. I can’t blame her since she’s home with Cadence all day. He’s exhausting.” I consider what Danielle and Mike would…

Most Likely to take a chance? Definitely Seb Costa, the camp chef, and our hero. He’s a risky guy, almost to the point of being reckless. But the man has a heart of gold, even when he tries to hide it under all that “cool” exterior. Most likely to do the unexpected? This one goes to the sweet little girl of the story, Kimmy. She has a child’s pure innocence and gets right to the heart of the matter. Every time Seb and Kate try to keep things casual and easy, Kimmy is there to knock them off balance. Most likely to be there for friends and family? Mason Avery, the owner of Camp True North Springs, is as loyal as they come. He will do whatever it takes to help the camp families on their journey of healing from grief. If you’re facing any kind of challenge, you’d want Mason Avery on your side. Most likely to surprise themselves? Mason’s new fiancée Dana, who came up with the whole idea for Camp True North Springs, continues to discover new capabilities and possibilities for herself.  She was strong and brave in her law enforcement career before, but now she’s an…

One of the most fun things about both reading and writing historical romance is the blending of fact and fiction—finding those nuggets of truth amidst the earth of a novel. Some readers—especially Regency romance readers—expect there to be complete accuracy in the manners and forms of address mentioned in a novel. Fashion choices should align with what was really fashionable, and historical accuracy needs to be kept as close to reality as possible. That is all well and good and I don’t have a problem with any of that, although, as a reader, I do allow for more discretion than many others (it is a novel after all, and if an author wants to move around bits of historical fact I don’t mind so long as they know the truth of it and put in an author’s note at the end). When I was in college and studying British History, I even wrote a paper on the historical accuracy found in one of the romance novels I was reading. To say that professor was shocked at how accurate it was would be to understate his response. With all this in mind, when I set out to create a country for…

1–What is the title of your latest release? THE GIRL WHO COUNTED NUMBERS 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? THE GIRL WHO COUNTED NUMBERS is the story of an independent, Jewish-American girl who despite her protestations gives in to her father and leaves for Israel to solve a family mystery. The hunt for any evidence of her uncle takes her to unexpected places where she must confront parts of the past she never knew. With the infamous Adolf Eichmann trial happening in the backdrop, Susan picks up clues everywhere, unraveling complex layers of history, and is drawn into the tense political climate of a post-Holocaust Israel. As she gets more and more involved in the struggles of her Israeli and Jewish-Moroccan friends, she explores awakening emotions and discovers her own interest in truth, justice, and activism. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I spent seven months living in Jerusalem in 1961, the year of the Eichmann trial. I was on a fellowship from Brandeis University studying politics, economics, and Hebrew. Mostly I listened to people’s conversations and absorbed the atmosphere.  I did not have a novel in mind then but 61 years…

My new book, THE ALIEN’S CHARGE, comes out December 16th and is about a Maverick-like alien pilot who has to dog fight in the skies for his human mate. With the holidays upon us, you might also want to check out my book BAKI, which is part of an alien holiday-themed series. Baki is an outcast alien who stumbles upon a human female hiding in his hut.   B: Barely surviving on a cold alien planet A: Alien Santa leaves packages under a tree… but they are survival items K: Kept warm by big alpha alien body heat I: In love with the alien savior THE ALIEN’S CHARGE by Ella Maven Outcasts of Corin #5 I don’t play by the rules… until her.   Maisie: I’m tired of being scared, but fear is like a constant companion these days. Some big blue alien stole the last of my friends, and now I’m alone as a prisoner on a spaceship on my way back to the planet that stole everything from me. I thought I’d seen the last of the blue aliens, until suddenly I’m staring into the eyes of one as he gets ready to fire a laser right into…

Most likely to run out in a snowstorm in slippers and a long woolen coat to go walkies with a dog? Aisling Grey, definitely. She caters to Jim’s every whim despite the fact that he’s a centuries-old demon in Newfoundland form. You’d think he could potty by himself, but no. He needs Aisling to make sure he’s safe when he’s at his most vulnerable (as he’s conned her into thinking, anyway). (Aisling is in almost all of my dragon books like YOU SLAY ME.) Most likely to be underwhelmed by a drop-dead handsome billionaire? Harry Knight. Although Harry appreciates hunky billionaires as much as the next person, she isn’t in the least bit fooled by their sexy selves and looks beyond the lickability of said billionaires for characters of substance. And a wickedly good sense of humor. (Harry is in my Greek Billionaire Romcom series – It’s All Greek to Me).   Most likely to haunt a lost love? Jenna Boyle, a weaver of time, and a woman who literally died for the vampire of her dreams. He didn’t stand for those sorts of shenanigans, of course, and had her resurrected, so technically, she is haunting him. Quite happily, even…

Hi, my name is Kim, the K in A K Wilder. My latest release, CURSE OF SHADOWS, is a YA Fantasy that follows the story of Ash, a 17-year-old wordsmith who has just discovered she can raise a phantom. But instead of celebrating with her best friends, and the love of her life, she is spirited away to a remote Sanctuary at the top of the world. There they hope to test her powers, but what they unleash may have the world running for its life…   C is for CURE, what all are hoping for. U is for UNBOUND, what Ash’s phantom becomes. R is for RENEWAL, the promise of the prophecy. S is for SAVANT, Ash’s new rank. E is for ESCAPE, what Ash must do.   O is for OCEAN, where Ash’s love lies. F is for FLOWERS that bloom from drops of his blood.   S is for the SECOND SUN that shines brighter every day. H is for HELP, what Ash tries to be. A is for ALURE, what phantoms see in her eyes. D is for DEADLY, the weight of the stakes. O is for OBSESSION, the strongest of emotions. W is for WILD,…

1–What is the title of your latest release? LIKE A HOLIDAY INN 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Sparks fly when a grumpy British innkeeper who is being forced to sell her B&B gets snowed in with her best friend’s brother, a charismatic American who has offered to buy the place – and who she instantly dislikes. A charming, closed-door romance that’s perfect for a cozy fireside read. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? This is the fourth story in my Port Willis Romance series (though it can be read as a standalone), so I knew that it would take place in the fictional English village on the coast of Cornwall that I’d dreamed up for my other books. 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Maybe not at first! She’s a little grouchy and rough around the edges, though she’s definitely changed since allowing her best friend Ginny into her life. Really, Rebecca is just someone who holds things close to the vest and doesn’t know how to trust—until our hero enters the picture and shakes things up for her. 5–What are three words that describe your hero?…

1–What is the title of your latest release? DESPERADO’S CARESS 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? A bad boy who has one chance left to set his life straight; hunting down a criminal, if he survives 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? That’s easy. We live in horse and cowboy country.  It’s what I know, so… 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Absolutely, she’s strong, intelligent, and determined to catch her father’s murderer 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Hot, tough, tortured 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? About women Pinkerton Agents in this time period of the old west. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I edit as I draft; that works for me. 8–What’s your favorite foodie indulgence? Creme Brulee 9–Describe your writing space/office! I’m fortunate to now have a separate office where I can close the door; when I started writing I was a closet writer, literally in a large close in our former house. 10–Who is an author you admire? Diana Gabaldon 11–Is there a book that changed your life? The Black Lyon…