Uncomfortable is something I’m familiar with, but the level of unease I get around Moros beats the stares, the touches, and the ability to take over a room of humans if I cough. And it’s not because he’s gross, scum like Firthus, or cruel. He’s…kind, and I’m not sure what to do with that. This morning he remains silent at the kitchen table, seeming to give me space I desperately need to mill over thoughts and sip coffee. When he’s talking to me or trying to get me to work magic I don’t have, there’s an edge to him—a pompous, commanding attitude overflowing with determination, but I’m missing too many pieces to the whole puzzle so I can’t see the full picture of him. He’s patient with me, though he’s not patient. He wants me to be a goddess like it’s his one goal in life, and says it’s because I will be stronger and invincible, but there’s something else I can’t even name to question him. There’s a leer in his eyes when I fail or ask a question he doesn’t want to talk about. He diverts and dodges. Ducks under the truth or the lie. With his help,…

Hello! I’m Poppy Minnix, a contemporary and paranormal romance author. I’m so glad to be sharing this super fun title challenge for my novel, CARIBBEAN COMPETITORS. Xiamara is a warrior woman with a goal – win the Moss Monster Meet on her small-town island. Too bad the person who makes her a clumsy, tongue-tied hot mess just showed up and plans to compete. Apollo is stubborn, determined, and has returned to Simona Island for one thing…vacation? These two have a lot of unfinished business to work out! C is for childhood friends. Xiamara and Apollo were so close as kids, until things changed between them and they left for college. A is for Apollo, who has returned to Simona Island after a seven-year hiatus. R is for rum, a staple night-out drink on the resort Island. I is for Island—Simona Island—the small, private Caribbean location where the story takes place. B is for boss, the Moss Boss to be exact. If Xiamara wins this year’s Mossy, she’ll earn that coveted title and all the bragging rights. B is for bets. Xiamara and Apollo have always made bets at every opportunity. E is for eyebrows. Apollo’s are rugged and sexy, according…