Hi Everyone

We have now left Ballarat, spent five days on Phillip Island, and we are now located close to where youngest son, daughter-in-law, and our two teenage grandchildren live.

Last Saturday I hit the shops with DIL, Colleen, and our 18 year old granddaughter, Grace. We had a fabulous day of shopping and lunch and any budget went out the window haha. I don't see them often so it was nice to spoil them a little.

Today I will be an attending author at Books In Sight Melbourne and look forward to chatting with readers.

The Schoolteacher is now finished and I am well into an Epic Fantasy-The Protector of Dragons. It's a nice change of pace and is coming together very well. The first 20,000 words will be in an anthology and the full book will release on 23 January 2026. It is now available on pre-order and will be in Kindle Unlimited.

The new series- Texas Hot Summer- Multi-author has now had covers revealed and all books are up for pre-order. The first releases on 2 June 2025 and my contribution-One Heated Summer releases on 17 June 2025 so keep an eye out for that one.

This month there are again some group promos with books available in Kindle Unlimited for you to check out.

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 so contact me at horsnells@yahoo.com.au

Until next time, have a safe and enjoyable festive season, and thank you so very much for your ongoing support.

Sue

https://linktr.ee/SusanHorsnell

PROTECTOR OF DRAGONS

Release Date: 23 January 2026

Aurora is a dragon shifter in the kingdom of Araleen; the result of a genetic emergence from her grandparents. Amidst the turmoil and threat of dark forces, she stands as a beacon of hope for her people.

From a neighboring kingdom, Faxon, another dragon shifter, arrives with others to aid in the battle against the encroaching evil of Amoux and his black dragons. Faxon, with his fierce determination, powerful magic, and noble heart, quickly becomes an essential ally.

As they fight side by side, Aurora and Faxon find themselves drawn to each other, their bond strengthening with each challenge they face.

Amidst the chaos of battle, love blossoms, adding a new dimension to their quest for peace. A peace that can only be found if evil is defeated.

Together, they embody the hope and strength needed to overcome the darkness threatening their worlds for if Araleen falls, Faxon’s home, Parlian will be next.

Cover by Covers by John.

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FIRST 20K WILL BE PUBLISHED IN TALES FROM THE HORDE ANTHOLOGY:

A DRAGON FANTASY ANTHOLOGY WITH 14 AUTHORS IS COMING TO AMAZON THIS JULY.

Cover Reveal will drop on the 17th March 2025.

BLURB:

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?

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SONS OF CHAOS SERIES

Bodhi Farrer aka 'Snake' is a cop fed-up with injustice.

He is also president of The Sons of Chaos Motorcycle Club.

Together, the members take justice into their own hands.

But...

When Bodhi falls foul of the law, who will ensure justice for him?

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Sometimes your past can come back and bite you in the ass…

Teagan Madden has made plenty of mistakes in her teenage years, but now she has put them behind her and is about to graduate from college. That is, until Eric McKinnon shows back up in her life and threatens her. She calls on the only person who has been there for her since they met.

Jaxon Lawson has had his fair share of run-ins with Eric and knows how to deal with him. He steps up to protect her, and they tell everyone they are dating to keep Eric away. Only it seems to make things worse.

When Eric threatens Teagan and blackmails Jaxon… they have a choice to make… but do they make the right one?

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Blair

I left him on the tarmac one year ago with a promise that I’ll be here waiting for him when he gets back. Now we can pick up where we left off except he’s my brother’s best friend... and we haven’t told him about our history. I’ve been going through the motions of everyday life waiting for his arms to be wrapped around me again, and I refuse to let anyone stand in the way of my happiness, not even family.

Vance

One year is a long time to be away from the person you care about, but if it’s meant to be, she’ll be waiting for me. The only thing on my mind as I watch my ride pull up to the airport is finding her. I want her lips on mine, this ring on her finger, and the promise of forever. My deployment cut our time short, but nothing will stand in my way now. Not even my best friend.

Mine to Guard is a brother’s best friend, coming home military romance, that you can devour in under two hours. This novella/short story is the first book in the Blackhawk Brothers series.

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COMING SOON

Release Date: 14 July 2025

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FROM ANNEE JONES:

One spirited stationer. One stubborn cowboy. A vintage mailbox that might deliver the sweetest surprise of all…

PAIGE:

I came to Sweetwater for a fresh start and a little peace, not to slip on cow pies or squabble over heart-shaped cookies with the most maddening cowboy in Texas. Somehow, Grayson Tate pushes all my buttons in the worst way—yet also makes my pulse race far more than I’d ever admit. When I drop a candid, sassy letter into the town’s vintage mailbox, I never expect to kick off a playful, soul-baring exchange with a mysterious stranger whose every word makes me believe in love again. How can those witty, anonymous letters give me such hope when the very man who drives me up the wall by day is the one leaving me tongue-tied and second-guessing everything by night?

GRAYSON:

I’ve been fine on my own, pouring my energy into ranch work and steering clear of anything that even hints at love. Then Paige Whitfield storms into Sweetwater—camera snapping and plenty of opinions—and suddenly my laid-back world turns upside down. She’s too stubborn, too chatty, and far too captivating for my own good. At the same time, I can’t stop reading these letters from a mystery pen pal who reminds me that real connection might still be out there. How can two people—one on paper, one in person—make me question everything I thought I wanted?

This book is perfect for fans of sweet romance, swoon-worthy cowboys, and opposites attract love stories. It is the first in Annee Jones' new 4-book series: COWBOYS OF SWEETWATER.

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From a misdelivered letter that lands in exactly the right mailbox to decades-old love notes found in a vintage desk, fall in love with each story in this Love Letter collection by Sweet Kisses Club. Celebrate the timeless power of written words to bridge distances, heal hearts, and spark unexpected romance.

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When rivalry turns sweet, every bite is a confession of the heart...

Kandi:

In Kings Valley, where chocolate is more than just a treat but a declaration of affection, I, Kandi Hart, pour my heart into every batch. This Valentine's, it's not just about winning the town’s candy competition—it's about proving something to Roman Archer, my ex and the notoriously harsh food critic who’s come back to judge. We were something once, before life and careers got in the way. Now, armed with my finest creations, I’m ready to show him that the girl he left behind has mastered the art of chocolate—and maybe stir old feelings he thought he'd critiqued away.

Roman

Coming back to Kings Valley meant confronting my past, and I hadn't planned on Kandi Hart being such a big part of it. As high school sweethearts, we shared dreams as rich as her chocolates. Now, as a critic tasked with judging the Valentine's Day Festival, I'm faced with her confections that are as complex as our history. Each piece she presents is a challenge to my senses and my heart. Can I remain impartial when every bite is laced with bittersweet memories?

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Bittersweet Valentine is an enemies-to-lovers, small town holiday romance set in a picturesque New England town and features a curvy, sassy heroine and a sexy, gruff food critic, plus bonus chocolate recipes! It’s meant to be devoured in under two hours, so if you love short, sweet novelettes with holiday themes, you’ll want to one click Bittersweet Valentine today! This book is perfect for Hallmark movie fans, and is the second in Annee Jones' Kings Valley sweet romance series following Mistletoe Magic: https://books2read.com/Mistletoe-Magic-A-Clean-Mistletoe-Kisses-Romance

Both books can be read as stand-alones.

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MINDY

I uprooted my life—and my twin boys—for the mountain man who promised me a new beginning. But the second I step into Skyline Bar & Grill in Hope Peak, Montana, Levi Voss stares at me like I’m a total stranger, and my kids declare they hate him on sight. Did I chase a dream that never really existed… or will the flames between us ignite something real?

LEVI

I had no interest in dating, let alone instant family. Then my sister posed as me on a matchmaking app. Now Mindy Barnes shows up in my bar with two rowdy boys, a moving truck, and a key to my cabin I damn sure never sent. Can I handle her heat—and hers alone—without losing my heart in the process?

For fans of short, steamy, open-door romances featuring a single mom, a protective mountain man, and insta-love desire that blazes into an unforgettable happily ever after.

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Can a bad boy with a past win the heart of the girl next door?

CAROLINE:

I never thought my quiet life as a middle school teacher in Hope Peak, Montana, would be shaken up by the return of Knox Slater—the town’s notorious bad boy and my high school crush. Tasked with caring for his troubled younger sister, Knox is rough around the edges but surprisingly determined to do the right thing. The more time we spend together—planning Valentine’s Day events, helping his sister, and sharing stolen glances—the harder it is to remember why my parents warned me to stay away from him. Especially when his kisses make me feel anything but shy…

KNOX:

Coming back to Hope Peak wasn’t part of the plan, but taking care of Linzie meant I had no choice. What I didn’t expect was to find Caroline Belle—the straight-A high school student with a cookie-cutter family who was way out of my league—slipping into my life. Her gentle kindness and those sweet curves make her impossible to ignore. I thought I wasn’t good enough for her, but every time she looks at me with those big, trusting eyes, I’m ready to risk it all. The question is, can I convince her to take a chance on a bad boy like me?

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Love is in the air in the small town of Hope Peak. Come celebrate Valentine’s Day with fourteen of your favorite authors. Enjoy chocolate and flowers with a side of steamy storylines to get you through this romantic holiday!

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PARANORMAL AND MONSTERS

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EVERYTHING KU

Ends on February 19th

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SWEET ROMANCE READS

Ends March 3 2025

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HISTORICAL ROMANCE ON KINDLE UNLIMITED

January 22 until February 20 2025

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TEXAS SUMMER SERIES

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RULES FOR DATING A SINGLE DAD

Multi-Author Series

Coming in June 2025

A Clean Rules For Dating A Single Dad Romance

Love is strength, love is support, and love makes a family complete!

Single dads everywhere are about to learn that love doesn't come with an instruction manual. These devoted fathers, balancing career demands with the joys and challenges of parenthood, find themselves crossing paths with women who see beyond their "dad" label.

Each story in 'Rules For Dating A Single Dad' celebrates the unique journey of finding love as a single father, showing that sometimes the most rewarding relationships are built on a foundation of Lego bricks and soccer practice sidelines.

This sweet series will be brimming with tender father-child moments, blossoming romances, and the beautiful chaos of blending lives and hearts. Coming June 2025.

RULE #8 DON'T DISMISS THE TEACHER

Author: Susan Horsnell

A teenage daughter who thinks she knows all.

A schoolteacher who agrees with her opinion.

Will sparks fly when the two most important adults in Harmony's life clash in disagreement?

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DEADWOOD SERIES OF BOOKS IN MULTI-AUTHOR SERIES

Release Date: 3 April 2025

Molly-Belle Jackson had always embraced a carefree and joyful spirit. Visiting a friend’s ranch that fateful day, she’d had an overwhelming desire to enjoy herself. To emulate the playful antics of the boys she had observed numerous times, before societal expectations required her to conduct herself as a proper lady.

Arizona Callahan had long held a silent admiration for Molly, yearning for the enchanting young woman from afar. However, ever since that day, she had consistently refused to acknowledge his presence.

A decade had elapsed, yet Molly remained far from achieving acceptance.

Could Arizona mend her wounded spirit, guide her back into the light, and, in doing so, claim her as his own?

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Release Date: 1 May 2025

Maverick Carlysle was a man of means with a passion for nurturing the minds of young children. He was committed to his calling and equally as committed to living life as a bachelor since he had never encountered the right woman.

Until…

Fate intervened and he met beautiful store manager—Daisy-May Adams.

She was everything he wanted in a woman but had never found—Beautiful, intelligent, feisty, and stubborn.

And…

Her tiny daughter was as smitten with him as he was with her.

Would one error of judgement threaten their chance at love?

Or would Daisy realize her mistake and welcome him back into her life?

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SERIES PAGE

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The factions in the College have split, some siding with the four Houses and some with Frankie and Heaven who wants her alive.

Turning the College into a veritable war zone.

Good news is, the boys have shown their true colors and have Frankie's back, protecting her against assassins and attacks, fighting at her side.

And sleeping at her side, which is… a bonus.

How can she resist them anyway?

When they are opening up to her.

Taking care of her.

Putting their lives on the line for her.

They still have the potential of breaking her heart but by now that's a given. Too late to back away now. Too late to run.

Things take a turn for the worse when dear old dad's name is revealed and the angels come down to get her – but Frankie may have a plan…

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The one man who wouldn’t hesitate to kill me if he discovered the truth about me… believed he was my mate.

It was a fleeting moment.

A chance encounter that would slip away like so many before it.

Or so Cadence thought.

But when she woke imprisoned in the Unseelie Kingdom, with no memory of how she got there, and no way to escape, she soon realized that fate had other plans for her.

Cadence

My life was simple. I ran the apothecary in my village, cared for my parents, and tried to keep my reckless brother out of trouble.

I hid in the shadows of the unremarkable, blending seamlessly into the background, unnoticed and overlooked.

It was safer that way.

That was, until he walked into the marketplace, with his storm-grey eyes and a smirk that was as sinful as it was dangerous. His presence stole my breath away, and the overwhelming urge to run consumed me.

To him, or from him? I didn’t know.

Ryker

The moment I laid eyes on her, she became mine.

My Temptress.

My Mate.

The more Cadence tries to fight me, the more desperate I become to conquer her.

It’s a slow descent into madness.

A pull I’m unable to resist, even though it threatens to bring me to the edge of myself. I know it will tear me apart. Yet, I would never escape it, because in the darkness she is mine, and mine alone.

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As an editor in the cutthroat world of publishing, books are my life.

Like in the romance novels I edit, I always dreamed of a sexy billionaire swooping in and wooing me.

Then, one evening, I met a gorgeous man in a bar.

It was only meant to be one night of passion, but one turned into two. Then, a few weeks later, fate intervened in the most unlikely of places.

Like that first night, we kept each other warm, but come morning, I snuck out.

Imagine my surprise when I land my dream job at Blackstone Publishing and I meet the CEO, Bastian—Oh my God, I slept with my new boss … twice—Blackstone.

As much as I try to leave him in my memories, I’m finding it harder and harder to ignore his advances.

Eventually, I give in, and it’s everything I wanted—until two pink lines and a disgruntled ex-employee turn my world upside down.

It seems that happily-ever-afters might only happen in the books I edit.

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Bailey

Hunter swept into my life like a hurricane. Cold, broody, and clearly hates me—if only I hated him too.

So imagine my surprise when he offered to train me. Accepting his offer was something I never should have done, but with my life on the line, what choice did I have?

His sole mission is to keep me safe, but my heart craves more. He claims he’ll never fall in love, yet his actions give me hope that he might change his mind. But I’m afraid that by the time he’s done with me, my heart will be in shreds.

Hunter

I don’t let anyone close, especially not close enough to see the demons that have haunted me for years. But Bailey makes me desire things I shouldn’t. I can’t stay away from her, no matter how much I want to.

Bailey challenges and provokes me to the point of implosion. Yet, she’s mine to protect and keep safe. No one will ever get close enough to hurt her, even if her presence is my greatest torment.

I hope she’s ready to face the consequences of taunting and tantalizing me. One time should cure me of this insanity, but deep down, I know one taste of her will never be enough.

I don’t know who’s corrupting who anymore. I just know I can’t stop myself. I am screwed either way.

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In a world ruled by betrayal, love may be the deadliest trap of all.

In the dangerous and often deadly world of the mafia, staying loyal to the family is rule number one. Antonio learns this first hand, abandoning the luxury of emotions when his cousin, Valentino, son of the current boss, marries the girl he loves.

Trapped in an arranged, loveless marriage to Valentino, Alessia hides her fears behind obedience. She yearns for a life free from the dark underworld that surrounds her.

When Valentino is murdered, Alessia runs away, believing she can finally live the life she’s dreamed of. When ominous notes start mysteriously appearing, she realizes danger is now closer than ever.

Antonio is sent to find and return her, but when their worlds collide, so do the feelings they once had for each other. He’s determined to protect her at any cost, but will he be able to before it’s too late?

Step into a dark mafia retelling of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Cask of Amontillado—where love, betrayal, and danger intertwine. Start Beneath the Shadows today.

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FROM STORY ORIGIN

I thought my Emergence would be the hardest part of my journey, or maybe juggling a fourth mate. Of course, it's never that easy, well, if you consider becoming the Red Dragon as easy. Fate unfortunately has made other plans, and didn't inform me! I've been snatched away from my mates and taken to Incantatia where I face the evil witch, Maurelle Queen of the Fae.

To make matters worse, I am in heat! Talk about irony!

Will I escape and finally reach Arcadia, or will I be doomed to a life of captivity, never to see my mates again?

Trial by Fire is an 18+ Paranormal Fantasy Romance and the second book to the Queen of Arcadia Series.

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I'm trapped in a deadly game with a ruthless drug lord, and my partner Annalise won’t stay on the sidelines.

Annalise is fierce, intuitive, and a brilliant detective.

She has a fire that rivals her beauty, with eyes that see through the toughest cases and a heart that cares deeply.

We clash like flint and steel, igniting sparks that are impossible to ignore.

As we delve deeper into Hatchet Luis' underground empire, I can't help but be drawn to the way she stands tall in the face of danger.

Our brief touches and stolen glances ignite a passion I can’t resist.

I find myself captivated, not just by Annalise's courage, but by the passion she hides beneath her tough exterior.

I yearn to protect her, to feel the warmth of her against me as we face the darkness together.

Just when it seems we might be turning the tide, Annalise is taken by Luis' men.

I'll stop at nothing to bring her back safely.

With every ticking second, I fear, will I reach her before it's too late?

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