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Book review: Next Play by D.L. Croisette was my most satisfying read this summer, covering two of my favorite romance subgenres: sports and billionaire romance. Here’s why I loved it: 1. I like my MMCs sporty and athletic – Charlie fit the bill. Plus, and he’s a gorgeous blond – that’s my weak spot for …
If you’re attending the Australian Romance Readers Association’s Romantic Rendezvous convention in Brisbane on Saturday, 21 March, you’ll meet plenty of your favourite romance authors, including Sarina Bowen, T.M. Clark, and Cathryn Hein. Plus, I’ll be there, so come along and have a chat about reading and writing romance books. 📚💝🎁 Curious about going? It’s …
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🎙️ New episode out! I’m featured in Latty’s TV Series Review, and yes, we go from The Better Sister to the bookish deep end real fast. ▶️ Listen to this episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6UmJwYELPQsMIkQMZh0Kzi?si=f4b16bff9c4f40ea About Latty: ▶️ Check out Latty’s TV Series Review In Creative Spotlight, we talk: If you listen, tell me: audiobooks count …
A supernatural mystery romance novel by Eileen Troemel and Jan Selbourne My personal review of the story: I thoroughly enjoyed reading Daughters of the Coven, a fiction novel by Eileen Troemel and Jan Selbourne that blends the supernatural with mystery and romance. It has that flavour of the Mayfair Witches series by Anne Rice – …
Book Blurb Jasmine Starling lives by three rules: no dating, no sex, and absolutely no falling in love. But the moment Ryan West—tall, tempting, and unfairly gorgeous—steps into her world, those rules start to crumble fast. One smile warms places inside her that she thought were frozen for good. Ryan teases her, touches the soft …
Author: Eileen Troemel, USA Today Bestseller. Blurb Delilah poisoned her co-workers and tried to blow up a space station all to make a point. Now she’s on earth and taking on a new environmental issue with a biological weapon. She’s determined to up her body count in order to draw attention to her new cause …
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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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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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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 …
Review of Even in Madness, an anthology of short stories by Virginia Wallace. PNR, paranormal romance, romance, sci-fi, gothic romance.
USA Today Bestseller Eileen Troemel, has released a new book: Fractured (Love Of The Broken Book 1)
Author Amber Daulton is releasing a new book: Arresting Alan, – Book 4 in the sexy romantic suspense series, Arresting Onyx.
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.
An interview with author Kimberly Tanith Marie.
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, a thrilling romance by Patricia Elliott. Publisher: Black Velvet Seductions.
An interview with authors Jan Selbourne and Anne Krist, who also writes as Dee S. Knight, Jenna Stewart.
Book review: In The Driving Seat, a spicy erotic romance book by Richard Savage. Publisher: Black Velvet Seductions.
The INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD recognizes Elizabeth: The Starling Sisters: Prequel Novella by Estelle Pettersen in the category of Romance as a distinguished favorite.