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New Cover Reveal: Lure, Blood Brothers Book 2

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Trapped by the men who should be her enemies—can she escape their deadly grip… or will their passion consume her first?

In a game of survival, trust is the deadliest weapon. Caught between her kidnappers and four dangerously alluring captors, one woman will risk everything to uncover the truth—and the cost might be more than she’s willing to pay.

The fight continues this spring. Don’t miss a single moment.

 

 

Of all the dreams I’d ever chased, the last thing I expected was for a nightmare to be the one that came true.

I’m no stranger to survival. I’ve always acted a lot tougher than I am, but I’m a big believer in fake it until you make it. But even I couldn’t imagine the relentless pursuit of my former kidnappers, and the only thing standing in their way are four calculating and dangerous men.

Each time I think I’ve found some measure of relief, a new danger threatens to suffocate me. It’s not just about who I can trust anymore. No, everyone has an agenda—even me. Why else would I find myself attracted to the men who are keeping me prisoner?

More unsettling, these handsome, complicated men with fire in their eyes that burns hot and cold, do not appear to be in any hurry to let me go. It’s not up to them. It can’t be.

Not when I need answers. Not when I need to find my sister. Not when every moment that passes is an eternity that pushes her farther and farther away from me. I refuse to bow to anyone or anything.

I’d rather end up a casualty of the hunt than be kept hostage “for my own good” no matter how sexy my jailers are. In this twisted tableau of danger, desire, and deceit, I will take any risk to find her no matter what it costs me.

Don’t miss a single thing, join my Patreon for sneak peeks and early chapters and head to the reader group on Facebook to join the conversation on what’s next!

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Stalker or SuperFan? Which are you?

I like to think I’m a little bit of both. I am so stoked to share Stella, Gem, Ollie, and Seven with you. Tate and I had a blast writing them, and when I say Stella showed up with personality to spare, whew  buddy. Now available everywhere, you can grab with the confidence of the fact we didn’t leave you on a cliffie. *winks*For those of you wanting the TLDR – Overexposed is a dirty, feel-good rom-com with a generous helping of our humor…What? I’m just saying!Go grab your copy, I can’t wait to hear what you think. Tell a friend. Tell two. Make them the gossip. 

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Let’s End The Year with a BURN!

It feels like we’ve been waiting forever for this character, this book, this series, and at the same time, I can’t believe Grace, Burn, and the BLOOD Brothers are here. As you may remember, this book went up for preorder on the first day of the year and is now arriving on the last day! Grace Black is the twin sister of Amorette Black, the FMC of the Bastard Brothers of Carnage by my co-wrifey, Blake Blessing. In 2021, Blake was planning the Bastard Brothers and I mentioned I wanted to do Grace’s story and she immediately agreed. For three years, I’ve had these characters living rent free in my head. When it came time to write, the story just flowed…

This is a dark romance, and there are some triggering situations to be found, particularly in the first book. I always detail the triggers in the foreword, so be sure to check that out and look after yourselves. I hope you have the most amazing New Year! Book Two will be here before you know it!

xoxo

Heather

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These A-list Authors who brought you home are ready to be (Over)Exposed!

You might have heard of celebrity blind items like:

This A-list action star, known for his tough-guy roles and larger-than-life persona, has a little secret.

Now get ready for more!

o·ver·ex·pose
/ˌōvərikˈspōz/

verb
past tense: overexposed; past participle: overexposed
expose too much, especially to the public eye or to risk.
“anybody in the public eye has situations that make them feel overexposed”

From the authors who brought you I’ll Be Home... comes a brand-new adventure, romance, humor, challenge, and so much more. Overexposed releases in January.

 

 

With Dad’s medical bills piling up, the solution to our problems might lie in the world of glitz and glamor, which means following in his footsteps.

I grew up in the whirlwind of celebrity scandals, where every moment is a potential headline. I know the thrill of the “Unicorn List”—the ultimate scoop that could change everything. Unraveling the mysteries of the elusive “Snatch Squad” could be my ticket to salvation.

Plunging into the treacherous depths of sexy sleazy Hollywood allure isn’t my dream scenario. Celebrities thrive on their carefully crafted images, using their personas to rake in cash. They’re the ones who put themselves out there; I’m just giving them what they crave.

But the last thing I want to discover is whether the charming heartthrobs with their scandalous reputations are more than just tabloid fodder.

I’m an adult; I can manage if the lines between truth and desire start to blur. I’ll dive in, even if revealing their secrets costs me my heart…

Available on January 28th, be sure to preorder today! Also don’t miss out on the  limited edition from Novel Grounds with foiled cover and purple pages.

 

 

 

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It’s Beginning to Sound a Lot Like Christmas

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Oh, you have been good or maybe you were perfectly naughty, either way, I’m excited to share that I’ll Be Home… is now available on audio with the fantabulous voices of Michelle Sparks and Lucas Webley as the narrators. When we released this book last year it was the holiday romance you didn’t know you needed or wanted. Even better, it’s a wild romp written with one of my favorite people. Tate James and I really wanted to celebrate holidays right. So what could be better than a dark romance, you know? By the way, it is a dark romance, so be sure to check out the trigger warnings in the foreword. With that in mind, we wanted to drop the audiobook just in time for this year’s holidays.

They say you can never go back…

‘Course, I never wanted to return. It took me years to age out. Once I made it, I took off and never turned around.

Trust me, there were only three reasons I managed to survive there as long as I did and they abandoned me as soon as they were able. I’d like to say I didn’t blame them, but that would be a lie.

I had zero desire to return. Yet here I was, on the road to Northland chasing a story cause my editor told me kids were disappearing… again.

It doesn’t matter what I want, I’m taking the fastest route to the darkest part of my past.

And then I’ll be home…

*Please note this is a reverse harem and the authors suggest you always read the foreword in their books. Contains some dark elements, mature situations, and is definitely intended for 18+.

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New Cover Reveal: Burn, Blood Brothers Book 1

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Prepare for a heart-pounding, mind-bending thriller where survival is the only option, and the price of finding the truth may just be your soul. 

What lines wouldn’t you cross for the people you love? From the moment she woke to the nightmare, Grace understands the danger. In a fight to survive, she descends into a mad world she could never have imagined. The dark, seedy underbelly of everything opulent, gilded, and beautiful. It’s a place where hope and dreams burn and souls never escape, what chance does Grace have?

The fight begins on January 1st. Don’t miss a single moment.

My name is Grace Degas Black.

Years ago, I made a splash during a charity fashion show where an agent “discovered” me. My work led to the glitzy world of haute couture, perfume ads, and more. I was living my best life, traveled the world, and the only thing that would have made it better was if my twin would have come along for the ride.

My other half. My best friend. Then one day, she disappeared.

No one believed me, but I couldn’t escape that sinking feeling of something being terribly wrong. Then the nightmare came for me. I woke up in hell’s waiting room.

Chained.

Taken.

Moved from one location to another, I could only struggle to survive amidst the suffocating fear. Then just as abruptly, salvation came from the most unexpected place. Salvation and retribution.

I wanted my sister back.

But my saviors had no intention of letting me go—not when someone continued to hunt me.

Was it me they were hunting? Or my sister?

I didn’t care what I had to do, but to find her, I would make the world burn. These men were going to help me, they just didn’t know it yet.

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Emersyn and the Vandals are back…

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It’s time to get dirty!

From the moment I cracked open the document to start on Dirty Dancer, I was once again deeply immersed into the world of Emersyn, the 82nd Street Vandals, and Braxton Harbor. Like old friends, they were so familiar and right there. It was a blast to spend time with each and every one of them. More, it was a gift to be able to take the time to develop some threads that needed more time to breathe.

As always, it’s a work in progress, and they are ready to meet all challenges head-on, especially Freddie who wants to push for so much more.Love. Family. Healing. Challenges abound. For the Vandals, it’s good to go home again. Mind the triggers as always they are listed in the foreword.

I have also included every bonus scene for the rest of the books in the series. Not all of them have introductions, but they are pretty much self-explanatory. As some readers have described, Dirty Dancer is a love letter to the Vandals and to the epic journey they have been on since the fateful day they “kidnapped” her from the show. While in many ways this will be the final book for Em and her guys, I will never say never again.

There’s a very strong chance to see them appearing in a future series. As always, happily ever after for me is not the end of the story. It’s always a work in progress, and the Vandals are living their dream.

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Today is the day!! Patch is online. Are you ready? “Talk to Me.”

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She’s their operator, their switchboard, their eyes in the sky and on the ground. She’s their lifeline. And when she goes missing, they become hers. Dive into the heart of the action and experience the rush of Talk to Me today now on audio with the fantastic duet narration delivered by Brooke Daniels and John Hartley.

Readers familiar with my stuff will know I am a huge fan of Brooke Daniels. She’s the perfect cast to embody our girl Fallon aka Patch, and bring her to life. While new to me, John Hartley is such a gem! I am so excited that he is handling the voices of Locke, Remington, and McQuade. The distinctive stylings are just perfect for our guys.

As I said way back when Talk to Me released, I am so incredibly excited to share this series with you. These characters utterly consumed me. The Switchboard Duet was nowhere on my writing schedule this year until one day, it was just there, whispering in my ear. I could hear the characters coming to life. Not only were they “talking” to me, they wouldn’t shut up. I had to start writing as soon as possible so I could also work on other things.

Don’t Let Go is already available in eBook and print, and it will soon be joining Talk to Me in audio with our fantastic cast. So stay tuned for more details as soon as they are available.

So grab you copies and settle in to discover how their dialogue ties them together and reveals the facets of their characters. Discover their secrets, their talents, and just how far they will go to save their girl. I can’t wait to hear what you think. If you want to check out a sample of the audio, just head right over to the page and listen now.

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What Happens Next? Heather Teases New Projects

Every week in my reader group on Facebook, I post announcements to let my readers know what I’m working on, what are the status of some things, when they can expect new releases and much more. Recently, I set up my writing schedule for the next few months and I can’t tell you how excited I am for future projects like Dirty Dancer and the Blood Brothers. I’ve already started working on these and there’s much more that’s coming. Stay tuned for details and if you haven’t subscribed to news and updates or joined my reader group, this would be a great time to do it!  Also, be sure to check the Events tab for next year’s signings. I’ll start updating for 2026 after January 1st. You will find info on where I’ll be as well as preorders for the events.

SWITCHBOARD DUET

The feedback on the duet has really made my whole week! I am so stoked that everyone seems to be enjoying it. As I said during my live, it demanded to be written and I had so much fun WRITING it. If you haven’t started the Switchboard duet, now is the time to grab Talk to Me. Be sure to check the triggers in the foreword as this is a dark romantic thriller!

SIGNED PAPERBACK STORE OPEN

We are reopening the signed paperback store as well as the BLUE IVY PREP SPECIAL EDITIONS sale. After a break for the trip, we’re back to making space in the garage and the mail room. Want to get a signed copy of the most recent releases? What about a chance to get special editions that once they are gone, they are gone.

Signed Paperback Store:

Blue Ivy Prep Special Editions

AUDIO UPDATES

I’ll Be Home… is currently being recorded by the fantastic Lucas Webley and Michelle Sparks just in time for the holidays!

Desperate Victory is also being recorded so we can wrap up the Bay Ridge Royals saga.

Podium has bought the rights to Talk to Me and Don’t Let Go and both are being recorded right now. I will give you more details as soon as I have them!

Fun fact, Talk to Me is now available for preorder in the Audible. Release date? November 19th!

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Can You Survive the Twists? Don’t Let Go Delivers the Action!

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As I mentioned in the first book this duet was nowhere on my writing schedule one day, it was just there, whispering in my ear. I could hear the characters coming to life.

Not only were they “talking” to me, they wouldn’t shut up. I had to start writing as soon as possible so I could also work on other things. What the muse wants, sometimes, you have to let the muse get. This book demanded to be written. I was grateful that Don’t Let Go waited a bit patiently for me, but between traveling, and other deadlines, they went a little mute. I guess they needed more attention than I was giving.

It’s fine, Patch and I had a word, and I told them what she tells everyone else: Talk to Me.  What I have loved about this series from the beginning, is they walked in fully-formed, bad habits, histories, attitudes, and more just right there. They didn’t spend a lot of time on their backstories. They were who they were and that was who we were getting.

In Talk to Me, we learned that for five years, Patch existed in a carefully curated bubble, never leaving her home and only interacting online. As an operator, Patch worked with other contractors, her clients. The three main clients are Michael Remington, a British assassin, John McQuade, a rough and tumble former military man turned mercenary, and Justus Locke, a suave, international thief.

The three are as different as can be, but when Patch suddenly stops taking calls all three go to find her. It will take all of them to survive the twists, turns, and trials facing them.

Be sure to check each book for the trigger warnings, they are always listed in the forewords! When you finish, be sure to join my reader group over on Facebook! We’d love to hear what you think!

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