BooksGloriousBooks Newsletter 15 November 2025
Dec 14, 2025 11:11 pm
Hi Everyone
This newsletter, my last for this year, comes to you from George Town Tasmania. It's a pretty town near the mouth of the Tamar River where it opens into Bass Strait. It's wet, windy...usual haha
We are continuing our daily walks because Miss Gemma-Jean has way too much energy and likes to hassle us to distraction if she doesn't get her 5km. We have also taken the opportunity to revisit many of the places we did when we were last here 2 years ago.
Due to the miserable weather, I have been able to get a lot of writing done and have a few new releases and many more coming.
Deck the Hall, a Christmas themed MM Romance has released as has Key to Purgatory. In January I have a dual release on the first 2 books of a new series-Ryker and Dawson, Books 1 and 2 in the King Protective Services series so keep an eye out for those around mid month. Later in the month, Protector of Dragons releases on 23 January and then Butterfly, Book 2 in the Sons of Chaos Series.
In August I am part of a Firehouse series that has some fabulous authors involved. My book releases on 21 August 2026 and below I have posted all the pre-order links. Cover reveals have commenced with the first one being released and covers will be released every week now until complete.
So I can focus on my writing this year I have made the decision to send out a newsletter every three months on the 15th - March, June, September, and December.
All my books are now available in Kindle Unlimited so please take a look at my Amazon Page:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Susan-Horsnell/author/B00BXR5FMM
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
Until next time, have a wonderful Christmas and a safe New Year.
Thank you so very much for your ongoing support.
Sue
https://linktr.ee/SusanHorsnell
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Release Date
June 19 2026 Dueling Flames Lucille Yates
https://books2read.com/u/4jjJOj
June 26, 2026 Flashpoint Nights Penny Fox https://books2read.com/flashpointnights
July 3, 2026 Flame & Frosting Christi Jennings (Stella Nova)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMPN2H4J
July 10, 2026 Phoenix Nights Ella Morcock (Lilly)
https://books2read.com/PhoenixNights
July 17, 2026 Wild Fire Ariel Dawn
https://books2read.com/wildfire99
July 24, 2026 Faking the Heat Nina Brown
https://books2read.com/FakingtheHeat
July 31, 2026 Consumed by You LB Martin http://www.books2read.com/firehouse99consumedbyyou
August 7, 2026 Scarred Trust Michelle Moncrieff
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1RB83DS
August 14, 2026 From the Embers Mackenzy & Dakotah Fox
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2GDYDF7
August 21, 2026 Hearts & Embers Susan Horsnell
https://books2read.com/HeartsEmbers
August 28, 2026 Smoke Signals Cassie lein
https://books2read.com/smoke-signals99
September 4, 2026 Burning Obsession Bre Rose
https://books2read.com/BurningObsession
*****
But inside the courtroom, the Crown’s tower of circumstantial evidence begins to crumble. Forensic experts question the certainty of ‘consistencies,’ witnesses falter under the weight of their own memories, and a fugitive emerges from the shadows with testimony too raw to ignore.
As the defence exposes flaws in the investigation, the question becomes not just who killed Ethan Davies, but how far fear, bias, and silence can twist the truth.
For fans of tense, layered courtroom dramas, Key to Purgatory is a gripping exploration of justice under fire—where every shadow hides doubt, and one man’s life hangs in the balance.
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*****
A forbidden kiss.
A leaked photograph.
A powerful Earl who will do anything to protect his legacy—no matter who he destroys.
When the press erupts with news of Peter Cranford’s relationship with lawyer Xander Miller, Peter is dragged back into the ruthless world of his aristocratic family. But nothing prepares him for the night his father’s men break into Xander’s home and drag Peter away.
Xander isn’t a fighter—but he’ll risk everything to get Peter back.
What follows is a rescue that makes headlines, a criminal trial that shakes the aristocracy, and a love story that refuses to die under pressure. As Peter heals and the truth comes out, the pair build a life together—founding a law firm, a family, and freedom.
For the first time, Peter chooses his own future…
Xander.
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*****
Aurora is a dragon shifter in the kingdom of Araleen; the result of a genetic emergence from her grandparents. Amidst the turmoil and threat of dark forces, she stands as a beacon of hope for her people.
From a neighboring kingdom, Faxon, another dragon shifter, arrives with others to aid in the battle against the encroaching evil of Amoux and his black dragons. Faxon, with his fierce determination, powerful magic, and noble heart, quickly becomes an essential ally.
As they fight side by side, Aurora and Faxon find themselves drawn to each other, their bond strengthening with each challenge they face.
Amidst the chaos of battle, love blossoms, adding a new dimension to their quest for peace. A peace that can only be found if evil is defeated.
Together, they embody the hope and strength needed to overcome the darkness threatening their worlds for if Araleen falls, Faxon’s home, Parlian will be next.
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*****
Ollie
I did my best to be the best team captain of the Spokane Sasquatch I could be. Even if it meant going out of my comfort zone and being a contestant on Bigfoot Finds a Bride to get publicity for my team. When I won’t have my first kiss be with a stranger and captured on camera results in getting cut from the show, my hockey team trades me away. Now I’m in New Jersey as the newest forward for the Atlantic City Devil Birds and all I want to do is focus on playing hockey. Well, hockey and my sexy cupcake baking roommate Phoebe Albright...
Phoebe
I’ve had a crush on Ollie King ever since his brother married my sister. I knew he didn’t date much but I didn’t realize how innocent he was until he spilled the sprinkles on reality TV. Now he’s been traded to my local hockey team and he’s my roommate. I offer to help him gain more romantic experience and act as his fiancé to allow him to focus on meshing with his new hockey team. I wish it wasn’t fake, but he’d never fall for a woman like me. I fear he’ll appreciate my talents in the bakery more than in the bedroom…
When feelings that were never fake become even more real, will our hearts admit the truth and find forever? Or will fear keep us from risking it all and savoring the sweetest, love?
Bashful Pucking Bigfoot 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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*****
Murder, mulled wine, and Christmas chaos in a small New Zealand town.
In Willowby, the annual “Twelve Tables of Christmas” feast at St. Agatha's Parish Hall is the highlight of the summer holiday season. With themed tables, lavish dishes, and fierce competition for the coveted Golden Ladle Award, the community is ready to celebrate in style.
But the festivities come to a shocking halt when Trevor Pike, the arrogant Chair of the Garden Society, collapses after sipping poisoned mulled wine. Known for his sharp tongue and endless feuds, Trevor made enemies at every table — leaving almost everyone a suspect.
Café owner and amateur sleuth Tamsin Blake is determined to uncover the truth while juggling gingerbread Santas, café gossip, and even an ugly Christmas jumper contest. With Iris by her side, Inspector Crumpet squawking unhelpfully, and Detective Sergeant Cal Morgan frowning at her interference, Tamsin must untangle a web of secrets before the holiday season is ruined.
Full of festive flavor, quirky characters, and twisty clues, A Feast to Die For is the perfect holiday cozy mystery for fans of small-town whodunnits, culinary sleuths, and Christmas stories with a summery Southern Hemisphere twist.
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*****
Malcolm/Nightmare
After leaving the military with an honorable discharge, I walked away a shattered man, burdened by scars I thought no one could mend. In my search for a new brotherhood, I found it in the Royal Bastards MC… a family bound by loyalty, forged in the fires of survival. Hardened by war and my dedication to the club, I made a promise to myself: never let anyone get too close.
Londyn Banks is a blast from the past, entering my life like a storm I couldn’t ignore. She’s a sharp, no-nonsense Task Force Officer with the Atlanta PD and my best friend’s younger sister. When her brother spirals out of control, Londyn turns to me for help, despite being on opposite sides of the law. She’s not the same little girl with long pigtails who used to drive me crazy with endless questions.
I try to keep my distance. She’s off-limits, a temptation I can’t afford. But the spark between us is impossible to ignore, and the danger we’re drawn into only brings us closer.
As Londyn gets pulled deeper into my world, the walls I’ve built around my heart begin to crumble. Now, with enemies closing in and everything at stake, I face the ultimate choice: risk it all for the one woman who makes me believe I could be whole again, or lose her forever.
Nightmare's Battle is a Dark Suspense Novel with graphic scenes that may offend some readers. Due to its exploration of sensitive and triggering topics, this book contains content that is not suitable for readers under the age of 18
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*****
Avalynne
All my life I’ve been good.
A good student.
A good sister.
A good girl.
Until I wasn’t.
Until Grandpapa sent me here to the convent 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 Devil of Saint Margaret's, 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.
Author's Note: Hail Mary is a dark age-gap gothic romance featuring three male love interests and one female protagonist. It is recommended for those 18+ and features mature themes.
This book is the first of three novels in the Saint Margaret of Castello Convent series and ends on a cliffhanger.
Please read the content/trigger warnings carefully before reading, linked on my Amazon author page or through the Look-Inside feature in the book.
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*****
STORY ORIGIN
Caught between an impending war with England and Scottish clan tradition, one young Highlander fights to create his own fate.
Young Adam has spent his life preparing to lead the powerful Chisholm Clan in 17th century Scotland. But when his passion flares for a beautiful commoner, he is caught in the crosshairs between his formidable father and choosing his own future.
Forced to fight alongside his father in a new Jacobite uprising, Adam follows his clan into an historic battle on the high plains of Scotland. Can he survive both tempestuous war and powerful family ties to claim his own destiny?
This book is the prequel to The Chisholm Saga, a historical fiction series based on true events.
Read the free Chisholm Clan novella today.
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*****
Graham's inheritance was more than just a secluded cabin on a shimmering lake left to him by his enigmatic grandfather; it was a legacy shrouded in mysteries. Built by his grandfather's own hands, the cabin was a sanctuary fiercely protected, a place where no one else dared to tread, and yet it held secrets that beckoned Graham with an irresistible allure.
As a child, Graham was the sole recipient of his grandfather's cherished invitations to the secluded cabin by the lake. Years later, Graham's recollections of those serene days have mostly faded, yet one vivid memory endures: his grandfather seated in a weathered rocking chair on the cabin's rustic porch. The old man's face, lined with the wisdom of years, bore a tender, almost loving expression as he gazed out over the tranquil, mirror-like surface of the lake… as if something precious and extraordinary lay hidden beneath its mysterious depths, something that spoke to his soul.
Now, with his grandfather's passing, Graham finds himself drawn back to the cabin, his grandfather's words echoing in his heart: "Look after my lake." What he discovers there is beyond his wildest dreams—a magnetic, otherworldly presence lurking beneath the water's surface, yearning for connection, for passion. As Graham succumbs to the call of this mysterious entity, he must navigate a burgeoning desire that defies the boundaries of his imagination. In the embrace of the lake's guardian, Graham discovers a love that transcends the stars, and a secret that binds him to the cabin and its otherworldly inhabitant forever.
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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