It's June!

Hey y'all!

Temperatures are rising as we barrel down on the official first day of Summer, June 26th. I hope your month is off to a great start!

Although I got a late start, I finally got my vegetable garden going. Thankfully, my zone has a long growing period. Fingers crossed that I actually get to partake of the tomatoes, cucumbers, and the variety of peppers I planted this year. I also took a gamble and got some sweet potatoes. Well see how that works out.

Writing update

I haven't simply been setting up pre-orders and my online store through Beventi. (Seriously, check it out, I have all of my books and bookish merch there, and I always send extra goodies with each order).

I've also had my fingers glued to the keyboard working on three projects. Two under my Darie pen name and one under Midnight Locke. Well, I'm proud to report, I completed the Midnight Locke project. So, you know what that means... Cover Reveal!

Teacher TeacHer

Chelsea M. Goodlove

I’m tired of not being able to take my romance stories to the next level. I want to write the spice! My name is Goodlove for fracks sake. I should be able to write about a hero giving it to a heroine by virtue of my name alone. But I’m stuck fading to black. Until... My bestie makes a suggestion. What if I found a guy to experiment with? Someone who could help me in a more tactile way. What I don’t expect is for my neighbor (her brother) to overhear our conversation and ‘volunteer’ to be that man.

McKenzie (Mac) Roberts

Chelsea’s my little sister’s best friend and my too-sexy neighbor. I’ve kept hands off for those two reasons—well, those and our timing was always off. But now, I’m single. She’s single. And I’ll be damned if I allow another man to put his hands, lips and...other parts where mine should be. Not happening. So, when I overhear her talking to my sister about getting someone to ‘help’ her write spicier romances, I don’t hesitate to step in. Stake my claim. Let her know I’m the only teacher she needs. The only one she’ll ever need.

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Book Events

I'm deep in preparation for my upcoming book events. Will I see you at either of them? Let me know. As I mention previously, I'm attending RARE London and Writers On The River in July.

If you are attending either of these events, I'd love it if you stopped by my table to chat. I'll always have a little happy for my Newsletter and Patreon subscribers.

With book events in mind, I'm pleased to announce I'll be returning to Coastal Magic Con in February 19-22, 2026! Tickets are on sale now. So, if you're interested in joining me and a host of awesome authors, click this link to check it out.

If you aren't already a member, consider joining the event Facebook groups. It's where attendees and authors gather to get to know one another and disseminate information about the events. The links for the groups/websites are provided below.

As with most events I attend, I'm flying in. So, I won't have my entire catalog on hand. If you want to make certain I have the book you want, I recommend you place a pre-order. Below are the links for the pre-orders for each event.

Unfortunately, my pre-order for RARE is closed. Since the event is less than a month out, I had to make certain I had time to have the books ordered and delivered.

There are also coupon codes available for international events. For US events, in lieu of a coupon code, orders of multiple books will receive custom swag ranging from key chain wallets up to quilted book sleeves.

RARE July 5, 2025

https://www.facebook.com/groups/400245816990691

Writers On The River July 19, 2025

https://writersontheriver.com/

Pre-Orderhttps://beventi.co/orderform/ck2mgsk9rm

Ignited By Books Sept 13, 2025

https://www.ignitedbybooksauthorevent.ca/

Pre-Order https://beventi.co/orderform/yf4k8azjjx

Coupon Code: LT4CO7XO

Boozy Book Tour October 18, 2025

Chicago

https://boozybooktour.square.site/

Pre-Order https://beventi.co/orderform/yhv9oumwq3

Coastal Magic February 19-22, 2026

Coastal Magic Authors and Attendees Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/CMConAuthorsandAttendees/

Coastal Magic Reading Challenge Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/CMConReadingChallenge/

That's all for now. Remember, If you want to enjoy each story as I write join my Patreon. All levels have access to my current works in progress (under my Darie McCoy pen name). Delights, Decadents, and Divas receive the completed ebook on or before release day. Decadents and Divas also receive a signed paperback with each new release, in addition to the ebook. Divas receive a quarterly Diva Book Box curated specifically for them.

https://patreon.com/DarieMcCoy

Thank you for rocking with me!

Until next time, happy reading! Keep scrolling below for some awesome book recommendations!

If you haven't had a chance to read the Newsletter Exclusive bonus scenes and epilogue, click the button below to get your free copy.

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Ever

You can’t run from true love

Detective Asher Peterson has a problem. Nichelle Reed. She’s running from him, and he wants it to stop. From the moment he sees her, he knows they’re right for each other, but she keeps him at arm’s length. Convincing her to give their relationship a real chance is his toughest assignment yet. But Asher is prepared to do anything to make Nichelle a permanent part of his life.

Personal security specialist Nichelle ‘Nikki’ Reed doesn’t have problems. She is the problem. Living her life freely and on her own terms, she isn’t in the market for a relationship, no matter how much she wanted to climb the mountain of a man better known as Asher Peterson. Pseudo-friends with benefits she could handle. An exclusive relationship with a man, who turned her insides to mush with a single touch, isn’t part of the plan.

As they navigate their changing dynamic, personal and professional issues arise. Nikki’s past, from her time as a Marine, returns to haunt her, posing a potential threat. A secret is uncovered, which throws Ash’s relationship with his family into chaos. Together, Ash and Nikki face their personal demons while performing their professional duties.

Can their arrangement turned relationship survive the obstacles they encounter? Is their foundation strong enough? Or will genuine love remain the mountain too high to climb?

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Sexy Scenarios: Volume I

Enter a world where a wife suggests to her husband that he allows her to pick a girlfriend for him, and the result is her living a night she’s never experienced with the man she married…and a few guests. Or take a foray into a place where a woman’s lawyer gets her more than she dreamed in the divorce, then gives her everything else in one passion-filled night. 

You could also journey into outer space as a woman falls asleep in her own bed on New Year’s Eve and wakes to find herself the unfortunate…or fortunate…guest of an alien who’s decided she’s perfect for his particular needs. Perhaps you enjoy a delightful fairy tale retelling. One where the Big Bad Wolf eats Red just like he’s supposed to.

Sexy Scenarios Volume One is a collection of erotic short stories. There are numerous tropes covered, from exhibitionism to alien abduction, cheating boyfriend, mean boss, mafia, and brother’s best friend. This volume began as a series of erotic shorts on Kindle Vella and was expanded to include additional stories. These steamy shorts are perfectly bite sized for someone who wants a steamy read, but doesn’t have a lot of spare time.

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Draft Pick Season III: Denzel

Denzel Reyes went from breaking records in professional football to breaking barriers in boardrooms and on camera as a sports analyst. What he can't afford to break is the heart of the woman who stole his...Dominique Truman.

Dominique is no stranger to breaking barriers. A super star on the rise, she's kicking down doors previously closed to actresses who look like her. Plus-sized. Dark skinned. With natural kinky-coily hair. She has no intention of becoming one of Denzel's many conquests, but Mr. Reyes has other plans.

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Draft Pick Season IV: Vitaly

Vitaly Antonov has carved his own path out of his brother's shadow. Being the hockey's most sought-after goalie had its perks. Too bad his agent's sister, Jacelyn Shannon, wasn't one of them. At least not yet.

Jacelyn Shannon had learned long ago she was better off depending on herself. Being everything for everyone else was okay. But she stayed solid and solitary. Jacelyn had no desire to link her life with anyone else. Too bad Vitaly Antonov isn't just anyone.

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Left (Family Secrets, and Lies Series Book 1) by Niccoyan Zheng  

For over 25 years, Emmanuel Scott’s life has been the epitome of success and happiness. Married to the love of his life, the brilliant Dr. Ivy Scott, and blessed with three wonderful children, he has enjoyed a reputation of respect and admiration. But even the strongest foundations can crack when secrets from the past surface.

As hidden betrayals come to light, the life Emmanuel has carefully constructed begins to unravel. The reappearance of a figure from his distant past not only shatters his peaceful existence but also casts long shadows over the couple's cherished relationship. Now, Emmanuel and Ivy must confront the painful truths that threaten their family's stability and the community's respect.

Navigating through the debris of shattered trust and exposed lies, the question remains: Can they mend what was broken, or is the damage too deep to repair? This gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the quest for redemption will leave you questioning the very nature of forgiveness.

Tropes: 

Marriage In Peril

Second Chance

Secrets