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June 17, 2024
ALL the book promos
If you're looking to add romance books to your ever-growing TBR, check out these promos:
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https://books.bookfunnel.com/bfhostsl...
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https://books.bookfunnel.com/BFHOSTBO...
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https://books.bookfunnel.com/stolen-k...
https://books.bookfunnel.com/sensatio...
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https://books.bookfunnel.com/contempo...
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https://books.bookfunnel.com/RomanceF...
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https://books.bookfunnel.com/ravenous...
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https://books.bookfunnel.com/bfhostsl...
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https://books.bookfunnel.com/June_Mil...
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https://books.bookfunnel.com/poolside...
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https://books.bookfunnel.com/BFHOSTBO...
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https://books.bookfunnel.com/stolen-k...
HHH is getting national recognition!
To say I'm excited would be an understatement!
The Heroes, Holidays, and Hope Volume 2 charity anthology is getting national recognition!
Thanks to the efforts of Dania Voss, our co-founder, a press release was issued through EIN Presswire which has been distributed to MANY affiliates across the country.
I've solicited a local news channel in Portland about the possibility of a human-interest story, since they received the press release. And being an author, I'm also one who loves to talk about this project and my writing! ;)
Fingers crossed!
You can read the PR here:
https://bit.ly/HHHvol2PR
And be sure to preorder your copy and get ready for fun and steamy military romances set at Halloween.
Heroes, Holidays, and Hope
What fantastic news have you got to share? Let's hear it!
In my writing news, while I've got ample notes for my story which will be in HHH vol2, I have yet to begin writing. The words are flowing for another military romance for another anthology, so I don't want to interrupt the mojo.
Winter Wishes and Holiday Kisses: A Limited Edition of Hot Holiday Romance
Positivity is high and I'll work at keeping it there.
Until next time, as always, happy reading!
And don't forget to leave your reviews. They're greatly appreciated! xo
The Heroes, Holidays, and Hope Volume 2 charity anthology is getting national recognition!
Thanks to the efforts of Dania Voss, our co-founder, a press release was issued through EIN Presswire which has been distributed to MANY affiliates across the country.
I've solicited a local news channel in Portland about the possibility of a human-interest story, since they received the press release. And being an author, I'm also one who loves to talk about this project and my writing! ;)
Fingers crossed!
You can read the PR here:
https://bit.ly/HHHvol2PR
And be sure to preorder your copy and get ready for fun and steamy military romances set at Halloween.
Heroes, Holidays, and Hope
What fantastic news have you got to share? Let's hear it!
In my writing news, while I've got ample notes for my story which will be in HHH vol2, I have yet to begin writing. The words are flowing for another military romance for another anthology, so I don't want to interrupt the mojo.
Winter Wishes and Holiday Kisses: A Limited Edition of Hot Holiday Romance
Positivity is high and I'll work at keeping it there.
Until next time, as always, happy reading!
And don't forget to leave your reviews. They're greatly appreciated! xo
June 10, 2024
WIP sneak peek
I finally decided on a title for my story which will be in the Winter Wishes and Holiday Kisses collection releasing in November.
Let's Make it Forever, my grumpy/sunshine with Sawyer and Bryanna. Set in NYC at Christmastime, it's already proving to be snarky fun when I add Bryanna's younger brother, Mikai, who is Sawyer's co-worker and best friend. And you can be sure there will be plenty of emotion and steamy romance.
Winter Wishes and Holiday Kisses: A Limited Edition of Hot Holiday Romance
Enjoy this snippet:
“So, I did tell you Bryanna is on leave and coming to the city to visit, right?”
Mikai’s sudden rhetorical question about his sister has me smirking at him. “Only about every other day for the past two weeks.” I finished the last sip of my drink that’s cooled down then place the cup in my empty sandwich bag.
“Yeah, well, I’m excited. I haven’t seen Bryanna in over a year. Besides pictures and a few video calls. She finished her assignment in Japan and has been with Mom and Dad in Hawaii.”
“So that begs the question: why aren’t you going to Hawaii to enjoy paradise? Why would she want to leave and come here?”
“That’s two questions, and because as much as she loves our parents, she can only handle them in small doses. Besides, I can’t afford any time off right now, as you well know. This stage of our research is critical.”
“It’s all critical.”
“True.” He bundles up his trash and we both stand, heading toward the receptacle. “Anywho, she’s never been to NYC, and she’s eager to experience the city at Christmastime.” He tosses his bag into the can as if he’s making the game winning shot at the NBA finals. “Score!” With his hands up, he dances in a circle until he faces me. “And I did tell you she’s staying with us, right?”
My steps falter as I stare at him. “Uh, no, no you did not. How are you just now springing this on me? Where the hell is she going to sleep in our tiny place? I thought she’d made other arrangements?”
He gets that fake perplexed look on his face as he rests his fist under his chin. “Huh, thought for sure I mentioned it. Anywho,” he says, waving his hand as if dismissing his simple error which in fact is not simple at all. “So she’s staying with us, and she arrives tonight. We’ll be leaving directly after work to pick her up at LaGuardia then go for dinner. Then-”
“Wait, we? As in, you and me? What if I have plans or don’t want to go.”
I don’t have plans, and I do want to go, but he doesn’t need to know that.
“Pssh, you never have plans and of course you want to go. It’s my sister! She’s eager to meet you.”
And he definitely doesn’t need to know I’m eager to meet her. I mean, he talks non-stop about her, I’ve seen pictures, and I’ve even had a quick cameo in one of their video calls last year. She seems gregarious, maybe even borderline hyper. She’s just so damn bubbly. How can one person be that freaking cheery? And to hear Mikai describe her, she’s the most intelligent person on the planet, what with being a linguist in the Air Force and knowing at least six languages. A brainy, bubbly, beauty.
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Can't wait to see how this adventure unfolds.
Until next time, enjoy your days!
Let's Make it Forever, my grumpy/sunshine with Sawyer and Bryanna. Set in NYC at Christmastime, it's already proving to be snarky fun when I add Bryanna's younger brother, Mikai, who is Sawyer's co-worker and best friend. And you can be sure there will be plenty of emotion and steamy romance.
Winter Wishes and Holiday Kisses: A Limited Edition of Hot Holiday Romance
Enjoy this snippet:
“So, I did tell you Bryanna is on leave and coming to the city to visit, right?”
Mikai’s sudden rhetorical question about his sister has me smirking at him. “Only about every other day for the past two weeks.” I finished the last sip of my drink that’s cooled down then place the cup in my empty sandwich bag.
“Yeah, well, I’m excited. I haven’t seen Bryanna in over a year. Besides pictures and a few video calls. She finished her assignment in Japan and has been with Mom and Dad in Hawaii.”
“So that begs the question: why aren’t you going to Hawaii to enjoy paradise? Why would she want to leave and come here?”
“That’s two questions, and because as much as she loves our parents, she can only handle them in small doses. Besides, I can’t afford any time off right now, as you well know. This stage of our research is critical.”
“It’s all critical.”
“True.” He bundles up his trash and we both stand, heading toward the receptacle. “Anywho, she’s never been to NYC, and she’s eager to experience the city at Christmastime.” He tosses his bag into the can as if he’s making the game winning shot at the NBA finals. “Score!” With his hands up, he dances in a circle until he faces me. “And I did tell you she’s staying with us, right?”
My steps falter as I stare at him. “Uh, no, no you did not. How are you just now springing this on me? Where the hell is she going to sleep in our tiny place? I thought she’d made other arrangements?”
He gets that fake perplexed look on his face as he rests his fist under his chin. “Huh, thought for sure I mentioned it. Anywho,” he says, waving his hand as if dismissing his simple error which in fact is not simple at all. “So she’s staying with us, and she arrives tonight. We’ll be leaving directly after work to pick her up at LaGuardia then go for dinner. Then-”
“Wait, we? As in, you and me? What if I have plans or don’t want to go.”
I don’t have plans, and I do want to go, but he doesn’t need to know that.
“Pssh, you never have plans and of course you want to go. It’s my sister! She’s eager to meet you.”
And he definitely doesn’t need to know I’m eager to meet her. I mean, he talks non-stop about her, I’ve seen pictures, and I’ve even had a quick cameo in one of their video calls last year. She seems gregarious, maybe even borderline hyper. She’s just so damn bubbly. How can one person be that freaking cheery? And to hear Mikai describe her, she’s the most intelligent person on the planet, what with being a linguist in the Air Force and knowing at least six languages. A brainy, bubbly, beauty.
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Can't wait to see how this adventure unfolds.
Until next time, enjoy your days!
June 3, 2024
Cover reveals and preorders
I've got PLENTY to spill!
Cover reveals and preorders!
Beyond Courage is a military romance collection releasing in September. I just completed my story and submitted, so onto the next one. ;)
Beyond Courage: A Limited Edition Collection of Military Romance
Winter Wishes and Holiday Kisses is a collection of steamy romances set at Christmastime. This will contain my grumpy/sunshine, sexy, fun romp about two brainiacs who are opposites in almost every way (except their intellect). It's going to be a blast to write and I can't wait for you to read!
Winter Wishes and Holiday Kisses: A Limited Edition of Hot Holiday Romance
And finally! Another volume in the Heroes, Holidays, and Hope project. Vol 2 is up for preorder and will be filled with steamy, Halloween stories that are great romances to read no matter the time of year. My story focuses on Lexi and Juan, secondary characters in my story, Passion and Duty Forever in Vol 1. An enemies to lovers, age gap you won't want to miss.
Heroes, Holidays, and Hope
1-click now and get ready for fantastic reading!
xo
Cover reveals and preorders!
Beyond Courage is a military romance collection releasing in September. I just completed my story and submitted, so onto the next one. ;)
Beyond Courage: A Limited Edition Collection of Military Romance
Winter Wishes and Holiday Kisses is a collection of steamy romances set at Christmastime. This will contain my grumpy/sunshine, sexy, fun romp about two brainiacs who are opposites in almost every way (except their intellect). It's going to be a blast to write and I can't wait for you to read!
Winter Wishes and Holiday Kisses: A Limited Edition of Hot Holiday Romance
And finally! Another volume in the Heroes, Holidays, and Hope project. Vol 2 is up for preorder and will be filled with steamy, Halloween stories that are great romances to read no matter the time of year. My story focuses on Lexi and Juan, secondary characters in my story, Passion and Duty Forever in Vol 1. An enemies to lovers, age gap you won't want to miss.
Heroes, Holidays, and Hope
1-click now and get ready for fantastic reading!
xo
Going, going, almost gone...
Only a few days remain to own your copy of the limited-release military romance charity anthology, Heroes, Holidays, and Hope Volume 1.
As of June 6th, these stories will no longer be available in that format. (That's not to say we authors won't offer them in the future...) ;) But five stories filled with heart and steam for only $3.49 at digital retailers! Dang good deal. And all sales benefit Fisher House, the military/veteran charity which provides comfort homes to families whose loved one is in the hospital.
Heroes, Holidays, and Hope
AND, there's a wonderful auctions happening in conjunction with our project where you could win fantastic prizes packs, such as sign paperbacks and more. And all these proceeds also benefit Fisher House.
https://www.32auctions.com/HHH-Fisher...
Hope you'll take advantage of the sale, plus go bid on wonderful items.
xo
As of June 6th, these stories will no longer be available in that format. (That's not to say we authors won't offer them in the future...) ;) But five stories filled with heart and steam for only $3.49 at digital retailers! Dang good deal. And all sales benefit Fisher House, the military/veteran charity which provides comfort homes to families whose loved one is in the hospital.
Heroes, Holidays, and Hope
AND, there's a wonderful auctions happening in conjunction with our project where you could win fantastic prizes packs, such as sign paperbacks and more. And all these proceeds also benefit Fisher House.
https://www.32auctions.com/HHH-Fisher...
Hope you'll take advantage of the sale, plus go bid on wonderful items.
xo
May 20, 2024
A re-release and writing update
I've re-released my vampire romance, Vintage, with a new cover and description.
This story was originally part of a shared-world series. While each story could be read as a complete stand-alone, the series dissolved, and each author had the choice to do as they chose with their story.
I chose to keep my story as is, because I love it and felt there was nothing to change or improve upon.
I wanted a cover that was simple, reflecting the story, and had that vignette feel.
Check it out and tell me what you think. And if you haven't read the story, grab your copy at Amazon and in Kindle Unlimited.
It's an emotional journey about a love that transcends time.
Vintage: A Vampire Romance
Progress with my military romance, Surrender to Forever is going wonderfully (IMO). ;) This story took a turn I hadn't seen coming but it feels right! I hope you'll agree and love it when it releases in September, in the Beyond Courage anthology. Preorder available now.
Beyond Courage: A Limited Edition Collection of Military Romance
Until next time, enjoy your week, and happy reading!
This story was originally part of a shared-world series. While each story could be read as a complete stand-alone, the series dissolved, and each author had the choice to do as they chose with their story.
I chose to keep my story as is, because I love it and felt there was nothing to change or improve upon.
I wanted a cover that was simple, reflecting the story, and had that vignette feel.
Check it out and tell me what you think. And if you haven't read the story, grab your copy at Amazon and in Kindle Unlimited.
It's an emotional journey about a love that transcends time.
Vintage: A Vampire Romance
Progress with my military romance, Surrender to Forever is going wonderfully (IMO). ;) This story took a turn I hadn't seen coming but it feels right! I hope you'll agree and love it when it releases in September, in the Beyond Courage anthology. Preorder available now.
Beyond Courage: A Limited Edition Collection of Military Romance
Until next time, enjoy your week, and happy reading!
Book sales
Check out these book sales and load up on a variety of romance.
https://books.bookfunnel.com/SteamyRo...
https://books.bookfunnel.com/ilikemyb...
https://books.bookfunnel.com/bfhostsl...
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May 6, 2024
Welcoming in May
Those April showers have carried over into May here in the PNW, so I'm waiting to plant my flowers just a bit longer. Can't have them drowning!
Otherwise my month is starting off wonderfully with a good writing streak. I'm excited with the direction of this story and am eager to complete and get it to my Beta readers. That's my goal for the end of this month (if not sooner).
I'm also working on a new cover and a revision for a story previously in a shared world. The series is dissolved, but the books will still be available. More on that in the coming weeks as I work with my cover artist.
One month remains to get your copy of the Heroes, Holidays, and Hope anthology filled with must-read military romances. Sales benefit the military/veteran charity, Fisher House.
Heroes, Holidays, and Hope
We authors will begin preparing for volume 2 which will go up for preorder June 6th and release 12/6!
There's also the auction of signed paperbacks and more which also benefits Fisher House.
Go get your bid in!
https://www.32auctions.com/HHH-Fisher...
Wishing all those in a motherly role, a very happy Mother's Day this coming weekend. I hope you have a fabulous day in which you're treated or treat yourself to whatever makes you happy! You deserve it!
And finally, if you're looking for new reads, check out this month's sales and promos.
https://books.bookfunnel.com/collecti...
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https://books.bookfunnel.com/ravenous...
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https://books.bookfunnel.com/ilikemyb...
Otherwise my month is starting off wonderfully with a good writing streak. I'm excited with the direction of this story and am eager to complete and get it to my Beta readers. That's my goal for the end of this month (if not sooner).
I'm also working on a new cover and a revision for a story previously in a shared world. The series is dissolved, but the books will still be available. More on that in the coming weeks as I work with my cover artist.
One month remains to get your copy of the Heroes, Holidays, and Hope anthology filled with must-read military romances. Sales benefit the military/veteran charity, Fisher House.
Heroes, Holidays, and Hope
We authors will begin preparing for volume 2 which will go up for preorder June 6th and release 12/6!
There's also the auction of signed paperbacks and more which also benefits Fisher House.
Go get your bid in!
https://www.32auctions.com/HHH-Fisher...
Wishing all those in a motherly role, a very happy Mother's Day this coming weekend. I hope you have a fabulous day in which you're treated or treat yourself to whatever makes you happy! You deserve it!
And finally, if you're looking for new reads, check out this month's sales and promos.
https://books.bookfunnel.com/collecti...
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https://books.bookfunnel.com/ravenous...
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https://books.bookfunnel.com/ilikemyb...
April 29, 2024
Charity auction
Hiya, reader!
I've got a charity auction to tell you about...
The authors of the Heroes, Holidays, and Hope project have donated items for this auction in which all proceeds will benefit our chosen charity, Fisher House.
There are signed paperbacks, totes, swag, and more.
With just over a month remaining of the anthology in publication, we're hoping to go out with a bang! ;)
Again, ALL sales are benefiting Fisher House which provides comfort homes for families of personnel who are in the hospital.
https://fisherhouse.org
Bidding on the items will go through June 6th ~ which is the final day the anthology will also be available.
Heroes, Holidays, and Hope
Check it out, and we'd love if you help spread the word with any shares on SM.
https://www.32auctions.com/HHH-Fisher...
My best!
Laura
I've got a charity auction to tell you about...
The authors of the Heroes, Holidays, and Hope project have donated items for this auction in which all proceeds will benefit our chosen charity, Fisher House.
There are signed paperbacks, totes, swag, and more.
With just over a month remaining of the anthology in publication, we're hoping to go out with a bang! ;)
Again, ALL sales are benefiting Fisher House which provides comfort homes for families of personnel who are in the hospital.
https://fisherhouse.org
Bidding on the items will go through June 6th ~ which is the final day the anthology will also be available.
Heroes, Holidays, and Hope
Check it out, and we'd love if you help spread the word with any shares on SM.
https://www.32auctions.com/HHH-Fisher...
My best!
Laura
April 22, 2024
Indie Bookstore Day this coming Saturday
Hi reader!
This coming Saturday, 4/27, is Indie Bookstore Day.
I hope you'll seek out your local shop to support by purchasing books, maybe attending an author event...
And if you're in SW WA - Vancouver, to be exact - I hope you'll come by The Romance Era Bookshop.
I'm among a terrific lineup of Indie authors who get to celebrate the day together, meeting readers, selling our books, giving out goodies, and simply having a grand time!
Find all the details here:
https://www.theromanceerabooks.com/in...
The Romance Era Bookshop
1701 Lincoln Ave, Second Floor
Vancouver, Washington 98660
We're wrapping up Indie April, which seemed to fly by!
Have you read some great Indie books this month?
Feel free to share.
Enjoy your week!
This coming Saturday, 4/27, is Indie Bookstore Day.
I hope you'll seek out your local shop to support by purchasing books, maybe attending an author event...
And if you're in SW WA - Vancouver, to be exact - I hope you'll come by The Romance Era Bookshop.
I'm among a terrific lineup of Indie authors who get to celebrate the day together, meeting readers, selling our books, giving out goodies, and simply having a grand time!
Find all the details here:
https://www.theromanceerabooks.com/in...
The Romance Era Bookshop
1701 Lincoln Ave, Second Floor
Vancouver, Washington 98660
We're wrapping up Indie April, which seemed to fly by!
Have you read some great Indie books this month?
Feel free to share.
Enjoy your week!
