Hi Everyone

It's been a hectic few weeks since arriving back. We are now headed north leaving the cold behind in the south for warm, sunny weather.

No matter how many times we visit the same towns, we always seem to find something different to visit or see. Today was a perfect example of that...We discovered the Rockhampton Railway Museum!

His Undercover Wolf, my contribution to The Monster Brides Multi-Author series releases today which is exciting. You can grab this at: https://books2read.com/HisUndercoverWolf

Also, it's only 9 days to the release of my book in The Sweet Cocktails Multi-Author Series-Espresso Martinis. This is a Gay It's currently on pre-order and available at: https://books2read.com/Espresso-Martinis-Sweet-Cocktails-Book-5

For anyone in the Cairns region, we will be there for 3 weeks next month so if you would like to share a coffee and chat, please send me a message.

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, thank you so very much for your ongoing support.

Sue

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Otsana Brooks had always lived a double life. By day, she was a senior police detective, second in command of the corporate fraud squad, handling complex cases and navigating the intricate web of white-collar crime. Her sharp mind and relentless determination had earned her a reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the world of law enforcement.

Xavier Bennett was the enigmatic owner and Chief Executive Officer of Worlds Apart, an international electronics company. But beneath the shiny surface, rumors swirled. Whispers of corporate espionage, insider trading, and unethical practices hung in the air like a thick fog.

In a high-stakes game where corporate intrigue meets the supernatural, Otsana would have to rely on every skill she possessed, both as a detective and as a werewolf, to untangle the web of deception she had stumbled upon.

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Ace Barrett is a barista by day and a mixologist at The Sweet Cocktails bar on George Street, Sydney, Australia by night.

He shares an apartment in the upmarket suburb of Darling Harbour with his lover.

But working two jobs means Ace rarely sees the man and their relationship is a disaster waiting to happen.

Duke Edmond is a man who is fed up with his life as a lawyer and his two-timing soon to be ex.

After Duke stumbles into the Sweet Cocktails Bar after a few too many drinks, demanding an espresso martini, Ace makes a decision that will change both of their lives.

Book #5 in The Sweet Cocktails Collection. A stand alone story.

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Title: Flowers for You

Series: The New Romance Cafe Collection (#33)

Authors:

Gabbi Powell, Gabbi Black, Trinity Wood, Kaje Harper, Tami Winbush,

L Mad Hildebrandt, Hannah McKee, Lisa Gwizdala-Cody, Alexa Santi,

Cara North, Sonja Flowers, Michelle Mars, Tori Fields, Rhianon Rub,y 

Elaine Reed, Danika Bloom, A. Boss, Niki Brazen, DL Gallie,

Mila Chase, Debra Deasey, Susan Horsnell, Jeanna Louise Skinner, 

Cecelia Conway, Keighley Bradford, Suki McMinn, Annee Jones,

Gabbi Grey, J.E. Feldman, Kathleen Ryder, Sarah Stein,

Angela Kady MacKade, Heather Osborne, Harper Michaels, Sofia Aves, 

Bonnie Poirier, Ryleigh Sloan, Niki Trento, Yolanda Olson, Sera Taíno, 

Kat Long, Katherine Moore, Melissa Kendall, LoLo Paige,

Aurelia Foxx Krithika, Vanesa L. Perillo, G.R. LeBlanc, Jade Glas

Genre: MicroFiction/Drabbles

Trope: Carer/Guardian/Mother

Release Date: Mother’s Day 2024

BLURB

One hundred perfect words. A thousand heartfelt emotions.

For Mother’s Day and all year-round, we at the Romance Café are shouting about this collection of perfect, bite-sized celebrations of moms, mums, mas, mothers and other caring figures in your life. 

These 100 word stories celebrate the many different ways that carers show their love, from the everyday acts of kindness to the sacrifices they make for their children.

Warning: may cause a sniffle or three.

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198359414-flowers-for-you

Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/TNRC2024FlowersForYou

About The New Romance Cafe

The New Romance Café is the place to get your daily dose of romance books. 

Hang out with like-minded readers and authors at different stages of their writing journey, in a diverse and inclusive group. 

Find out about new releases, take part in fun discussions, and recommend your favourite reads in the safe space of the Café.

The New Romance Cafe Links

Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thenewromancecafe

Website: https://thenewromancecafe.com/

Romance Cafe Publishing: https://romancecafepublishing.com/

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When a relentless journalist and a notorious bounty hunter team up, will their unexpected chemistry threaten to derail not only their mission but everything they thought they knew?

In a city where danger lurks and secrets abound, Zane West is known as a ruthless bounty hunter and sought-after bachelor with a dark and mysterious past. When he's assigned to hunt down the most dangerous criminal in the city, he meets Maya Patel - a determined journalist who is convinced Zane’s story holds the key to launching her career. Having no other choice, he reluctantly allows her to accompany him on his mission.

When the two uncover clues leading to a larger conspiracy, they find suddenly find themselves drawn together as they land in the crosshairs of powerful people. When Maya is kidnapped, Zane must confront the demons from his past and decide whether to stay true to his new life or risk everything to save her.

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Eligible Bachelor Series is a brand-new contemporary romance series of stand-alones that will leave you bingeing the entire series. Get ready for all the tropes: second chance, enemies to lovers, friends with benefits, billionaire, doctor... the list goes on. These irresistible romances will cure your insatiable appetite.

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The one thing you can’t buy is love…

Cord:

I lost a gambling wager, and now I have a debt to pay to my business rival. I can either fork over the intellectual rights to the new app I just created that's predicted to earn millions, or I can return to my hometown in the Texas desert and convince the one who got away to fall in love with me again.

The only thing is, I don’t do love.

In fact, I’ve been accused of being heartless.

But now I find myself packing up and heading back to my roots and the one person I swore never to see again, the one I gave my heart to years ago and who crushed it beneath the heel of her boot.

Sami:

Life isn’t so bad. The café I’m running with my cousin Leann in our small hometown is doing well, and I’m surrounded by the same family and friends I grew up with.

As a single mom I think I’ve made a pretty good life for myself and my son, even if his dad isn’t around.

But when Cord steps into the restaurant again one day out of the blue, suddenly my world is turned upside-down. Why did he come back now? And what does he want?

**Get ready for a thrilling ride in this tale of secrets and second chances, where the bet is on love, and no one wants to lose…

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Two worlds collide on the rugged terrain of an Oklahoma ranch…

Eden:

I’m a corporate attorney who’s never had a vacation until my well-meaning assistant sends me packing to Iron H Ranch for a vacation I never wanted. The last place I expect to find myself is face-to-face with the ghosts of my past—namely, the ex-fiancé who left me heartbroken and alone at the altar.

Determined not to show my cracks, I find myself making a deal with the most captivating cowboy I’ve ever laid eyes on. Anders, with his sexy drawl and a smile that makes me weak in the knees, agrees to be my fake boyfriend. But as his touches linger and our fake kisses start feeling alarmingly real, I can't help but wonder if I’m playing with fire—a fire that threatens to consume everything in its path, including me…

Anders:

I’m a cowboy who’s known the hard work and harsh realities of life on a ranch that’s inching closer to the brink every day. When Eden crashes into my world, all high heels and city sophistication, she’s the last thing I need. But her proposal? It’s one I can’t resist. Playing the part of her lover seems simple enough, but Eden isn’t like any woman I’ve ever met. As our charade deepens, so does my desire to make our relationship real. I’ve been burned before, left to pick up the pieces of a failed marriage, and I swore I’d never risk my heart again. Yet, here I am, tempted by a woman who couldn’t be more different from me. The question is, can I convince both of us that what we have might be worth risking it all?

Can love overcome all, or are some distances too great to bridge? Grab this fish-out-of-water, fake date romance now to find out if a city girl and a country cowboy can write their own happily ever after!

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SWEET WESTERN MULTI-AUTHOR SERIES

Several books in these series are now live and

all are available in Kindle Unlimited

MAIL-ORDER PAPA SERIES

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THE RELUCTANT WAGON TRAIN BRIDE SERIES

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DOUBLE TROUBLE SERIES

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PRAIRIE ROSES COLLECTION

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What do you get when a sweet-as-puck hockey-playing wolf shifter with a secret is reunited with his sister’s best friend that he’s loved since childhood who has a secret of her own? The swoons.

Declan

I’ve always done what is expected of me and been the perfect son, brother, and future Alpha. Now I’m ready to go after my own dreams. The first step is being the best player I can be on my pro hockey team and earning enough money to buy the horse farm I’ve always wanted. The second step is declaring my feelings and convincing my sister’s best friend to give me the chance to prove I’m someone she can love. She’s off working in New Zealand, so I have time to work on the first step before having to be brave enough to take the second. Until…

Miranda

I’m tired of not feeling like I belong anywhere. My parents are dedicated to their careers, and I rarely stay anywhere long enough to form genuine connections. I want to put down roots, be near the few friends I’ve made over the years and be part of a community. I’ve had a hopeless crush on my best friend’s older brother, Declan, for years, but he’s only ever seen me as a friend. It’s time to consider looking for someone who will love me in return. When a sudden chance to work for a professional shifter hockey team in New Jersey comes up, I jump at it without a second thought, not knowing Declan was one of the star players until I walked into the rink. How will I be able to find someone when the only man I’ve ever wanted is front and center and focused solely on me?

Fate has a way of bringing people together. Secrets have a way of tearing them apart. Which will prevail?

Secret Pucking Unicorn is a shifter hockey romance full of humor, heart, and heat. If you want to laugh, sigh, and swoon, not necessarily in that order, with funny, sexy shifters, this is the book for you!

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From Book 1: From USA TODAY BESTSELLING author Xavier Neal comes a laugh-out-loud, college sports, second chance romance with a twist!

He's the troublemaking, foul-mouth hockey goalie who always gets what he wants.

She's the shy, anxiety-filled, dog lover who just so happens to be the key to him playing this season.

Add in striking a win-win deal that includes a fake relationship and these two college students have one complicated year ahead of them.

TROPE CHECK

College Romance

Grumpy x Sunshine

Opposites-Attract

Forced Proximity

Enemies-to-Lovers

(New edits, new content, new updates - May 2024)

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Ave Maria.

Avalynne

All my life I’ve been good.

A good student.

A good sister.

A good girl.

Until I wasn’t.

Until Grandpapa shipped me here for the nuns to fix me.

Evil ensnares my mind and sunders my soul.

Or that’s what they tell me, at least.

Reverend Mother demands penance.

Grandpapa demands punishment.

And three men threaten it all.

The Professor, whose words drip with arctic arrogance.

The Priest, whose dark eyes linger on me for too long.

And the Shadow, the chilling specter I hope isn’t real.

I’ll need to suffer them all to get out of here, beginning with my Professor.

He is an enigma behind midnight-black eyes.

He doesn’t want to be here.

He loathes tutoring me.

But, sometimes, in the quiet of the classroom … I catch him staring at me.

And I feel the scorch of his gaze feather my skin.

He’ll eat me alive if I give him the chance.

But the darkness in me wants the lines between us to blur.

A habit and a veil won’t protect me within the Convent’s walls.

May God save my undeserving soul.

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A security expert and his K-9

Will protect a stable owner at any cost

Owner of a thoroughbred racing stable, Teresa Rodriguez is about to testify against her former trainer. Is he the one behind all the recent sabotage? When security expert Matt Perez joins the investigation, Teresa is grateful for the extra protection he and his K-9 offer. Now, as Matt and his dog, Butter, stand beside her 24/7, the attraction between them can’t be denied. Even as the danger escalates.

From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.

Discover more action-packed stories in the South Beach Security: K-9 Division series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order:

Book 1: Sabotage Operation

Book 2: Escape the Everglades



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Eternity breaks the smallest souls, but a god will never be ruined…except perhaps by the one who holds their heart.

The one who can rip at their soul or soothe it because it was always theirs.

But after an eternity alone, can a god give back the love given them, or wreak havoc upon a mortal’s soul?

Read the best USA Today best-selling and award-winning romance authors in a spicy gods and goddesses collection for charity curated by The New Romance Cafe, with all proceeds going to the fight against Multiple Sclerosis.

Authors:

Chele MacCabe, Francis Black, Lily Kindall, V.V. Strange, Katey Tattrie,

Niki Brazen, TL Hamilton, Emmy Dee, Cecelia Conway, Jane Poller,

Kataya Moon, Alexa Santi, Nicole Sondelle, Cameron J Quinn,

Serafina Jax, Michaela Brent, Mikayla Rand, Tati B. Alvarez, Kathleen Ryder,

Niki Trento, Sonja Flowers, Ariel Dawn, Kathia Iblis, Annee Jones, Gabbi Grey,

Glori Medina.

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FROM STORY ORIGIN

He couldn’t submit to an angel! But it felt so good…

A challenge and a dance result in Zachariel, an angel, taking Hellion, a feisty demon, in hand. Hellion learns he can get nice things… but only if he begs for them.

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Diana Cumberlin knows one thing: he’s coming for her, and he’s not the only one.

Fleeing a ruined marriage and a mob boss with a vendetta for revenge, Diana will do anything to protect her five-year-old daughter.

From contacting long lost lovers to family she abandoned years ago, Diana is determined to set right her past transgressions on a road more traveled.

*Fans of Sherlock Homes, Ian Fleming (James Bond), Jim Butcher (Dresden Files) and the TV shows Jack Ryan, The Black List, and La Femme Nikita will enjoy this witty, action-packed dark spy series and family legacy! Download today!*

Check out the rest of the books in this series:

• A Bridge Less Crossed: When love and danger combine across the pond, it's an explosive mix
• A Path Twice Traversed: Choosing family is never easy – but it is always deadly.
• A Drive More Dangerous: Will Katrina be able to expose his crimes, or will her sexy sleuthing unravel everything she holds dear?

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