BooksGloriousBooks Newsletter 15 December 2024
Dec 15, 2024 5:51 am
Hi Everyone
Today we have reached the destination-Ballarat in the goldfields of Victoria, where we will be staying until February next year. While here, we will catch up with our youngest son, daughter-in-law, and 2 teenage grandchildren. The eldest Grace, will be celebrating her 18th birthday on January 19 so we will be able to share this time with her.
It's been a busy year of travel, and book releases, mostly for multi-author series. I have another busy year ahead but then I shall have less commitments and be able to focus on writing some of the stories I have had in mind for some time. I have finally managed to put together the blurb for Mail-Order Stagecoach Driver and am about halfway through Arizona and Molly-Belle's story.
This month I have quite a number of Christmas themed books on offer for those who love to read about romance in the festive season. Make sure you check out the multi-author series-I have stories in each of these.
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, have a safe and enjoyable festive season, and thank you so very much for your ongoing support.
Sue
https://linktr.ee/SusanHorsnell
CHRISTMAS ON KINDLE UNLIMITED
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A bewildered rancher.
Two confused women.
Innocent brothers.
And meddling sisters.
What could possibly go wrong?
The Double Trouble Multi-Author Series.
A stand alone story.
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Release Date: 2 December 2024
Miss Agatha, having recently suffered a stroke, and struggling to deal with the demands of her mail-order marriage agency, had not paid particular attention to Colt and Veronica's requests on their applications and what resulted was an awkward mis-match.
Can Colt come to terms with a prospective bride young enough to be his daughter?
Will Veronica's maturity, and wisdom far beyond her years, encourage him to set aside his concerns and consider her as his wife?
What secrets from Colt's past will threaten to tear them apart before a series of events brings them back together and closer than ever?
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Release Date: 15 January 2025
Dallas Flint had been the undertaker in Deadwood, South Dakota for more than a decade, and after the loss of his best friend, he begins to wonder what kind of life it was for a young man...caring for deceased souls every day.
Those around him insisted he'd been happy in his chosen field, and it was grief for his loss that was causing him to question his life. They advised the Lord would soon set him back on the right path.
But was it the right path for him now?
He craved a wife, children, and a home full of life, not the doom and gloom of death that seemed to be around his every corner.
Elouise Farrer was trouble with a T bigger than Texas, and when she turns up on his doorstep, Dallas' world is not only turned upside down, but inside out.
Wealthy.
Spoiled.
Self-centred.
Demanding.
All words Dallas would use to describe the beautiful but petulant young woman.
Can the pair stop warring with each other long enough to see they are a match made in Heaven?
Will Elouise come to the realization that the town of Deadwood is not where she belongs, and catch the next stage out of town, taking her broken heart with her?
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Release Date: 3 April 2025
Molly-Belle Jackson had always embraced a carefree and joyful spirit. Visiting a friend’s ranch that fateful day, she’d had an overwhelming desire to enjoy herself. To emulate the playful antics of the boys she had observed numerous times, before societal expectations required her to conduct herself as a proper lady.
Arizona Callahan had long held a silent admiration for Molly, yearning for the enchanting young woman from afar. However, ever since that day, she had consistently refused to acknowledge his presence.
A decade had elapsed, yet Molly remained far from achieving acceptance.
Could Arizona mend her wounded spirit, guide her back into the light, and, in doing so, claim her as his own?
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Release Date: 1 May 2025
The story of Maverick Carlysle and Daisy-May Adams
Set in Deadwood 1889
Blurb to Come
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Snow, romance, and Northern Lights—this Christmas cruise is about to get steamy…
MIRA:
I never expected an Alaskan cruise to shake up my holiday plans, but that’s exactly what happened when I spilled hot buttered rum all over an ice sculpture display in front of Colt Shepperd, the ship’s infuriatingly charming cruise director. Colt’s steamy smile and naughty grin are making it impossible to keep my distance, and now my resolve to stay single is melting faster than a winter snowflake…
COLT:
Mira was the best holiday surprise I could have asked for. Her fiery spirit and sexy curves have me dreaming of unwrapping her like a Christmas present. The more she tries to avoid me, the more determined I am to get her under the mistletoe. The real question is, will I be willing to let her go when the ship returns to harbor and the magic of the season is gone?
Naughty is the New Nice is a forced proximity, opposites attract, Christmas vacation romance set aboard a luxury oceanliner! It’s meant to be devoured in two hours or less, so if you love short, steamy instalove novelettes with holiday themes, you’ll want to grab Naughty is the New Nice today!
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When a holiday storm traps these sizzling adversaries together, will the magic of Christmas mend their broken pasts and ignite a new romance?
Bailey:
I never imagined I’d be spending Christmas in Wintervale, especially not battling my ex, Jacob Wilder, over an old Victorian mansion. But this case is my chance to make partner, even if it means representing Miss Edna Twinkleberry— an eccentric older woman who insists she’s the rightful heir. Now I’m tasked with seeing her dream of transforming it into a year-round holiday-themed cat sanctuary come true. Just when I think things can’t get worse, I find out I’m up against my high school ex and my biggest rival, Jacob Wilder. The last thing I need is to be distracted by Jacob’s charm and those familiar sparks between us. But as the snow piles up outside and tensions heat up inside, I’m starting to wonder if there is more to this holiday season than just winning a case. Could I be on the verge of losing my heart to the very man who broke it once before?
Jacob:
The last thing I expected this Christmas was to face Bailey Pace in court. But Mr. Theodore Snowcroft is counting on me to seal the deal on the Wintervale mansion, and I can’t afford to let him down. Seeing Bailey again brings back memories of our past, memories that make it almost impossible to focus on anything but the fire between us that’s burning as bright as ever. With our clients caught in a decades-old misunderstanding, this case is quickly turning into something far more complicated. And as the Christmas lights twinkle and the mistletoe hangs overhead, I realize I’m not just fighting for a property. I’m fighting for a second chance at the love I lost years ago.
It's the Worst Time of the Year is a second-chance, sweet and steamy Christmas romance with Hallmark movie vibes set in a picturesque town and features not one, but two love stories! It’s meant to be devoured in under two hours (while the turkey's in the oven!), so if you love short romance novelettes with holiday themes, you’ll want to one click It's the Worst Time of the Year today!
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What do you get when a flirty-as-puck hockey playing wolf shifter who seems to think everything is a joke is paired with his teammate’s sister who takes everything too seriously? Sparks.
Trevor
I’ve heard the gossip. The only reason I’m on the Devil Birds is because our coach is engaged to my sister. Doesn’t matter how many goals I score, how much fun I am to be around, or how hard I work, the haters say I don’t deserve to be here. I’ll do whatever it takes to prove my worth to the team, even if that means shaking my tail on national TV in a celebrity ballroom dancing competition as a publicity stunt for the team. However, I draw the line at falling for my dance partner. Sophie Mackenzie is sexy, snarky, entirely too serious, and no doubts wants things I can’t give her. And she’s my teammate’s sister.
Sophie
I’ve heard the gossip. I only have my spot on this season’s Celebrity Dance Dare – Shifter Edition because of my family connections. My mother is a judge on the original show and my twin brother is a past champion. I’m being given a chance as a favor to them. It doesn’t matter that I’m just as talented as my brother, learned everything I know from my mother, or paid my dues as a backup dancer in the show’s troupe - the haters say I don’t deserve to be here. I’ll do whatever it takes to prove I deserve my chance in the spotlight, even if it means I have to teach a hulking professional hockey player how to ballroom dance well enough to win the Platinum Paw trophy. However, I draw the line at falling for my dance partner. Trevor Carter is sexy, totally full of himself, entirely too irreverent, and no doubt wants things I can’t give him. And he’s my brother’s teammate.
We want a common goal - to win the Platinum Paw trophy and prove our worth to the haters - so why is it so hard to work together? It doesn’t matter how attractive we find each other, this is a business arrangement. We put up with each other to win the show and then part ways. We want different things, and those things are not compatible. No matter how much we secretly wish they were.
Flirty Pucking Wolf 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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Blake
When you’re born into a dynasty, you’re never fully free.
I had one goal and I achieved it––keeping my friends safe. But leaving the girl with silver eyes is the hardest thing I ever did.
When danger threatens the people I love, I return to the place that never felt like home, to friends who think of me as a traitor and to the one girl who wants nothing to do with me.
The more I try to stay out, the harder she pulls me in.
I am only human after all and she’ll see what happens when she plays games.
Mia
When Blake left, he made a choice––and it wasn’t me.
Day by day, I stitched my broken heart back together and now he’s back.
He thinks he’s protecting me from the threat of his father, but his presence tortures me. I know he’ll never give me what I crave most.
What I didn’t expect is him losing a bit more control each passing day.
It’s both thrilling and terrifying but ready or not, he’s here to consume me.
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Silas/Maverick
Family secrets will inevitably surface, shattering the deep trust we’ve built over the years. In my situation, the concealed aspects of my life, hidden from my wife, were forcefully brought into the light. This not only fractured our trust but also jeopardized everything I hold dear. My biggest mistake was believing I Silas “Maverick” Bouvier was untouchable.
In my role as the President of the Royal Bastards MC Atlanta, GA Chapter, my duty revolves around safeguarding my club and its members.
Simultaneously, as Emberlynne's husband, my duty revolves around protecting her from the dangers hidden amongst the perfect life I created for us.
The coexistence of my dual life was never my intention. Yet, to rescue the love of my life, the inner demon must emerge from the shadows to exact retribution on those who have taken her.
The pivotal question lingers—when she discovers my true identity, will she be able to gaze into my eyes with forgiveness and love for the man she married? Or will she perceive a stranger, harboring resentment for the monster who saved her life?
Demon In The Shadows includes steamy scenes, harsh language, kidnapping, violence, revenge, and dark content.
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He's the most famous movie star in the world, and now he's on my doorstep begging for a second chance.
When I got my first big movie break, I was thrilled to be working with the Wyatt Burgess–former childhood star, charismatic, sexy as hell–and heavily dependent on drugs and alcohol.
I thought I could handle life with him, and I did for a while. But after his best friend overdosed outside a nightclub, he spiraled deeper into his addictions. Desperate, I gave him an ultimatum: the lifestyle or me.
After ten years of heartache, I’ve carved out a life that makes me feel stable and content. The last thing I expect is Wyatt Burgess on my television screen, telling the whole world his biggest regret is losing me.
Now he’s standing in front of me, forcing me to choose between the comfortable life I’ve created and the passionate whirlwind that allowing him back into my life could bring.
But I wasn’t one hundred percent honest when I left him, and I fear he’ll never forgive me.
This is a second chance, angsty, open door romance with mild spice.
Content considerations: lots of discussions around addiction, drug use, overdose, past sexual trauma, attempted sexual assault
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FROM STORY ORIGIN
Raymond gets hired by a millionaire to deliver 12 romantic Christmas gifts. The problem? The recipient doesn’t seem to like the sender and isn’t afraid to tell him that via notes containing caustic poetry. And Raymond is the one who has to read those notes to his boss.
Leo doesn’t want pricy gifts from a British snob. He clings to his first bad impression of the older man with all he has. But, as the gifts turn more interesting and show a different side of the millionaire, he is drawn to the CEO and to the beautiful man who delivers the gifts.
Peter wants Leo and will spare no money, time, and ingenuity to get him. The back and forth of the gifts and notes forges a connection… but not only between the two of them. The CEO finds himself as captivated by the delivery man he hired as he is by his original target.
A MMM Christmas romance novelette.
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In the village of Guymon, Evelyn's world is turned upside down when she meets the alluring Walter Davis. Amid the swirling dust and simmering tensions, their forbidden attraction ignites into a passionate affair that threatens to consume them both.
As Evelyn navigates the tight-knit community and the secrets that lurk beneath the surface, she finds herself drawn deeper into Walter's embrace. Stolen moments in the fields and heated encounters behind closed doors fuel their insatiable desire, forging an unbreakable bond between them.
But when ancient traditions and dark rituals come to light, Evelyn must choose between her love for Walter and uncovering the truth that could tear them apart. With each tantalizing caress and smoldering glance, they dance on the edge of danger, their hearts and bodies intertwined in a dangerous game of passion and power.
In a world where love and lust collide, will Evelyn and Walter's romance be consumed by the very secrets they keep, or will their desire prove strong enough to weather the storm?
Lose yourself in the pages of Whispers in the Dust, where the line between love and obsession blurs, and the heat of passion threatens to set the pages ablaze.
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He's on the hunt for a past to expose his future. She needs color, but her muse has gone AWOL. A castle white Christmas is the perfect resolution, until they're forced to share the holiday together.
Artist Lindy Watson always wanted Christmas in a castle, but when she gets her wish it's not the way she planned it. Double booked on an inspirational-research trip with a historian who seems to have lost his heart amongst dusty tomes, she has to share her coveted break time with a man who barely notices her, yet haunts her shared spaces at every turn.
Billionaire Covin Drysdale lives up to his name in every aspect, except for the secret he hides away from the world. Winton Castle is the perfect place to explore his family's past, if not for the nosy artist intent on ruining his quiet Christmas. When they're snowed in with an excess of tinned salmon and root beer over the silly season with a ghost of Christmas past who just wont quit, Covin and Lindy discover there's more to Winton Castle--and each other--than a few dry pages and a well placed splatter of paint.
Whether it's secret Christmas kisses in a snowed-in castle, strangers meeting during harried holiday travel, or a white Christmas romance under the Northern Lights, Christmas Kisses and Calamities delivers rom coms for silly-season swoonworthy smiles all year round.
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I want a second chance with Rachel but I feel there is something she is hiding from me.
I'm thrust into a high-profile murder case with Rachel.
A prosecutor and my former flame.
She's not just beautiful and passionate; there's something about the way she looks out for others that pulls me in.
Our past is a silent storm, but duty forces us to unravel the truth together.
As we dig into the case, Rachel's intensity matches the heat between us, making it hard to ignore the connection we once had.
The tension is palpable, and memories we've buried resurface.
We confront our shared history amid the chaos of the situation.
Rachel has a daughter and I find myself growing attached to her. Is there something more I need to know?
As the case unfolds, we're left questioning not only the truth but the cost of rekindling old flames.
Will Rachael’s hidden secret help us reunite?
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Release Date: 18 June 2025
The cake is ordered, the dresses are tailored, and the guests are ready—love is in the air, and it’s time to Save the Date!
From grand celebrations to intimate elopements, Save the Date is filled with heart-warming and swoon-worthy tales of love found, lost, and rediscovered on the road to happily ever after.
Perfect for readers who believe in the magic of love and the romance of weddings, this anthology is your invitation to fall in love, one story at a time.
Authors:
Carrie DiRisio, Deaia Sanders, VK Holt, Michelle Moncrieff, Melinda Pine,
Chele MacCabe, Gabbi Grey, Sharon Michalove, Laura M. Baird,
Susan Horsnell, T.S. Simons, Clarice Jayne, Annee Jones, Kathleen Ryder,
Kristine Charles, Ebony Snow, Juliet Martini, Alexa Santi, MacKade,
JCC Downing, Anna Klein, Harper Michaels
MY STORY
I Do...I Don't
Hudson Owen and Jayne Peterson were destined to marry.
Everyone in their small town knew it was only a matter of time before they tied the knot.
The pair had been inseparable all their lives, even moving in together and attending the same university.
The thought of looking like a princess, on her once in a lifetime special day, was what Jayne had dreamed of for years.
She suspected Hudson had been having doubts, but that was normal…Wasn’t it?
Will these two say, “I do,” or when the time comes, will it be, “I don’t?”
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RULES FOR DATING A SINGLE DAD
Multi-Author Series
Coming in June 2025
A Clean Rules For Dating A Single Dad Romance
Love is strength, love is support, and love makes a family complete!
Single dads everywhere are about to learn that love doesn't come with an instruction manual. These devoted fathers, balancing career demands with the joys and challenges of parenthood, find themselves crossing paths with women who see beyond their "dad" label.
Each story in 'Rules For Dating A Single Dad' celebrates the unique journey of finding love as a single father, showing that sometimes the most rewarding relationships are built on a foundation of Lego bricks and soccer practice sidelines.
This sweet series will be brimming with tender father-child moments, blossoming romances, and the beautiful chaos of blending lives and hearts. Coming June 2025.
RULE #1 NEVER CALL HIM GRUMPY
Author: Lily Love
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RULE #2 EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
Author: Daisy Landish
When the town’s bumbling mayor and its sharp-tongued post office clerk are roped into helping at a summer theater camp, their long-standing banter turns into something neither of them expected—love.
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RULE #3 DAD KNOWS BEST
Author: E.B. Silva
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RULE #4 BE A GOOD FAKE DAD
Author: Em Tate
When single dad Max Bennett realizes the only way to win his messy custody battle is to prove he has a “stable family,” he’s desperate enough to do something ridiculous—ask his best friend, Allison Hart, to marry him. Temporarily, of course. Just until the court case wraps up. What could possibly go wrong?
For Allison, a quirky baker with a weakness for rom-com clichés, playing house with Max seems like the most fun she’s had since her sourdough starter became a local celebrity. The problem? Max isn’t just her best friend—he’s the guy she’s secretly had a crush on since forever. But hey, she’s a professional at keeping things platonic...most of the time.
Between awkward “honeymoon” photoshoots, nosy neighbors, and his adorable daughter spilling their “secrets,” their fake marriage starts to feel a little too real. As sparks fly and Allison gets a taste of the family life she’s always dreamed of, she wonders if Max might just be her happily ever after.
But can Max let go of his fears and take a chance on the woman who’s always been by his side? Or will this fake marriage end in heartbreak?
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RULE #5 DADS LOVE DIAMONDS, TOO
Author: F. Tilly Brownne
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RULE #6 PROTECT WHAT MATTERS
Author: Susanne Ash
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RULE #7 LOVE IS IN THE LITTLE MOMENTS
Author: Lucy Locke
Becca Andrews, a free-spirited artist and new second-grade teacher, moves to the small town of Mistletoe Hollow, where she clashes with her uptight neighbor, single dad Thomas McArthur. When she agrees to nanny his shy daughter June for the summer, Becca’s quirky charm helps bring June out of her shell, and soon Thomas begins to see Becca in a new light. As love blossoms in the little moments, they must both learn that sometimes the best kind of love comes from embracing the chaos.
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RULE #8 DON'T DISMISS THE TEACHER
Author: Susan Horsnell
A teenage daughter who thinks she knows all.
A schoolteacher who agrees with her opinion.
Will sparks fly when the two most important adults in Harmony's life clash in disagreement?
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RULE #9 PLAY TO WIN
Author: Merri Maywether
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RULE #10 HONESTY IS EVERYTHING
Author: Linda Carroll-Bradd
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RULE #11 REMEMBER TO BREATHE
Author: Annee Jones
A grumpy coach, a free-spirited yogi, and one summer to find their rhythm...
Chloe:
Teaching yoga in the small town of Kings Valley has given me the peace I needed after a messy breakup. I’ve rebuilt my life, focusing on helping others find their balance and inner peace—because love? That’s a complication I’m not interested in. The last thing I need is a grumpy high school football coach walking into my studio, rolling his eyes at every pose. But when Jake Weston signs up for my summer class with his daughter, I’m stuck dealing with his rigid attitude and resistance to all things “woo-woo.” What I didn’t expect? That under his tough exterior, there’s something—no, someone—I just might want to get to know better.
Jake:
I run my life like I run the football field: with order, control, and discipline. Raising my daughter Maddie on my own hasn’t been easy, but it’s all I’ve got. When she asks me to join her for a summer yoga class, I’m less than thrilled. I don’t buy into the whole “zen” lifestyle, but I’ll do anything to connect with her. What I didn’t sign up for is Chloe—the overly cheerful instructor who tests my patience at every turn. But the more time we spend together, the harder it gets to stay frustrated with her sunshine-filled world. And Chloe? She’s making me reconsider everything I thought I knew about balance—both on the mat and off.
As the summer stretches on and the line between yoga and real life blurs, Chloe and I are left to figure out whether we can really be opposites who attract—or if we’re just too different to make it work.
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RULE #12 THERE'S A FINE LINE BETWEEN FLINGS AND FOREVER
Author: Kristy Tate
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RULE #13 CELEBRATE YOUR DIFFERENCES
Author: Ava Merrion
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RULE #14 LOVE ISN'T IN THE CONTRACT
Author: Jessica Parker
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Several books in these series are now live and
all are available in Kindle Unlimited
MAIL-ORDER HUSBANDS
HONORABLE, HEALING, & HOPEFUL
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THE MATCHMAKER-AGATHA RETURNS
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MAIL-ORDER PAPA SERIES
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THE RELUCTANT WAGON TRAIN BRIDE SERIES
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DOUBLE TROUBLE SERIES
