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Samantha Beneke

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Samantha Beneke is a South African-born writer who now calls New Zealand home. With a background in Media & Communications, she has spent her career crafting compelling narratives across multiple platforms, from digital marketing campaigns to literary publications.

Samantha's writing journey began early, earning recognition as a published teenage poet through several publications with the prestigious Douglas Livingstone Poetry competition in South Africa. Her talent for weaving words into powerful emotional experiences has continued throughout her career, with numerous magazine articles and online publications showcasing her versatility as a writer.

"The Pet" marks Samantha's debut into novel writing, where she explores themes of choice, powe ...more

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Book Cover Reveal Friday October 3

The Partner: A Captive Hearts Novel (Book 2)

I'm excited to share that I will be unveiling the book cover for The Partner: Book 2 in the Captive Hearts series, this Friday, October 3, 2025.

Keep your eyes peeled, preorders are now available, and the book will launch on November 30. Read more of this blog post »

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Published on September 29, 2025 00:55 • Tags: vampire-romance

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Don't Hex and Drive (Stay a Spell, #2)

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