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New Series Releases in December!
Happy October! I hope you're enjoying the fall weather and that the leaves where you are are showing off with brilliant color.
I recently announced some big news that I wanted to share with you through my newsletter. Be on the lookout in December for a new series!
Don't worry...If you're a fan of the KNIGHTS OF KSI series, I will continue with it. The final two books in the series are set to release in 2023, and you'll see your favorites - BB, Sam and Chloe. (Yes, Chloe gets her happily ever after!)
But I've had the idea for this new series rolling around in my head for a while. I decided now was the time to introduce it to my readers. The plan now is for this to be a short series with a total of four books. It's still the contemporary romantic suspense you've come to expect from me.
MEET THE LEGENDS OF FIRE CREEK
They were once wayward boys until they were taken under the wing of the original Legend. They grew under his tutelage to become vigilantes who look after those who aren’t able to help themselves. They are loners thrown together in an unconventional family, living with secrets that shaped them into the men they’ve become. It’s the life they’ve chosen — until they meet the women who show them what it means to be loved and accepted for who they are.
BOOK ONE
Legends: Jackson
REAGAN
Reagan Bell lives in a world of mystery and murder, all woven in her imagination. Her career as a crime novelist is pushing her toward success, but her life is derailed with the news her father is fighting for his life. Reagan is forced into the world of English Barlowe and quickly learns her father has secrets that belong more in fiction than the real world. His career as the former CIA operative Legend has danger lurking around every corner, threatening those he holds dear, including Reagan and the group of adopted boys she never knew existed.
JACKSON
Jackson Moore leads the new generation of Legends — boys rescued from dangerous circumstances and raised to become vigilantes. Their skills come in handy when helping those in need. Now that danger has struck close to home, they’ll face their toughest case yet, finding the ones responsible for almost killing the man who raised them.
But with English in a coma, Jackson is faced with more questions than answers — including why his hero would keep his daughter a secret and why would English give his power of attorney to the daughter who disowned him instead of the boys who carried on his legacy.
Reagan and Jackson are at odds over the man they both have known as father. Pushing through their bitterness and hurt, they have to work together to stop the threat against their family. Will their search for the truth be too much to overcome?
LEGENDS: JACKSON is now available for preorder. The release date is Tuesday, December 13!
I recently announced some big news that I wanted to share with you through my newsletter. Be on the lookout in December for a new series!
Don't worry...If you're a fan of the KNIGHTS OF KSI series, I will continue with it. The final two books in the series are set to release in 2023, and you'll see your favorites - BB, Sam and Chloe. (Yes, Chloe gets her happily ever after!)
But I've had the idea for this new series rolling around in my head for a while. I decided now was the time to introduce it to my readers. The plan now is for this to be a short series with a total of four books. It's still the contemporary romantic suspense you've come to expect from me.
MEET THE LEGENDS OF FIRE CREEK
They were once wayward boys until they were taken under the wing of the original Legend. They grew under his tutelage to become vigilantes who look after those who aren’t able to help themselves. They are loners thrown together in an unconventional family, living with secrets that shaped them into the men they’ve become. It’s the life they’ve chosen — until they meet the women who show them what it means to be loved and accepted for who they are.
BOOK ONE
Legends: Jackson
REAGAN
Reagan Bell lives in a world of mystery and murder, all woven in her imagination. Her career as a crime novelist is pushing her toward success, but her life is derailed with the news her father is fighting for his life. Reagan is forced into the world of English Barlowe and quickly learns her father has secrets that belong more in fiction than the real world. His career as the former CIA operative Legend has danger lurking around every corner, threatening those he holds dear, including Reagan and the group of adopted boys she never knew existed.
JACKSON
Jackson Moore leads the new generation of Legends — boys rescued from dangerous circumstances and raised to become vigilantes. Their skills come in handy when helping those in need. Now that danger has struck close to home, they’ll face their toughest case yet, finding the ones responsible for almost killing the man who raised them.
But with English in a coma, Jackson is faced with more questions than answers — including why his hero would keep his daughter a secret and why would English give his power of attorney to the daughter who disowned him instead of the boys who carried on his legacy.
Reagan and Jackson are at odds over the man they both have known as father. Pushing through their bitterness and hurt, they have to work together to stop the threat against their family. Will their search for the truth be too much to overcome?
LEGENDS: JACKSON is now available for preorder. The release date is Tuesday, December 13!
KNIGHT'S SEDUCTION now live!
It's been a while since I've written a blog post. My life has been incredibly busy since my last post. Between my personal life, my author life, and my day job, I've been running in circles trying not to lose my sanity.
But my writing, my interactions with readers, and my interactions with fellow authors - these help to keep me sane. These are the reason I keep going because I find joy in these things.
That's why I was so excited to not only release Knight's Seduction but to see its success during launch week. This was the best launch week since I started this journey, and I've gotten amazing feedback from readers on the book and the series. That just makes my heart so happy!
It's bittersweet to think about the fact that Knight's Seduction: Contemporary Romantic Suspense is the next to last book in the Knights of KSI series. That means there's one book left before my debut series is complete. My mind is blown!
It feels like yesterday (thought it was 2019) when I started writing this series. Those of you who follow me know that I wrote Knight's Rescue first thinking it would be the one that would launch the series. Once I wrote it, I decided to go back and write Knight's Haven as a prequel, but by the time I completed it, I decided it needed to be Book One and not just a prequel.
The series was meant to be five books originally - featuring Cole, Jay, Zane, BB and Wings. Well, as the series went on, the other characters spoke to me, and readers spoke to me. I started getting questions about other characters and whether they'd get their stories. So I ended up adding four more to the series - featuring Brick, Sam, Isobel and, of course, Tristin.
I decided to end the series at Book 9. (I apologize to those of you who cringe at the idea of having an odd number of books.) But you won't see the last of the Knights of KSI. I have two spin-offs planned for these characters once the original series ends. The first will be KSI Elite. The second will be Knights of KSI: Delta. I'll write more about this at a later time, but I wanted to mention them because the questions keep coming about other characters.
If you haven't read Knight's Seduction: Contemporary Romantic Suspense, I hope you plan to do so very soon. This story was fun to write and just flowed so well. I never expected BB and Gennessey to end up together when I first introduced her character, but once I did, the idea took hold. I love the two of them together. I love how they support each other without trying to change who they are.
I also loved focusing on family in this one. Gennessey comes from a huge family, so keeping track of all of her relatives in my head felt more like punishment than creativity. But I'm glad I stuck with it, and I hope you were able to follow along with me. Family is important to me, so you'll see that theme quite a bit in my books.
If you read Knight's Seduction: Contemporary Romantic Suspense, I hope you'll take the time to leave a review. Reviews are so critical to authors in getting their books seen, and they are a way for us to know how you enjoyed the book. They are a way for us to connect with readers as much as they are a way to promote the books. So please consider leaving a review, even if it's just a few words.
Happy reading!
But my writing, my interactions with readers, and my interactions with fellow authors - these help to keep me sane. These are the reason I keep going because I find joy in these things.
That's why I was so excited to not only release Knight's Seduction but to see its success during launch week. This was the best launch week since I started this journey, and I've gotten amazing feedback from readers on the book and the series. That just makes my heart so happy!
It's bittersweet to think about the fact that Knight's Seduction: Contemporary Romantic Suspense is the next to last book in the Knights of KSI series. That means there's one book left before my debut series is complete. My mind is blown!
It feels like yesterday (thought it was 2019) when I started writing this series. Those of you who follow me know that I wrote Knight's Rescue first thinking it would be the one that would launch the series. Once I wrote it, I decided to go back and write Knight's Haven as a prequel, but by the time I completed it, I decided it needed to be Book One and not just a prequel.
The series was meant to be five books originally - featuring Cole, Jay, Zane, BB and Wings. Well, as the series went on, the other characters spoke to me, and readers spoke to me. I started getting questions about other characters and whether they'd get their stories. So I ended up adding four more to the series - featuring Brick, Sam, Isobel and, of course, Tristin.
I decided to end the series at Book 9. (I apologize to those of you who cringe at the idea of having an odd number of books.) But you won't see the last of the Knights of KSI. I have two spin-offs planned for these characters once the original series ends. The first will be KSI Elite. The second will be Knights of KSI: Delta. I'll write more about this at a later time, but I wanted to mention them because the questions keep coming about other characters.
If you haven't read Knight's Seduction: Contemporary Romantic Suspense, I hope you plan to do so very soon. This story was fun to write and just flowed so well. I never expected BB and Gennessey to end up together when I first introduced her character, but once I did, the idea took hold. I love the two of them together. I love how they support each other without trying to change who they are.
I also loved focusing on family in this one. Gennessey comes from a huge family, so keeping track of all of her relatives in my head felt more like punishment than creativity. But I'm glad I stuck with it, and I hope you were able to follow along with me. Family is important to me, so you'll see that theme quite a bit in my books.
If you read Knight's Seduction: Contemporary Romantic Suspense, I hope you'll take the time to leave a review. Reviews are so critical to authors in getting their books seen, and they are a way for us to know how you enjoyed the book. They are a way for us to connect with readers as much as they are a way to promote the books. So please consider leaving a review, even if it's just a few words.
Happy reading!
