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Coming Soon To Audio…

I have some super exciting news for you! The entire Kiss Me series is coming to audio in Spring 2022. The series is being brought to life by the amazing Dan Calley, and I’m so excited to be working with him! Dan has been a narrator for over fifteen years and he’s worked with MM […]

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Published on December 06, 2021 03:08

Spiced Kisses Has Arrived!

Are you ready for some hilarious and heart warming Christmas sweetness, with just a dash of spice? If so I have just the thing for you, because Spiced Kisses is now live on Kindle and KU! It’s got a grumpy Yorkshire Grinch who really wants December to be over, a sunshine personal trainer who loves Christmas, rugby […]

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Published on December 02, 2021 02:13

Author Spotlight: A. M. Rose

Welcome A. M. Rose For this week’s Author Spotlight, I’m joined by the amazing A. M. Rose. We talked about how the duo met, turning tropes upside down, writing together and plotting world domination. Take it away A. M…. First things first, please introduce yourself! Hi to everyone reading this. A. M. Rose is a […]

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Published on November 22, 2021 01:52

Charisma Check is now in Audio!

I’ve got some super exciting news for you today. Charisma Check is now live on Audible! It’s read by the amazing Joel Leslie and I can’t wait for you to hear him bring Edward and Izzy to life. Honestly, I love it so much and his Edward is perfection. I was actually writing this book when Joel […]

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Published on November 18, 2021 02:39

Author Spotlight: Annabelle Jacobs

Welcome Annabelle Jacobs For this week’s Author Spotlight, I’m joined by the wonderful Annabelle Jacobs. We talked about her brand new Christmas romance, her soft spot for friends to lovers, and being more productive in the morning. Over to you Annabelle… First things first, please introduce yourself! Hi, I’m Annabelle Jacobs, and I’m a UK […]

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Published on November 09, 2021 10:02

Coming Soon: Spiced Kisses

I’m super excited to share the cover and blurb for my first ever holiday novel, and the final book in the Kiss Me series, Spiced Kisses! If you’ve read Strawberry Kisses and Summer Kisses, you’ll have met Ben – the long suffering manager of The Pear Tree, and Aaron’s best friend. I figured it was time for Ben […]

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Published on October 29, 2021 06:21

Author Spotlight: Lynn Van Dorn

Welcome Lynn Van Dorn For this week’s Author Spotlight, I’m joined by the fabulous Lynn Van Dorn. We talked flawed heroes, writing on her phone, always wanting to be writer, and squeaking in the occasional magic peen. Take it away Lynn… First things first, please introduce yourself! Hi! I’m Lynn Van Dorn, aka Virginia Kelly, […]

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Published on October 25, 2021 12:46

Author Spotlight: Roan Parrish

For this week’s Author Spotlight, I’m joined by the amazing Roan Parrish. We talked character driven stories, writing books with strong convictions, being a passionate reader, and diving into new hobbies during the pandemic! Over to you Roan… First things first, please introduce yourself! I’m Roan Parrish and I write queer romance and horror! I […]

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Published on October 13, 2021 12:11

Author Spotlight: Garrett Leigh

For this week’s Author Spotlight, I’m joined by the fabulous Garrett Leigh to talk crushing annoying stereotypes, living for angsty hurt comfort, and character arcs!

Take it away Garrett…

First things first, please introduce yourself!
Hi! I’m Garrett. I’m a British romance author and cover artist. My first book was published in 2013 and I’ve been on this crazy train ever since.

Tell us a little bit about your writing style.
I write angsty, hurt/comfort books most of the time. Around Christmas, you might find some lighter, sweeter stuff from me, but I write the books I like to read, and I live for the pain

Describe your books in only three words.
Hot. Gritty. Consuming.

What are you working on right now?
I’m working on an MC romance at the moment that will likely be a prequel to a longer series. It’s rough and ready and, believe it or not, grittier than anything I’ve written before.

Out of all your books, which one are you most proud of?
That’s like asking me to choose between my children.

What or who (or both) has influenced you most as a writer?
My own sexuality is a big influence. I write mainly bisexual characters as it gives me a chance to explore and explain what it is to be bi (for me) and crush some of those annoying stereotypes.

What inspired you to start writing?
I was frustrated with my life at the time. Writing gave me an escape and I’m incredibly lucky that it turned into an actual real life job.

What’s your writing process like? Do you have a typical “writing day”?
I walk the dogs. Have a decaff coffee, then I hunker down. Nothing gets done until those words are down. Sometimes this takes all day, sometimes a few hours, but I commit to this at least 5 days a week.

What comes first for you – the plot or the characters?
Mostly the characters. The plot is the hardest part for me. I get lost easily. Character arcs are much more natural to craft. I love people.

What’s a book that you wish you’d written?
Oh that changes all the time. I couldn’t possibly give a definitive answer.

If you could only write one trope for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
Angsty hurt comfort. Darker the better. I am shamelessly addicted.

What would be your three desert island books?
Junk, by Melvin Burgess. Firework, by Sarina Bowen. Marrying the Mistress, by Joanna Trollop.

If one of your books could be made into a movie/TV series, which would you choose and who would you cast?
Ooooh, definitely the Darkest Skies series, though I don’t know about the cast. Second option would be my military novels, Between Ghosts and Only Love. I’ve had those cast in my head for years. Cam Gigadet for Jed Cooper. Chris Hemsworth or Charlie Hunnum for Nat Thompson.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Do you have a secret passion or hobby that we don’t know about?
I love to cook (almost as much as I like to eat) and I’m a big fan of hiking outside with my dogs. Other than that, you’ll find me swinging in my hammock with my Kindle.

Finally, what’s your favourite dinosaur?
Velociraptor. They remind me of my backyard chickens.

GARRETT LEIGH is an award-winning British writer and book designer.

Garrett’s debut novel, Slide, won Best Bisexual Debut at the 2014 Rainbow Book Awards, and her polyamorous novel, Misfits was a finalist in the 2016 LAMBDA awards.

When not writing, Garrett can generally be found procrastinating on Twitter, cooking up a storm, or sitting on her behind doing as little as possible, all the while shouting at her menagerie of children and animals and attempting to tame her unruly and wonderful FOX.

Garrett is also an award winning cover artist, taking the silver medal at the Benjamin Franklin Book Awards in 2016. She designs for various publishing houses and independent authors at blackjazzdesign.com, and co-owns the specialist stock site moonstockphotography.com with photographer Dan Burgess.

For more information on Garrett and her work you can find her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Amazon, Bookbub, her website, and her newsletter. You can also join her Facebook group, Garrett’s Den, for more news and updates.

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Published on September 27, 2021 12:42

Always Eli is Here!

Are you ready for some sass, some steam, and some heart warming sweetness?

Well I have plenty for you because Always Eli is now live on Kindle and KU!

It’s got brother’s best friend, an office romance, a Mamma Mia! sing along, an emo drag queen, a big, nosey family, plenty of snark, and some very inappropriate use of office desks… I mean, it’s an office romance – I couldn’t resist the temptation!

I’m so excited for you to meet Eli and Tristan, and I hope you love them as much as I do.

Cover by Natasha Snow

What happens when a sassy drag queen falls for his brother’s best friend?

Eli Baker needs a job. Drag isn’t paying the bills and the life of a starving artist isn’t as fun when he’s the one living it. Taking a temporary office job is meant to be a quick fix. It’s not supposed to reintroduce him to the funny, sharp, and sweet Tristan Rose… who just so happens to be Eli’s oldest brother’s best friend.

Eli can’t stand his brother, and the feeling is more than mutual. Getting involved with Tristan could mean family trouble, but Eli’s never been one for following the rules, especially when breaking them means annoying his brother.

Tristan is far too intriguing to ignore, especially when he takes an interest in Eli’s life outside the office. He’s not at all what Eli expects, and maybe that’s exactly what Eli needs. But if push comes to shove, will Tristan choose Eli over his best friend?

Always Eli is a 78,000-word contemporary MM romance featuring fabulous drag shows, secret biscuits, an office romance, and numerous siblings who can’t help getting involved.

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“If you enjoy a smart and funny story with captivating characters, who are devoted to each other and not afraid to show it leading to so. much. romance. then I’d highly recommend checking out Charlie Novak’s Always Eli.”

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