Wow, there's so much to share with you this week.

First off, as promised, meet the characters of Loving Ladybug -- Gwen, Clark, and Tenzin. I keep saying that I'm excited for you to read it, but I am. There's so many incredible moments in this book from Tenzin getting Gwen the skates she needs, to Clark not letting Gwen live in a storage closet and moving her in with him, to Gwen getting to live out her dreams of playing in a pro game (okay, she might play her ex, but she's not going to let that stop her. No goes for a-holes.) There's cute dates, so much care and healing, and two guys who support the ever-loving-crap out of Gwen's dreams of going pro, even if it means leaving New York. There's also a real cat, a baby tiger, the return of Lucky, and a cameo from one of the mini cows.

You don't need to have read Finding the Forward to enjoy Loving Ladybug but if you have, you'll see some familiar faces.

Part one releases April 3, 2025.Part two releases May 1, 2025. Pre-Order now. We're at 125 pre-orders. (SO exciting) At 150 I'll give away some ARCs, at 200 I'll drop the first chapter here in my newsletter, and at 250, there will be bookmarks for ebook pre-orders.

ARC signups for Loving Ladybug are live. If you're part of my permeant arc team you don't have to fill out the form. Also, while it's not really any darker than Finding the Forward, Gwen has been through it, so much more than Verity. Please make sure you read the triggers -- and if you have questions, feel free to ask me! Your mental health is important. Sign up here.

And super duper exciting news -- Podium Entertainment has bought the rights to both HockeyVerse duets. Yep, soon you'll be able to hear Finding the Forward, and eventually, Loving Ladybug, in audiobook. I'll give you more details as I have them.

If you ordered book boxes from me, they've been shipped. If you ordered signed paperbacks they're sitting in a pile in my living room because the special swag I ordered just for you all hasn't arrived yet. I'll mail them as soon as I can. There's still some books and book boxes left if you want them. If you're not in the US, I have signed bookplates. Also, if you want signed paperbacks of Loving Ladybug, stay tuned...

Do you want to ask a bunch of hockey romance authors all the questions without leaving the house?

Come join us over in the Hockey Romance League on Facebook for a free panel.

I've ordered a lot of art for this book. I feel like image from Elen Bushe captures this 'he wears her jersey' between Gwen and Clark perfectly.

Well, that's all for this week.

I'm taking my son to a hockey game and we're going to make signs. What should mine say? (Wrong answers only)

Have a great weekend.

XOXO Jane

P.S. Need some books to read?