Hi Everyone

First of all...a huge welcome to all those who have subscribed over the past month. My newsletter goes out on 15th of each month and I hope you find something of interest from the varied offerings.

Our travels have us in the town of Ararat, Victoria this week and I have been taking the opportunity to visit the Lunatic Asylum and JWard- a gaol area for the criminally insane. Definitely future books.

The wintry days are continuing but the upside is I have been able to do a lot of writing which has been wonderful. We are continuing our walks but hibernating for the most part.

New release since last newsletter is:

Star Valley Stranger-a sweet contemporary western.

On pre-order are:

One Year in Paris- a sweet contemporary romance between an artist and a soccer player.

No Safe Place-a romantic suspense

On Thursday July 17 I will have the cover reveal for something very different to what I have previously written so check out my social media for this.

Make sure you check out the Dragon story anthology releasing 15 July...my story is the first section of Protector of Dragons. The full story will be released in January 2026.

As usual, if you ever want to touch base, I am more than happy to answer questions or just share a chat and if I am in your town, I'd love to catch up over a cuppa so contact me at horsnells@yahoo.com.au

Check my page at: https://books2read.com/ap/xKrer8/Susan-Horsnell

Until next time, stay safe, and thank you so very much for your ongoing support.

Sue

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Gene Brooks ran from a life of sorrow, leaving behind heartbreak and hollow routines in Montana.

He wasn’t searching for love, family, or belonging—but in the dusty heart of Star Valley, Texas, he found all three.

Amidst the cattle, storms, and quiet strength of a small town, Gene discovered that sometimes, the life worth living is the one you never saw coming.

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Release Date: 25 July 2025

When Annalise Garner arrives in Paris to study art, she’s chasing quiet—far from her Southern roots, far from expectations. What she doesn’t expect is to meet Jett Hunter, a star American soccer player with green eyes, a bruised past, and a future under a constant spotlight.

Jett lives for the game. Annelise lives for the canvas. But when fate intertwines their worlds on a rain-soaked street in the City of Lights, neither is prepared for the slow-burn connection that follows.

As their hearts tangle between café tables and gallery walls, the intrusion of the press and career choices threaten to pull them apart.

Jett faces pressure to return to New York. Annalise wrestles with who she is beyond her art. And just when they start to find their rhythm, a devastating injury changes everything.

Set against the romance of Paris and the quiet beauty of rebuilding a life, One Year in Paris is a tender story of love that endures the noise, finds strength in the silence, and blooms where it’s least expected.

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Release Date: 22 August 2025

When former Marine Bella West takes a high-risk job protecting nightclub mogul Jack Hart, she expects threats from the outside—not secrets festering within his empire.

Jack built his clubs into a New York powerhouse, but now someone’s trying to take it all—and him—down. Blackmail, missing money, and a trail of vanished girls all lead back to Le Plaisir des Gentleman, his flagship club…and possibly his most trusted friend is at the center of the plot.

As Bella digs deeper, going undercover in a world of velvet shadows and whispered deals, she and Jack ignite a slow-burn connection neither saw coming. But when the lies turn deadly, their bond becomes the only thing standing between them and a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power.

With danger closing in and betrayal cutting deep, Bella must decide if she's willing to risk her heart—alongside her life—for the man she’s come to love.

Because in Jack’s world, loyalty is currency.

And trust?

Can get you killed.

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Mythical…

Mystical…

Magical…

Come and join fourteen authors as they lead you on a journey of fantasy and explore the realms of dragons… good and bad… heroic and timid.

Will the dragons prevail in their quests?

Or will humans extinguish their flames and prevent them from burning brightly again?

Come and join fourteen authors as they lead you on a journey of fantasy and explore the realms of dragons… good and bad… heroic and timid.

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MEET BLAZE

He's the handsome pilot who coaxes you past your fear, a spark that ignites a firestorm.

But his real secret isn't just that he's a dragon of the Ochre Clan. It's the torn wing that keeps him from the sky in his true form, a vulnerability that mirrors her own in the most unexpected way.

Fall for a new dragon shifter. Read Dragon Desire today!

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*****

FROM ANNEE JONES

One explosive night, two sworn enemies, and a Vegas marriage that could change everything...

HARLOW:

I came to the Jade Petal Hotel & Casino with a razor-sharp plan—inspect the place, prove Easton Hardwick was cutting corners, and walk away victorious. He was the same arrogant magnate who tried to smooth-talk his way past my regulations once before. This time, I wouldn’t let his magnetic charm or that sinful smile rattle my composure.

But a few top-shelf drinks, a dare that went too far, and we stumbled into a Vegas chapel with “I do” on our lips. My strict professionalism vanished the moment he pulled me closer, and I hated how badly I wanted him to do it again.

Now I’m trapped in a tangle of lust, sabotage, and high-stakes secrets—and I can’t decide if I’m more terrified of losing my career or losing myself.

Will I risk everything to keep a husband I never meant to marry?

EASTON:

The Jade Petal was supposed to be my crowning achievement—a gleaming empire that put my name on every VIP list in Vegas. Then Harlow Clarke came storming in with her ink-dry regulations and that unshakeable sense of justice. She had every intention of shutting me down, and I had every intention of proving her wrong. One wild night later, we woke up with rings on our fingers and no easy way out.

Now the press is circling like sharks, my investors are growing nervous, and someone inside my operation is feeding the rumor mill with fresh scandals. Meanwhile, every time I catch her glare or feel her body pressed close, I’m tempted to gamble it all.

Will I double down on the marriage that was never meant to happen—or fold before I lose the only thing that’s ever made me feel alive?

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She came to hide. He made her want to be found.

DIDI:

I fled to Hope Peak Lake with three goals: stay hidden, stay quiet, and stay away from men. After my obsessed listener turned stalker, the last thing I needed was another complication. Then I met my next-door neighbor—six feet four inches of grumpy mountain man who thought I couldn't tell a fishing rod from a selfie stick. Detective Noah Sterling was everything I didn't want: protective, persistent, and way too perceptive for my secrets. But when he caught me skinny dipping off our shared dock one moonlit night, keeping my distance became impossible. By the time the Fourth of July fireworks lit up the lake, I realized the most dangerous thing in Hope Peak wasn't my stalker—it was the way Noah made me want to stop running.

NOAH:

The pretty city girl next door was trouble from the moment she nearly sank her rental boat. Didi claimed she wanted privacy, but everything about her screamed secrets. As Hope Peak's detective, I should have kept my professional distance. Instead, I found myself teaching her to fish, sharing midnight swims, and forgetting every rule I'd ever made about getting involved with summer tourists. When I discovered why she was really hiding at the lake, protecting her became more than my job—it became my mission. But as the July Fourth crowds descended on our small town, I realized the truth: I wasn't just guarding her from danger. I was falling for the one woman who might not stay once the fireworks faded.

A steamy small-town romance about finding love when you least expect it—and the mountain man who makes running away the last thing on your mind.

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DELANEY:

I had one rule: never hook up with my brother’s best friend.

But Jace Redmond made it very hard to follow rules—especially the night of that destination wedding when tequila and temptation got the best of us.

We agreed it was a one-time thing. No regrets. No repeats.

So imagine my horror when I show up for a relaxing girls’ week at Hope Peak Lake Resort… and he’s the first person I see. Shirtless. Smirking. And apparently in charge of our entire outdoor adventure itinerary.

Now he’s leading my group on hikes, paddling trips, and trust falls—and every time he touches me, I remember exactly what I’m trying to forget.

This was supposed to be a getaway. But how do I escape the one man who already got under my skin?

JACE:

Sleeping with Delaney Shaw was the best mistake I’ve ever made.

She’s my best friend’s little sister—gorgeous, mouthy, completely off-limits—and I knew it the second we fell into bed that night, we were crossing a line we couldn’t uncross.

So I let her walk away.

But when I found out she was headed to Hope Peak Lake for a girls' trip, I made sure I was the one running the resort's adventure program that week.

Now she’s back in my world for five steamy summer days—and I’m done pretending I don’t want more.

The question is... will she let me break the rules again?

This book is perfect for fans of steamy lakefront escapes, forbidden hookups with the brother’s best friend, and sizzling summer romance with just the right amount of sass, sweat, and second chances. It is part of Annee Jones' interconnected series, LOVING A MOUNTAIN MAN, and featured in the multi-author MOUNTAIN MAN SUMMER collection.

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Thirteen men must die for her to rule the sea… but will the last man claim her heart instead?

In the hidden realm beneath the waves, siren princess Selene must lure thirteen human men to their doom in order to earn her father’s Royal Trident—and with it, her ascension to the mermaid court. But when her song fails to claim the thirteenth man, Prince Eirik—whose life is guarded by an ancient sea pact—Selene is cast out of the ocean and cursed to walk among the very mortals she was raised to despise.

Now stripped of her fins and forced to live on land, Selene has no choice but to finish her grim task or forever lose her birthright. Torn between her father’s demand for Eirik’s death and a blossoming affection for the prince himself, Selene struggles to reconcile duty and desire. As she witnesses poverty and splendor, cruelty and kindness, she discovers that humanity holds more wonder—and more danger—than she ever imagined.

Caught in the crosscurrents of a dark secret and an impossible love, Selene must decide whether to obey the call of her kingdom or heed the longing in her heart. One final kill stands between her and the throne…but will the price of the crown prove too high when the man she must destroy is the only one who can save her?

Seas and Scepters is a dark, seductive new twist on a classic fairytale, blending treacherous magic, forbidden romance, and a battle for the heart of the sea. Dive in—and find out what happens when the tides of fate and passion collide.

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*****

He’s used to winning-except with her. In a whirlwind her life has turned upside down. Can he lend her the strength she needs to move forward or will he be the straw that breaks her?

As if the sudden death of her no-good husband wasn’t shock enough, Evelyn Robbins is stunned to discover she’s a millionaire. After living for decades on coupons and thrift stores, what will she do with all that money?

Enter Tate Grimm.

Tate, a ruggedly handsome retired rugby player, is not without his faults. Chief amongst them? He doesn’t know when to leave well enough alone. After eavesdropping on a conversation between a mother and her daughter at his nephew’s rugby game, he inserts himself into the conversation, earning him the ire of the older woman. Is there anything he can do to right his wrong?

Cue intense attraction.

Somehow, these enemies-turned-lovers must work to find their footing in their new realities. On a quest to uncover her husband's secrets while making room for a new man in her life, Evelyn finally sees the light at the end of the tunnel, only for everything to blow up in her face. Will she ever find happiness?

REVAMPED RUCKING REAPER is a standalone spicy football romance that heroes all the rugby thighs in Romance Cafe Publishing’s RUCKED BY YOU series.

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*****

She's fighting to save her community. He's the billionaire planning to destroy it.

Maya:

Thirty days. That's all I have to save Highland Community Center—my father's legacy and our community's heart. The enemy? Declan Pierce, billionaire CEO with storm-gray eyes and zero conscience. I came for war. What I got was him learning our traditional dances. Helping with dishes after cultural festivals. Making my heart race every time he looks at me like I matter. I'm supposed to hate him. So why does falling feel so much easier?

Declan:

Maya Navarro stormed my boardroom and refused to leave. Passionate. Fearless. Completely unimpressed by my billions. I should crush her resistance. Instead, she's crushing every wall I built around my heart. She's teaching me that legacy isn't about profit margins—it's about what you leave behind. But when my board votes for demolition anyway, I face an impossible choice. The empire I inherited, or the woman who's shown me what empire really means.

When enemies become lovers, some battles are worth losing. Some risks are worth taking. But can love survive when everything hangs in the balance?

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*****

Welcome to Romancing the Rogue, Volume 3: Dancing with Danger

In a realm where shadows whisper and danger wears a charming smile, love is anything but safe. This multi-author anthology brings together tales of forbidden desires, cunning outlaws, and dangerously alluring rogues—each with secrets that could topple kingdoms or shatter hearts.

From masked vigilantes to brooding assassins, these characters blur the line between villain and lover. Behind every stolen kiss is a perilous game, where trust is a gamble and betrayal could cost everything. But in a world shaped by secrets and shadowed wonders, sometimes the greatest risk is opening your heart.

This is where danger dances close, and love walks a razor's edge.

With new tales by:

Sophea Chan

C.N. Noble

Rae Summers

Toni Cabell

Ima Ghoul

Crystal Frost

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Life is supposed to give you lemons to make lemonade, but what happens when those lemons are rotten?

For Jessikah Gorman, this is the hand she has been dealt. Working from home should keep her safe from the monsters that hunt her, until she gets recognized..

Fifty-year-old Paul “Lynx” Galant, President of the Northern Ontario Chapter of the Royal Bastards Motorcycle Club, has loyal club members and many ladies at the ready, but he’s tired of it all.

Hoping to do some upgrades to his small, rural cottage means he needs to refinance, but how was he to know an angel looking younger than her years could reignite his spark while she helps him find him a lender?

Despite insisting she only does business over the phone, the brave man struts into her home filled with confidence. Fabulously curvy and full of sass, Jessikah’s history has her fearful of her growing emotions toward Paul.

Will closing on Lynx’s home be the beginning of the relationship she never dreamed possible, or will that door slam shut permanently when her past comes knocking?

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HUMANS! Imagine a galaxy of water-dominant planets with sentient sea life, sexy merpeople, and amorous tentacle monsters. Ocean and seas, lakes and ponds, marshes and swamps—all filled with humanoid alien fish, bio engineered amphibians, reptile overlords, and more. Ready to fall in love? Come explore the many underwater kingdoms of THE HYDROVERSE.

UNDER THE OCEAN'S THRALL is a collection of unique love stories written especially for DARK ROMANCE READERS who want their science fiction sexy and their sea monsters otherworldly. Experience erotic adventures set on strange, faraway worlds sprinkled throughout the HYDROVERSE.

New Tales by:

Tia Fanning

YD La Mar

S.K. Presley

Dani Carr

R. Summers

K.C. Borders

Mia Fury

Holly Hanzo

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She’s baking her heart out. He’s playing to win. Together, they’re about to heat things up—on and off the field.

Liv Garner’s café is her safe haven, where she crafts mouthwatering pastries and dodges her mother’s endless criticism. But when her vengeful ex-fiancé stirs up trouble, Liv’s dream is suddenly on the line.

Elliott "Iceman" Snow is a rugby legend with a steely focus that’s made him unstoppable—until an injury sidelines his career and his confidence. A chance meeting with Liv brings a spark he can’t ignore and a challenge he can’t resist.

When Liv’s buttery sweetness collides with Elliott’s fiery determination, their connection is instant, electric, and completely off-script. But between meddling families, career pressures, and a paparazzi frenzy, can they keep their romance from getting tackled?

Sweet Rucking Temptation is a fast-paced, feel-good romance packed with sizzling chemistry, bold risks, and the ultimate play for love. Get ready to fall hard!

Sweet Rucking Temptation is part of the Rucked By You multi-author series.

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*****

Coco is a fun, confident girl but she hides a wound: branded as a beta, she is convinced she is in fact an omega about to emerge from her cocoon like a butterfly.

Her family tells her she's wrong, but what if she's right? Should the stamp on her ID matter more than the way she feels?

She's unapologetically and flamboyantly omega, with her pink hair and frilly dresses, her cozy little apartment featuring a mini nest by the window, drinking her lattes sweet and frothy and liking her men big and burly.

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FROM STORY ORIGIN

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