Claire Kingsley's Blog, page 5
November 16, 2024
Holiday book deal!!
How the Grump Saved Christmas (eBook) is available for a special price, but only for a limited time. If you need some cozy, sexy, small-town holiday romance in your life, I've got you!
And as a treat, just for this season, the eBook features the special ugly sweater edition cover! Isn't it so cute!
If you haven't read How the Grump Saved Christmas, it takes place in Tilikum, the home of the Bailey Brothers and the Haven Brothers. It can be enjoyed as a stand-alone!
Happy holiday reading!
To purchase click here
And as a treat, just for this season, the eBook features the special ugly sweater edition cover! Isn't it so cute!
If you haven't read How the Grump Saved Christmas, it takes place in Tilikum, the home of the Bailey Brothers and the Haven Brothers. It can be enjoyed as a stand-alone!
Happy holiday reading!
To purchase click here
November 10, 2024
The holidays are coming, and I have a treat for you!
October 28, 2024
A treat for your shelf!
Signed paperbacks are once again available! We'll keep the store open for about two weeks, so if you want one (or more!) of these signed book beauties for your shelf, get those orders in!
Shop here!
*Signed paperbacks are only available for a limited time. Order now for delivery before Christmas. Available to ship to U.S. addresses only.
Shop here!
*Signed paperbacks are only available for a limited time. Order now for delivery before Christmas. Available to ship to U.S. addresses only.
October 19, 2024
Hot apple cider season is in full swing
Like the soft center of a cake pop, Angel Cakes Bakery is the much-loved sweetness tucked away in the heart of Tilikum. Whether you’re a cupcake or a cookie girl, Angel Cakes Bakery has you covered.
But don’t wait. Just like Harper’s surprisingly delicious grain-free snickerdoodles, this, too, has an expiration date. Shop now before all that’s left are crumbs.
Artwork designed by Lori Jackson. To commission a design, book teaser, or cover, you can find Lori here.
Product Features for savvy shoppers:
• Ceramic
• 11 oz mug dimensions: 3.79″ (9.6 cm) in height, 3.25″ (8.3 cm) in diameter
• 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.69″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.35″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
• Colored rim, inside, and handle
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
Check out this and my other "color inside" mugs, which are only available for a limited time. Happy shopping!
But don’t wait. Just like Harper’s surprisingly delicious grain-free snickerdoodles, this, too, has an expiration date. Shop now before all that’s left are crumbs.
Artwork designed by Lori Jackson. To commission a design, book teaser, or cover, you can find Lori here.
Product Features for savvy shoppers:
• Ceramic
• 11 oz mug dimensions: 3.79″ (9.6 cm) in height, 3.25″ (8.3 cm) in diameter
• 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.69″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.35″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
• Colored rim, inside, and handle
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
Check out this and my other "color inside" mugs, which are only available for a limited time. Happy shopping!
October 11, 2024
Fall CK Merch is here!
This is, quite possibly, the coolest CK merch design EVER.
Tilikum's resident grump, Evan Bailey (Unraveling Him), owns Bailey Customs, and his old logo? It was very meh. Fortunately, Evan fell in love with a woman who insisted on a fabulous new look!
Evan's German shepherd BFF, Sasquatch, sits the behind the wheel of Evan's famously restored 1970 Pontiac GTO. Fiona's houseplant passenger princesses, Myra and Blanche, are ready for their road trip, and the license plate says KINGSLY. Perfection!
I love all the little details! The hot muscle car, Fiona's beloved plants, Sasquatch, the pine trees! SO CUTE! You can also see it below modeled on a navy T-shirt.
BIG thank you to my illustrator Mathew Held. If you like this, you'll love Mathew's Etsy shop! You can find that here. Are you into funny cat memes? Follow Mathew on Instagram here.
Tilikum's resident grump, Evan Bailey (Unraveling Him), owns Bailey Customs, and his old logo? It was very meh. Fortunately, Evan fell in love with a woman who insisted on a fabulous new look!
Evan's German shepherd BFF, Sasquatch, sits the behind the wheel of Evan's famously restored 1970 Pontiac GTO. Fiona's houseplant passenger princesses, Myra and Blanche, are ready for their road trip, and the license plate says KINGSLY. Perfection!
I love all the little details! The hot muscle car, Fiona's beloved plants, Sasquatch, the pine trees! SO CUTE! You can also see it below modeled on a navy T-shirt.
BIG thank you to my illustrator Mathew Held. If you like this, you'll love Mathew's Etsy shop! You can find that here. Are you into funny cat memes? Follow Mathew on Instagram here.
September 12, 2024
AVAILABLE NOW!
What can you expect from Garrett and Harper?
💚 A hot single dad who falls hard (and fast!)
💚 A quirky, superstitious heroine you're going to adore
💚 A teenage son who will steal your heart
💚 Heart-pounding, page-turning suspense
💚 Touch-her-and-die vibes
💚 A super swoony romance that will give you all the feels
💚 Heartwarming found family
💚 Can be enjoyed as a stand-alone
Sorry not sorry for all the cravings for cookies and other delicious baked goods that are likely to arise while reading this book.
Are you new to the Haven Brothers? These are small-town romantic suspense and can be enjoyed as stand-alones. They take place in Tilikum, home of the Bailey Brothers. Book one is Obsession Falls, book two is Storms and Secrets, and book three, Temptation Trails, is out now!
💚 A hot single dad who falls hard (and fast!)
💚 A quirky, superstitious heroine you're going to adore
💚 A teenage son who will steal your heart
💚 Heart-pounding, page-turning suspense
💚 Touch-her-and-die vibes
💚 A super swoony romance that will give you all the feels
💚 Heartwarming found family
💚 Can be enjoyed as a stand-alone
Sorry not sorry for all the cravings for cookies and other delicious baked goods that are likely to arise while reading this book.
Are you new to the Haven Brothers? These are small-town romantic suspense and can be enjoyed as stand-alones. They take place in Tilikum, home of the Bailey Brothers. Book one is Obsession Falls, book two is Storms and Secrets, and book three, Temptation Trails, is out now!
August 16, 2024
The GORGEOUS cover for Temptation Trails
It's the moment we've all been waiting for! That magical day when I finally get to share the GORGEOUS cover for Temptation Trails.
A big thank you to Lori Jackson for designing not just this cover, but the entire series.
Temptation Trails is coming to Amazon, Kindle Unlimited, Audible, and paperback on September 12th, 2024!
A pre-order for the eBook will be available around August 29th.
He’s hunting a killer so she won’t be next.
Single dad Garrett Haven doesn’t have time for dating. With a teenage son and a high-stakes job in law enforcement, he has enough on his plate.
Besides, he risked his heart once. He has no intention of doing it again.
Until he meets her.
Harper Tilburn brought her passion for baking to the small town of Tilikum to take over her aunt’s bakery. Anything else will have to wait, at least until her bad luck curse runs out.
Her dating hiatus is essential, and she’s sticking to it.
Until she meets him.
The sparks that fly between Garrett and Harper are instantaneous—their attraction undeniable. And suddenly, the practical, responsible sheriff’s deputy is throwing caution to the wind, boldly pursuing Harper, determined to make her his.
But when the cold case Garrett is investigating takes a chilling turn, he fears the perpetrator will strike again—and Harper will be his target.
With his career—and his life—on the line, he’ll sacrifice everything to protect the people he loves, and catch a killer before it’s too late.
Author’s note: a buttoned-up sheriff’s deputy gets thoroughly unbuttoned by a sweet as sugar baker. A hero who falls hard and fast, a heroine you’ll root for, a teenage son who will steal your heart, page turning suspense with a shocking twist, and heartwarming found family vibes with a big HEA.
[Image Description: The cover of the book Temptation Trails by Claire Kingsley. The cover art is a landscape photo showing a river flowing through pine tree-covered mountains into a gorgeous lake. An ominous fog creeps through the trees.]
A big thank you to Lori Jackson for designing not just this cover, but the entire series.
Temptation Trails is coming to Amazon, Kindle Unlimited, Audible, and paperback on September 12th, 2024!
A pre-order for the eBook will be available around August 29th.
He’s hunting a killer so she won’t be next.
Single dad Garrett Haven doesn’t have time for dating. With a teenage son and a high-stakes job in law enforcement, he has enough on his plate.
Besides, he risked his heart once. He has no intention of doing it again.
Until he meets her.
Harper Tilburn brought her passion for baking to the small town of Tilikum to take over her aunt’s bakery. Anything else will have to wait, at least until her bad luck curse runs out.
Her dating hiatus is essential, and she’s sticking to it.
Until she meets him.
The sparks that fly between Garrett and Harper are instantaneous—their attraction undeniable. And suddenly, the practical, responsible sheriff’s deputy is throwing caution to the wind, boldly pursuing Harper, determined to make her his.
But when the cold case Garrett is investigating takes a chilling turn, he fears the perpetrator will strike again—and Harper will be his target.
With his career—and his life—on the line, he’ll sacrifice everything to protect the people he loves, and catch a killer before it’s too late.
Author’s note: a buttoned-up sheriff’s deputy gets thoroughly unbuttoned by a sweet as sugar baker. A hero who falls hard and fast, a heroine you’ll root for, a teenage son who will steal your heart, page turning suspense with a shocking twist, and heartwarming found family vibes with a big HEA.
[Image Description: The cover of the book Temptation Trails by Claire Kingsley. The cover art is a landscape photo showing a river flowing through pine tree-covered mountains into a gorgeous lake. An ominous fog creeps through the trees.]
July 23, 2024
2 out, 4 remain!
Let's take a look at our remaining Haven brothers...
As you can see, two brothers have found their happily ever afters. Grumpy Josiah was no match for Audrey's sunshine in Obsession Falls, and Zachary finally got his head together and declared his love for Marigold in Storms and Secrets. That leaves us with four.
Reese Haven. We don't know much about our mysterious Reese. He left Tilikum years ago and hasn't been seen since. What's he been up to all these years? Could we find out in Temptation Trails?
Luke Haven. A fan favorite in my Facebook reader group, the small-town mechanic and restorer of classic cars could be next to find his HEA.
Garrett Haven. Known by his brothers as the boy scout of the family, he's a sheriff's deputy and single dad. Will he find love again?
Theo Haven. Once a pro football player, he was sidelined by an injury. Now he's the high school coach. Is he ready to meet the love of his life?
What do YOU think?
As you can see, two brothers have found their happily ever afters. Grumpy Josiah was no match for Audrey's sunshine in Obsession Falls, and Zachary finally got his head together and declared his love for Marigold in Storms and Secrets. That leaves us with four.
Reese Haven. We don't know much about our mysterious Reese. He left Tilikum years ago and hasn't been seen since. What's he been up to all these years? Could we find out in Temptation Trails?
Luke Haven. A fan favorite in my Facebook reader group, the small-town mechanic and restorer of classic cars could be next to find his HEA.
Garrett Haven. Known by his brothers as the boy scout of the family, he's a sheriff's deputy and single dad. Will he find love again?
Theo Haven. Once a pro football player, he was sidelined by an injury. Now he's the high school coach. Is he ready to meet the love of his life?
What do YOU think?
More new covers!
More??? YES!
TeamCK has been hard at work giving some of my backlist books fresh, fun new covers. These might be my favorites so far! They kind of make me want to write more romcoms...
The Book Boyfriends series are my tropey, laugh-out-loud love letters to spicy romcoms!
Book 1: Book Boyfriend (an adorkable bookworm, a male romance author and a cockblocking cat named Fabio at no extra charge).
Book 2: Cocky Roommate (a sunshine heroine and an asshole hero you won't believe you'll love).
Book 3: Hot Single Dad (yeah, he falls for the nanny, plus boob jokes and text fails).
These can be enjoyed as stand-alones or read in order for the full experience.
If you're a paperback reader, collector, or both, take a peek at the full covers for these cuties. Fabio (the cockblocking asshole cat), Weston's pasta sauce, and the plane that brought Linnea to Caleb and Bug? I can't even with these.
Thank you to my illustrator, Mathew Held, and cover designer, Lori Jackson. They're my dream team, book besties. I'm so happy to share their work with you!
TeamCK has been hard at work giving some of my backlist books fresh, fun new covers. These might be my favorites so far! They kind of make me want to write more romcoms...
The Book Boyfriends series are my tropey, laugh-out-loud love letters to spicy romcoms!
Book 1: Book Boyfriend (an adorkable bookworm, a male romance author and a cockblocking cat named Fabio at no extra charge).
Book 2: Cocky Roommate (a sunshine heroine and an asshole hero you won't believe you'll love).
Book 3: Hot Single Dad (yeah, he falls for the nanny, plus boob jokes and text fails).
These can be enjoyed as stand-alones or read in order for the full experience.
If you're a paperback reader, collector, or both, take a peek at the full covers for these cuties. Fabio (the cockblocking asshole cat), Weston's pasta sauce, and the plane that brought Linnea to Caleb and Bug? I can't even with these.
Thank you to my illustrator, Mathew Held, and cover designer, Lori Jackson. They're my dream team, book besties. I'm so happy to share their work with you!
July 6, 2024
Cover Reveals!
Aren't these covers stunning? A big thank you to Lori Jackson for giving these books a fresh new look for 2024!
The new paperback editions should be available on Amazon by next week. 😍✨
NOTE: Always Ever After is only available independently as an eBook. It's included in the paperback and audio at the end of Always Will!
The new paperback editions should be available on Amazon by next week. 😍✨
NOTE: Always Ever After is only available independently as an eBook. It's included in the paperback and audio at the end of Always Will!
