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Big News! A New Cover and a New Direction

Humor and romance collide in USA Today bestselling author Dani Collins’ all-new western series, starting with a mail order bride’s unexpected arrival in 1859 Colorado…

I am so excited to share that I’ve signed a two-book deal with Entangled: Amara for a pair of Western Historical Romances.

I would actually call them romantic comedy. (In fact, I have, in my newsletter when I was being cagey about what I was working on.)

I modelled my hero, Virgil, on James Garner in Support Your Local Sheriff. He’s a reluctant hero, tough and smart, but he has a chewy-soft centre, especially where his three children are concerned (even though he doesn’t have a clue how to parent them.)

Virgil places an ad for a mail-order bride and is delighted when he gets a response from a well-educated young lady who describes herself as cheerful and kind.

That would be Marigold’s sister. Marigold is divorced, recently had her house burned to the ground, and took her sister’s place at the last moment out of sheer desperation. Virgil is not thrilled.

They strike a deal and he takes her to Quail’s Creek, the camp where he and his partners mine for gold while she minds his children.

All this gold prospector needed was a nice, practical wife. Instead, a society darling divorcée takes her sister’s place as a mail-order wife, desperate for a new husband. They’re both about to get more than they bargained for…

I can’t wait for you to get your hands on The Prospector’s Only Prospect! It will release in print and digital March 28, 2023.

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Cinderella for the Miami Playboy – Official Release Day!

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Hooray! Cinderella for the Miami Playboy releases on all platforms today and it’s on the shelves of your local bookseller!

If you fell for Everett in Confessions of an Italian Marriage and have been impatiently waiting for his story… Good news! His story is finally here. This is what they’re saying on Goodreads:

“Hands down one of Dani’s best books! I just wish it was longer.” ~ Bibi, Goodreads

Here’s the blurb.

His housekeeper in the spotlight…

Or his irresistible Cinderella?

Bianca Palmer’s world hasn’t been the same since going into hiding for her own protection. After taking work as a housekeeper, she’s shocked to discover her boss is Everett Drake—the man she shared a mesmerizing encounter with six months ago!

Face-to-face, their attraction immediately flares back to life. And when their relationship is suddenly exposed, a pretend romance with playboy Everett will protect Bianca by distracting the press. But will it risk her wanting more from this billionaire with so many secrets?

Cinderella steps into the glamour of the spotlight in this fake relationship romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Dani Collins.

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Cinderella for the Miami Playboy  is available on all platforms today. Buy now.

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Another Stunning New Cover from Harlequin

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How sexy is this cover for Innocent in Her Enemy’s Bed?

I’m deeply in love with how they’re sprawled on the bed in the master stateroom of Leander’s yacht. He and Ilona have quite a tryst there during their engagement party. Not all the fireworks are outside, you know. (wink!)

When I wrote this one, I wanted to get back to the heart of a Harlequin Presents, a good ol’ enemies to lovers, Greek magnate and a virgin, a hero on a collision course with his own desire for vengeance and a heroine who saves them both by offering up her heart. Here’s the official blurb:

Keeping her enemy close…

…means getting far closer than she thought!

Ilona Callas is aware that Leander Vasilou will do anything for revenge against her stepfamily. She just never pictured herself becoming the formidable Greek businessman’s ally! Yet uniting with Leander will give Ilona freedom and financial independence for the first time.

Since clawing his way to the top after being betrayed, Leander exists alone. Ilona should be his ticket to vengeance…until an explosive moment of intimacy changes everything. So begins a sensual back-and-forth that will lead to one place: their marriage bed!

Innocent in Her Enemy’s Bed releases July 26th. (June 1st if you buy on Harlequin.com.) Pre-Order here.

It’s midnight! Get your early copy of Cinderella for the Miami Playboy!

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If you fell for Everett in Confessions of an Italian Marriage and have been impatiently waiting for his story… Good news!

You can get Cinderella for the Miami Playboy early by shopping Harlequin.com or Mills and Boon UK today.

Here’s the blurb.

His housekeeper in the spotlight…

Or his irresistible Cinderella?

Bianca Palmer’s world hasn’t been the same since going into hiding for her own protection. After taking work as a housekeeper, she’s shocked to discover her boss is Everett Drake—the man she shared a mesmerizing encounter with six months ago!

Face-to-face, their attraction immediately flares back to life. And when their relationship is suddenly exposed, a pretend romance with playboy Everett will protect Bianca by distracting the press. But will it risk her wanting more from this billionaire with so many secrets?

Cinderella steps into the glamour of the spotlight in this fake relationship romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Dani Collins.

Harlequin.com | Mills and Boon UK

Cinderella for the Miami Playboy  will be available on all platforms March 29th. More buy links.

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Supply Chain Issues

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A quick point of clarification on One Snowbound New Year’s Night…

Digitally, this book has been available on all platforms since Dec 28th. In North America and Australia, the print books also released as normal, but there was a supply chain issue in UK and Ireland that affected the January and February print titles.

The February books went on sale in January and my January book, One Snowbound New Year’s Night will be on shelves now. (Honestly, given the many supply chain issues and retail workers who became sick through year end, you may only be seeing this book in North American stores now.)

Good news, you can order the print online and in the UK, it will even be a two-in-one that looks like this. Sexy, right? Here’s the blurb:

Their last night as husband and wife, or the beginning of something new?

Their New Year’s Eve reunion…
…could make or break their marriage!

Rebecca Matthews has one New Year’s resolution: divorce Donovan Scott. So being snowbound with him at his mountain mansion is not part of the plan. Especially when it’s clear the sizzling chemistry that led to their elopement is still very much alive!

Van wants to know the real reason Becca left—it’s clear there’s more to tell. With only twenty-four hours before the snowstorm clears, it’s time for them to gain some much-needed closure. That’s if, of course, they can resist a final explosive encounter…

USA TODAY bestselling author Dani Collins delights with this passionate forced-proximity romance.

Fun Fact: One Snowbound New Year’s Night takes place in one twenty-four hour period.

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Price Drop – Beauty and Her One-Night Baby

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$1.99 until Jan 31

Fun news! Beauty and Her One-Night Baby is on sale for $1.99 until Jan 31st.

From irresistible beast in the bedroom…

to father of her child!

The first time Javiero Rodriguez sees CEO Scarlett Walker after their impassioned night together, she’s in labor with his baby! No matter how shocking the surprise, Javiero won’t let his son grow up in a broken home like he did.

Scarlett has worked hard for independence and she can’t accept empty vows. Yet the scars Javiero gained in a jaguar attack haven’t lessened the tycoon’s rugged appeal. Which means every day is a heated reminder of the pleasure they shared…and could share again!

Look for Javiero’s brother’s story in A Hidden Heir to Redeem Him, where illegitimate Val discovers sensitive artist Kiara kept his daughter a secret for nearly three years!

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Get Snowbound early from Harlequin today!

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Are you one of those people (like me) who celebrates New Year’s Eve at 9pm then goes to bed? Why wait, right?

Here’s some good news if you like to get to the good part sooner than later… You can get my January book, One Snowbound New Year’s Night, direct from Harlequin.com or Mills and Boon UK today, one month early!

One Snowbound New Year’s Night is a reunion, second-chance, force proximity romance with a Canadian hero, an Australian heroine and a single night for them to maybe, hopefully, save their marriage. It’s sweet and sexy and emotional and sometimes even funny. I hope you adore Van and Becca. I do!

Here’s the blurb:

Their last night as husband and wife, or the beginning of something new?

Their New Year’s Eve reunion…
…could make or break their marriage!

Rebecca Matthews has one New Year’s resolution: divorce Donovan Scott. So being snowbound with him at his mountain mansion is not part of the plan. Especially when it’s clear the sizzling chemistry that led to their elopement is still very much alive!

Van wants to know the real reason Becca left—it’s clear there’s more to tell. With only twenty-four hours before the snowstorm clears, it’s time for them to gain some much-needed closure. That’s if, of course, they can resist a final explosive encounter…

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Harlequin.com | Mills and Boon UK

One Snowbound New Year’s Night will release in print and all other platforms on Dec 28th, 2021.

Find more pre-order links here.

Cover Reveal – Cinderella for the Miami Playboy

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Check out this delightfully sparkly cover for Cinderella for the Miami Playboy!

Here’s the blurb:

His housekeeper in the spotlight…

Or his irresistible Cinderella?

Bianca Palmer’s world hasn’t been the same since going into hiding for her own protection. After taking work as a housekeeper, she’s shocked to discover her boss is Everett Drake—the man she shared a mesmerizing encounter with six months ago!

Face-to-face, their attraction immediately flares back to life. And when their relationship is suddenly exposed, a pretend romance with playboy Everett will protect Bianca by distracting the press. But will it risk her wanting more from this billionaire with so many secrets?

Cinderella steps into the glamour of the spotlight in this fake relationship romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Dani Collins.

 

Fun fact: Everett first appeared in Confessions of an Italian Marriage. The books stand alone, but if you want more Everett, look there.

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Download your FREE Advent Calendar

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Did you know you can download a Christmas Craft Advent Calendar from my website?

In His Christmas Miracle, Nicki creates an Advent Calendar of activities to help Quincy bond with his son, Atlas. Quincy didn’t even know he had a son until Atlas lost his mom and he received custody of the boy. It’s a sweet, little bit sexy, sometimes cry-fest of a holiday romance that you might want to add to your TBR pile if you haven’t already read it. Keep some tissues handy!

After I finished writing His Christmas Miracle, I thought the calendar would make a fun craft for you to complete with your little elves as a countdown to Christmas. You can download it here. You’ll want to have it printed and ready for December 1st so grab it now.

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Happy Holidays!

Author Chat – Nov 5th

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I’m thrilled to be visiting with some of my best author friends from Harlequin Presents in this chat hosted by the always amazing Lucy Monroe today! Please join me and Lucy along with:

Caitlin CrewsMaisey YatesAnnie WestEmmy GraysonKali Anthony, andMarcella BellNov 5th (Nov 6th if you’re in Oz)

The chat kicks off at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern (9am Nov 6th in Sydney, Australia.)

We’ll be talking tropes and arrogant heroes and all things romance and writing.

Please Join Us!