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Inked in the Steel City Series 3 Year Anniversary Sale & Reveal

The Inked in the Steel City Series turns 3 this month! In December 2011, I published Hot Ink (Book 1), and the series has since expanded into six volumes that are my most popular titles. I appreciate the years of support and am doing a couple special things to celebrate this milestone.

First of all, I'm holding a sale. My biggest one ever (by far), actually. Now through December 17th, the Inked in the Steel City Series Box Set #1 is $0.99 (reg. $7.99). You can find it on sale at:


AMAZON   B&N   APPLE   KOBO
I’m also revealing  — for the first time — which couple will star in Book 7 (coming in 2015). Watch the video below to find out. ;)



Thank you for showing the Hot Ink Tattoo Studio so much love over the past 3 years. ;)

November Newsletter Contest Winner Announcement

I just drew the winner of my November newsletter contest and it's...
Judith I.
If that's you, you should have an e-mail from me waiting in your inbox. Congrats Judith, and thank you to all who participated.

Judith won a signed tote bag from Queen City Indie Con full of signed books and other goodies.
As always, there'll be another exclusive contest in next month's edition of my newsletter. And I've got something special planned for the December issue, to celebrate a special occasion. I won't say anything more just yet, but trust me, you won't want to miss it. ;)
Not a subscriber yet? You can sign up here. The next issue will go out Dec. 5th with a special contest and some good news!

I'm Doing an Online Holiday Book Signing!

So, I'm doing my first ever online book signing. Over the years I've received quite a few requests to sell signed books online somehow, but I've never actually done it, until now. I thought the holiday season would be a great time to hold an online signing since books make great gifts for others -- or, you know, yourself. ;)


Here's how it works: now through Dec. 7th you can order copies of any of my paperback books. I'll sign and ship them via Priority Mail by Dec. 15th, and you'll have them in time for the holidays. (The order form is for continental US orders, but I'll ship your order anywhere in the world. If you need a book shipped internationally or to a non-continental US location, contact me and I'll make it happen.)
All orders will also come with a hand-written holiday greeting card, and if you want, I'll even put a bow on it. 
Basically, you'll get a signed and personalized book, just like at a regular signing. You'll have to imagine me presenting you with the book using my best Vanna White pose, though. Need more details? Check out the order form for pricing (it's discounted) and other info.

Ranae Rose Online Holiday Book Signing Order Form
P.S. If you're looking for book-themed clothing, you can find that in my merchandise store.

Lock and Key Book 3 Reveal!

Secrets are what Kerry has lived and breathed for the past three years, and those secrets may kill her, if she’s not careful. Her new life in a coastal North Carolina paradise is haunted by her past and ruled by her number one goal: to not be noticed. Even if that means denying her attraction to Officer Grey Morgan, who’s set his sights on her beyond any doubts and despite all odds.Grey has spent his summer in pursuit of Kerry, but what he doesn’t know is that nothing with her is as it seems and loving her comes with a price.What she doesn’t know is that there’s no risk he won’t take, and no way he’ll let her fight her demons alone.Preorder now at… APPLE Coming to other retailers Dec. 5thWant to be notified when Officer in Pursuit releases? Sign up for the Lock and Key Series new release notification mailing list below. Click here to subscribe. * * * * *Here it is -- the cover, blurb & release date reveal for Officer in Pursuit, Book 3 in the Lock and Key Series. Seems kind of crazy to me that when Dec. 5th rolls around, the series will almost be finished! There's one more book after this one: Jeremy's story. Release date & other details TBA. ;)

Queen City Indie Con Photo Recap

I just got back from Cincinnati, where I attended Queen City Indie Con, my last signing event for this year. I had a great time! Here are a few photos from the event...
Day 1: attending panels at the beautiful Memorial Hall building.

Day 2: at the signing.
Cover model Andrew (from my Always a Marine Box Set).
So, this is my Vanna White impression.
Dinner at Nicholson's.

After party #1 ... yes, there were more!
I'm giving away a signed Queen City Indie Con tote bag full of books and goodies in my November newsletter. If you're not a subscriber but would like to be, you can sign up here.
Thank you to all those who attended Queen City Indie Con, came to see me, hung out with me and Andrew, etc. You made it fun! :)

October Newsletter Contest Winner Announcement

My October newsletter giveaway prize was a signed paperback copy of Sleepy Hollow: Haunted Passions and Whiskey Dreams. I just drew the winner and it's...
Irma J.
Congrats, Irma, and thank you all who participated. As usual, there'll be a new giveaway in the November edition of my newsletter. If you're not a subscriber but would like to be, you can sign up here. 
The next edition will go out on Nov. 1st and will include the cover, title, blurb and release date reveal for Lock and Key #3! If you've been following the series, you won't want to miss it -- Grey is looking good and I can't wait to share. ;)
P.S. Lock and Key #1, Officer Next Door, is up for some awards at a book event I'll be attending this week. If you're a fan of Liam and his cuffs and would like to cast your vote, you can do so here. Thanks! ❤

Love Liam and His Cuffs? You Can Vote for Your Favorite Officer!

About a week from today I'll be in Cincinnati for Queen City Indie Con. And I'm pretty excited about it! Andrew (book cover model, and also my brother) will be with me and we plan to have fun while we're there. 
Yesterday I found out that Officer Next Door  was voted into the final round for the QCIC book awards in two categories: 'Best White-Knuckle Book' and 'Best All-Around Adult Book'. I'm not gonna lie ... that was a pretty nice surprise (and an ego boost). LOL Thank you to those who voted in the earlier rounds and put Liam and his cuffs in the finals. ❤
Photo courtesy of Les Byerly / iStock
If you'd like to cast your vote in the final round, you can - voting is open to the public.
Vote in the QCIC Book Award Finals Here
Thank you. :)
P.S. Will you be at QCIC? If so, I'll see you there! Make sure you stop by my signing table Saturday for one of the handcuff charm bracelets Andrew will be giving to readers.

Ridiculously True (& Cute) Book T-Shirts

That's what I'm trying to fill my merchandise shop with. :) If you haven't gone to my site and hit the 'shop' tab lately, you probably haven't seen the new stuff that's gone live over the past couple weeks. Here are some examples...



I've retired my original designs, and these are the first of many new ones I'll be adding over the coming weeks and months. If you visit my shop, you'll see a variety of different colors and shirt styles (including long sleeve tops) bearing these designs.
Books and shopping happen to be two of my favorite things, so I've been having fun with my shop's revamp. 
If you'd like, you can browse my shop here.

5 People Romance Writers Meet at Parties: A Drinking Game (Video)

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My new YouTube video. For book stuff and more awkward truths, subscribe to my channel. 

Video Blog (Yeah, I'm Doing That Now): Where I Get My Story Ideas

So, I'm video blogging. It's something I'd been wanting to try all summer, but I didn't get the ball rolling until my friend Elise Marion inspired me. I decided to keep my first video simple with an answer to one of the most common questions I get: how do I come up with my story ideas? But to explain that, I'll have to explain the other super awkward question that made me realize just how legit of an inquiry that is...
I plan to keep video blogging, and if you have a question you'd like me to answer via video, I'd love to hear it. Drop me an e-mail or get in touch with me via Facebook or Twitter. :)