BooksGloriousBooks Newsletter 25 August 2023
Aug 25, 2023 1:36 am
Hi Everyone
I hope this newsletter finds you all well.
It has been a sad week for me with the death of a very close friend. We met when she was 12 and I was 13 and have shared so much together. She was a part of me, a part of my husband's and children's lives as we were of hers. It's going to be difficult to move forward. To not be able to chat every day and meet up when we can. Lorraine was a very special lady with a heart of gold and wicked sense of humour. She was one my most avid supporters and most of all, fiercely loyal. I take solace in the fact she is now back in the arms of her beloved husband who passed two years ago. She insisted I move forward after she was gone and I shall honour her memory by doing so.
We are in Innisfail Far North Queensland at the moment but leave for three weeks in Cairns on Sunday. The weather is tropical and warm, just how we love it.
I have a lot going on under my own and my pen name with cover reveals and more pre-orders. This week I released THE LADY IS IN CHARGE to pre-order. This book is loosely based on a true story about a female crime boss in the city of Sydney. See below to order. Release Date: 27 October 2023.
Bred to be Owned-A Mafia Anthology has now released and contains the first chapters of Property of Benvolio for you to check out. Property of Benvolio is now live on pre-order for a release date of 1 March 2024.
At the end of this email are links for my books that are now available across all platforms.
As usual, enjoy the wonderful selection of books I have for you again this week from Andrea, Lainey, Book Funnel and other authors.
BORN TO SIN is on sale for 99c at Kobo, B&N, and Apple until the end of this month. Buy here: BORN TO SIN
Until next time, keep your loved ones close because once they are gone, a huge void is left behind.
Thank you so very much for your support.
Sue
https://linktr.ee/SusanHorsnell
Release Date: 27 October 2023
By day, in 1925, Sydney, Australia was a beautiful, young, thriving city.
By night, the seedy underbelly came to life.
The lady in charge of that underbelly, known as the Queen of King’s Cross, was Angeline Dumont.
No one questioned her word and lived.
No one dared to invade her realm.
Until Sam Arnold stepped into her life.
Sam was the King of Woolloomooloo, and as the pair expanded their reach, it was inevitable they would cross paths.
Could these two enemies come to an understanding?
Who is lurking in the background with the power to bring both to their knees?
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*****
Release Date: 15 September 2023
In the unforgiving landscape of Van Diemens Land, Millie finds herself burdened with the consequences of a childhood whim. At the tender age of 11, she was transported to the harsh and unfamiliar place, where hope dwindles with each passing day.
As the years pass, Millie endures cruel treatment and hardships, surrounded by a society that shows little mercy to those who have fallen from grace. Her spirit remains unyielding, but her heart yearns for kindness and compassion.
John, a man with a good heart and a strong sense of justice, crosses paths with Millie unexpectedly. Drawn to her vulnerability and resilience, he sees beyond the circumstances that have brought her to the desolate land. His acts of kindness and unwavering belief in her goodness gradually began to chip away at the walls Millie has built around herself.
However, Millie refuses to become a burden to John. She can't bear the thought of jeopardizing his reputation in the budding new community. Despite the growing affection between them, she refuses to allow John to become entangled in her web.
John is captivated by the strength that lies beneath Millie’s waif-like exterior and is willing to do whatever it takes to protect her and keep her safe.
Amidst the struggles of their own hearts, a jealous rival emerges from the shadows. This adversary, fuelled by envy and spite, is determined to destroy any chance of happiness for Millie, and as events spiral out of control, she again finds her life hanging by a thread. Will John again prove to be her savior?
Will Millie finally allow herself to be loved?
A combination of factual history set against the backdrop of a harsh period in time in Van Diemens Land, Australia, and a story of love that conquers adversity.
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*****
Kane Marshall.
It all began with a cow.
Okay, this is one of those chicken and egg moments.
First there was the ogling. Then came the cow. One huge cow.
I was only trying to save her. The woman. Not the cow.
That ended in disaster. For me. Not her.
Who knew this could all get SO embarrassing?
Angelica Hart.
It all began with a bull. He’ll tell you it was a cow.
He thinks he was saving me from it. But someone should have saved it from him.
We met under strange circumstances.
Circumstances that ended up shattered on the ground: literally.
I swear you can’t make this stuff up. I wanted to forget him, but fate, or maybe it was concussion intervened. Who knew this could get SO complicated? THIS is our story.
This is a love story, full of those cringe-worthy moments. Moments you might be able to relate to. If you don’t want to read about very real, very human situations, OR, you don’t believe that love can strike quickly and when you least expect it, then perhaps this book isn’t for you. If however, you do love to laugh. I'm talking plenty of those laugh out loud moments, then this book IS for you.
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*****
What would it be like to be born into a family that still believes in the old-world rules and laws?
Knowing that your life was already planned out for you.
Would you agree and let tradition rule your life or would you fight it ?
Check out these stories from these 9 authors as they tell you which side of tradition they believe in.
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My Story - PROPERTY OF BENVOLIO
Release Date: 1 March 2024
When Elijah Ashe becomes indebted to Enzo Abruzzenesa—the Don of a powerful mafia family, an agreement is made for repayment to take place in the future.
Two decades later, the time has come, and Enzo calls in Elijah’s debt.
Nikita Ashe would rather see both men rot in hell before she is forced into marriage with a stranger—Or so she thought.
She will not be a party to the conditions of a draconian agreement sealed on a handshake between two chauvinistic men.
Benvolio Abruzzenesa was raised knowing Nikita Ashe would become his property, and when the time came, he would have no choice but to honour his father's order to take her as his wife. He did everything in his power to change the terms of the agreement, but his father stood firm.
How were two people, who hated each other on sight, supposed to accept and weather a marriage made in hell?
Despite how they both felt, they realised they were powerless to refuse the demands of their fathers.
Benvolio’s refusal would bring his father, and their family, humiliation in the mafia world.
Nikita’s refusal would seal her father's fate and he would face death on Enzo’s orders.
Although the situation was not one of their making, the marriage takes place and Nikita becomes known in the dark underworld as 'The Property of Benvolio.’ Word spreads that she is not to be touched, but the wife of a future Don proves to be the opportunity enemies have been waiting for and when her life is in danger it’s a race against time.
Set in Australia and written in Australian English.
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*****
“Award-Winning Finalist in the Fiction: Romance category of the 2021 International Book Awards”
She’s running. He’ll do anything for his twin. They’re both in way over their heads.
Running through a hospital with a busted face wasn’t how she had planned her day. If there was one thing Imogen Martin knew, it was that she had to run and keep running. Then a chance meeting with a kind smile sent her ducking into a hospital room, where her life would change forever.
August Hawthorne had always been the responsible one, cleaning up his playboy twin’s messes their whole lives. But when his twin’s antics put the family empire at risk, he wanted no part of it. Ordered to step in, he agreed, but with his own stipulations. Will helping his twin be the undoing of the world as he knew it?
They’re both looking for freedom, but can they find it together? Or will secrets tear them apart?
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*****
Mother Nature does what she wants when she wants, and sometimes dabbles in love.
Raven wanted to relax, enjoy the feel of the sun on her skin, listen to the ocean, and forget about the multitude of weddings she’d been asked to be a part of over the last six months that weren’t her own. When her cousin announces her engagement, she knows she is about to be pulled away from the waves and one particular handsome beach bum. Will she be able to continue pursuing her own love or once again help celebrate someone else's?
Charles had a busy schedule so, when spring arrived, you could only find him on the beach and he let nothing interrupt his surfing, except maybe the allure of the mysterious brunette that appeared one day and kept appearing until all he could do was be near her. He knew he had only a short time with her and wanted more, but how, when she was being pulled away by others?
Will their desire to briefly escape their real lives be the exact thing that keeps them from being together?
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*****
It was her wedding day but, instead of walking down the aisle, she was running for the train
Ivy Russell had bigger plans for her life than what her mother wanted for her. She had no desire to marry the man from the neighboring farm, a man her father's age. Unable to convince her mother to stop the forced marriage, she had one option, and that was to disappear. But running away in a wedding dress was not the best way to go unnoticed.
Rainier Armstrong Jr. was surrounded by socialites begging for his attention and his hand in marriage, but he had no interest in their narrow-minded ways or in his mother's attempts at pushing him to choose within his standards. He was content to remain single and run the businesses his grandparents had left him, until his parents reminded him that his grandfather’s only request for the inheritance he received was that he marry soon and carry on the family name
Can their need to marry be what saves them or will being on the run end them?
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*****
Alexandra Owens of the Blood Red Moon pack leaves to attend college in Silver Moon territory. As an alpha female without a wolf, Alexandra never expected to find a mate until Corwin walked in.
Unfortunately, Silver Moon is preparing Rebecca, a gamma warrior, to be the alpha heir’s chosen mate.
Corwin finds himself caught between the wills of she-wolves when he departs on a rescue mission to aid the Harvest Moon pack in finding their taken Luna.
Will Corwin be able to help mend old wounds with Harvest Moon and rescue his moon blessed mate?
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*****
What would you do if you found a black book filled with names? What would you do if your name was in this book?
8 intense stories by these authors of how they dig deep into the darker sides of a killer's mind.
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*****
Welcome to an off-kilter, dark, and often humorous world.
It’s a world that reminds us much of our own, but not quite. These eight literary offerings are the stuff of dreams—or nightmares. But even nightmares can provide a much-needed distraction, pulling us away from our cares for just a little while ...
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*****
That day changed everything, the day he saved me.
The guilt made the darkness a part of me—of us, I couldn't accept what had been done,
But they own me, nothing has ever felt so right, I'm exactly where I should be, until everything changes.
The lies destroyed us, ripping us apart until only our pain was left behind.
Can we accept what tore us apart or would I be forced to choose only one of them?
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*****
When I met Sonya Phillips, it was love at first sight. We were, quite literally, the things love stories are written about. The firefighter who falls in love with a nurse and lives happily ever after. Loving Sonya made my world spin. Until the day my world slipped off its axis.
Everyone talks about great love stories and all the beautiful things that go along with them. What they don’t tell you is what happens when the great love story comes to an end. I know what happens. I experienced it first-hand. The overwhelming grief and loneliness is enough to bring a grown man to his knees.
This is my story. A story of great love, crushing loss, and how I found purpose, Without Her.
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*****
Coming from a long line of firefighters, I’m no stranger to flames. When Kip Kitson comes into the picture though, he sparks a fire I’m not sure how to put out.
He’s the perfect package: tall, muscular, and Australian with an accent to die for.
After a single night together, we decide to take a chance and explore what could be. It’s a complete whirlwind of sweet words, delicate touches, and one steamy amazing night.
But just as quickly as everything starts, tragedy strikes and threatens to end what we’re starting to build.
Can we nurse the spark between us, or will it fizzle out and leave us in the dark?
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*****
The prophesy speaks of Fae-blooded omegas, destined to bring back the lost Fae race.
I just never thought the prophecy was about me.
I am just an acolyte in the Temple, sworn to purity of mind and body.
An average young woman with doubts and hopes and dreams.
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*****
From USA TODAY Bestselling author Xavier Neal comes an all-new, best friends to lovers, forced proximity, bodyguard romance...
The assignment is simple.
Don't let the client get kidnapped.
Don't let someone kill her.
Don't confess that I've secretly been in love with her since we first met.
It's the last part that complicates what would otherwise be a fairly routine operation.
Well, that along with having to move said client aka my best friend into my penthouse because pretending to be a couple is now part of our cover.
All of these things make my mission significantly harder.
As does her ex boyfriend who just so happens to be our boss.
As does my partner who gets a kick out of making things uncomfortable for me.
As does my best friend herself when she has us crossing a line we can't uncross.
To the company I work for, my main objective is to stop an unidentified threat from eliminating one of their most valuable assets.
But to me?
My only job is to protect the love of my life - or die trying.
(This is book 1 of a duet. The story will conclude in book 2, Shockproof)
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*****
She’s everything he loves, and everything he condemns.
He’s everything she loves, and everything she regrets.
Raised in a gilded cage for most of her life, Alessandra never expected to fall in love, let alone so quickly. She allows herself to be reckless this one time, hoping that she can have a future, and escape life in the cartel. She should have known better.
Hayden is enraptured with the shy girl volunteering at his grandmother’s nursing home. He shouldn’t fall for her, knowing what family she belongs to, but he’s incapable of staying away. Loving her comes at a high price, shattering his world in an instant. His desire for revenge might mean the end of any chance for the future with the one woman he can’t live without.
Trapped by an unforgiving history, can their love heal and overcome the past?
Sinner’s Redemption is a second chance, billionaire, dark romance with a broken hero and a heroine who’s desperate to atone for her sins.
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*****
FROM BOOK FUNNEL
Michael is in a frantic search for Julie, which is filled with tension and uncertainty. Michael's fear and panic are palpable as he tries to locate Julie and ensure her safety. He is portrayed as a man consumed by his love for Julie, and he is willing to go to any length to keep her safe and protect their relationship.
As Michael searches for his car, he is filled with confusion and plagued by a headache, and his hunger only adds to his weakness. Despite these obstacles, Michael persists in his search, driven by his love for Julie and his fear for her safety.
Will Michael be able to locate Julie in time? What will he find when he finally does? T
A gripping portrayal of a man's desperate search for the woman he loves, a complete page turner in this series and the journey of love and a swift twisted plot.