Hi Everyone

This week and for the next two weeks we are in the coastal Queensland town of Maryborough. We have been here numerous times but it seems we find something different every visit. This time it was 'The Cistern Chapel' where the artwork was spectacular. I have images on my Facebook timeline.

Diving to the Top is a story I have written for an anthology. Only the first 10 chapters were submitted due to restrictions on word count and the full story will be released later this year. It is now on pre-order. It's a story of a young woman in a field of work dominated by men and how she rose to a position never before occupied by a woman. Fictional of course.

I have a lot happening this year and next year will be every bit as busy with not only book releases but also book signings. I hope to be able to catch up with you somewhere along the line.

As usual, there are selections included from other authors so I hope you check them out.

Thank you so very much for your support.

Until next time, thank you for being with me,

Sue

https://linktr.ee/SusanHorsnell

Now on pre-order for release on 30 December 2023

When Joanne McCarthy was given the opportunity to join a company as a Construction Diver, in a world dominated almost completely by men, a long-held dream finally came true.

Joanne was aware the career she had chosen didn’t have a glass ceiling for women that would be difficult to shatter—It had one of solid steel which couldn’t be penetrated.

Or so she thought.

Less than four years later, the respected construction diver found herself in a position she never imagined was possible. Somehow, Joanne had found a way around the steel barrier and was now running her small part of the world.

Boston Canon, a respected scientist, cared about the ocean and the creatures who call the environment home.

When he and his business partner finally received permission to research the ocean and reef nearby a new platform, he was elated.

What he wasn’t prepared for was the beautiful woman in charge. A woman whose work was in opposition to his own.

Can these two find common ground?

Or will their opposing work goals tear them apart? 

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Elizabeth loved the wide open spaces, isolation, and cattle station she had grown up on in the top end of Australia, but she was ready for a change.

She wanted to dip her toes into the waters of the big city, so Sydney, NSW, was where she headed on her adventure.

Hudson was busy running a multi-billion dollar corporation and had no time for anyone serious in his life. Or so he thought.

He was frozen in place when the gorgeous brunette appeared in his life and was, for the first time ever—speechless.

But, there is more than what meets the eye with this pair and things are about to get a whole lot more interesting when the CEO finds out he’s the new boss of his outback gal.  

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Circumstance brings these couples together, but things are not what they seem. 

False Names.

Nicknames.

Creative ways of keeping their identities hidden. 

Will they eventually learn what the other is hiding and why?

Participating Authors:

S.L. Davies

Danielle Sibarium

J.L. Belcher

Jakki Frances

J.A Melville

Lilliana Rose

S.C. Principale

Candace Dowds

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Publisher: AMR Anthologies

Cover Designer: Scott Carpenter

Release Date: August 24, 2023

Links:

Amazon - https://bit.ly/BredToBeOwned

Universal - https://books2read.com/u/3nDzK5

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.

Susan Horsnell, Christina McCord (Christina E McCord), Courtney Lynn Rose, AM Cosgrove (Allison M. Cosgrove), Sloane Ridge, Erin Osborne, Aleisha Maree, Cassie Colton and J. Wine (Jess Wine)

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ANTHOLOGIES FOR EVERYONE

DATING MR. CEO

NOW LIVE

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DATING ON THE RUN

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PLAYING FOR KEEPS

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BILLIONAIRE FLING

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WICKED MEN

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RUN THE WORLD

RELEASE DATE: 12 September 2023

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FROM STORY ORIGIN

Garreth will do anything to keep the broken alien he fell in love with. Even return to being a prince.

A surprise meeting with an alien creature who turns out to be a coveted Saltarian puts Garreth on a new path. Will the relationship with the beautiful, rocky alien be worth the price he has to pay? With Bellrix at his side, he is willing to fight against nature, mercenaries, the Court, and even himself.

This novelette contains steamy MM scenes and fluffy feelings.

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Before Roger, the engagement ring and a new lease on life,

I was still Margaret Kellerman

and Liam...well he was still my best friend.

Back then, I had only one goal,

make Liam Collins H-O-T!

Well not too much, I didn't want anyone to know,

how amazing he was.

I always said he could use a little work,

so he wouldn't get picked on as much.

Not that he cared either way,

he wasn't one to give into popularity contests.

All he needed was the right look,

a new haircut, wardrobe and he even learned to

stop saying those corny one liners

and having soap box rants.

There's just one thing...

IT COMPLETELY BACKFIRED.

I didn't think he was going to be that hot...without my help.

After the makeover, the unwanted attention

laughter turning into tears and hope became let downs,

I used to think he was my best friend

and because of Liam, I don't anymore.

AUTHOR NOTE: This is different from the ULTRA SPICY contemporary romances I generally write. If I would to label it, I would probably say it's a mesh of Chic Lit, Romantic Comedy and on the tame end of contemporary romance.

I still recommend you be 18+ to read this book

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The cruelest second-chance at love.

My soul shattered the day I left the city for a quieter life.

Gatlin Falls promised anonymity. A place where I could be just the new girl, not the broken girl.

I tried so hard to keep my head down and my walls up.

But the thing about small towns is that eventually someone gets too close and feelings come into play.

Dormant feelings.

Ones I fought so hard to keep at bay.

Cue, Banks Gatlin. The third brother of six and frustratingly persistent.

The one that kissed me without an introduction.

The one that had my heart skipping and wracked with guilt every time he smiled.

And the one that received his second chance at life the day my first love lost his.

Your Echo is book one in the Gatlin Brothers series—a steamy, small-town romance series featuring six brothers.

Intended for readers 18+. *Tr!gger warning—self h4rm.

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He's the beefcake from the bar. A billionaire book mogul. And the biggest dick of all time, literally and figuratively speaking!

Precious Kitty Publishing dominates the romance book market, and Sebastian King is the CEO. He's blatantly bold. He's brutally blunt. The most beautiful bachelor on the planet. And my new boss.

On my first day on the job, I discover:

My job as Personal Assistant requires I’m available 24/7.

My duties: Be the buffer between the Big Book Boss and his all-female workforce.

My security: According to him is paramount to his.

Therefore, my new home is with him —in his condo at Central Park Tower on Billionaire Row.

My constant mantra becomes, “Don't do him —again.”

My lofty goal is to play the part while protecting my heart.

Less than 24 hours later, my mantra is useless, and my lofty goal in danger.

The more I learn about him, the more I see how trapped he is by his success.

How buried he is by the burden of his business.

We may be from different social circles, but we are more alike than I would have thought.

We laugh at the same things, and precious kitty loves us both.

If I dig deep enough, I might find my one true love.

So even though oil and vinegar don't mix, they do go good together.

You just have to shake —vigorously.

Big Book Boss is a hot billionaire romance packed with plenty of laugh-out-loud and steamy —sometimes the same— scenes in this opposites-attract, grumpy sunshine standalone that begins with a killer Karaoke performance, a #bestsexever one-night stand, and a screwed-up job description that lands ‘Sam’ in Boss Dick’s office. Throw in a purring precious kitty, forced proximity, with the most unusual ending, and you have yourself a delightful romcom you’ll have to share with your friends. *Killer wink ;)

What are Goodreads reviewers saying?

“hilarious … laughing out loud. “

“Their banter is hilarious … constantly chuckling … burst out laughing.”

“laughing from start to finish … swoon-worthy moments in between.”

“I love this snarky woman!!!”

“melt your panties off!”

“Give it a read!! Great story!!”

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Jessika Klide's books are recommended for fans of authors such as Meghan Quinn, Pippa Grant, Penelope Bloom, Lucy Score, Lauren Landish, Helena Hunting, Max Monroe, Liz Tomforde, Melanie Harlow, Nicole Snow, Ali Hazelwood, and Amy Daws.

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From sizzle to spice, we've got all your romance needs covered! Dive into some amazing romance stories while supporting a very important cause! Included are 25 short stories of various romance genres including: contemporary romance, dark romance, romantic suspense and rom-com. Grab this limited time collection before it’s gone forever!

FIGHT LIKE A GIRL is a romance anthology to benefit Breast Cancer Research in the US and Canada. This collection of short romance stories cannot be read anywhere else. 100% of the royalties will be split equally and donated to the US Breast Cancer Research Foundation & the Canadian Cancer Society-CIBC Run for the Cure, both charitable organizations dedicated to funding breast cancer research.

Authors included in this anthology: Anna B. Doe, B.L Olson, Brighton Walsh, Cassidy London, CM Albert, Crystal St-Clair, Daisy St. James, Dakota Willink, Diana Hicks, E.M Shue, Ellie Masters, Erin Cristofoli, Gabrielle G, Heather Slade, Jami Davenport, Kat Mizura, Lydia Michaels, M.L Broome, Maddy Lowe, Michelle Windsor, Mimi Flood, Patricia D. Eddy, Pepper North, Remy Reigns, Samantha A. Cole, Zoe York.

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Emily is all business from the top of her well-groomed head to her painted toe-nails, until she sees sexy surfer Jake, with the wild hair and a body to die for.

Their connection is immediate, and neither can deny the searing attraction that crackles between them. But Emily doesn’t do short-term flings, and Jake never commits to anything longer than a weekend.

And what about the inconvenient fact his café is in the crosshairs of Emily’s business deal, the very reason that she’s in Solhaven?

As the relationship progresses, Jake’s refusal to commit to long-term wavers, while Emily fears she’s fallen in love, and hurt is rapidly heading her way.

Then there’s the fall-out from the terminated business transaction to deal with as well…

Love By Sunset is the first book in the Solhaven Forevers series, brought to you exclusively by Romance Cafe Publishing.

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From award-winning author Billie Dale comes the story of a mothers fight to keep herself and her daughter out of the clutches of the Cosa Nostra and away from an obsessed stepbrother whose feelings are anything but brotherly.

I needed a place no one would know me.

Sanctuary.

And as far from everyone in my past as possible without leaving the country.

The island of Mercy Bay is my fresh start.

I’m a new mother with a colicky baby and no support system. Nights of screaming bring the surly neighbor to my door. Big, brooding, ex-hocky playing, infuriating and hot, Walker Wheler is the baby whisperer. He adores my daughter.

Me? Not so much.

I don’t need another man to complicate my life, but I can’t resist Walker. After a night of explosive passion, I discover I’m not the only one with secrets.

When the twisted truth comes calling, I learn that no matter how far or fast you run, the past will always find you in the end.

A stand-alone novel

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What do you do when confronted with an angry earth dragon? Exactly what she tells you to.

Newly mated young couple Bryony and Zonlet love exploring caves. During a nearly fatal catastrophe, they run headlong into Gidor an earth dragon. Gidor offers more than just advice and with her gift they work with the other Guardians to solve a mystery.

Will Bryony and Zonlet complete their fated mission or turn their backs on the dragons?

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The sweeter the revenge, the more bitter the cost.

Ethan Ashford prefers the private playrooms of his exclusive club to the backstabbing elite society into which he was born. But when his ailing billionaire father asks him to attend a gala dinner, he reluctantly agrees. Only to encounter an eerily familiar face that freezes him in his tracks.

He quickly realizes the woman isn't Joyce, a conniving social climber who almost ruined his family, but her cousin Siena Maynard, a fledgling fashion designer who pings Ethan's Dom radar from across the ballroom. Even better, her uncanny resemblance to Joyce sparks a plan that will satisfy his hunger for revenge—and his craving to have sweet Siena at his mercy.

Phase one: Dig up every detail about Siena, from her dwindling funds to her brother's shady connections. Phase two: Back her into a corner with one way out—to accept him as her sole benefactor in exchange for her total submission.

Ethan fully expected to take diabolical pleasure in Siena's body, tears, and flesh. But he never imagined she'd sink so deeply under his skin, that losing her would destroy what's left of his soul

Twisted Proposal is a standalone dark romance in the Central Florida Stories - Club Nexus universe. Contains D/s dynamics, intense scenes, and lots of dirty talk.

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Scarlet Peacock was a bastard child, stripped from her birth mother, and unwanted by the father's wife, Queen Petra Peacock.

When shame was brought upon the Peacock Kingdom, Scarlet was sent with two of King Gunther Peacock's servants for protection.

She grew up only knowing one name, Lucia Faust and had no idea of her birthright until she was bought by the highest bidder at the Fair Maiden Proffer.

Lord Duncan Busick was considered an eligible bachelor, wanted by many and all women. He was a vampire and accustomed to being choosy. Yet, there was only one who was deemed the perfect mate by the Lord and his maker, Countess Yvette Cotê, the mysterious bastard daughter, Princess Scarlet Peacock.

Was the princess the perfect eternal match for the Lord of Darkness?

Will she be made to become vampire queen of her late father's tarnished reign?

*** This story was featured in the anthology, A Gift From My Lady. Since that time, it has been changed and expanded from the original story I had written under Cerise Rose.

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