Sarah Mäkelä's Blog
September 29, 2025
Surrendered (New Release)

I’m so excited about my newest release, Surrendered. It’s finally here and on sale for 99 cents until October 3rd.
A reclusive Seelie noblewoman is guarded by an aggressive mercenary who skirts the light and dark courts…
Niamh McNamara has always been different from the rest of the Seelie Court. Where others brim with mirth and playfulness, she struggles to pretend. That happy façade becomes harder to wear during the court’s Midsummer festivities.
But when a masked fae tries to kill...
July 28, 2025
Cover Reveal for Captivated and Surrendered
Hey friends!
I’m thrilled about the new cover for Captivated and an awesome one for Surrendered. They look so beautiful. I can’t wait to share Surrendered with you since these books were so much fun to write.

Here’s the blurb for Surrendered:
A reclusive Seelie noblewoman is guarded by an aggressive mercenary who skirts the light and dark courts…
Niamh McNamara has always been different from the rest of the Seelie Court. Where others brim with mirth and playfulness, she strug...
June 30, 2025
Moving Day: Kelly + Jacob bonus story

I started a Patreon a week ago! To celebrate, I’m posting a bonus short story for all members (including the free tier) that takes place after The Wolf Who Kept A Secret and features Kelly and Jacob along with some special guests.
Start reading it here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/moving-day-1-132904805
May 27, 2025
The Wolf Who Kept A Secret (New Release)

Somehow I forgot to post over here about my latest Cry Wolf novel, The Wolf Who Kept A Secret. It’s now available! It follows Kelly and Jacob from Cold Moon Rising, and it picks up right after The Wolf Who Played With Fire.
Secrets never stay buried for long…
Struggling to move on…
All Kelly Lopez wanted was to finish her final exams, not to be turned into a werewolf and locked away in a research facility. Now that she’s free, the trauma lingers. If she can’t reclaim her life, her capto...
April 22, 2025
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February 18, 2025
Hunter’s Moon Rising (New Release)

I’m thrilled to announce my newest shifter romance novella, Hunter’s Moon Rising, is here! It’s a bonus Cry Wolf series novella that isn’t necessary to read the rest of the series, but it shows what the Pack was up to before The Witch Who Cried Wolf.
Some secrets are worth dying for…
A past that won’t stay buried…
Sylvie Monroe thought she left the past behind when she moved to Winter Forest. She’s happy with a cozy life and a devoted boyfriend, Lukas Raines. But everything shatters...
January 16, 2025
Double the Magic: Free Fantasy and Romance Books

Want to embark on thrilling adventures and fall in love with irresistable characters? I’m excited to announce that two of my books are part of fun giveaways running from January 15th through February 15th from Prolific Works! Both giveaways are packed with amazing reads from talented authors.
Romantic Rendezvous Giveaway:
Captivated is a fantasy romance with faeries and elves in the Unseelie Court. Expect forbidden love, murder, and dangerous alliances.
January 8, 2025
The Myling: Nordic Ghosts
It’s time for another paranormal post! If you’d like to see other supernatural creatures I’ve researched, check out my previous posts here.
This time we’re looking at the Myling, a ghostly figure from Nordic folklore and arguably one of the scariest. For centuries, Norse Christian laws harshly punished women for having children outside of wedlock. These harsh measures often led to desperate and tragic outcomes. This societal cruelty gave rise to the legend of the Myling.
Mylings are the re...
February 10, 2022
Be Mine Books 2022
Long time no see! Hope you’re all having a great 2022 so far!

Looking for a good book to cozy up to for Valentine’s Day?
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April 6, 2020
Two Multi-Author Giveaways

Im participating in two great multi-author giveaways this month. One is the Spring Fling Giveaway.
The grand prize winner receives a designer Coach Tote filled with romance books and swag, including award winners and New York Times and USA Today Best Sellers! All you have to do is follow me and other romance authors on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram. The more profiles you like and follow, the more times youre entered.
Lucky runner ups receive ebook prize packs and an Amazon gift card!
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