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Project Update #3: Whimper Wonderland

Happy #WhimperWednesday!

It’s my favorite part of the launch process…it’s COVER REVEAL DAY! Check out this beauty!

I am so thrilled by this cover! It captures the BDSM elements in the story, as well as the holiday, Christmas backdrop.

We’re getting so close to launch day on July 8th! If you’re excited, leave a comment and let me know!

XOXO,
Adora

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Published on June 23, 2025 08:39

Project Update #2: Whimper Wonderland

Happy #WhimperWednesday!

Since you’re part of the Seekers Club ARC Team, here’s your second project update:

The story is complete Time to crack open a celebratory drink! I’ve got it printed out now and I’m reading it through one last time before sending it out.

(Fun fact: my wife read it in one sitting and, when she was finished, literally threw it across the room because she loved the characters so much. I can think of no better review!)

One of the fun things about this story is it’s sort of split into two parts: the first is Dorian and Dove’s “origin story” and the second is a long, wild night they spend out with Dove’s friends that changes the course of their relationship.

The main plot is their relationship, but there’s also a very important, close, tight-knit group of friends.

When I was writing this story, I’d take long walks to get inspiration. I’d play a Spotify playlist based on the story. Most of the vibes are about the second half of the story: party vibes, the chaos of New York City, and quietly falling in love with someone when you’re having a really good time.

The official playlist is now unlocked! This playlist is a fun mix of “feminist rage” and dreamy, going-out-to-the-club-with-friends vibes.

Click here to find it on Spotify.

There’s one song in particular that I considered Dove’s “theme song” and I wore out the repeat button on it. Warning: there’s an excessive use of the C-word in it

Thanks for being part of the team! I’ll send another update next Wednesday!

XOXO,
Adora

PS: Know any readers who would like a spicy, BDSM romance? You can spread the love and share this link to the Whimper Wonderland ARC application form: https://forms.gle/N4UWad3ofsyq4Qr4A

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Published on June 11, 2025 12:19

Project Update #1: Whimper Wonderland

Happy #WhimperWednesday!

Since you’re part of the Seekers Club ARC Team, here’s your first project update:

Believe it or not, I’m still writing! Pushing it right up against the deadline

(This is, unfortunately, what I do with every book haha)

But I’m 90% of the way done! I just have a couple wrinkles to smooth out and then I’m going to print it out, read it all the way through, and send it straight away to the editor.

A fun fact: while I write I have my screen split half with a Word document and half with a Pinterest board to keep me in the “vibes” of the story.

The aesthetic board is now unlocked! You can check out the Pinterest board below for Dove & Dorian’s vibes.

Thanks for being part of the team! I’ll send another update next Wednesday!

XOXO,
Adora

PS: Know any readers who would like a spicy, BDSM romance? You can spread the love and share this link to the Whimper Wonderland ARC application form: https://forms.gle/N4UWad3ofsyq4Qr4A

Links:

Pre-order Whimper Wonderland

Unlock Rewards

Add it on Goodreads

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Published on June 05, 2025 07:24