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June 17, 2022

Luv-A-Palooza Time!

The fun has begun. Have you gotten your tickets yet? If not, here’s the link: https://luv-22.live/SEI

I am on today at 4:30PM CST. Hope to see you there!

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An added bonus for being one of my subscribers: books galore!!

Freebies, samples, and such 🙂

https://books.bookfunnel.com/luvapalooza/d64k1rq7t1

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Published on June 17, 2022 12:46

June 16, 2022

Book Podcast

Catch up on my book podcast. New episode coming soon.(Two links but the same podcast.)
Spotify/Anchor: https://anchor.fm/se-isaac
Spreaker iHeart: https://www.spreaker.com/show/cookie-jar-unleashed

Authors who have already been on the show:Ginger Elinburg and Justina Luther. They were both great! Be sure to give their episodes a listen then head to grab their books.

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Published on June 16, 2022 19:03

June 15, 2022

Busy Bee… Book/Podcast Life

Ugh. Life is like a raggedy rollercoaster that I can’t get off of and I’m blindfolded. Is anyone else feeling like this or is it just me? Things that make you say hmmm.

I’ve been keeping my head afloat, but I can’t lie, it’s been super hard. My son with mental health issues has been having a lot of psychotic episodes and it makes it hard for me to do anything. I am mentally, physically, and spiritually drained. My stress hives have been coming in full force as well as my autoimmune flare-ups kicking my butt.

Oh, well. The show must go on. 🙂

In other news, I knocked out a swag order for the amazingly talented Andi Lynn. She’s such a doll. I’ve also sold a few covers and gotten two more swag orders so I’ll be getting all of that done within the next week or two. I am trying to pace myself with swag, cover design, writing, promoting, and P.A.’ing; however, I’m not very good at pacing myself. I’m stuck in ‘hurry up and get it done’ mode. I blame the Army for that mentality. Although, they did ‘hurry up and wait’ so I guess I should be more specific about which part of the Army I blame. (HA!) ((I blame Iraq and Afghanistan.))

My book podcast has been well-received and I am so blessed & excited about it. Starting a podcast was a dream and now it’s a reality. I have two episodes out already and have four more lined up. One will be coming out this weekend.

Two links but go to the same book podcast.

Spotify/Anchor: https://anchor.fm/se-isaac

Spreaker iHeart: https://www.spreaker.com/show/cookie-jar-unleashed

This weekend I will be an author at Luv-a-Palooza. I am ecstatic about this. This will be my first virtual book event! The coordinators have gone all out on this. Click the link to see just how much effort they’ve put into this event. Once you see the greatness, be sure to grab your tickets because I’d love to see you there! (SMILE) https://luv-22.live/SEI

#LuvAPalooza #RomanceReadersExtravaganza

If you are still reading, SURPRISE! My cover reveal of the latest series I am part of Seasons of Love. A four-book collection. All standalones.

Pre-Order Link: https://books2read.com/u/m2en5d

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Published on June 15, 2022 07:32

June 10, 2022

I’m revved up for this book!

Happy Release Day to my dear friend & naggy-twin Author Andi Lynn. She poured her little heart out in this baby!

Amazon/KindleUnlimited:

https://smarturl.it/RazorsEdgeAL

Ever since Vixen convinced her to go with her and the new biker friends she had made, Edge has known nothing but pain and suffering. She’s been beaten, brutalized, and pushed to her breaking point. She continues to fight for herself, for Vixen, and for the woman she wants to be, always believing that one day, she’ll escape this hell she now calls her life. She never thought it would be at another club’s hands.

Finding the love she has always known she deserved, she starts helping the people that have come to mean so much to her in her newfound freedom. She never expects that the man who gave her this opportunity will be the one to break her. This time, she can’t stay, not even for Vixen.

Ever since Hell’s Sacrifice MC showed up that fateful night and pulled Razor from the gutters, he’s had it all – brothers, freedom, family, the best computer system in the world. Topping it all, he finds the woman of his dreams. All of his sacrifices made are for the ideal that blood is thicker than water. His lies and omissions are made to save lives, even when it’s at the cost of his own happiness. He just never imagined that it could possibly cost him everything.

*Suitable for ages 18+ due to adult language, content, and situations.*

#ReadRomance #RomanceReaders #BookBoyfriends #steamyromance#BookLovers #IndieAuthorsUnite #SharingIsCaring #HappilyEverAfters #KindleUnlimited #FreeOnKindleUnlimited #booklife #bookboyfriends #bookboyfriendsdoitbetter #spicyromance #mcromanceseries

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Published on June 10, 2022 08:04

June 3, 2022

Busy Queen Bee! (books, podcast, and more)

Hello, Lovelies! How are all of you holding up? Hopefully, you are all doing well. Life has been crazy on my side of the world. I started a book podcast, I’ve been networking & promoting authors like crazy, and trying to promote my own books! EEEEK! And, that’s not even what’s been going on in my personal life. So, so much stuff going on. I feel like a crazy lady… well, crazier than usual! (SMILE)

❤ Book Podcast ❤

There are a few places you can listen to the podcast. Options are always nice, right? (happy face)

Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/cookie-jar-unleashed

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3zvoynt14ntuKKFwefk8Lg

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/se-isaac

#Books #Podcast #Readers #Authors #Adventure #Entertainment #News #Bloggers #Vloggers

Paranormal & Fantasy Books Inside!

https://mailchi.mp/9015a8876c6d/paranormal-and-fantasy-books-inside

It’s Raining Books!

https://mailchi.mp/30e25d545bbf/its-raining-books

May Book Releases and So Much More!
https://mailchi.mp/a6211561dba2/may-book-releases-and-so-much-more

SISTER BOOKS

“The Made Daughter” 
Adrianna is the oldest of the Romano sisters. She’s the protector and will take no prisoners when it comes to protecting what she loves. She now sits at the head of the Romano Family table with the weight of the world on her shoulders. She thinks she has to do it alone but Savio is prepared to carry it with her.


https://books2read.com/u/b5llY


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“Vanished in Vegas”
Sofia is the middle sister. The peacekeeper of the Romano Family; however, she’s strong and cutthroat when need be. She’s always putting loved ones first… now is her time for love and Antonio is ready to give her his all.


https://books2read.com/u/m2eeKo


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“The Hitman’s Rose”
Sweet, innocent Rosaline has always been sheltered by her older sisters. They kept her away from the darkness of the mafia. They tried hard to keep her innocent; however, Rosaline is ready to face the music… but she won’t be alone because Ademaro is by her side.


(Pre-Order Today/Releases June 11th):

https://books2read.com/u/md66YW

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Published on June 03, 2022 10:49

May 27, 2022

SURPRISE! My Book Podcast is LIVE!

MY book podcast is finally live! So excited about this adventure! Special thank you to Ginger Elinburg – Author/Book Cover Designer for being my FIRST guest on the show! 😘 She did amazing you guys. We were both nervous but we got the job done! (HA!)

(Two links but each takes you to the same episode)

Spotify/Anchor: https://anchor.fm/se-isaac

iHeartRadio: http://www.spreaker.com/…/first-episode-cookie-jar…

*Explicit with only two f-bombs during the book read at the very end. Everything else is clean.*

On top of releasing my first podcast, I have also released two newsletters filled with lots of books. (i.e. romance, thrillers, suspense, and horror) New releases, pre-orders, and other great reads. Be sure to give the newsletters a read. You never know, you might find your next favorite read! 🙂

Newsletter 1: http://mailchi.mp/a6211561dba2/may-book-releases-and-so-much-more

Newsletter 2: http://mailchi.mp/30e25d545bbf/its-raining-books

XoXo,

S.E. Isaac/Cookie

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Published on May 27, 2022 09:17

May 19, 2022

SURPRISE, Book World!

❤ My new podcast ❤ https://anchor.fm/se-isaac

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#Podcast #Authors #Books #World #News #Entertainment

#BookWorld #IndieAuthor #Interview #NewBeginnings

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Published on May 19, 2022 14:43

May 12, 2022

Mafia Romance Sister Books

“The Made Daughter” 
Adrianna’s story– “Adrianna is the oldest of the Romano sisters. She’s the protector and will take no prisoners when it comes to protecting what she loves. She now sits at the head of the Romano Family table with the weight of the world on her shoulders. She thinks she has to do it alone but Savio is prepared to carry it with her.”
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09WL29WBQ

“Vanished in Vegas”
Sofia’s story– “Sofia is the middle sister. The peacekeeper of the Romano Family; however, she’s strong and cutthroat when need be. She’s always putting loved ones first… now is her time for love and Antonio is ready to give her his all.” 
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09MWCZBNC

“The Hitman’s Rose”
Rosaline’s story (youngest sister)– “Sweet, innocent Rosaline has always been sheltered by her older sisters. They kept her away from the darkness of the mafia. They tried hard to keep her innocent; however, Rosaline is ready to face the music… but she won’t be alone because Ademaro is by her side.” 
(Pre-Order Today/Releases June 11th): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09N9TKRFW

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Published on May 12, 2022 19:00

New Mafia Romance

The big sister has arrived & she’s taking no prisoners. The Made Daughter is ready for your ebook reader 🙂

SNEAK PEEK

CHAPTER ONE

Arianna

The sun peeks through the curtains in my office as I go over the numbers in the books. The warmth on my back is refreshing. Things have been hell the past few weeks with my father and his crew slain in the streets of Trenton. A public display of the firepower and strength the Polish Mob holds. 

“Franciszek Nowak! You mother f*cker!” I scream, slamming my fists down on the desk.

Franciszek Nowak– Polish mob boss– is to blame for everything that happened. He called the shots. Literally. He’s the reason my mother had to bury her husband, and my sisters and me our father. 

“Are you okay, Boss?” Carlo asks me. 

When I took over as the head of the family there was some resistance amongst the ranks. A few didn’t want to work for a girl. However, they quickly learned that I had more balls than all of them put together and with the squeeze of the trigger, I silenced those who made snide comments or outright refused to follow my orders. 

Carlo Russo was my father’s soldier. He had shown his loyalty to the Romano Family since I was a little girl. And, when my father was murdered and I took his place, Carlo stood faithfully by my side. It was only right that I promoted him to my right-hand man. He now oversees the ninety-eight soldiers under me.  

“I’m fine, Carlo,” I sigh heavily. “What’s on the agenda today?” 

“Not a whole lot. Nothing for you to worry about really. We have it under control, Boss,” he said, causing me to lean back in my chair with my eyebrow rose. 

“That’s not convincing.” 

“I swear,” he chuckles. “Things are pretty quiet around here now that you’ve taken over.” 

Quiet? I wasn’t sure if that was a compliment or an insult. Did he mean that business wasn’t good? Or was he just referring to the fact Popov and his crew hadn’t made any more statements?

“Boss, it’s nothing bad. I swear,” Carlo continues, holding his hands up in a surrendering manner. “I just mean that there haven’t been any hits or buildings burned in a while. It’s a good thing. It means word has gotten around that you’re a force to be reckoned with.” 

“If you tap dance any faster, you might get your cardio in for the day,” I smirk, making him laugh. 

“Not tap-dancing, Boss. I’m just saying that the city knows that you’re…” His words dwindle to nothing. No doubt because he was searching for the right words to use. 

“What? That I’m psychotic?” I ask. My head tilted slightly, in a questioning manner. 

Benny and Frankie, who are standing guard by the door, nearly die. Their eyes are wide and they choke on the breath they take. They quickly look at Carlo, who also looks mortified. 

“Never. I would never call you that. Ever. Boss, I swear. That’s not what–” Carlo rambles.

“Relax, boys. I’m only teasing,” I laugh. The tension in the room settles. All three of them let out a sigh of relief. “I’m okay with being known as the psychotic one if it means no one f*cks with this city.” 

“They definitely know you don’t play, Signorina Romano,” Benny smiles. 

Everyone under me calls me Signorina Romano or Boss. The two are interchangeable and powerful. They are reminders that I’m no longer my Papa’s little girl. 

“Good. Because it’s really tiresome setting examples throughout the city. Ya know?” 

“I told you that I’d do the job, Boss,” Carlo states. “You don’t need to get your hands dirty.” 

“I know. I don’t mind,” I shrug. “I have to earn my keep just like everyone else.” 

My words earn me grins and nods of respect from the guys. I’d be a liar if I said it wasn’t nice to have their respect. Respect isn’t a must; however, it makes things easier and safer for me because I know my back is safe turned to them. 

The sound of a phone ringing pulls my attention back to the room. Carlo fishes his phone out of his pocket and puts it up to his ear. 

“Yeah?” he answers. Whatever the person says has Carlo frowning. His free hand grips the arm of his chair. “What the f*ck do you mean?” 

My attention is now fully on Carlo and his conversation. Benny and Frankie are pretending to not listen, but they’re shitty actors. Definitely not winning any awards for their acting skills.

Carlo continues listening to the person and occasionally responds with short answers. His responses aren’t telling me shit. I hate guessing games. He has one more minute before I demand he put the damn call on speakerphone.  

“Boss?” Carlo says, pulling the phone away from his ear.

“Yes?” I ask unamused. 

“Mikołaj just landed at J.F.K.” His words make my blood run cold and my heart pounds like a drum. I take slow breaths to ease the beast inside me, threatening to roar its ugly head. My hands brace the desk and my eyes narrow in on Carlo.

“Please, don’t shoot me,” he pleads.  

“Have him tailed. I want to know every damn detail of that f*cker’s day. Every. F*cking. Detail. Understood?” 

“You got it, Boss,” he nods, then brings the phone back to his ear. “Follow him. Don’t let him out of your sight. Send me your location in an hour. I’ll send some guys over there for backup. Do not f*cking lose him. If you do…” Carlo glances at me then looks out the window. “It’ll be in your best f*cking interest to not lose him. Capiche?” 

Carlo hangs up the phone. I watch his body tense as he slowly brings his attention to me. There’s fear in his eyes. Maybe because he thinks my temper is about to get the best of me and everyone in my path will feel my wrath. Or maybe it’s just simply the unknown. 

“This is good news. We finally have eyes on him, Boss,” he smiles. His way of trying to ease the rage he knows is coursing through my veins. 

Mikołaj is the man responsible for killing my father. There were many Polish soldiers there that night, but Mikołaj is the one who put a bullet in my father. I know this because he proudly voiced it throughout the city and then high-tailed it out of the country to Poland. 

“That f*cking p*ssy,” I growl. “I want him brought to me alive.” 

Carlo stands up and gestures to Benny and Frankie. All three of them stand tall like true soldiers before lowering their heads slightly and saying in unison, “Consideralo fatto, Signorina Romano.” Consider it done.

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Published on May 12, 2022 13:50

May 2, 2022

Dare to melt your e-reader!

Classic fairytales retold with a naughty SciFi twist 3:-)

Little Red Riding Hood & The Little Mermaid are all grown up and out looking for adventures.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XLJ95YY

#SciFiRomance #Series #Fairytales #Twist #Naughty #ReverseHarem #StandaloneBooks __ATA.cmd.push(function() { __ATA.initDynamicSlot({ id: 'atatags-26942-6270728cb5e88', location: 120, formFactor: '001', label: { text: 'Advertisements', }, creative: { reportAd: { text: 'Report this ad', }, privacySettings: { text: 'Privacy', } } }); });
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Published on May 02, 2022 17:08