1–What is the title of your latest release? NOT YOUR EX’S HEXES 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? A willful witch & her broody not-so-one-night stand come to terms with the fact that even though love was never part of their arrangement, love—and fate—had other plans. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? New York City is one of my absolute favorite cities, and there’s so much to see and explore…perfect for a witchy family and their supernatural friends. 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Absolutely! I may have based her off someone I know. 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Broody. Moody. Drool-worthy. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? That there really is such a thing as a No Pants Subway Ride in NYC. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? My goal is to always write straight though first, but that never seems to happen, so I go through spurts of both. 8–What’s your favorite foodie indulgence? It’s all about the nachos! But during the holidays, it HAS to be my grandma’s Opera Fudge. 9–Describe your writing…

If you enjoy fast-paced paranormal romance with brutal warriors who soften for only one woman, THE PHANTOM is the book for you. Let me tell you a little about it…   T— T is for tattoos. Roux, the hero, is covered in them. For his kind, gods of war known as the Astra Planeta, these tattoos are actually stains on his soul, manifested in his flesh. They move over his skin and if anyone stares at one long enough, they’ll relive the memory that caused it, as if they are Roux. H—H is for headless. So. Yeah. There’s lots of decapitation in this story thanks to a war among immortals. But in a fun way. E—E is for enemies to lovers. True enemies. Like, heroine hates hero with every fiber of her being. Until she doesn’t hate him, of course… P—P is for plot twists. Who can be trusted? No one, that’s who. H— H is for harpy. No, horny. No, harpy. Heroine is part harpy warrior, part phantom seductress, with the ability to possess anyone. Among other things. Though she shouldn’t crave the male who killed her beloved consort…though Roux shouldn’t hunger for the female determined to slay him, neither…

1–What is the title of your latest release? AFTER MIDNIGHT 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? A matchmaker, fascinated by astrology, crosses paths with a chef who holds the key to changing her destiny. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? All the three books in the series are set in Raven’s Hollow, a town that’s based on Hoboken, NJ. It’s the perfect setting for an urban fantasy romance with its downtown, W Hotel, beautiful waterfront, upscale-restaurants, bars and a spooky cave that’s featured in book two, MIDNIGHT TEMPTATION. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Absolutely. I’d love to! The characters in this book feel like real people I want to be friends with. They’re fun and interesting. How many matchmaking astrologers and chefs do you know? I’d call them when I’m hungry and need advice. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Brooke – whimsical, romantic, free-spirited Nico – creative, passionate, resilient 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? I learned a lot about astrology by listening to podcasts and reading books. I found the symbolism and history fascinating. 7–Do you edit as you draft or…

With Stacey Kennedy‘s new book OH FANG! out, we here at Fresh Fiction thought it would be a fun way for readers to get to know her characters from her Undead Ever After series better by playing a little game we call “The Character Most Likely“. I love this because it satisfies my romance nerd self AND because I love Stacey Kennedy’s books. If you’re new to her Undead Ever After series – it ‘s a mix of paranormal, suspense, and romance and focuses on the same couple in each book.   1. Most likely to laugh in a serious moment? Willa, she’s a witch/vampire who never does take life too seriously. But that’s only because she hasn’t had it easy. First being a witch without magic to then finding out she’s also part vampire and being thrust into danger. Sometimes a girl needs to find a laugh in the weirdest of places to stay sane!   2. Most likely to get caught having sex in public? 100% Killian and Willa, but it’s not their fault. They’re newly bonded and can’t seem to keep their hands off each other. Add that to the fact that vampires are a wild bunch and…

1–What is the title of your latest release? HUNTER AVENGED, book 6 of the Forgotten Brotherhood series 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book?  An angelic librarian on the run and the immortal Viking assassin tracking her fight the growing attraction between them as they race against time to uncover the truth before they’re destroyed by forces more powerful than themselves. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place?  This book is part of a series so much of the groundwork had been laid before I began, but given their abilities, the hero and heroine end up in various locations around the world. 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life?  Absolutely. The chance to talk with an angelic librarian who can read and write any language would be fascinating. 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Intelligent, honorable, tenacious 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book?  I learned about the city of Kathmandu, a place my characters visit, and that the powerlines hang low and are quite a hazard. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? To get back into my work each day,…

Chapter 1 Science quantified the mystical, boiled it down to logic, data, and biological processes. But there was a kind of magic to new discoveries, and the discovery that murderous sirens lurked in ocean’s deep captivated the world and brought the New England fishing industry where they’d been found to its knees. Myth had become universal truth, and modern fishermen wanted no part of it. The sirens should have scared away Dawn Chaser’s crew, but stubbornness outweighed fear, and they did not flee the Gulf of Maine like most of their offshore competition. Idle chatter and laughter rang out across the decks as the crew prepared the nets, and Captain Killian Quinn listened to them from the pilothouse, their muffled voices drifting to where he stood at the helm. He couldn’t make out the words, but their cheer was unmistakable, and the corners of his mouth lifted. This could have been just another day at sea. Strong morale was good for crew retention, and these days, that’s what kept him in business. But more than that, his crew was like a family to him, more so than his own flesh and blood, and he liked hearing them in high spirits….

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 Kat Turner!   Writes: I write steamy romance with heart and humor. My Coven Daughters paranormal romance series brings together magic, witchy shenanigans, and plenty of heat. EMBERS is a prequel novella to the series that features a fire witch/paranormal investigator and notorious rock star with a heart of gold. They team up to beat a terrible prophecy and fall hard along the way.   About: I’m originally from Iowa and currently live in Louisville, Kentucky. Though I am sadly not a bourbon drinker, I do enjoy Derby Pie. Summer is my favorite season, as I’m a total sun worshipper who is obsessed with the ocean. When I’m not writing, I spend my time working out, practicing yoga, and reading. Lately, I’ve been devouring musician autobiographies. I live with my husband, son, and a cat who thinks he’s a dog and/or person.   What I’m looking for in my ideal reader match A sense of humor that skews a little dry and dark. Likes…

As I was browsing Amazon searching for alien romance, I stumbled upon the multi-author holiday-themed “Stranded With an Alien” series. It’s amazing! I started out only getting the Ella Maven book, because I’m familiar with her sci-fi romance, but I soon had to binge-read the others in the series as well. My favorite stories in the series are by Ella Maven, Alana Khan, Honey Phillips, and Tana Stone. While each book has some winter, stranded, or Christmas element, each book has a different tone. In BAKI by Ella Maven, Baki is a beautiful blue Drixonian. He has some PTSD from when his people were terrorized and forced from their home territory. To soothe himself, he smokes a locally grown dried plant and lives life as a farmer rather than be the warrior he’s capable of being. While on a crop run, he stumbles upon a human woman who is injured and on the run from a vicious group of aliens. Baki gradually gains Thea’s trust and it’s a short but emotionally powerful love story. I think of TALIZ by Alana Khan as a cross between a Hallmark Christmas movie and a really hot barbarian romance. Taliz is a fanged and…

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 as a reader you may fall in love with. It’s our great pleasure to present Luna Joya!   Writes: Steamy paranormal romance with magic, mysteries, and sexy hexy times.   About: A survivor of traumatic brain injury with steel body parts, Luna lives in SoCal with her combat veteran husband and their two-pound terror of a rescue pup, #TinyEditor. She loves Disney, tacos, and wants to grow up to be a dragon shifter. She writes steamy romances that are “wickedly delightful” (Publishers Weekly). The “delightfully devious” Luna writes “action-packed paranormal romantic thrillers, singing with magical power and humming with a sensuality that will leave readers breathless.” (InD’Tale Magazine).   My ideal reader match for my latest book, WICKED MATCH, craves books with… Witch Royals Matchmaker Falling for Her Match Bad boy/Good Girl Relationships Bodyguard Romance Princess with Villainess Powers Supernatural Political Intrigue Slow Burn Steam with a Penchant for Naughty   What to expect if we’re compatible: Pics of my two-pound pup, #TinyEditor Wanting to stay up late to read just one more chapter (or two or three) Secondary characters who will…

I’m usually a sucker for second chance-at-love stories and I loved RESTING WITCH FACE. What made you decide to have it come out later in the series? Was it to deliberately build tension for readers? Yes, for a couple of reasons. Of course, I wanted to build tension, but also the characters needed to be seen “apart” before you could see them “together.” After you read RWF, you understand why they couldn’t stay together. And if you read closely the books that come before it, you’ll see how Ruben and Jules have both changed. It also makes their final reunion that much sweeter when you’ve seen them apart in other books but sense their obvious chemistry still sparking between them.   I liked both of the main characters in RESTING WITCH FACE – especially your vampire hero. I confess that – even when the book description doesn’t match – I sometimes visualize the paranormal hero looking a little like Jack Skellington from THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Are there any traits – either physical or personality-wise – that you like giving your heroes? I tend to like all my heroes tall. Lol. I simply like tall men, like my husband, so…