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November 22, 2022
New Release! New Series! Problem Child is Here!
I am so excited to share a brand-new series with you! If you will indulge me for a moment, I wanted to take a minute to discuss a little history behind Problem Child. A little context, if you will.
If you’re reading this one for the triggers found in this book, go ahead and skip to the end of this letter where I will list them for you. If you don’t mind giving me a couple of minutes of your time, I’d like to share another story with you.
This story is the history behind Blue Ivy Prep, the concept of KC, and a young, talented woman named Harley (HarleyQuinnZaler on Facebook).
Harley was a devoted reader and a talented cover artist. During one of her pre-made sales, I grabbed a cover that just resonated with me. A girl in denim overalls, dancing like crazy, and her hair was teal. From the moment I saw that cover, KC aka Kaitlin Crosse was born.
It was January 2020 and I was only working on the third book of my 12 book series Untouchable. (The series is now complete). The girl on this cover was everything I pictured for Kaitlin, who along with Aubrey Miller and Yvette Chanteur, formed the girl band Torched.
They were one of Frankie’s favorite bands and they appeared on the page in book 5, Hangovers and Holidays. I’m not telling you all this to get you to pick up that series. Absolutely not. While KC and the girls do appear there, you do not have to read Untouchable to appreciate this series.
At the time, when I told Harley what I wanted to write, she was so stoked. We discussed cover concepts, art, the characters and more. She was so excited about the future books and the cover models I picked out. She couldn’t wait to do their covers.
Then in 2021, unexpectedly, Harley passed away. Her loss was devastating for her family, her husband, her mother, her daughter… I felt that loss keenly because losing anyone is hard. Losing someone so young with so much future in front of her was just not fair.
Her family offered the covers already purchased and her team was working to get all of this sorted, but with three more covers needed, I made a different call.
Working with Stephanie at Vicious Desires Designs, we used the inspiration of the cover to go in a different direction. The cover that Harley made me for this first book, originally titled Party Girl, remains an inspiration and I wrote Harley into this book because she was so excited and I want her to remain a part of it.
As you can see by the dedication, this book… this whole series is for her and for the joy she brought into our lives with a light that was far too soon extinguished.
Thank you, Harley and I miss you.
If you have read this far, thank you as well. Problem Child is the first in a four book series following Kaitlin Crosse as she attends Blue Ivy Prep, an exclusive boarding, prep, and college school for the wealthy and the privileged.
The series is reverse harem/why choose. This means the female main character will not have to choose between the guys in her life. This series is also slow burn, and begins with bullying, secrets, lies, and complicated family ties.
There is some stalking, and I will give a warning for a severe health diagnosis for a side character. This book is also told exclusively from Kaitlin’s viewpoint except for the prologue. Future books in this series will contain multiple points of view.
Thank you again for taking a chance on this series, I can’t wait to hear what you think of KC and the girls. Be sure to join us in my reader group on Facebook where we talk about books, book loving, some spoilers, teasers for the future, and bonus scenes.
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November 11, 2022
New Release Date
You are going to be getting a note from Amazon soon if you pre-ordered Merciless Spy that I moved the release date back 2 weeks from December 6 to December 20th. I was trying to not have to do this but between the move being stalled (thank you interest rates and trying to sell our house), living out of AirBNBs, and the kiddo’s wound opening again, I’m just a little swamped. I do not want to release something that isn’t the absolute best for you. That extra 2 weeks is gonna give me room to breathe, to write, and to edit. Thank you so much for understanding!
xoxo
Heather
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October 31, 2022
Get Your First Look at Problem Child
The first chapter for Problem Child is now available. Be sure to check it out! We’re counting down the days until release!
In other news, I’m heading to Florida this week for Shameless Book Conference. The signing is at the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace on Saturday! Don’t be shy if you see me! I love meeting readers!
Members of my reader group know that I love to send out holiday cards each year. If you’re new, be sure to sign up for it. I will also send cards to international addresses. If you have filled it out in the last two years, and you haven’t moved, you don’t need to fill it out. If you have moved, just submit an updated address. I will be going by the most recent date for which one I send it to.
Also, if you haven’t joined my readers group on Facebook, now would be a great time because we have all kinds of holiday fun planned as well as live Q&As as well as bonus scenes and more!
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October 20, 2022
First Chorus Now Available on Audio
First Chorus is now available on audio! You can find it on Audible and via Amazon with it coming to the Apple Bookstore soon. Kate Coakley and Adam Gold bring life to the Cardinal Sins characters. Don’t miss out on this deliciously captivating book on audio!
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October 18, 2022
Brutal Fighter Now Available on Audio
So stoked to share that Brutal Fighter is now available on audio. You can get it on Audible and via Amazon. It will be showing up on the Apple Bookstore here shortly as well! Brooke Daniels, Noel Harrison, Toby Scott, and Adam Gold bring their A game as they give life to Emersyn and the Vandals. Don’t miss an exciting moment!
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October 12, 2022
Cardinal Sins Series Complete (New Release)
It’s here! I wish I had something pithier for you than we’ve made it, but here we are. The fourth and final book in the Cardinal Sins series is available now. Clearly, if you have not read the first three books in this series, it is probably a good idea to go back to Kill Song and start there!
After three books of build-up, we are so stoked to share the twisted conclusion to the Cardinal Sins series. There were some twists and turns we didn’t quite expect. There were also more than a few characters who popped up (or in some cases just strolled in).
We will warn you that as in previous books, this novel does contain graphic violence, depictions of human trafficking, sexual violence, as well as some scenes involving physical and psychological torture. This is very much a dark romance with emphasis on both the dark and the romance. We do try to inject some funny as well.
Please use caution and protect yourself.
xoxo
Heather
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October 6, 2022
Cover Reveal
Did you see? Liam’s cover is here! The cover is by Crimson Phoenix Designs and features model Philippe Bélanger via photographer Wander Aguiar. I am so freaking excited for this seventh book in the 82nd Street Vandals series. Merciless Spy will see Emersyn and the guys take on a host of new challenges and you never know what threat is lurking right around the corner. While you’re waiting for this to release, be sure to check out the completed Cardinal Sins series!
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What’s New?
Last Word releases this month, that’s one more completed series in the hopper! Have you started Cardinal Sins yet? There’s no time like the present to dive in! The whole series is free in Kindle Unlimited.
Brutal Fighter audio is completed and uploaded. Audible can take up to 10 business days to release it, so anytime in the next two weeks. Keep your eyes peeled! Currently books 1-4 are available via audio and book 6 is being recorded.
First Chorus audio has been completed, proofed, and corrected. So it’s also been uploaded! Stay tuned for more news there!
I am hip deep in Blue Ivy Prep. Problem Child has been a bit of one but I think we’ve got the hook and we’re rolling.
Shameless is the first weekend of November in Orlando and I can’t wait to see everyone there!
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Welcome to My New Site!
I’m so excited to share our brand new site, and look. Not only did we go for a full facelift, we went for better functionality, and ease of browsing. We have a lot of new and exciting features coming. In the meanwhile, have a look around and don’t forget to subscribe to HeatherLong.net News and Updates so you always know when we’ve added something or changed it.
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