1–What is the title of your latest release? WHAT THE HEX 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Perky apprentice takes on grumpy warlock. It’s a boss romance with a grumpy/sunshine, witchy twist. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? After GO HEX YOURSELF, Penny and Willem obviously needed their story told. I had to do it! 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Absolutely. Penny would be the best sort to hang out with. She’d have the menu memorized at the restaurant, be there 15 minutes early to snag the best seats and keep the conversation rolling. 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Starchy, Snobby, and Ginger 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? The Romans had a lot of fertility deities. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I wait until I’m done! 8–What’s your favorite foodie indulgence? Iced coffee. Does that count? 9–Describe your writing space/office! A mess. It’s always a mess. 10–Who is an author you admire? I am and will always remain a Kresley Cole fangirl. 11–Is there a book that changed your life? The first one…
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 Jessica Clare! Writes: A witchy rom-com about Reggie, who doesn’t believe in magic but apprentices for a witch for the money, and Ben, who’s 500 years old and hates everything in the universe except possibly Reggie’s freckles. About: Jessica Clare likes cats, coffee, video games and reading. She’s a big fan of cozy nights by the fireplace and staying indoors. As an introvert, she’d be happiest watching Great British Bake Off or Survivor and less happy actually being on those shows. Ugh, people. What I’m looking for in my ideal reader match: Loves a tall, dark, and surly hero Loves a plucky heroine with a can-do manner Into witches of all kinds Doesn’t mind some cat jokes Loves slightly absurd humor What to expect if we’re compatible: Devoted heroes No pets in danger Low drama/gray moments Humor in everything A 3 to a 4 on the steam scale (out of 5). Hot but vanilla. Is that a thing? Let’s pretend it’s a thing. GO HEX YOURSELF by Jessica…
Our reviewer retrospective continues with Miranda Owen‘s favorite books of this year! I love making lists. At the end of a year, friends and fellow readers will post about their top favorite five or ten books of the year. I’m not configured that way. Trying to pick only five or ten favorite books out of the hundred or so I’ve read over the course of a year is unfathomable to me. Instead, I’ve picked about five or so titles in four different categories. Many of these selections fit a few of different categories listed here. I mostly read and review romances, but cozy mysteries are my jam too. Christmas-themed Romance Picks THE MATCHMAKER’S MISTLETOE MISSION by Jaci Burton A COWBOY UNDER THE MISTLETOE by Jessica Clare ONE HOT HOLIDAY by Cynthia Eden MEET ME UNDER THE MISTLETOE by Stacey Kennedy ONE CHRISTMAS EVE by Shannon Stacey There was a ridiculous amount of amazing Christmas-themed romances that came out this year, many of which came out at the end of October. The ones I’m discussing were my absolute favorites, but there were a bunch more that put a smile on my face. THE MATCHMAKER’S MISTLETOE MISSION by Jaci Burton and A…
A warm holiday welcome to Fresh Fiction Reviewer, Miranda Owen, who is here to discuss some of her favorite holiday-themed romances! If this post doesn’t get you in the holiday spirit, we don’t know what will. Without further ado… I love a fun holiday-themed romance. Admittedly, my favorite holiday-themed romances involve Halloween, but I enjoy Christmas ones too. Some of my favorite books by Carolyn Brown and Terry Spear are centered on Christmas and family. The Christmas romances I’ve read this year – by old favorites and new-to-me authors – have had dual themes of “family” and “Christmas” with delightful results. The one story featured here that’s not set during Christmas is a paranormal romance by Cynthia Eden that opens with a catastrophic blind date on New Year’s Eve, but that story also has a lot to do with family. In SOMEONE TO TRUST by Mary Balogh and THE CHRISTMAS KEY by Lori Wilde, the heroes are both drawn to women with big hearts and loving families. SOMEONE TO TRUST opens with an idyllic Christmas house party with the Westcott family and their assorted friends and relations. Colin Handrich, Lord Hodges can’t help but be charmed by these people because…