1–What is the title of your latest release? DESTINY’S ROGUE 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? High priest Antu Si-Tayat seeks revenge against high priestess Samira Anai Se-Bat by creating an army of rogue vampires. Sam saves Dr. Cordell Stuart, maker of the Nirvana turning vampires into rogues, so he can find a cure. If he does, she’ll save his daughter from certain death. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? It’s the last book of the series and both Sanctuary and The Mansion were mentioned before in Blood Rogue and Honorable Rogue. Also, I’ve been told to write what I know. I used to live in Alpine, NJ. 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Absolutely!! Sam is cool. She’s a five thousand-year-old vampire who would like to participate in a Girl’s Night Out. I mean, she dances like a crazy woman at weddings. She isn’t afraid to discuss the merits of Chris Hemsworth. And there are quite a few of them lol. 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Tall, Dark, and — wait a minute. Okay. Father. Scientist. And you guessed it…Handsome. 6–What’s something you learned…

Hello there, wonderful reader! My name is Suzette and I’m the author of MY NAME IS ONA JUDGE, a dual timeline novel based on the life of a vibrant young enslaved woman who dared to escape the most powerful man in the United States: George Washington, the nation’s first president! This dual timeline tells the story of Ona, her early life and eventual escape juxtaposed with our contemporary character, Tessa Scott – an interior decorator in an abusive relationship that proves its own form of bondage. It is a heart wrenching, heartwarming tale of two women who manage to find joy, love, and freedom. I invite you to indulge in My Name is Ona Judge. You may laugh, cry, or feel righteous indignation. But you’ll never forget Ona’s story, or her name. M is for Martha – as in Washington as in the first First Lady of the United States for whom Ona was a lady’s maid Y is for Young – Ona was only 10 years young when she became a maid to the first First lady N is for New Hampshire – the state to which Ona eventually escaped A is for Andrew Judge – the English indentured…

1–What is the title of your latest release? My new release is A MATTER OF TIME. It’s book two in the Fantasy Resorts series but can be read as a standalone. 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? 1888 is fun to visit, but the Time Capsule Resort didn’t mean to crash land there. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? Great question! There are so many options for time travel. I used to work in Tucson AZ at Old Tucson Studios as an entertainer and it was so much fun. It was such a huge part of my life, and I learned so much about the time frame and area that it seemed like a natural choice. 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Hell yes! Sadie is so kick-ass and fun to be around. Well, I mean, I was inside her head, so that might be a little awkward, but… 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Intelligent, Caring, and (this might be cheating) in-over-his-head 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? Writing this book confirmed for me that the more fun I have while writing, 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 Jane Ashford!   Writes: Jane Ashford writes historical romances set in the Regency period. She would love to make readers laugh out loud. She likes to delve into the foundations of relationships and how true love is rooted in the depths of personality, along with wild physical attraction, of course. Her couples challenge each other and reveal their real selves through action before they find their happy endings.   About: Born in Ohio, I’ve lived in New York, Boston, LA, and London. Reading has been my favorite thing ever since I could. I read more mysteries and science fiction than romance because I love them and I don’t want to risk lifting ideas. I’m particularly fond of exploring new worlds or alternate versions of ordinary reality such as those in Charles de Lint’s Newford books, the Fallow Sisters trilogy, and Elizabeth Moon’s Remnant Population.   My ideal reader Loves language and interesting expressions Is looking for a vacation from current events and some laughs Appreciates kindness and characters…

1–What is the title of your latest release? EXTREME DANGER, Book 5 of the McClouds & Friends Series 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Nick is on a suicide mission to take down an evil mafiya vor, and at the worst possible time his neighbor shows up to sneak a midnight dip in the pool naked. He doesn’t know if she’s a seductive assassin or a clueless innocent, but she has a target on her back now, and instead of saving his own soul, he’ll have to save Becca instead… 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? It was all handed to me by the previous books! Nick was already introduced to me in the previous books. The McCloud Crowd almost all hang out in Seattle and the surrounding environs, a place I love for its amazing beauty—the mountains, the Sound, Mt. Ranier, the Olympic Rainforests, the coast, and the city itself, too….I just can’t get enough. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? The heroine? Sure. I’d love to get brunch with her. My hero? Hell, no. He terrifies me. He’s brusque and rude and would never put up…

1–What is the title of your latest release? THE UGLY STEPSISTER 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Anna knows the truth about her stepsister, Cinderella: the pauper turned queen wasn’t the victim but the bully. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I didn’t decide so much as my characters told me. From the very moment the idea for this story popped into my head, I saw a lush forest setting and a gleaming castle in the distance. That inspired much of the general setting where the book takes place, and my characters showed me all the details of it. From a broader perspective, all the books in the Reimagined Fairy Tales Collection are set in the same world, so that also influenced the magic, mythology, religion, and political elements of the novel. 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Absolutely, lol! Though I wonder if she’d want to hang out with me? She’s not one for the spotlight or being around a lot of people, so it might depend on what we planned to do and where. 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Determined, head-strong, and skilled….

1–What is the title of your latest release? THE WINTER ORPHANS   2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Inspired by an incredible true story, THE WINTER ORPHANS is a poignant and ultimately triumphant novel about refugee children who braved wintry mountain passes in France to escape the Nazis, and the women who fought to save their lives.   3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? Because my grandmother was a front-line nurse in World War II, I have always been fascinated by the setting of wartime France. When I came across an article about a group of Jewish refugee children who survived the war in southern France against all odds, I was captivated. I soon found myself reading everything I could find on the subject, and the novel began to take shape.   4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Absolutely! The real individuals who inspired my three main characters were remarkable people, and I would have been honored to know them.   5–What are three words that describe your hero? This book actually has three point-of-view characters, so I will choose words that describe them all: resilient, idealistic, and…

1–What is the title of your latest release? STEPPING STONE 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Stepping Stone is an erotic suspense with humor and heart. As I’ve experienced anxiety most of my life, 10% of profits will go towards Anxiety and Depression Association of America (still finalizing). My main male character experiences PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I got inspiration from a friend who served in the army in Afghanistan. The novel also features characters from the LGBTQ community. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I’ve always wanted to go to San Francisco. It’s a challenge to write about a location I’ve never been before. The place has a bustling financial district. Stepping Stone is based on an investment firm, Stone Corp. I used to work for a big four bank for years, and boy, there was some dodginess. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Absolutely. Jenna Kravitz has a wicked sense of humor and gets into awkward situations. My favorite line of hers is, “God, Desiree was louder and more obvious than two robots having sex on a tin roof using bubble wrap as a condom.” 5–What…

In my latest novel, The Book Haters’ Book Club, the owner of an iconic neighborhood bookshop is known for his ability to put just the right book in the right reader’s hands at just the right moment. So, being the movie buff that I am, I figured I’d try to channel the spirit of my intrepid bookseller, Elliot, and make a few recommendations of my own.   Here is my can’t-go-wrong list of all-time favorite movies based on novels.   One Stand By Me (1986), based on the short story, “The Body” by Stephen King. This is the coming-of-age film that launched a thousand Gen-X faces: Wil Wheaton, Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell, Kiefer Sullivan… and the list of soon-to-be stars goes on. But the film doesn’t stop there. It also brings to full technicolor life the story of a blueberry pie-eating-contest gone horribly wrong. This one is two hours of book-to-screen perfection.   Two The Chronicles of Narnia series, adapted from the series of the same name by C.S. Lewis. Perhaps it was the decades that passed between when I read the books as a child and when I saw the movies with my own children, but everything I loved…

1–What is the title of your latest release? LUCY ON THE WILD SIDE 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Lucy Rourke has two great loves in her life: the gorilla troop she cares for as a primatologist and the laundry list of reality TV shows she watches to escape the fact that her actual love life doesn’t exist. And like a reality contestant gunning for the final rose, Lucy’s laser-focused on one thing: getting promoted to head keeper. So when a wildlife docuseries hosted by hotshot TV personality Kai Bridges chooses her zoo as its summer filming location, she sees an opportunity to showcase her beloved gorillas to the world and land a starring role in her department. When Kai and his film crew arrive, however, it’s obvious to Lucy that Kai cares more about sky-high ratings than the gorillas, and he considers her a camera-averse know-it-all whose wardrobe consists entirely of khaki. But she’s surprised to discover there’s more to him than his rugged good looks and cheesy catchphrases…and that maybe a promotion isn’t the only thing she wants. But when secrets from their pasts threaten to complicate everything, Lucy discovers that happiness and success aren’t the…