I'm back with a freebie and book news!
Jul 31, 2025 4:31 pm
Hello, my Wylde-lings!
Oh my God, it's been a while! It wasn't my intention to disappear off the face of the earth, but life can get complicated when you move to a new country. It took me a minute (more like three months) to get my bearings, and it wasn't just the move, to be honest. Just before I left for Norway, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's, and I finally understood why I've been feeling like death for the past year or so. I'm better already, but it's a long journey of trying to be healthier, taking a ton of supplements, and getting used to being gluten-free. More changes are coming as I try to manage this autoimmune disease, but I need to take things slowly.
Finally, I'm back to work! Back in the writing cave, and I have exciting news and a few book projects for the rest of this year.
First things first, here is your freebie! It's a 10k-words novella I wrote a while ago for an anthology that has long been unpublished. It's called The Orc in My Closet, and it's as spicy as they come. I hope you enjoy it!
When I buy a castle on impulse, eager to spend the money I got in my divorce settlement, I don’t expect it to come with… a portal. In my closet. And the portal to come with… a green-skinned monster with sharp tusks. A monster that looks like an orc.
At night, he comes out of my closet, climbs into my bed, and I don’t stop him. Because he’s making me feel things I’ve never felt before.
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Okay, and now the book news! I have two big things going on. No, wait! Three! I'll just tell you real quick, and then expand in my next newsletters.
1 - Arranged Monster Mates is getting a spin-off series! Yes! I love the world of Alia Terra so much, and I know you love it too, so I teamed up with three authors to bring you steamy stories in the universe you already know. The authors are Eva Brandt, Ava York, and Lia Frost. The series is called Monsters' Bride Market, and the first four books are on pre-order, to be released in October, one week apart. Check out my contribution to round one - Bought by the Revenant.
Release date: October 8, 2025
Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon AU | Amazon CA
I am a thing of horror.
A failed experiment, stitched from mismatched parts. I carved out our place in the wastelands of Alia Terra, yet even my own kind, perfected by my work, avoids me. Hideous and utterly alone.
Years ago, consumed by this loneliness, I sent my blood to a Marriage Temple, and to my surprise, I was matched to a maiden. What happened when she saw me sent me into a spiral of despair and grim thoughts. I vanished behind my mansion's gates, forever.
But forever is a long time to be lonely. If this is my fate, then I’ll reject my immortality and be done with it. Or I can try once more…
I visit the bride market with no hope in my soul. I bid on every woman, the highest offer, always refused. Until...
She points at me. "Sold." Our eyes meet. I don’t know why this fierce, beautiful woman lets me buy her. I pull my cloak tighter, sure she is terrified. No matter. If I can have her, I'll hide my form, never touch her.
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2 - My Orc Mates series is getting new covers, and as a bonus, interior art! So much art! I'm working hard on updating the ebooks and paperbacks, and I think I should be able to update them on Amazon sometime next week. The work that's going into this project is monumental. My husband and I have been working on this since we moved to Norway, but we were so absorbed by it that I didn't even have time to sit down and let you know about my plan to breathe fresh air into this series. He's doing the covers and the art, and let me just show you a few things, so you can see how amazing it's all going to be.
Meet the new Vorgak, Rogan, and Baruk!
What do you think? I might create a series of emails where I introduce you to each book with its characters and character art. Good idea? Too much? I'll think about it. As I said, I hope to start updating the books next week, and as I do that, I'd love to show you more of the art my husband has worked on so hard.
3 - Orc Mates is also getting a new book! Yep, that's right. I'm writing a new book in the Orc Mates series, and it's called Agor the Merciless. Hubby is making the cover now, and I've actually finished writing it, I just need to give it a good edit. I'll let you know when the pre-order is up.
As you can see, I haven't actually completely disappeared. I was just working behind the scenes, so to speak. I will do my best to be more active, send newsletters regularly, and post on social media as well.
If you're curious about where I live, I've been posting some videos on TikTok, except they're on my psych thriller account. You can check them out here:
I do have my paranormal romance TikTok, too, so make sure you follow me there because I'll be posting a bunch of orcs. Soon, very soon.
Until next time! Can't wait to show you more awesome art!
Cara