Cover Reveal: A Thousand Words

Several months ago, I had an idea for a novella I wanted to write set at Thackeray College where David, Hank, and Miranda from NOT QUITE PERFECT and THE WORST MAN are professors, and where Ross O'Connor, my hero from the Dublin Rugby novella SIDELINED, has come to coach rugby.

I loved the idea so much, I reached out to a few author friends and asked if they would be interested in contributing their own novellas to this world. And thus, the "Love at First Kiss" multi-author shared world was born. 

In A THOUSAND WORDS, a down-on-his-luck rugby player and an uptight poly-sci major meet during a "strangers photo shoot" and instantly fall for one another. Keep reading for more information. 

When you’re a broke college student and someone offers you a couple hundred dollars for an hour of your time, you take it. That’s how how I find myself caressing the cheek of the most gorgeous woman I’ve ever laid eyes on while a photographer stands five feet away taking photos of us pretending to be in love.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but the only ones I can think of are you’re perfect and I want you. And from the way Emmy’s pulse flutters in her neck as her eyes lock with mine, I know she feels it, too.

So even though we only just met, I’m hoping she’ll say the one word I want to hear most: yes.

Introducing Maeve and Ben in The Barista's Beloved

The Barista’s Beloved is the fourth book in the River Hill series, and quite possibly my favorite so far. This slow-burn, small-town, friends-to-lovers romance features a #ladyboss whiskey maker who falls for a down-on-his luck lawyer moonlighting at her favorite coffee shop.

“It’s been months since whiskey maker Maeve Brennan has been on a date and she’s coming dangerously close to adopting twenty cats—until she crosses paths with River Hill’s newest barista. But Ben’s made it clear he only wants to be friends, so Maeve will definitely stop fantasizing about his forearms. Probably. Maybe.

Former lawyer Ben Worthington never thought he’d be slinging coffee, but there’s a lot about his life that doesn’t make sense. Like his attraction to the town’s beloved distiller. But since Maeve’s made it clear she doesn’t have time for romance, Ben will stop dreaming about her naked. Soon. Eventually. 

What Maeve and Ben can’t deny is how much they enjoy each other’s company, and as weeks turn into months, it becomes difficult to suppress their feelings. Until one rainy night changes everything … and now these two must decide if it’s worth risking their friendship for something that feels a lot like love.”

— The Barista's Beloved

If you’re a fan of will-they-or-won’t-they love stories featuring heroes with more than a passing resemblance to a certain famous Chris (we’re talking about you, Captain America), and heroines who really can have it all, you’re going to adore THE BARISTA’S BELOVED.

And if you reserve your copy before May 30, you’ll save $1 off your order.

Pre-order at books2read.com/BaristaBeloved.

Cover Reveal for Ashes to Ashes

I'm so excited to share with you the new cover for Ashes to Ashes! As you may know, part of this story was previously published in the DARK DESIRES boxed set earlier this summer, but this is the whole shebang - beginning, middle, and an epic end - wrapped up in one very hot package. 

I had it all, or so I thought. Until my husband betrayed me and my entire world came crashing down. I turned to alcohol and sex to numb my pain—a different city each night, a new man in my bed. But I’m sober now, and I’m working my way back up the country music charts. 

But then the death threats started and I needed protection. When my new bodyguard walked in the room, I couldn’t believe my eyes: the one man from my long spiral down who I never forgot. The one who played my body like an instrument.

Now we’re on the run from a madman and all I want is to forget about everything. To pretend this isn’t my life. To lose myself in him. So I let him take control.

I tried telling myself it was only sex, but I've done the unthinkable: I've fallen in love with a man who can never love me back. Because Ash has demons of his own—ones he never talks about and never will. I know I should walk away before it’s too late. But I'm an addict, and I need him.

How do you give up the best thing you ever had, even when it's bad for you? How do you walk away from a man like Ash Devereaux?

I'm still waiting for a few vendors to get with the program before I can share pre-order links with you, but I can confirm this book will be available on all retailers. Yes, that means Amazon, iBooks, Nook, and Kobo readers will have a chance to read Ash and Rae's story. And trust me, you're going to want to get your hands on this one. I've never written two characters quite like this.