Claire Kingsley's Blog
October 7, 2025
Holiday Signing Event
You're invited to a special holiday book signing with Claire Kingsley and Lauren Blakely at We Be Book'N in Monroe, WA on Saturday, November 8th.
We'll start things off with a FREE public signing at We Be Book'N at 3pm. No registration necessary.
Then we'll have a private event starting at 4:30pm. Between the Pages will include an In Conversation with me and Lauren, a Q&A session, a private signing with both authors, a fun bookish swag bag, and themed cocktails and snacks (available for purchase). Between the Pages is a ticketed event and you can register below.
To reserve your Sleigh Bells and Snowstorms special edition for either the free public signing or the private Between the Pages, use the link below and select pick up in store.
Order SE paperback here!
Register for Between the Pages private event here!
Reserve other CK books for pick up at the event here!
We'll start things off with a FREE public signing at We Be Book'N at 3pm. No registration necessary.
Then we'll have a private event starting at 4:30pm. Between the Pages will include an In Conversation with me and Lauren, a Q&A session, a private signing with both authors, a fun bookish swag bag, and themed cocktails and snacks (available for purchase). Between the Pages is a ticketed event and you can register below.
To reserve your Sleigh Bells and Snowstorms special edition for either the free public signing or the private Between the Pages, use the link below and select pick up in store.
Order SE paperback here!
Register for Between the Pages private event here!
Reserve other CK books for pick up at the event here!
New Holiday release!
Sleigh Bells and Snowstorms is coming November 6th to eBook, Kindle Unlimited, paperback, and audio. A short eBook preorder will be available in late October, and the audiobook and paperback will be available on release day.
From USA Today Bestselling author Claire Kingsley, the stand-alone small-town/romcom/romantic suspense/Christmas romance you didn’t know you needed.
Handsome, charismatic, and charming, Jensen Lakes is an enigma in a designer suit. But his playboy reputation is a persona—one of many—that he uses in his unique line of work.
A priceless heirloom goes missing right before the holidays, and Jensen is hired to find it. Tracking down the perpetrator will be simple. He’ll be in and out before Santa hits chimneys.
Natalie Thatcher needs a break. She’s a dedicated sister, aunt, and nurse, but her life is no Christmas carol. Between bills, mounting home repairs, and holiday shopping still to be done, most days she feels like a tangled strand of lights.
Jensen follows his quarry to Tilikum, and the Christmas-clad town throws him for a loop. As does Natalie. He enlists her aid—who better to help him navigate the local quirks than the captivating woman next door? Despite their chemistry and sizzling banter, love isn’t on his Christmas list. Or hers.
But as danger mounts, Jensen finds himself in an unexpected position—falling in love with his partner. And when her life is on the line, he’ll risk everything to keep her safe.
And get her home for Christmas.
Author’s Note: A handsome charmer falls hard for a sassy small-town girl. Adventure, witty banter, Christmas coziness, and a holiday happily ever after that will leave your heart full.
Add to your Goodreads!
From USA Today Bestselling author Claire Kingsley, the stand-alone small-town/romcom/romantic suspense/Christmas romance you didn’t know you needed.
Handsome, charismatic, and charming, Jensen Lakes is an enigma in a designer suit. But his playboy reputation is a persona—one of many—that he uses in his unique line of work.
A priceless heirloom goes missing right before the holidays, and Jensen is hired to find it. Tracking down the perpetrator will be simple. He’ll be in and out before Santa hits chimneys.
Natalie Thatcher needs a break. She’s a dedicated sister, aunt, and nurse, but her life is no Christmas carol. Between bills, mounting home repairs, and holiday shopping still to be done, most days she feels like a tangled strand of lights.
Jensen follows his quarry to Tilikum, and the Christmas-clad town throws him for a loop. As does Natalie. He enlists her aid—who better to help him navigate the local quirks than the captivating woman next door? Despite their chemistry and sizzling banter, love isn’t on his Christmas list. Or hers.
But as danger mounts, Jensen finds himself in an unexpected position—falling in love with his partner. And when her life is on the line, he’ll risk everything to keep her safe.
And get her home for Christmas.
Author’s Note: A handsome charmer falls hard for a sassy small-town girl. Adventure, witty banter, Christmas coziness, and a holiday happily ever after that will leave your heart full.
Add to your Goodreads!
September 13, 2025
The title of my next novel is......
Announcing, Sleigh Bells and Snowstorms, coming November 6th to eBook, Kindle Unlimited, audiobook (in DUET!), and paperback.
Y'all. This book. It's fun. It's romantic. It has adventure, suspense, humor, witty banter, a dash of spice, a small town we know and love, a big holiday happily ever after, and Christmas!
More details, including the cover reveal, narrator announcements, and more, are coming soon! I can't wait to spend the holiday season back in Tilikum with all of you! Mark your calendars for November 6th, Book Besties!
And stay tuned, because we have some fun stuff planned, including an exclusive sprayed-edges signed paperback through one of my favorite indie bookstores. It's going to be so adorable.
P.S. There will be a SHORT eBook preorder in late October. Audiobooks and paperbacks will be available on release day.
Y'all. This book. It's fun. It's romantic. It has adventure, suspense, humor, witty banter, a dash of spice, a small town we know and love, a big holiday happily ever after, and Christmas!
More details, including the cover reveal, narrator announcements, and more, are coming soon! I can't wait to spend the holiday season back in Tilikum with all of you! Mark your calendars for November 6th, Book Besties!
And stay tuned, because we have some fun stuff planned, including an exclusive sprayed-edges signed paperback through one of my favorite indie bookstores. It's going to be so adorable.
P.S. There will be a SHORT eBook preorder in late October. Audiobooks and paperbacks will be available on release day.
August 25, 2025
Signed Paperbacks
Signed paperbacks AND brand-new bookplates are available in the CK Store! This is a limited time thing, so if there are any signed books you'd love to have on your shelf, get those orders in. TeamCK and I will be shipping these out in September.
You'll notice that the Haven Brothers series and the Bootleg Springs series are not available. That's because the print editions are now traditionally published.
But you can get a signed copy of Storms and Secrets: Haven Brothers Book 2 from the Well Read Moose!
Order from the CK Shop here!
Order from the Well Read Moose here!
You'll notice that the Haven Brothers series and the Bootleg Springs series are not available. That's because the print editions are now traditionally published.
But you can get a signed copy of Storms and Secrets: Haven Brothers Book 2 from the Well Read Moose!
Order from the CK Shop here!
Order from the Well Read Moose here!
August 6, 2025
Book Mood: Grumpy/Sunshine
I love me a grumpy hero, especially when he's paired with a sunshiney heroine. "The grumpy one is soft for the sunshine one" is so good, every single time. To the surprise of no one, I've written that sort of pairing more than once. And I'm sure I'll return to it again!
When he's stoic on the outside, but marshmallowy soft for her? SWOON!
Obsession Falls: Haven Brothers
Josiah Haven is grumpy, solitary, and communicates largely with grunts. But Audrey, the new girl next door, and her silly rescue dog, Max, find their way into his walled-off heart. And when a stalker threatens Audrey, he finds himself willing to do risk anything to save her.
Unraveling Him: Bailey Brothers
Tall, broody mechanic Evan Bailey is used to being the lone wolf. And he likes it that way. Fiona's sweet charm, and love of houseplants, gets deep under his skin, and his life will never be the same.
Highball Rush: Bootleg Springs
Gibson Bodine comes by his grumpiness honestly. But his troubled past and gruff exterior aren't the full story, and the woman who captures his hard-to-reach heart just might keep it forever. (Note: you're going to want to read the Bootleg Springs series in order. Trust me.)
How the Grump Saved Christmas
A Christmas-hating businessman and a sassy farm girl clash over her parents' farm--and their unresolved feelings for each other. Elias has a Scrooge streak that only Isabelle can cut through, and their happily ever after comes with a sleigh full of holiday cheer.
Faking Ms. Right
Shepherd Calloway will always have a special place in my heart. He's a broody billionaire who denies he has any feelings. Everly Dalton is his longest running assistant--and the only one who can handle him. But when he needs Everly to pose as his girlfriend, faking it gets all too real, and maybe Shepherd has a heart under his tough exterior after all.
When he's stoic on the outside, but marshmallowy soft for her? SWOON!
Obsession Falls: Haven Brothers
Josiah Haven is grumpy, solitary, and communicates largely with grunts. But Audrey, the new girl next door, and her silly rescue dog, Max, find their way into his walled-off heart. And when a stalker threatens Audrey, he finds himself willing to do risk anything to save her.
Unraveling Him: Bailey Brothers
Tall, broody mechanic Evan Bailey is used to being the lone wolf. And he likes it that way. Fiona's sweet charm, and love of houseplants, gets deep under his skin, and his life will never be the same.
Highball Rush: Bootleg Springs
Gibson Bodine comes by his grumpiness honestly. But his troubled past and gruff exterior aren't the full story, and the woman who captures his hard-to-reach heart just might keep it forever. (Note: you're going to want to read the Bootleg Springs series in order. Trust me.)
How the Grump Saved Christmas
A Christmas-hating businessman and a sassy farm girl clash over her parents' farm--and their unresolved feelings for each other. Elias has a Scrooge streak that only Isabelle can cut through, and their happily ever after comes with a sleigh full of holiday cheer.
Faking Ms. Right
Shepherd Calloway will always have a special place in my heart. He's a broody billionaire who denies he has any feelings. Everly Dalton is his longest running assistant--and the only one who can handle him. But when he needs Everly to pose as his girlfriend, faking it gets all too real, and maybe Shepherd has a heart under his tough exterior after all.
July 23, 2025
Cover and title reveal for Haven Book 5!
Friends to lovers, work besties, roommates, opposites attract, small-town shenanigans... and a murder mystery.
Captivation Creek: Haven Brothers Book 5 coming April 7, 2026.
Captivation Creek: Haven Brothers Book 5 coming April 7, 2026.
July 11, 2025
Preorders are here!
Storms and Secrets is coming to bookstores all over North America August 26th!
We've partnered with The Well-Read Moose to bring you a special preorder of the new edition of Storms and Secrets. If you preorder, you'll get:
-A signed paperback
-Including two annotated chapters at the end with my scribbles and thoughts about one of my favorite scenes, AND
-This adorable character art print
Whether you're joining me at The Well-Read Moose in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on August 26th, or you pre-order online, you'll get a signed edition with annotations and the art print!
This is the only place the art print is available, so snag one before they're gone!
Preorder here!
We've partnered with The Well-Read Moose to bring you a special preorder of the new edition of Storms and Secrets. If you preorder, you'll get:
-A signed paperback
-Including two annotated chapters at the end with my scribbles and thoughts about one of my favorite scenes, AND
-This adorable character art print
Whether you're joining me at The Well-Read Moose in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on August 26th, or you pre-order online, you'll get a signed edition with annotations and the art print!
This is the only place the art print is available, so snag one before they're gone!
Preorder here!
July 7, 2025
Come see me and get an exclusive art print :)
Join me for a book launch event on Tuesday, August 26th, from 6-7:30pm! I'm returning to one of my favorite indie bookstores, The Well-Read Moose in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho to discuss Storms and Secrets, releasing in bookstores!
There will be a book signing, an author discussion, and a Q&A session at the event. Preorders and book launch attendees will receive an exclusive art print with a purchase of the book while supplies last.
If you can't make it, you can also preorder Storms and Secrets from The Well-Read Moose. You'll get a signed copy plus the exclusive art print!
Trust me, the art print is SO cute! You're going to want this for your collection!
Sign up here!
There will be a book signing, an author discussion, and a Q&A session at the event. Preorders and book launch attendees will receive an exclusive art print with a purchase of the book while supplies last.
If you can't make it, you can also preorder Storms and Secrets from The Well-Read Moose. You'll get a signed copy plus the exclusive art print!
Trust me, the art print is SO cute! You're going to want this for your collection!
Sign up here!
June 21, 2025
Are you in the mood for enemies-to-lovers?
The banter. The tension. The fireworks. Did I mention the banter? And the groveling. Oh my goodness, how we love a good grovel. There's just something about enemies-to-lovers that hits different.
Chasing Her Fire: The Bailey Brothers
I'm going to give you a piece of advice, and I promise it's not as self-serving as it seems. Start the Bailey Brothers series at the beginning (Protecting You) and read them in order. Yes, that means several books before you get to this fireworks show of an enemies-to-lovers romance. But trust me, it's worth it. Logan and Cara's build-up throughout the series is FIRE, and the payoff when you get to their book is amazing.
Bonus: PEAK found family vibes
Falling for my Enemy: Dirty Martini Running Club
Two nerdy researchers. He blurts out random animal facts. She can't flirt to save her life. She's also trying to prove he's a fraud. Their professional rivalry turns steamy in an unlikely place, and heartwarming hilarity ensues.
Bonus: fierce female friendships
Always Will: Always Series
If you love a hero who is relentless in his pursuit of the woman he loves, you'll fall hard for Ronan Maddox. This hot office romance delivers the banter and the steam.
Bonus: an intelligent, successful heroine who knows what she wants
Cocky Roommate: Book Boyfriends
What can I say? It has a cheeky title, but Weston Reid deserves it. You might start out hating him, but the bigger they are, the harder they fall. And this guy falls HARD.
Bonus: he might make you wonder how he can be redeemed by the end, but Weston was a fan favorite hero for a long time
All these books and more can be found in eBook, Kindle Unlimited, audio, and paperback on Amazon!
Chasing Her Fire: The Bailey Brothers
I'm going to give you a piece of advice, and I promise it's not as self-serving as it seems. Start the Bailey Brothers series at the beginning (Protecting You) and read them in order. Yes, that means several books before you get to this fireworks show of an enemies-to-lovers romance. But trust me, it's worth it. Logan and Cara's build-up throughout the series is FIRE, and the payoff when you get to their book is amazing.
Bonus: PEAK found family vibes
Falling for my Enemy: Dirty Martini Running Club
Two nerdy researchers. He blurts out random animal facts. She can't flirt to save her life. She's also trying to prove he's a fraud. Their professional rivalry turns steamy in an unlikely place, and heartwarming hilarity ensues.
Bonus: fierce female friendships
Always Will: Always Series
If you love a hero who is relentless in his pursuit of the woman he loves, you'll fall hard for Ronan Maddox. This hot office romance delivers the banter and the steam.
Bonus: an intelligent, successful heroine who knows what she wants
Cocky Roommate: Book Boyfriends
What can I say? It has a cheeky title, but Weston Reid deserves it. You might start out hating him, but the bigger they are, the harder they fall. And this guy falls HARD.
Bonus: he might make you wonder how he can be redeemed by the end, but Weston was a fan favorite hero for a long time
All these books and more can be found in eBook, Kindle Unlimited, audio, and paperback on Amazon!
June 6, 2025
What's your book mood? Friends to Lovers edition!
Whether you're a mood reader or just love a good friends to lovers story, I've got you, boo. Here's where you can find friendships blossoming into true love in CK-landia:
Rushing In: Bailey Brothers Series
Gavin Bailey knows his boss's daughter, Skylar Stanley, is totally off limits. But she's new in town, and he thinks he's the perfect guy to show her around. Will they stay "just friends" or will Gavin's love of danger--and attraction to Skylar--win out?
Bonus: a wild meet cute you won't see coming.
Sidecar Crush: Bootleg Springs Series
Jameson Bodine just might be nursing a crush on his childhood pal, Leah Mae Larkin. When the model turned disgraced reality TV starlet comes back to her hometown, Jameson is there to help her pick up the pieces of her life. Can they risk their friendship for something more?
Bonus: a reader favorite, traffic-stopping first kiss.
Good Girl Next Door: Jetty Beach Series
Lucas isn't interested in a relationship. Been there, done that. But his new neighbor, Becca, is hard to resist. She wants to get out of her shell and take some risks, and Lucas is happy to help her--as friends, of course. But their daring experiments turn steamy and Lucas has to decide if he can risk his heart again.
Bonus: you'll laugh out loud when Lucas meets his match in a creepy-crawly visitor.
Protecting You: Bailey Brothers Series
Asher Bailey can't deny his feelings for his childhood friend, Grace. But pursuing her would risk not just their friendship, but the bond their families share.
Bonus: this novella is only the beginning of Grace and Asher's story, which continues to it's hard-fought happily ever after in Fighting for Us.
Hidden Miles: Miles Family Series
Leo and Hannah aren't typical friends. They've never met, and they don't know each other's real identities. But she's the soothing voice in his headset while they game together online. And when Leo's online best friend appears in person, it changes everything.
Bonus: a deeply wounded hero who faces his greatest fear for the woman he loves--and the brothers who won't let him do it alone.
All these books and more can be found in eBook, Kindle Unlimited, audio, and paperback on Amazon!
Rushing In: Bailey Brothers Series
Gavin Bailey knows his boss's daughter, Skylar Stanley, is totally off limits. But she's new in town, and he thinks he's the perfect guy to show her around. Will they stay "just friends" or will Gavin's love of danger--and attraction to Skylar--win out?
Bonus: a wild meet cute you won't see coming.
Sidecar Crush: Bootleg Springs Series
Jameson Bodine just might be nursing a crush on his childhood pal, Leah Mae Larkin. When the model turned disgraced reality TV starlet comes back to her hometown, Jameson is there to help her pick up the pieces of her life. Can they risk their friendship for something more?
Bonus: a reader favorite, traffic-stopping first kiss.
Good Girl Next Door: Jetty Beach Series
Lucas isn't interested in a relationship. Been there, done that. But his new neighbor, Becca, is hard to resist. She wants to get out of her shell and take some risks, and Lucas is happy to help her--as friends, of course. But their daring experiments turn steamy and Lucas has to decide if he can risk his heart again.
Bonus: you'll laugh out loud when Lucas meets his match in a creepy-crawly visitor.
Protecting You: Bailey Brothers Series
Asher Bailey can't deny his feelings for his childhood friend, Grace. But pursuing her would risk not just their friendship, but the bond their families share.
Bonus: this novella is only the beginning of Grace and Asher's story, which continues to it's hard-fought happily ever after in Fighting for Us.
Hidden Miles: Miles Family Series
Leo and Hannah aren't typical friends. They've never met, and they don't know each other's real identities. But she's the soothing voice in his headset while they game together online. And when Leo's online best friend appears in person, it changes everything.
Bonus: a deeply wounded hero who faces his greatest fear for the woman he loves--and the brothers who won't let him do it alone.
All these books and more can be found in eBook, Kindle Unlimited, audio, and paperback on Amazon!
