What readers want Archives - Romance author Estelle Pettersen

Spicy Book Rec: The Gazillionaire and the Virgin by Lisabet Sarai

by E PettersenWhat readers want November 13, 2025November 13, 2025No Comments

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 …

Five Flames of Temptation: Her Wicked Seduction (A Bad Boy Romance)

by E PettersenWhat readers want November 10, 2025November 10, 20254 Comments

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. …

Join me at ARRA in Brisbane in 2026!

by E PettersenWhat readers want October 10, 2025October 10, 2025No Comments

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

by E PettersenBook reviews, What readers want August 30, 2024August 30, 20242 Comments

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

by E PettersenBook reviews, healthy romances, What readers want August 16, 2024August 16, 20242 Comments

USA Today Bestseller Eileen Troemel, has released a new book: Fractured (Love Of The Broken Book 1)

New book alert: Arresting Alan

by E PettersenBook reviews, healthy romances, What readers want February 19, 2024February 19, 2024One Comment

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

by E PettersenWhat readers want January 28, 2024January 28, 20242 Comments

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 …

Until We Confess by Lilly Henderson is a healthy romance with a solid plotline, a strong heroine, and a decent book boyfriend.

Book review: Until We Confess

by E PettersenWhat readers want December 17, 2023December 17, 2023No Comments

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

by E PettersenAuthor interviews, General topics, healthy romances, How to get published, What readers want, Writer support, Writing tips December 3, 2023December 3, 2023No Comments

An interview with author Kimberly Tanith Marie.

Book review: The Fall Apart

by E PettersenWhat readers want October 1, 2023November 5, 2023No Comments

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

by E PettersenBook reviews, General topics, What readers want August 5, 2023August 5, 20236 Comments

Book review: Her Lover’s Face, a thrilling romance by Patricia Elliott. Publisher: Black Velvet Seductions.

Author interview questions Jan Selbourne and Anne Krist

by E PettersenAuthor interviews, General topics, healthy romances, How to get published, What readers want, Writer support, Writing tips July 13, 2023July 30, 202315 Comments

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”

by E PettersenBook reviews, General topics, What readers want March 22, 2023March 22, 2023No Comments

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!

by E PettersenAwards and recognition March 20, 2023March 20, 2023No Comments

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!

by E PettersenWhat readers want March 8, 2023March 8, 2023One Comment

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

by E PettersenGeneral topics, Health Matters, What readers want, Writer support February 13, 2023February 13, 2023No Comments

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

by E PettersenWhat readers want, Writer support, Writing tips February 12, 2023February 12, 202316 Comments

Authors, let’s be kind to the book community.

Book review: In The Driving Seat

by E PettersenBook reviews, General topics, What readers want January 3, 2023January 3, 20238 Comments

Book review: In The Driving Seat, a spicy erotic romance book by Richard Savage. Publisher: Black Velvet Seductions.

Book review: Life as a China Doll: Coping with Osteoporosis

by E PettersenBook reviews, General topics, What readers want December 9, 2022December 9, 202214 Comments

I read Life as a China Doll by Nancy Golinski when I was at the height of my chronic pain. While the book focuses on coping with osteoporosis, it is not limited to readers with osteoporosis; it has excellent tips and advice for anyone suffering from chronic pain outside osteoporosis, like myself. It is also …

New book alert: Fractured (Love Of The Broken Book 1)

by E PettersenBook reviews, healthy romances, What readers want October 21, 2022October 21, 2022No Comments

USA Today Bestseller Eileen Troemel, has released a new book: Fractured (Love Of The Broken Book 1)