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2019 End of the Year Recap

Once again I was a bit of a slacker with monthly updates so I’m going to recap 2019 now instead! It’s hard to believe 2019 is almost over, and looking back I don’t know where the year went.
This year I wrapped up my Redemption Harbor series with Chasing Vengeance AND I kicked off my Endgame trilogy with Bishop’s Knight. These have been two of my favorite series to date and I’m so glad you guys are enjoying them. Below I’m listing each book along with each release month in case you missed something. I hit the USA Today bestseller list three times this year (I think!) and had some of books translated into French so keep reading for a list of those books as well.

Covert Games – January 2019Jaguar’s Mate – February 2019Chasing Vengeance – April 2019Darkness Rising – June 2019 Bishop’s Knight – July 2019Dark Memento – September 2019Bishop’s Queen – October 2019Chosen Mate – November 2019
Books translated into French: my O’Connor family series and Sin City Series (the Serafina). I’m also in the process of having my Endgame trilogy translated and as of right now only Bishop’s Knight is available. But the others will be coming soon.
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Some of my books also finaled or took first place in some contests which is always such an awesome feeling.
* Hunting Danger is a finalist in the HOLT Medallion contest (romantic suspense)* Hunting Danger took second place in the RWA NYC When Sparks Fly contest* Guardian of Darkness is a finalist in FCRW’s National Excellence in Romance contest* Guardian of Darkness placed third in the Georgia RWA Maggie contest (paranormal)* Guardian of Darkness is a finalist in FF&P’s Prism Contest (paranormal)* Guardian of Darkness is a finalist in The Beverly contest (paranormal) * Guardian of Darkness is the winner in the RWA NYC When Sparks Fly contest (paranormal)* Sentinel of Darkness is the winner in The Beverly contest (novella)* Sentinel of Darkness is the winner in FF&P’s Prism Contest (novella)* Sentinel of Darkness placed first in OCC RWA Book Buyers Best contest* Wolf’s Mate is a finalist in FF&P’s Prism Contest (novella)
Just like 2018 it seems as if 2019 was just as busy! I’m incredibly grateful for such another wonderful professional year. Thank you all for reading my books and talking about them! I hope 2020 will be another year filled with books! I’ve already got two books scheduled but be on the lookout for more. If you want release updates make sure to check out the COMING SOON section on my website.

Bishop's Knight releasing July 16th

You might have seen this announcement, but I’m very happy to share with you the launch to my new Endgame trilogy this in just a few weeks! Bishop's Knight is out on July 16, Bishop's Queen in October and Bishop's Endgame... either January or February 2020 so be on the lookout for more details. Until then... check out the details for the first book:Read BISHOP’S KNIGHT, the first novel in this ALL NEW heart-pounding Endgame trilogy!She needs his help…Thanks to years of government training, Evie Bishop knows how to get into places she doesn’t belong—and she’s very good at it. But years of doing black ops work burned her out so she returns home—to unexpected chaos. One of her brothers is in a coma and the other is in hiding, wanted for murder. Then a fellow operative from her past shows up shot and bleeding with news that an assassin is gunning for everyone involved with a past op. She’s forced to turn to the one man she knows she can trust—the man whose heart she broke.But it will come with a price…When Dylan Blackwood proposed a year ago, Evie turned him down flat and walked out of his life. He’s stunned when he finds her on his doorstep covered in someone else’s blood, needing his help. He always knew there was more to her than met the eye—that Evie was never simply the pampered society princess she wanted people to believe she was. But he never expected this. If she needs help, he’ll give it. Even if he can’t forget her betrayal. Even if he isn’t sure he can trust her. But his protection will come with a price—her heart. Before they can have a chance at a future, they’ll have to work together to take down a faceless enemy who has Evie firmly in his crosshairs.

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End of the year recap!

I can't believe the end of 2018 is so close! I thought I'd do a little recap of my releases and other fun things.
In January I released the third book in my relatively new Redemption Harbor series. Dangerous Witness launched January off right when it hit the USA Today bestsellers list (thank you guys!).March release - Guardian of Darkness, a book I'd had on the back burner for a year and am so excited found it's way into your hands!May release - Innocent Target (Redemption Harbor, #4), also a USA Today bestseller!July release - Wolf's Mate, a fun little novella in my Crescent Moon series September release - Hunting Danger (Redemption Harbor, #5), USA Today bestseller!October release - Sentinel of Darkness, a novella in my Darkness seriesNovember release - A Very Dragon Christmas, a novella written specially for readers of the Darkness  series (cannot be read as a stand-alone). 
O'Connor Family series collection - this isn't a new release but a compilation of my O'Connor family novellas. Since it hit the USA Today bestsellers list in 2018 I wanted to give it a little shout out as well. I absolutely love this world where it's Christmas year round so if you love the holidays too, this collection is for you.

Resurrection (Redemption Harbor, #1 which released in 2017) also had a great year as far as finaling and winning different contests. Finaling in contests is always fun but for this book it means so much to me. I took a risk in releasing this series on my own and with the type of heroine as the lead (if you've read Skye, you'll know what a badass she is). So the fact that she's so well-received means even more!


Resurrection: · placed third in the New England Reader’s Choice Contest (romantic suspense category) · is a finalist in the HOLT Medallion contest (romantic suspense) · is a finalist in the National Readers’ Choice Awards (romantic suspense) · is a finalist in the Georgia RWA Maggie contest (rom suspense) · is a finalist in the RWA NYC’s When Sparks Fly contest · is a winner in the Book Buyer’s Best Contest (OCC Chapter)
As you can see, 2018 was quite a busy year for me professionally (ha, and personally) and I'd like to thank you guys for such a great year. Though thank you doesn't seem like enough! I've already got 2 books completed for 2019 and 3 more on top of that scheduled so you can look forward to more books from me soon. (I'll post those updates soon as well).

Happy New Year!
Katie

Hunting Danger is live

The fifth book in my Redemption Harbor series is finally here! I'm so excited about HUNTING DANGER, too! I hope you guys love Gage and Nova's story as much as me.

The one woman he wants…

When a childhood friend needs help, Nova doesn’t hesitate. They endured the foster system together, forging a bond Nova can’t ignore. Relying on her friends from Redemption Harbor Consulting—including Gage, the computer genius she’s falling for—is out of the question. She used to work for the CIA and she’s trained—she can handle this. Besides, the whole team is working on their own important jobs. She’s not going to drag anyone away when she’s not sure it’s necessary.

Is the one he can’t have…

When Nova asks for time off out of the blue—and use of the company jet—former Marine Gage takes note. Of course, he notices everything about Nova. But as one of her bosses, his growing attraction to her is a line he won’t cross. However, that doesn’t mean he’ll let her run straight into danger—and a quick hack of her computer proves she’s gotten in over her head. Gage is coming along for the ride, whether the sassy assistant likes it or not. He’ll do whatever’s necessary to save her friend…and keep Nova out of the clutches of a lethal enemy who won’t hesitate to kill anyone who gets in their way.

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Wolf's Mate is now live!

All new novella Wolf's Mate is out! Though part of the Crescent Moon series, it can be read as a stand-alone.

She wasn’t supposed to fall for him.

Erica’s time away from her pack was just supposed to be fun. Then she met Hudson. Instead of the no-strings attached fling, she ended up falling for him. But they’d promised each other that they’d keep things casual. Instead of risking her heart, she ran. Now she’s pregnant—and he’s determined to claim her. But the last thing she wants is to be an obligation to him.

Now she’s pregnant.

Erica could never be a duty to Hudson, but for some reason that’s what she thinks she is. He tried to go slow, to give her space—so he wouldn’t scare her off. Now he realizes that was a mistake. It’s time for this wolf to claim his mate. Unfortunately a neighboring pack is stirring up trouble for his pack, and his she-wolf is determined to keep walls between them. Walls he intends to bring down once and for all.

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Innocent Target is out!

ICYMI, Innocent Target is officially live AND hit the USA Today Bestseller's list during release week! I had so much fun writing this story and absolutely love these characters. I hope you do as well.He wasn’t supposed to fall for her…She was a target. A contract that came across his desk by mistake. Axel was simply going to warn her that she was in danger and get out. Then he got a taste of her and fell hard. But they’re from two different worlds. Not only is she innocent, she’s out of his league. He should keep his distance, but he can’t. Not when someone wants her dead. Now he’s driven to protect her, to keep her safe.What happens when she discovers who he really is? Hadley moved to Redemption Harbor for vet school and to be closer to her new family. Now that her billionaire father knows about her existence, her life has changed drastically. She just never imagined that she might be targeted because of her family. And she definitely never imagined she would fall for the one man she should never want. A man who kills for a living. A man who’s obsessed with her. A man who will do anything to protect her from the danger lurking in the shadows.

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Book News

Guardian of Darkness is officially out in the wild (yay!) and the next Redemption Harbor book is up for pre-order and scheduled to release on May 22, 2018.

Guardian of Darkness - OUT NOW 

He saw her die in a vision…

Before five years ago, Gabriel had never met Vega, but he knows how she’s going to die. He knows he’ll be involved… unless he can make sure they never meet, never cross paths, so that his vision will never come true. So he left his pack behind, joined the Stavros pack and was determined to never let that future play out. To never meet her at all. Fate had other plans—and she walked right into his life when he least expected it. For the last five years he’s avoided Vega whenever possible even while trying to keep an eye on her. But when she gets cagey with her pack and disappears, he has no choice but to follow her. Now, circumstances are forcing them to work together and he’s determined to protect her against any threat. If that means dying for her, he’s more than willing to. But she doesn’t want his protection. If anything, she’s determined to prove she’s stronger than everyone thinks.

She’s writing her own future…

Vega isn’t the same moody teenager who came to live with the Stavros pack all those years ago. With college behind her, she’s been recruited by a division of the government’s supernatural Black Ops. Trained and more than ready for her first mission, she doesn’t expect Gabriel to crash her assignment. To save her cover, they pretend to be a couple. But soon lines are blurred and neither can deny the incendiary attraction between them. As they race to stop a man who wants to sell out their people to the highest bidder, they find themselves fighting for a future together. With time running out, she has no choice but to rely on the irresistible male who’s turned her world upside down. Unfortunately, in order to save the woman he loves, Gabriel has to give her up.

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Innocent Target - available for pre-order
He wasn’t supposed to fall for her…

She was a target. A contract that came across his desk by mistake. Axel was simply going to warn her that she was in danger and get out. Then he got a taste of her and fell hard. But they’re from two different worlds. Not only is she innocent, she’s out of his league. He should keep his distance, but he can’t. Not when someone wants her dead. Now he’s driven to protect her, to keep her safe.

What happens when she discovers who he really is?

Hadley moved to Redemption Harbor for vet school and to be closer to her new family. Now that her billionaire father knows about her existence, her life has changed drastically. She just never imagined that she might be targeted because of her family. And she definitely never imagined she would fall for the one man she should never want. A man who kills for a living. A man who’s obsessed with her. A man who will do anything to protect her from the danger lurking in the shadows.

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Official Darkness Series video!

What to look for in 2018!

Hey everyone, it's update time! Dangerous Witness (Redemption Harbor series) and Guardian of Darkness (Darkness series) are both now available for pre-order! They'll also be releasing in audio very close to the ebook and print dates as well. So for those who have been asking when the next Darkness book will be here, it's coming! And... check out this cover (Guardian of Darkness)! I've been sitting on this thing since late 2016 and let me tell you, it's been hard not to share.

Guardian of Darkness - releasing March 20, 2018

He saw her die in a vision…
Before five years ago, Gabriel had never met Vega, but he knows how she's going to die. He knows he'll be involved... unless he can make sure they never meet, never cross paths, so that his vision will never come true. So he left his pack behind, joined the Stavros pack and was determined to never let that future play out. To never meet her at all. Fate had other plans—and she walked right into his life when he least expected it.

She’s writing her own future…
Vega isn’t the same moody teenager who came to live with the Stavros pack all those years ago. With college behind her, she’s been recruited by a division of the government’s supernatural Black Ops. Trained and more than ready for her first mission, she doesn’t expect Gabriel to crash her assignment. To save her cover, they pretend to be a couple. But soon lines are blurred and neither can deny the incendiary attraction between them. As they race to stop a man who wants to sell out their people to the highest bidder, they find themselves fighting for a future together. With time running out, she has no choice but to rely on the irresistible male who’s turned her world upside down. Unfortunately, in order to save the woman he loves, Gabriel has to give her up.

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Dangerous Witness - releasing January 30, 2018

He foolishly let her go…

When the woman he loved walked out of his life, Brooks Alexander was certain she did so willingly—with the cool two-million his father had offered as incentive to walk away. So when he learns that Darcy didn’t take a dime of his father’s payoff, Brooks realizes he made an epic mistake. He’s determined to make things right and reclaim his woman. Except neither task is as easily accomplished as he first thought.

Now her life is in his hands…

Wedding planner Darcy is no stranger to disappointment when it comes to the men in her life. When Brooks accused her of taking his father’s bribe, she was devastated that he thought so little of her—and realized he never knew her at all. So she walked away with her pride intact and her heart broken. Now, months later, an overheard conversation puts Darcy in the crosshairs of a dangerous criminal with powerful connections. With nowhere else to turn, she has no choice but to put all her trust in Redemption Harbor Consulting—and its cofounder, the man who broke her heart.

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Mid 2017 Updates

NEWEST RELEASE:

It's been a while so I wanted to let you guys know what's going on as far as releases and upcoming releases.

Resurrection, the first book in my all new Redemption Harbor Series launched last week! I'm happy to share this newest book with you all:

She faked her own death…
Skye Arévalo left the CIA and faked her death to protect Colt Stuart, the only man she ever loved. Months later, a brutal kidnapping draws her to quietly infiltrate a dangerous cartel. Just when she thinks she’s home free, things go horribly wrong and she escapes with bloodthirsty enemies on her heels…only to find herself face to face with a bewildered and angry Colt.

He’ll cross every line to save her…
When Colt, a former Marine, finds out the woman he loved betrayed him, he’s shocked and hurt, but it doesn’t stop him from breaking every law on the books to keep her alive. Unfortunately, it might not be enough to stop a powerful enemy who will do anything to see Skye dead.

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WHAT'S COMING UP:
Savage Rising - out September 26th! Book 2 in the new Redemption Harbor series: Olivia thought she could outrun her past. She was wrong. So she makes her way to Redemption Harbor in search of help. She finds it in Savage, a man who will do anything to keep her and her daughter safe. But the cost might be too high for both of them. And even if she manages to outsmart the dangerous ghost from her past, she might not be able to escape the consequences of her actions. Savage won’t let her face this alone. He’ll fight anything and anyone to make her his own—and to keep her alive and out of jail.

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Falling For His Mate, a short sexy paranormal novella is releasing July 25, 2017


He screwed up.

Second in command of the O’Shea wolf pack, Andrew Reid screwed up and let Charlotte walk away from him. Now that he’s come to his senses, he’s determined to win her back, no matter how much he has to grovel. Because she’s a woman worth fighting for.

She’s not willing to trust him again.

Charlie thought Andrew was different from other males, that what they shared was real—that their connection was the rare mating pull. But a true mate wouldn’t have ghosted on her the way he did. So no matter what he wants, she’s not playing his games. To capture her heart for good, he’ll have to prove he’s worthy of a second chance. Even if that means he has to give up everything, including his pack.

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