BooksGloriousBooks Newsletter 15 August 2025
Aug 15, 2025 5:32 am
Hi Everyone
Our travels have us in the coastal town of Narooma in NSW this week. It's a town our family spent many a Christmas holiday in to escape the frantic pace of Sydney and one I have many fond memories of. The weather is very much better and more importantly...warmer haha Gemma-Jean is certainly enjoying her runs on the beach after a long spell of being inland.
A Cold Day in Hell has released to wonderful reviews and I am relieved my pivot in genres appears to have been well accepted. There will be 2 more releases this month:
No Safe Place. 22 August
and
These Walls Do Speak which is a ghost/paranormal story set in a fictional asylum. 28 August
The current story I'm writing is Marigolds and Mischief, a cozy mystery set in the town of Whisperville. It is currently on pre-order and scheduled for release in February 2026 but I am hoping to have it release in September this year instead.
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 over a cuppa so contact me at horsnells@yahoo.com.au
Check my page at: https://books2read.com/ap/xKrer8/Susan-Horsnell
Until next time, stay safe, and thank you so very much for your ongoing support.
Sue
https://linktr.ee/SusanHorsnell
Sometimes a killer is hiding in plain sight.
Someone is killing school teachers.
Picking them off like ducks in a shooting gallery.
Detective Trent Carmichael, known for his razor-sharp instincts, is thrust into a chilling investigation that tests the limits of his resolve.
As Carmichael delves deeper, threads of the murderer’s past begin to unravel, but who will be the victor in this game of cat and mouse?
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*****
Release Date: 22 August 2025
When former Marine Bella West takes a high-risk job protecting nightclub mogul Jack Hart, she expects threats from the outside—not secrets festering within his empire.
Jack built his clubs into a New York powerhouse, but now someone’s trying to take it all—and him—down. Blackmail, missing money, and a trail of vanished girls all lead back to Le Plaisir des Gentleman, his flagship club…and possibly his most trusted friend is at the center of the plot.
As Bella digs deeper, going undercover in a world of velvet shadows and whispered deals, she and Jack ignite a slow-burn connection neither saw coming. But when the lies turn deadly, their bond becomes the only thing standing between them and a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power.
With danger closing in and betrayal cutting deep, Bella must decide if she's willing to risk her heart—alongside her life—for the man she’s come to love.
Because in Jack’s world, loyalty is currency.
And trust?
Can get you killed.
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*****
Release Date: 28 August 2025
In the shadows of the Josdall Lunatic Asylum, the past refuses to stay silent.
As they piece together journals, hidden ledgers, and whispered spirits, Andrea Butler-O’Leary and Hazel Emmett unravel a web of injustice, silent resistance, and a secret network of women determined to protect one another in the face of cruelty. But attempting to reveal the truth comes at a deadly cost—one that has echoed through generations.
When Lily Cunningham, a molecular genetics student and descendant of a forgotten patient, volunteers to guide ghost tours at the long-abandoned Josdall Asylum, she expects eerie tales — not a journey into her own family’s buried secrets. Lily is pulled into a haunting vision of the asylum’s darkest days, the stories of women trapped behind cold stone walls. Stories of courage, betrayal, and untold suffering.
Haunted by voices lost to time, Lily will confront the injustices of the past and ensure the truth is finally told.
Some truths wait patiently for the right ears. And these walls DO speak.
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*****
AVAILABLE in KINDLE UNLIMITED 
Closing On Lynx
Series: Royal Bastards MC
Chapter: North Bay, Ontario, Canada
By: @JA Lafrance - Author
Cover by: @Crimson Syn
Cover photo: depositphotos.com
Link: https://mybook.to/ClosingonlynxRBMCNB
Life is supposed to give you lemons to make lemonade, but what happens when those lemons are rotten?
For Jessikah Gorman, this is the hand she has been dealt. Working from home should keep her safe from the monsters that hunt her until she gets recognized..
Fifty-year-old Paul “Lynx” Galant, President of the Northern Ontario Chapter of the Royal Bastards Motorcycle Club, has loyal club members and many ladies at the ready, but he’s tired of it all.
Hoping to do some upgrades to his small, rural cottage means he needs to refinance, but how was he to know an angel looking younger than her years could reignite his spark while she helps him find him a lender?
Despite insisting she only does business over the phone, the brave man struts into her home filled with confidence. Fabulously curvy and full of sass, Jessikah’s history has her fearful of her growing emotions toward Paul.
Will closing on Lynx’s home be the beginning of the relationship she never dreamed possible, or will that door slam shut permanently when her past comes knocking?
Website/Series Links: https://www.royalbastardsmc.com/
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*****
The Summer Arrangement is now available!
Start reading today:
One, two, three—it’s all down to me.
As the youngest and only single Lancaster, I’m eager to spend my summer in Seaside, Oregon, with my sisters.
It’s something I’ve looked forward to all year, and I’m determined to make every minute count.
After all, I’ve only got one year before I graduate from college and have to adult for real.
However, if I want to graduate debt free, I need to work.
I have a lead on the perfect summer job with the nanny agency I’ve spent the last three summers catering to.
I just have to win over an adorable three-year-old and convince her single dad I’m the right one for the job.
Simple enough, right?
Except when I show up at his door, I’m shocked to find he’s the guy I hooked up with last semester.
This cannot be happening.
I need this job.
There’s too much on the line to walk away.
Maybe we can put the past behind us and make some sort of summer arrangement?
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*****
Who's met the Lancasters?
Each of these stand alone stories feature the Lancaster Sisters and how they find their happily ever after in Seaside, Oregon.
These stories are guaranteed to be filled with sun, sand and summer adventures that will tug at your heartstrings.
Start Reading today
The Summer Dare: https://geni.us/AMTSD
The Summer Ultimatum: https://geni.us/AMTSU
The Summer Proposal: https://geni.us/AMTSP
The Summer Arrangement: https://geni.us/AMTSA
*****
FROM ANNEE JONES
What happens when a rebellious city girl crashes into a mountain man's perfectly isolated world? Everything.
SCARLETT:
I had exactly two choices: marry the boring, controlling fiancé my conservative parents picked out, or run. So I did what any self-respecting rebellious daughter would do—I signed up for Mountain Mates and bolted. What I didn't expect was landing with a reclusive mountain man who looks like he'd rather wrestle a bear than deal with me. My plan was simple: lose my virginity, become unmarriageable, and finally live on my own terms. But Bodhi is nothing like I imagined. He's stubborn, infuriating, and somehow sees right through my carefully constructed act.
BODHI:
I never wanted a bride. Hell, I barely want human contact. When my well-meaning buddy signs me up for Mountain Mates, I'm ready to shut it down—until Scarlett arrives. She's not the demure, homemaking woman in the profile. She's a hurricane in designer heels, turning my quiet mountain life upside down. I should send her back, but something about her wild spirit and desperate determination keeps me from pushing her away. And when a dangerous stalker starts circling, protecting her becomes my only mission.
A high-stakes, laugh-out-loud steamy short romance where a rebellious city girl meets an off-grid mountain man, and unexpected passion ignites in the wilderness.
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*****
LARK:
One minute I was hiding from my Chicago scandal at a quiet Montana lake, the next I was half of Wintervale's hottest fake couple—all thanks to a shirtless lifeguard and one overzealous gossip blogger. I don't do small-town charades, and I definitely don't risk my hard-earned reputation for PR stunts. But Wade Foster? He's making it real hard to remember why I built those walls in the first place.
WADE:
I figured Lark Hayes was just another big-city lawyer passing through—until I found myself fake-dating her to save both the Summer Splash Festival and my struggling water safety program. The plan was simple. Mutually beneficial. Temporary. But the more I chip away at her polished exterior, the more I want to dive deeper. Now the only thing hotter than this summer sun is the secret I'm not ready to admit: I think I'm falling for the one woman who's bound to leave.
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From cold cozy winters to scorching hot summers, find your next favorite couple in the beautiful small town of Wintervale, Montana.
Follow along with some of your favorite authors as they explore each season, beginning with winter.
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*****
In lands far beyond our world heroes step forward to take on epic journeys into the unknown. They must face the thrill of adventure, love, and magic to find themselves as they go. But when fate plays with their destiny, they find they are on a path they never saw coming. From SwordMasters to Fae creatures you will find a mix of fantasy creatures that will keep you reading until the very end. Grab this limited-edition box set before time runs out.
Written by authors of Fantasy Romance and Epic Quests, this boxset is sure to take you on an epic journey. Featuring tales by Christina Wallace, debut author Joli Campbell, International Bestselling author K.M. Jenkins, Megan Charlie, and R.E. Joyce fill these pages.
Twisting tales of battle, magic, intrigue, love, and tragedy. Perfect for those looking for light romance with epic adventures to enjoy.
Genres: Young Adult, Epic Fantasy, Swords and Sorcery, and Fantasy Romance
Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, One Bed, She saves herself, Strong female lead, Fae, Task-based quest/epic journey, No spice second chance romance, Epic quest, Magical test, Facing ones fears, Hero's journey, The mentor, and Love triangle turned inside out.
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*****
When fate (and a mouse) reunite a charming cougar shifter with his sexy Las Vegas hook up can they make what was a one time thing into something much more permanent?
Mallory:
No names, no details, no future. It was just a hook up one night in a Vegas nightclub. Who could blame me? The guy at the bar was just what I needed to scratch the itch a long romantic dry spell left me with. It did the trick and what happened in Vegas stayed in Vegas…
Until a mouse went nowhere a rodent should go and reunited us six months later. Any thoughts of picking up where we left off vanished when I discover he’s a VP in the company I work for. I’ve worked too hard on my career to tarnish my reputation and risk my family’s respect with a fling that will have people thinking I’m sleeping my way through executive team. The past is going to have to remain just that because there can be no future.
Liam:
Once I felt the curvy auburn-haired beauty against me and knew how sweet her kisses were I knew I wanted more. But she rushed away like a sexy Cinderella leaving me alone in the dark corner of a noisy nightclub with only her blue lace panties to remember her by.
I couldn’t believe my luck to have finally found her here in my hometown. However, my luck runs out when she refuses to date me because of my position in our company. Little does she know I have plans that will remove that barrier and change both of our futures.
Can I convince her to trust fate—and me—and give us a chance?
Claiming Her Cougar is a sexy, open-door, workplace romcom with a charming cougar shifter and the determined woman with mama drama trying not to love him.
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*****
✨ He’s all rules and routine. She’s all heart and hustle. But when fake dating sets sail… love might just rock the boat. ✨
Opera singer, plus-size model, and part-time barista Corinne Tanoa isn’t interested in happily-ever-afters. She’s had her share of disastrous dates, and the last thing she needs is her meddling aunt pushing marriage and babies. Her plan? Focus on singing, sip good coffee, and maybe spice up her Fandom account with a cheeky boudoir shoot or two.
Then Luke Bailie walks into her café—reserved, rumpled, and ridiculously attractive. The British sailing coach with a tragic past and a teenage daughter isn’t looking for love either. But when a mutual need for publicity—and a little family pressure—calls for a fake relationship, sparks fly faster than a racing yacht.
What starts as a strategic arrangement soon deepens: moonlit kisses in Paris, whirlwind dates in Auckland, and heart-racing danger that brings them closer than either expected. But as careers collide, old wounds reopen, and doubts creep in, Corinne and Luke must decide if their love is just temporary—or the real deal worth chasing.
💖 Perfect for fans of slow burn, found family, fake dating, and fierce heroines with big dreams and even bigger hearts.
🌊 Set against the backdrop of New Zealand’s sailing scene—with a detour to Paris and a dash of suspense—this romance will sweep you off your feet.
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*****
Coco is a fun, confident girl but she hides a wound: branded as a beta, she is convinced she is in fact an omega about to emerge from her cocoon like a butterfly.
Her family tells her she's wrong, but what if she's right? Should the stamp on her ID matter more than the way she feels?
She's unapologetically and flamboyantly omega, with her pink hair and frilly dresses, her cozy little apartment featuring a mini nest by the window, drinking her lattes sweet and frothy and liking her men big and burly.
Alphas. She's into alphas and she wants a pack. Because why the heck not?
Coco is sure she will awaken any day now as a full-fledged omega. But this awakening is taking its sweet time. Which is beyond frustrating.
Should she wait longer, or climb the three handsome alphas interested in her like trees and let fate take the wheel?
Zach, Ryder, Atticus. Each one is different, each one sworn to never get a pack or a family. Will she make them change their minds?
The stakes are high. Her heart is on the line, as is her sanity.
Has she found the right people for her, the alphas who will help her accept herself and make her happy?
* This is a sweet omegaverse standalone novel with low angst, three gorgeous guys and a girl who find happiness together, accepting themselves and finding trust and love in each other. This story contains knotting and ruts, a beta girl who feels like an omega, a bit of a praise kink and a found family.
Please note that this is not a shifter story, but it is set in a world where apart from gender, we have a designation as alpha, beta, omega, or more. Omegas are more submissive and are generally paired with dominant alphas.*
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*****
From USA TODAY BESTSELLING author Xavier Neal comes a fake dating, beach based rom com that's PERFECT for the summer!
This beauty brings out his beast.
Millionaire Justus “J.T.” Reese is charming.
Charismatic.
Captivating.
And he’s also the perfect candidate to play pretend boyfriend to the celebrity dancer Janae Boucher while they’re both away on a tropical vacation...
TROPES:
Fake Dating
Small Town Romance
Alpha Male
Vacation Romance
Forced Proximity
*This is a STANDALONE NOVELLA in a FINISHED Series featuring a side character found in the main portion of The Private Series
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*****
I loved a fair boy once… and I still do.
Everything I thought I knew has been turned on its head.
Yet here we are, and the trials continue.
I need allies to survive but it’s every man for himself out there in the sea. My magic is still dormant. My head is a mess.
This time around, I know it’s going to be hard. Deciding who to save, who to end.
What to hope for.
My goal? To make it out of the arena alive and figure it out from there.
My disadvantage? I’m still human and I feel like my heart is breaking. How do I fight with a broken heart?
These trials, held in the sea, may be the death of me.
My dilemma? I shouldn’t let myself get tangled up with emotions or with the king’s handsome sword, the dragon summoner. I know better than that.
I hadn’t counted on falling for him, hating him and yet needing him.
Not with my first love back in the picture.
I hadn’t counted on a small dragon making me cry, on my mind being stormy like the sea. I thought I could see everything clearly, I thought I was a blade honed to fight.
But I am a thorn. Always have been.
And the shadows are closing in.
This is book 2 in a trilogy.
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*****
They’ve lived in the shadows of scandal, but love has a way of rewriting the past.
In this historical romance, experience the passion, heartbreak, and ultimate redemption of notorious rakes who dare to risk it all for the women who change their lives forever. From glittering ballrooms to moonlit gardens, each story is a tantalizing journey of love, second chances, and the power of forgiveness.
In the world of the Ton, reputations may be ruined, but these daring heroes prove that redemption—and true love—are never out of reach.
Perfect for fans of second chances and bad boys with hearts of gold, this anthology delivers swoon-worthy tales that will keep you reading long into the night.
Authors:
Kelsey Swanson, Freya Theadore, Mihwa Lee, Gabbi Grey, Kathleen Ryder,
Ginny B. Moore, Melissa Kendall, Emma Brady, Alivia Fleur, Sharon Michalove,
Carrie DiRisio, Heather Scarlett, Lisabel Chretien, Tasha Blythe, Alexa Santi,
Steffy Smith, Eliana Piers, Kat Sterling, Sherri Lupton Hollister, Olivia Huxley,
A.T. Abbott, Tanya Wilde, Giovanna Siniscalchi, Ramona Elmes and
Christina Diane
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*****
FROM STORY ORIGIN
🔍 Five Relentless Detectives. Five Gripping Cases. One Explosive Box Set! 🔥
Dive into high-stakes investigations, deadly secrets, and heart-pounding suspense with this electrifying collection! Featuring five stand-alone, full-length novels, this box set delivers sharp-witted detectives, fearless heroines, and twists that will leave you breathless.
From forbidden partners to enemies-to-lovers tension, every case is packed with danger, passion, and edge-of-your-seat thrills. Justice will be served—but at what cost?
✨ What People Are Saying ✨
📖 Entire BoxSet
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2025
This is a very interesting assortment of books. It ranges from saving a city from corruption to saving the universe. The plots and characters are so diverse. The relationships were complex and real. There was lots of suspense, danger, and romance. This was one of the most interesting series I've read in a long time. Crime enthusiasts and romance lovers to sci-fi fans: there's something for everyone.
📖 Off-Limits Detective
Surprising Answers
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2025
This was a journey of suspense and action from beginning to end. Ethan and Olivia's strained relationship made working the case very difficult at first. The plot is strong, with each twist adding new dimensions to the story. Having the mastermind's POV was a great touch. I love a surprise ending, and even though there were hints all along, there were still multiple options. All drama fans and mystery buffs will love this book.
Intriguing
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2024
I found this book by mistake
I am so delighted I did. This book should be a movie. It is written very well Woven in a love story is this mystery with twist and turns that keep you turning pages until the end.
Now I have to check out more books by this author
📖 Off-Limits Double Agent
"Fantastic! I loved James and Annalise's story. It’s a page-turner—suspenseful, steamy, action-packed, and edge-of-your-seat thrilling. Highly recommended!"
📖 Off-Limits Operation Mindwave
"Mind-blowing! An epic tale filled with suspense, romance, and complex characters. Daisy Grace creates a plot so gripping, it could be today's headlines."
📖 Off-Limits Detective Alex
"Absolutely captivating! The tension, secrets, and romance had me hooked. A truly engaging read."
📖 Off-Limits Prosecutor
"A perfect blend of suspense and romance with beautifully developed characters. I loved every moment!"
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*****
LIAR
My mama always told me never to trust a liar.
They will steal their way into your heart and then run away like a thief in the night.
So why didn't I listen?
Patrick was that guy.
He was the guy she always warned me about and I didn't listen.
And guess what?
He did exactly what she said he'd do.
He made me believe we'd be together and then he changed his mind.
Foolish. Gullible. Naive.
COWARD
Yes, I admit it. I ran away instead of facing things head on.
After I threatened to stab him with a fork.
Why should I be ashamed?
I left years ago to take a teaching job in Los Angeles before things got worse
But things are getting worse here too.
The school I work for wants to do a complete overhaul
Not the good kind.
I need to stop them from making a terrible mistake.
They hired a man to help them make it all happen.
Guess who's standing in my way?
Patrick, the LIAR.
LET THE GAMES BEGIN
AUTHOR NOTE: This is a mildly spicy Contemporary Romance story with an HEA ending, no cliffhangers. There are mild language and mild scenes so must be over 18 years old to read this book!