April Newsletter update and Cover Reveal from Darie McCoy
Apr 11, 2026 2:01 pm
Happy April!
I hope the month has started out well for you. I’m so excited to tell y’all about Irish Cherry! I have release date and a Cover Reveal!
Coming April 27, 2026!!
Irish Cherry is the fourth and final book in the Frost Family series! I have plans/ideas for a spin off, but the primary series concludes with Cherry’s story. I’m excited for you to meet Cherry and Eoghan!
This is my first Rom-Com. So, I’m a little nervous, but I’m proud of it. Pre-order your copy to have it on release day.
Irish Cherry
One reluctant guide. One irresistible tourist. Zero chance of staying detached.
Cherryce ‘Cherry’ Hampton has a plan. Travel to Ireland, connect with her distant relatives, and have fun. She also has an over-protective sister and a pushy cousin who think her plan is missing an important piece. They insist she needs someone to look out for her. Cherry does NOT want a babysitter...until she meets Eoghan Driscoll—the man who’s supposed to “look out” for her while she’s in Ireland.
Eoghan Driscoll isn’t a bodyguard. Nor is he a babysitter. Especially not for a fully grown woman who thought it would be a great idea to solo travel internationally. He has a business to run. Coll’s Whiskey Distillery takes up his time, and he doesn’t need the distraction. Even if the distraction is a beautiful, curvy little spitfire with sassy mouth and stubborn streak.
Irish Cherry is a steamy rom-com that inspires laughter, pearl clutching, and may make readers look to visit the Emerald Isle for themselves.
Life Stuff
I hope spring has started off well for you. Weather wise, it started cold and wet with a couple of Tornado threats where I am. But, we were safe and suffered no damage. I’m thankful for that. I got my seeds planted in my grow kit and have successfully started forty plants for my garden! 🎉🎉. Fingers crossed that I have good growing season.
Who else is planting (or has planted) a garden?
I started gardening right before the pandemic and added a second, larger bed during that time period. I love being able to grow at least some of my own food. I've even gotten some family members hooked into planting their own little gardens.
Upcoming Book Events
I’m sad to inform you that the Boozy Book Tour in Denver, Colorado has been cancelled. The organizers informed us that the cancellation included Denver and all future events under the Boozy Book Tour name. Although I looked forward to the opportunity, I appreciate their transparency.
Next Book Event
My next book event will be in July at Writers on the River. I always have a great time at this event. I’d love to see you there. As an attending author and sponsor, I’ll have tickets available to giveaway. So, be on the look out for those giveaways in the upcoming months. If you don't want to take a chance on my Event Lottery, you can grab your tickets from the WOTR2026 website.
Writers On The River
https://writersontheriver.com/
July 11, 2026
Pre-Order:
https://beventi.co/orderform/julh2fzebi
Coupon code:
9X2CR3NV
Join the Facebook group to keep up with all announcements.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/writersontheriver
Other upcoming events
Indie Lit Con 2026
Manchester England
August 15, 2026
https://indielitcon2026.eventbrite.co.uk
Pre-Order
https://beventi.co/orderform/j0ao1yyhch
Coupon Code: 6E2P3LHF
Haunted Mansion
Savannah, GA
October 28-31, 2027
https://www.hauntedmansionfantasyball.com/
Pre-Order
https://beventi.co/orderform/hnkisgvqxi
Coupon Code: VM89VS3K
Writing Update
Since I wrapped up Irish Cherry, I’ve spent a lot of time in edits. Not so much that I haven’t started a new WIP--let’s not get any wild ideas about me not writing.😜
I’d paused Blacktooth Summit, but I’ve restarted those episodes as well. If you aren’t keeping up, that means you aren’t a member of my Patreon. You should subscribe and join the discussion.
My next project is the expansion of Thrive. Some of you may recall that I wrote a novelette that was included in the charity anthology, Love on the River. It was available for a limited time in 2024. There was so much I wanted to include, but word count limits... I’ve decided to expand that story and allow us to spend more time with Bailey and Hayden.
To catch everyone up, the story follows Bailey Collins, a police officer in Logan City, Georgia and Hayden Wilson, owner and CEO of his own financial advisory company. Bailey and her partner respond to a call at the home of Hayden’s brother. Please be advised, this story deals with DV and related trauma. It’s still very much a romance, but the topic is on page. I care about your mental health. So, please check your triggers before reading.
I am so happy to get the chance to give them more page time and explore the depth I didn’t have the words to get into the first time. I’d love if you joined me on the journey. The first three chapters are posted and public on my Patreon. Come check it out!
Reminder!
If you're a library supporter, here's a gentle reminder that the majority of my books (95%) are available on your favorite library app. So, check them out!
Draft Pick Series Completion
Have you ordered your book box yet? Don’t miss your opportunity to have all four special edition, autographed copies of the books. The items in each box were carefully chosen to match the sports romance theme keeping the reader in mind.
https://beventi.co/orderform/saac5oxzod
Order your book box today!
That’s all for now. As always, thank y’all for rocking with me. I sincerely appreciate you!
If you like having the inside track on what I write, you should join my Patreon to read along as each story is shaped.
Draft Pick Season IV: Vitaly
Love wasn’t in her playbook. But Vitaly Antonov was rewriting the rules.
Vitaly Antonov has carved his own path out of his brother's shadow. Being the professional hockey league’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.
They come together in a whirlwind. Reality rears its head almost as quickly. While they navigate the dynamics of their new relationship, Jacelyn's former life threatens their future. But, Vitaly won't allow anyone to get in the way of their happiness.
Just Kiss Me
Love wasn’t on the table, but he’s all in.
Ensley Warren hasn’t been very lucky in love. In fact, it seems like she dated a variation of the same guy over and over. Taking a self-care day, she walked through the doors of Anton’s High Roller Casino and everything changed.
Ryker Stephens was just minding his business, playing blackjack at Anton’s, when he laid eyes on a beauty who immediately captured his attention. Love was the last thing on his mind. However, from the moment she walked into his arms, literally, his new mission became providing whatever she needed—and he didn’t even know her name yet.
Ensley and Ryker’s attraction is undeniable. Can Ensley trust in what she feels for Ryker, or will she allow societal norms to get in the way? Will Ryker win in his quest to provide Ensley with not only protection, but the desires of her heart?
For Real
Frost Family Series - Book One
For Driscoll Kelly being a man of action, and few words, has served him well as he worked his way through the ranks of the Secret Service, landing a coveted position on the detail of the First Family. Making the decision to change his trajectory, he moved to a division chief position in a location right outside of Atlanta, Georgia. He’s settled into his life and his role as a protector. A visit to his home town of San Diego, California puts him on a path he hadn’t considered taking, but once he’s on it, he can’t turn away.
Banker and audit specialist, McKenna Frost has finally reached a time in her life where she’s where she wants to be professionally – even if she doesn’t have much going on in the way of a love life. With the support of her loving family and sister circle, she recovered from the disastrous end of a relationship she found was nothing but a house of cards. Deciding to take a break from the demands of her job, she and her friends plan a week-long get away in sunny San Diego, California.
A chance meeting in the airport brings the two together for a short rescue mission that leads to an opportunity. Will the circumstances that connected them be enough to keep them on a path together? What happens when the two are faced with obstacles from the past? Can Driscoll open up enough for McKenna to have a place in his organized life? Can McKenna get beyond past hurts to allow room for love?
Left
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.
Publisher's Recommendation: For the best reading experience, we suggest going in blind. Enjoy the journey!
Standalone (First book in connected series)
Tropes:
Marriage In Peril
Second Chance
Secrets