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Spicy Book Rec: The Gazillionaire and the Virgin by Lisabet Sarai
Did you know that roughly 55–60% of top-performing titles are high-heat romance or erotica-adjacent? (source: Amazon/Kindle top 100/top 200 snapshot tracking 2024-2025). And some of the tropes include: On TikTok, “Billionaire romance” posts have roughly 1.2+ billion lifetime views. It’s a frenzy out there, and if you’re looking for your next spicy read, here’s a five-flame romance …
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Five Flames of Temptation: Her Wicked Seduction (A Bad Boy Romance)
Her Wicked Seduction turns up the heat in the Bad Boy Seduction series. It’s a steamy, dangerous romance for readers who enjoy five-flame romance novels. Release date December 6, 2025. >> Pre-order now When love becomes a game of power and temptation, only one rule matters: never fall for the man who can destroy you. …
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Join me at ARRA in Brisbane in 2026!
Big news! I’ll be at the Australian Romance Readers Association‘s A Romantic Rendezvous in 2026 in Brisbane, my home city! I’ll be there for book signings and general Q&A. I’m looking forward to chatting with you about TBR piles, what I’ve got coming out (and my current books with Dusty Saddle Publishing and Black Velvet …
Book review: Even in Madness by Virginia Wallace
Review of Even in Madness, an anthology of short stories by Virginia Wallace. PNR, paranormal romance, romance, sci-fi, gothic romance.
New book alert: Broken Tribute
USA Today Bestseller Eileen Troemel, has released a new book: Fractured (Love Of The Broken Book 1)
How data-driven writing platforms can make you a better author
Ten reasons why data-driven writing platforms can improve your story’s first draft and help you gain long-term readers. Tips from award-winning author Estelle Pettersen.
New book alert: Arresting Alan
Author Amber Daulton is releasing a new book: Arresting Alan, – Book 4 in the sexy romantic suspense series, Arresting Onyx.
Forgiving Liam by Estelle Pettersen joins the International Firebird Book Awards Circle of Winners
OFFICIAL PRESS STATEMENT – the Firebird Book Awards January 28 – Speak Up Talk Radio announced the recent FIREBIRD BOOK AWARDS contest winners. One of the winning entries was from Australian author Estelle Pettersen, whose book titled Forgiving Liam won in the Romance category. Authors and publishers worldwide submitted their work to the International Firebird …
Book review: Until We Confess
Until We Confess by Lilly Henderson is a healthy romance with a solid plotline, a strong heroine, and a decent book boyfriend.
Author interview: Kimberly Tanith Marie
An interview with author Kimberly Tanith Marie.
Book review: The 3 Cs of Creating Change: Making an Impact Through Connections, Community & Culture
The 3 Cs of Creating Change: Making an Impact Through Connections, Community & Culture by Ace Mamun is a highly inspiring book providing rich insights into how we can be drivers of positive change.
Book review: The Fall Apart
The Fall Apart by L.M. Wolfe is an emotional story of what happens after marriage and kids – the real account of true love amid the toughest times.
Book review: Her Lover’s Face
Book review: Her Lover’s Face, a thrilling romance by Patricia Elliott. Publisher: Black Velvet Seductions.
Author interview questions Jan Selbourne and Anne Krist
An interview with authors Jan Selbourne and Anne Krist, who also writes as Dee S. Knight, Jenna Stewart.
Book review: “Chasing That Red Dirt Road!: A Story for Dreamers”
Book review: In The Driving Seat, a spicy erotic romance book by Richard Savage. Publisher: Black Velvet Seductions.
Australian Country Novella “Elizabeth” is a Distinguished Favorite in the Independent Press Award!
The INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD recognizes Elizabeth: The Starling Sisters: Prequel Novella by Estelle Pettersen in the category of Romance as a distinguished favorite.
Happy Women’s Day from three amazing romance heroines!
Happy Women’s Day, on March 8, from three amazing heroines whose strength and courage shine in sizzling contemporary romance books: Ali Stinson of the Ruby Red series, Ava Goode of the Goode Pain series, and Sapphire Blake of the Seduction series.
Health matters: podcasts by authors you need to hear
Join authors Clarity Townsend and Latty—Goodreads #4 Best Reviewer—as they talk about health matters in Get Real with Latty and Clarity.
The secret of being a good author – what I learned
Authors, let’s be kind to the book community.
Book review: In The Driving Seat
Book review: In The Driving Seat, a spicy erotic romance book by Richard Savage. Publisher: Black Velvet Seductions.