Book Title: MISTS OVER THE CHANNEL ISLANDSCharacter Name: Dr. Ivy Picot How would you describe your family or your childhood?I can’t imagine a happier childhood, growing up on the beautiful island of Jersey with my wonderful family. My father always encouraged me to follow in his footsteps—and the footsteps of my grandfather and great-grandfather—and become a physician. Although many told me a woman doctor wouldn’t be accepted, my father always believed in me. However, I never had a great crowd of friends like my older sister Fern. What was your greatest talent?People say I see “behind the seen.” I don’t think of it as much. I simply notice the way people move and hold themselves and react to what others say. I’ve been that way since I was a child. Significant other?My sister Fern says I’m a spinster and lost my only opportunity when I was at Oxford. But how could I have married a man who loved London more than he loved me? Or when I loved Jersey more than I loved him? Biggest challenge in relationships?I’m not beautiful or vivacious like Fern, and men rarely notice me. If they do, they’re often thrown off by the “Dr.” in…

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Book Title: A STAGE SET FOR VILLAINSCharacter Names: Riven Hesper (18); Jude Stepharros (Immortal) I wince at the piercing spotlight clapping on overhead as I follow Jude past the curtain and onto the stage, to a set of chairs set arranged at the center of it. Sil said the stage would look better in any images of us that appear in the papers, so here we are. The reporter seems nice enough and waves us over, but the walk from our dressing rooms gave me far too much time to harp on what they might ask. And Titus’s interview advice about how to “answer without answering” has long since fled my mind. JUDE: “Heart, it’s an interview, not an interrogation.” He glances at me over his shoulder and adds in a whisper, “Stop dragging your feet. You’ll scuff up the stage.” Jude promised he’d handle most of the questions and I took that as a threat. I lower myself into the chair Jude pulls out for me before seating himself, crossing one long leg over the other and looking far too comfortable as he says, “You’ll have to forgive us the delay.” As if we aren’t late because he threw…

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 Braidee Otto! Writes:Looking for a literary soulmate? Hi! I’m Braidee Otto, a self-proclaimed hopeless romantic with a passion for writing heartfelt narratives that sweep readers off their feet one page at a time. My debut adult romantic fantasy series, Myths of the Empyrieos, kicks off with SONGBIRD OF THE SORROWS, a tale brimming with espionage, trials, secrets, and just the right amount of heartbreak. It follows the story of Aella, an outcast princess-turned-spy who is sent to infiltrate a rival kingdom by competing in a series of high-stakes bridal trials. But when the trials turn deadly and her former flame – now the leader of her team – reignites old feelings, she must navigate the tangled web of duty, desire, and danger to decide whether to follow orders or risk everything to defy them. About:I call Adelaide, South Australia, home, where I live with my partner, two lovable dogs, and a cat who wandered into my life on the winter solstice and never left…

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 Hannah Reynolds! Writes:Award-winning romantic comedies, filled with banter, whimsy, and sweeping romance! I want to make you laugh, which is why A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO DATING A DEMON has such a playful premise: What if you had unwanted suitors — and to get rid of them, you started saying you were already betrothed? To a demon, to make extra sure the guys would leave you alone. And what if doing so accidentally summoned a demon who insists you are betrothed? I hope you’ll laugh out loud through the whole book — while also getting swept up in the slow burn romance. About:I grew up in a small New England town, hanging out with friends and baking chocolate treats. I love croissants, staying warm, and meeting friends in local cafes. In high school, I worked as a Barnes and Noble bookseller, and in college, I studied creative writing and archaeology. I spent a year in Paris after graduation — influenced by my grandmother, who grew…

What is the title of your latest release?CARNIVAL FANTASTICO What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book?CARNIVAL FANTASTICO follows a young woman posing as fortune-teller at a magical traveling carnival, where the handsome boy who once broke her heart resurfaces and warns her that the carnival is more sinister than it appears. How did you decide where your book was going to take place?When I think of the heyday of traveling carnivals, I think of the 1920s and 1930s. Everything seemed so rambunctious and gilded during that time period. Of course, this is a secondary world, so things aren’t exactly true to the roaring twenties. We have kings and royal commanders in the world of CARNIVAL FANTASTICO, and we have gods who meddle with people’s lives. Would you hang out with your heroine in real life?Absolutely! I love Esmeralda’s sharp wit and adventurous spirit. I am super introverted and need an extrovert to force me out of my comfort zone. Esmeralda would happily give me the push I need. What are three words that describe your hero?Ignacio: Brave. Loyal. Pure-hearted.Esmeralda: Bold. Clever. Chaotic. What’s something you learned while writing this book?Carnivals have a very interesting and not so spectacular history….

What is the title of your latest release?DEADLY EVER AFTER What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book?Two dead princesses must survive a cursed forest on a quest for true love’s kiss, except there’s a catch. The right kiss will save them. The wrong one will kill them. How did you decide where your book was going to take place?Truthfully, and this might be fairly paradoxical, but it was a very intentional and deep yet shallow decision. I knew the story was going to take place in a world that felt like a never-ending garden, due to my love of floral metaphors—especially in relation to identity, growth, and healing. The shallow component is that I think flowers are gorgeous. They’re truly one of my favorite things on earth, so having a story that’s so close to my heart be full of something I adore so much just felt right. Would you hang out with your heroine in real life?I would love to go to a bakery with Amala and try to do something active with Kha’dasia. Perhaps rock climbing, but she’d probably hate that. (IYKYK) What are three words that describe your hero?For Amala—Sensitive, compassionate, resilient. For Kha’dasia—loyal, tenacious, gentle….

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 Deborah Clack! Writes:Poignant contemporary romance of second chances with serious amounts of swoon but no spice, celebrity meets reluctant widow, love after loss, grief and healing, grit, beauty, and laugh-out-loud humor. About:Hi. I’m Deborah. I love all things romance. The meet cute, the angst, the first kiss. But I have confess that my favorite part of a romance is when the hero sees the heroine for who she really is, flaws and all, and he can’t help but fall in love with her. And I believe the most heroic part of a love story is when the heroine finally sees herself, flaws and all, and she can’t help but embrace her strong, beautiful self. Does that sound like the kind of story you could stay up late reading? The kind of encouragement you could use right about now? What I’m looking for in my ideal reader match:• swoon-worthy romance• angst• grit• real-life struggles• organic humor• deep journeys with redemption• a soft place to land…

Book Title: WHITEOUTCharacter Name: Maya Sullivan How would you describe your family or your childhood?I had a great childhood. My parents were lovely believers who raised me to be confident in who I am and where I was going. When I decided to be a trauma surgeon, they were all in with their support, both emotionally and financially. What was your greatest talent?I was always the one taking care of the wounded animals on the ranch during my summer breaks. Any time a horse came up lame, after the vet left, I did my best to hurry the healing along. Significant other?Not at the moment and not really looking, to be honest, but then I ran into Gideon Price, my teenage crush, and I’ll have to admit, the feelings came rushing back. Just more adult now. But the timing stinks so I’m going to have to do my best to ignore them. He’s not making it easy, though, because I can tell he’s interested. Sigh… Biggest challenge in relationships?I’m a take charge kind of person so I know I can come across a bit intimidating sometimes. It can throw a lot of men off and scare them away. But that’s…

What is the title of your latest release?HEARTS ON THE FLY What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book?He’s a hockey player who just lost everything. She’s his ex-girlfriend’s sister and completely off-limits. When his teammates set them up on a blind date, sparks fly in ways no one expected. How did you decide where your book was going to take place?I actually did a vote on my social media and Washington DC had the most votes. Would you hang out with your heroine in real life?Definitely because I feel like we’re really similar in a lot of ways. What are three words that describe your hero?Steadfast. Loyal. Charming. What’s something you learned while writing this book?That I take so much for granted when it comes to sight. Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done?I’m definitely a wait until I’m completely done type of person. I don’t want to get distracted or get too in my head, so I’d rather wait until the first draft is over before going back and editing with fresh eyes. What’s your favorite foodie indulgence?Desserts! It’s usually the first thing I look at on a menu and I choose…