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March 24, 2020
AFTER ALL is LIVE
I’m so excited for the release of AFTER ALL. This is truly one of my most favorite stories. Being able to create new places and adventures for readers is truly satisfying.
If you give AFTER ALL a chance, I thank you!
AFTER ALL is available on Amazon in eBook, Audio and Paperback. You’ll also find the paperback on Barnes & Noble’s website and in select stores.
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EXCERPT
Instead of heading straight to the Driftwood Inn, Brooklyn detoured and drove down Third Street. This was the only town she had ever lived in or visited that hadn’t had a Main Street. It was such a random thing she picked up on when she and her parents moved here years ago. She never understood why until she learned that when the town incorporated, the people counted the streets up from the harbor, numbering instead of naming, with First Street being the closest to the water.
Curiosity filled her. For years she had not asked questions about her favorite spots, mostly to avoid the feeling of being homesick, but also so she could forget. The less she knew, the better. The less she longed to return, the easier it would be to create a new life. That was what she needed to do: start over, put the past behind her, and move on.
At the red light, she closed her eyes. It only took her seconds to tell Carly she would come back, even though, deep down, it wasn’t what she wanted to do. Yet, she owed the woman and could never tell her no. Brooklyn was content with the life she was living. She was one of the most sought-after home renovators, with homeowners paying her top dollar to come to them, to transform their visions into their dream homes. Her job afforded her many luxuries, except roots. She didn’t rent a home, let alone own one. Each town became her stomping ground, until the next job came in. She traveled thousands of miles, back and forth across the country, leaving her mark everywhere she went.
December 31, 2019
~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY ~ FINDING MY FOREVER
It’s the end of the year!!
Let’s CELEBRATE!!
Happy 6th Book Birthday to FINDING MY FOREVER!
I’m giving away a signed copy ~ open internationally
To enter: leave a comment below, wishing JD & Jenna Happy Birthday!
November 13, 2019
Hawk is Coming!
I’m so happy to show you the cover of HAWK, the next installment of the Boys of Summer!
HawkThe Boys of Summer
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It’s another season of Renegade baseball and, as they say, the boys are back in town. All except for all-star pitcher, Hawk Sinclair, who has returned to his hometown and back to the ranch he grew up on to rehab after shoulder surgery.
Real estate agent, Bellamy Patrick, feels like she’s failing at being a single mom. Her son is having a hard time fitting in and she’s hoping that playing baseball will be the answer. When he doesn’t make the team, she’s willing to do anything to help him… except that! And that’s exactly what the little league coach expects.
When Hawk’s asked to coach a team of misfit kids, he balks…until he sees how the program is run and how boys are left out. That’s when he knows he has no choice but to do the right thing and turn these boys into the players he knows they can be.
November 1, 2019
AFTER ALL ~ Cover Reveal
I AM IN LOVE!!!
And the story – it’s one of my favorites. I’m very excited for you to meet these characters!
From New York Times bestselling author Heidi McLaughlin comes a heartfelt story about overcoming great loss and forgiving past sins to find happiness again.
Brooklyn Hewett hasn’t stepped foot in Cape Harbor for fifteen years—not since an accident claimed the love of her life, Austin Woods. Desperate to move forward, Brooklyn has focused on raising her daughter for the past fourteen years. But when the opportunity comes along to renovate, and possibly buy, the old Driftwood Inn, Brooklyn knows it’s time to go home.
But it won’t be easy. For one, Austin’s best friend, Bowie Holmes, still lives in Cape Harbor. Brooklyn hasn’t quite been able to forget him: not since the night they spent together—the same night they both lost Austin. Separated by tragedy and guilt, they’re brought together by the Driftwood project. And as they rebuild the inn, they discover they’re also rebuilding something else.
Brooklyn’s always been desperate to move on, not knowing that she first needs to reconcile past transgressions. She can’t forget, but she can forgive—Austin, Bowie, and herself—on her way toward long-awaited happiness.
Praise for After All
After All had me captured from the very first page. Heidi’s writing is flawless and breathtaking. After Allis a heartfelt story that defines the true meaning of a second-chance romance. The settings and characters were full of so much detail that I felt every ounce of heartbreak and happiness, and could imagine each scene playing out like a movie. This is by far my top read of 2019! Author Shari J. Ryan
October 22, 2019
After All ~ Teaser Tuesday
I’m so happy to bring you the first teaser for AFTER ALL ~ the first book in the Cape Harbor Series. This is an all new series for me, with new characters that I’m madly in love with! This will also be my first book in KU!
Brooklyn Hewett hasn’t stepped foot in Cape Harbor for fifteen years—not since an accident claimed the love of her life, Austin Woods. Desperate to move forward, Brooklyn has focused on raising her daughter for the past fourteen years. But when the opportunity comes along to renovate, and possibly buy, the old Driftwood Inn, Brooklyn knows it’s time to go home.
But it won’t be easy. For one, Austin’s best friend, Bowie Holmes, still lives in Cape Harbor. Brooklyn hasn’t quite been able to forget him: not since the night they spent together—the same night they both lost Austin. Separated by tragedy and guilt, they’re brought together by the Driftwood project. And as they rebuild the inn, they discover they’re also rebuilding something else.
Brooklyn’s always been desperate to move on, not knowing that she first needs to reconcile past transgressions. She can’t forget, but she can forgive—Austin, Bowie, and herself—on her way toward long-awaited happiness.
AFTER ALL releases March 24, 2020. You can find the preorder links (eBook & Paperback) below.
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October 3, 2019
Take Me To Bed Anthology
Got time for a Quickie?
Grab your ereader and snuggle up with your favorite authors as they come together to bring you a collection like no other.
From steamy to sweet, contemporary to paranormal, and everything in between, you won’t want to miss hooking up with these exclusive new stories.
Participating Authors Include:
A.C. Williams, A.M. Wilson, AJ Alexander, Alex Grayson, Ali Dean, Amali Rose, Anna Bishop Barker, Anna Brooks, Aurora Rose Reynolds, Brittany Crowley, Cary Hart, Cassandra Robbins, Claire C. Riley, Danielle Norman, DM Earl, Erica Marselas, Esther E. Schmidt, Flora Burgos, Freya Barker, Gianna Gabriela, Heidi McLaughlin, HL Nighbor, JD Hollyfield, Jessica Marin, K.L. Clare, Kally Ash, KL Donn, Lauren Dawes, Lia Fairchild, Meagan Brandy, Melissa Toppen, Michelle Dare, Monica DeSimone, S.L. Sterling, S.R. Grey, Shari J. Ryan, Sienna Snow, Tempest Skye, & Yolanda Olson.
Charity Collection
All proceeds will be donated to the International Network of Hearts, a non-profit organization brings communities and governments together to help rescue women and children from human trafficking and sexual violence.
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August 5, 2019
Chasing My Forever Nominated…
OH EM GEE!!!
CHASING MY FOREVER is in the semi-final round of voting for the Contemporary Sultry Listeners Awards!
HUGE congratulations to Stephanie Rose and Nelson Hobbs on this nomination. I’m thrilled they’ve become the voices of my series.
Voting is open until August 11th!
Click here to vote!
April 30, 2019
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE VOL 1
Thank You For Your Service, Vol. 1 is an 8-book collection of full-length military romance novels by New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors.
~ Royalties from the collection will benefit the family of Sgt. Cameron Meddock.~
1. Hot Seal, Dirty Martini (Cat Johnson)
2. Save Me (Heidi McLaughlin)
3. Because of You (Jessica Scott)
4. Pull You Through (Kaylee Ryan)
5. Fighting for Everything (Laura Kaye)
6. Out of Ashes (RC Boldt)
7. Securing Caite (Susan Stoker)
8. Fisher’s Light (Tara Sivec)
AMAZON US | AMAZON UK | AMAZON CA | AMAZON AU | APPLE | B&N | KOBO
On January 17, 2019, Sgt. Cameron Meddock, a US Army Ranger, died in Landsfuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained from small-arms fire in Afghanistan. He left behind a wife and unborn child.
When we, in the romance community, learned of this terrible tragedy, our hearts cried out for action. Prayers and thoughts come from a good place and have value, but we wondered what we could do to offer comfort during a time of such great loss?
Sixteen of us rallied together, each donating a book, and the Thank You For Your Service collections were born.
Our beautiful covers were donated by Marianne Nowicki and Alexandria Bishop graciously offered to format the two collections.
ALL GROSS ROYALTIES FROM THE PURCHASES OF THESE COLLECTIONS will be forwarded to the family of Sgt. Meddock.
Thank you so much for making an e-book purchase today.
And thank you, Sgt. Cameron Meddock, for your service.
January 21, 2019
SEE YOU AGAIN – Cover Reveal!!
Title: See You Again (A Southport Shore Novel)
Author: Heidi Mclaughlin
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: June 18, 2019
Cover Designer: Diane Luger
Publisher: Loveswept
Hosted by: Buoni Amici Press, LLC.
A powerful love story of second chances for two people who are both running from the past, by the New York Times bestselling author of Forever My Girl .
It’s been fifteen years since Brooklyn Hewett has stepped foot in Southport.
After the accident that took Austin—the love of her life—away from her, Brooklyn fled, hoping to leave the pain behind her for good.
Raising her fourteen-year-old daughter has been the focus of her life ever since.
But when Austin’s mom asks her to renovate the Southport Inn, with an option to buy, Brooklyn knows it’s an opportunity too good to refuse.
Bowie Holmes should have been with his best friend the night he died. Instead, he was doing the unthinkable—and he’s never forgiven himself.
Fifteen years later, Bowie gets the job of a lifetime when he’s hired to help rebuild the Southport Inn.
There’s just one problem. One very big problem.
The designer is none other than Brooklyn Hewett, the one woman he despises more than anyone . . . and the one woman he has never been able to forget.
Would you like to receive a limited edition copy of the first 20,000 words of See You Again by Heidi McLaughlin in print? Just preorder and click <> to fill out this short form.
Heidi McLaughlin is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of The Beaumont Series, The Boys of Summer, and The Archers.
Originally, from the Pacific Northwest, she now lives in picturesque Vermont, with her husband and two daughters. Also renting space in their home is an over-hyper Beagle/Jack Russell, Buttercup and a Highland West/Mini Schnauzer, JiLL and her brother, Racicot.
When she’s isn’t writing one of the many stories planned for release, you’ll find her sitting court-side during either daughter’s basketball games.
Heidi’s first novel, Forever My Girl, has been adapted into a motion picture with LD Entertainment and Roadside Attractions, starring Alex Roe and Jessica Roth, in theaters January 19, 2018.
To stay connected with Heidi visit www.facebook.com/authorheidimclaughlin or heidimclaughlin.com
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January 13, 2019
SEE YOU AGAIN ~ Promo Events
Would you like to help spread the word about SEE YOU AGAIN? I would LOVE your help!!
COVER REVEAL – Buoni Amici Press
RELEASE BLITZ – Buoni Amici Press
COVER REVEAL & RELEASE BLITZ – Enticing Journey Book Promotions
And I have a special pre-order offer for you!
SEE YOU AGAIN – COMING JUNE 18, 2019
A powerful love story of second chances for two people who are both running from the past, by the New York Times bestselling author of Forever My Girl.
It’s been fifteen years since Brooklyn Hewett has stepped foot in Southport.
After the accident that took Austin—the love of her life—away from her, Brooklyn fled, hoping to leave the pain behind her for good.
Raising her fourteen-year-old daughter has been the focus of her life ever since.
But when Austin’s mom asks her to renovate the Southport Inn, with an option to buy, Brooklyn knows it’s an opportunity too good to refuse.
Bowie Holmes should have been with his best friend the night he died. Instead, he was doing the unthinkable—and he’s never forgiven himself.
Fifteen years later, Bowie gets the job of a lifetime when he’s hired to help rebuild the Southport Inn.
There’s just one problem. One very big problem.
The designer is none other than Brooklyn Hewett, the one woman he despises more than anyone . . . and the one woman he has never been able to forget.
Click here to pre-order!
