BooksGloriousBooks Newsletter April 2026
Apr 15, 2026 9:57 am
Hi Everyone
It has been an extremely busy month for me. With fuel touch and go we are staying longer in each place and not exploring quite as much. It has given me the opportunity to do a lot of writing and finish some unfinished works. I hadn't realised how many books I'd begin, written almost 30,000 words and left!
As I don't have as many multi-author commitments anymore it has given me the opportunity to focus on my individual works.
Yesterday I took myself off to the Tasmania Zoo where I was fortunate to have an encounter with a Tasmanian Devil. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever get to 'cuddle' one of these rather bad tempered little bundles. The female was adorable and just wanted to cuddle. The softness of her fur was a surprise.
Crown of Ash and Oath has now released and my May releases will be The Mistake-historical Australian romance, The Doctor Will See You Now-a murder mystery serial killer, and Wildfire at Sunset Ranch which is a contemporary western. Release dates are below.
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 [email protected] or message me on Facebook.
Thank you so very much for your ongoing support.
Sue
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Gaivaria isn’t a single enemy you can bargain with or kill; it’s an empire—structured, patient, and built to absorb smaller kingdoms through armies, bureaucracy, and influence that reaches as far as ink and coin can travel.
With the Gaivarian Army pushing in from the borders and working quietly inside their courts, King Pawelinus and Queen Yvaine are forced into an alliance that can’t be made public without them becoming a target.
They trade intelligence, coordinate disruptions, and make decisions that have to look routine to everyone watching. Every move has to hold up under scrutiny, because the empire won’t need a battlefield victory if it can turn their systems against them.
Their pact begins as strategy, but it doesn’t stay there. Under pressure, trust stops being theoretical, and proximity turns into something neither of them can dismiss.
King Pawelinus learns that Queen Yvaine’s control isn’t coldness—it’s survival.
Queen Yvaine learns that the King’s discipline isn’t pride—it’s an oath he means to keep.
As crowns replace titles and losses turn to ash, their partnership becomes the one thing those in control of Gaivaria can’t easily predict: two rulers choosing each other as deliberately as they choose resistance.
The romance isn’t a distraction from the war.
It’s part of what makes them dangerous.
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*****
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August 21, 2026 Hearts & Embers Susan Horsnell
https://books2read.com/HeartsEmbers
RELEASE DATES OF OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES:
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
*****
Three Hearts. One Unexpected Love.
Bradley lives life to the fullest, embracing the excitement and freedom that comes with working for Foxy’s Rent-A-Date. What started as a way to fund his education quickly became an adventure—one that let him explore his desires without the mess of commitment. But what he never saw coming were the two older men who captured his heart in more ways than he ever expected.
Jefferson and Malcolm weren’t on the same page. One wanted forever. The other was still in hiding.
A second chance at happiness felt like a fantasy, not a reality—until Bradley crashes into their lives, igniting a passion none of them can deny. Their connection is electric, their chemistry undeniable, but when secrets surface and truths come to light, their world is thrown into chaos.
Now, decisions must be made.
©2025 Bre Rose (P)2025 Bre Rose
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*****
RELEASE DATE 17 APRIL 2026
Eliza Ashcroft has rebuilt her life carefully under Margaret Whitcombe’s watchful eye. She won’t risk it on charm or grand declarations. If Nathaniel wants her, he’ll have to prove he understands what she refuses to give up — her independence, her loyalty, and the work that gave her back her name.
Nathaniel isn’t a man for theatrics. He’s steady, deliberate, and unused to being questioned. But Eliza doesn’t yield easily, and courtship in a small coastal settlement leaves little room for mistakes.
As whispers travel faster than truth and old expectations press in from every side, both must decide whether what’s growing between them is strong enough to withstand scrutiny, sacrifice, and the realities of life on the land.
A story of quiet determination, hard work, and a love that must be chosen carefully — and kept deliberately.
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*****
RELEASE DATE 5 MAY 2026
Abrielle arrives in town planning to settle an unexpected inheritance and leave again. Instead, she finds herself pulled into a life she didn’t plan, a place that begins to feel like it might be where she belongs, and a man she never expected to matter quite so much. She comes to realize that sometimes the life you never planned is the one you don’t want to leave.
When a fast-moving wildfire threatens everything at Sunset Ranch, the people who call it home are forced to face more than just the fire itself. As the men and women of the ranch and town fight to hold back the flames, Abrielle finds herself making a split-second decision that puts her directly in danger, while Charlie does everything he can to keep his family and their home safe.
In the aftermath, questions don’t all get answers. Some things can’t be explained, but as the dust settles, Abrielle begins to realise that not everything needs to be understood to be worth holding onto.
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*****
RELEASE DATE 22 MAY 2026
When a young man dies suddenly after being told he had years to live, Detectives Sally Carter and Dustin Frewer are called in to review what should have been a routine hospital death.
At first, nothing stands out. The records are clean. The staff are respected. The explanation—advanced cancer—makes sense.
Until it happens again.
And again.
Across two hospitals, patients with terminal diagnoses are deteriorating faster than they should. Each case looks medically explainable. Each death can be justified on paper. But the timing doesn’t sit right—and neither does the silence between symptoms and death.
As Sally and her partner, Dustin, dig deeper, the case begins to unravel. Drug records don’t quite add up. Access logs reveal too many possibilities. Staff move between wards, between hospitals, between roles—always present, never suspicious.
Because whoever is responsible doesn’t stand out.
They belong.
What begins as a desperate request from one family becomes a hunt through a system built on trust—where access is easy, oversight is imperfect, and the line between care and harm can disappear without anyone noticing.
And by the time the pattern is clear, it may already be too late to count the dead.
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*****
FROM STORY ORIGIN
He never saw himself as very special.
Peter has lived on a farm all his life. He loves nothing more than helping his parents tend to their fields and animals. Still, sometimes life in Weston can be a little too quiet; he can’t help but wonder what else is out there. Imagine his surprise when the crown prince of Litkalaa comes knocking and makes him an offer he can’t refuse: wear his collar and become the next royal consort.
Prince Makseka Blackclaw is used to getting everything he wants, which is why he doesn’t get why everyone is making such a big deal about his offer to Peter. He just wants to take the cute boy back to the castle where he’ll be pampered, well-fed, and maybe they’ll have some fun together too. Sadly, it may take more than a few mistakes to help him see how misguided some of his actions are, even if he means well.
This is a story about farming, werewolves, palace intrigue, and all sorts of secrets. Explore the island of Litkalaa and see what the royals are like behind closed doors through the eyes of a simple farm boy. This book features themes of gay/male-on-male romance with elements of Kink and BDSM—or in other words, a very good time!
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*****
A Blood on the Board Prelude
He thought he was the one watching.
Morris Hale has spent his career studying people — their weaknesses, their habits, the moments they don’t realize they’re exposed.
Driving for the Quinn estate is supposed to be simple.
Keep the schedule. Keep the silence. Don’t cross the line.
But Elara Quinn does not behave like other women.
She plays chess in underground rooms where men twice her age lose more than money.
She swims alone without looking over her shoulder.
She never raises her voice.
She never asks for protection.
And she never explains what she knows.
When Morris mistakes proximity for permission, he believes he’s taking control.
He doesn’t see the matte black car.
He doesn’t hear the warning until it’s too late.
He doesn’t understand that some silences are not invitations — they are measurements.
Because in this world, you are not removed for what you do.
You are removed for believing you could.
The Night You Should Have Left is a dark, psychological prelude to Blood on the Board — a story of entitlement, correction, and the moment a man realizes he was never the player.
Only the piece.
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*****
Clean eating never tasted so deadly.
Willowby’s Autumn Wellness Fair promises green juices, yoga sessions, and fresh beginnings. When Liam Carter, the charismatic owner of Glow Juicery and self-proclaimed smoothie guru, collapses after toasting his own signature blend, the wholesome event turns toxic. At first, everyone assumes an allergic reaction. Then the coroner confirms poison.
Suspicion quickly falls on Glow’s competitors. Tamsin Blake’s Velvet Scone Café has been struggling ever since Glow opened, and her new Autumn Glow menu is drawing side-eye from wellness enthusiasts who believe she is trying to profit from tragedy. Determined to protect her café and her reputation, Tamsin begins investigating.
She soon learns that Liam built his business on stolen recipes, poached staff, sabotage, and charm that turned sour. Marina Jones, an herbalist betrayed by Liam, appears to be the prime suspect. But others have reasons to want Liam gone, including his angry ex-girlfriend, a critical local doctor, a furious mother, and even Tamsin’s own cousin who worked at Glow.
With help from Inspector Crumpet the parrot, Professor Pembroke the Maine Coon, and her loyal friends, Tamsin follows a trail of mislabeled powders, shady wellness products, and fake health claims.
A Smoothie to Die For is a fun and twisty cozy mystery filled with food, gossip, and small-town s
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*****
From USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Xavier Neal comes a hot, forbidden, taboo standalone romance!
Falling in love with someone ten years younger was never the plan…
Aleatory.
As in ey-lee-uh-tawr-ee.
As in an adjective.
As in a synonym for unpredictable.
As in the only word to describe making the mistake of falling for someone who is not only ten years younger than you, but your best friend's son...
TROPES:
Forbidden
Taboo
Small-Town
Fling/Fling-to-more
Secrets
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*****
Ten years ago, the man I loved vanished.
I thought he abandoned me.
I survived anyway.
I built a life without Massimo Manetti. Married the wrong man. Raised my son in silence. And buried the truth so deep even I almost believed it didn’t matter.
Then my world was torn apart.
My son and husband were taken.
And the only man powerful enough to get them back is the one who never knew he was a father.
Massimo rules Las Vegas with blood and control. He’s ruthless. Possessive. Dangerous. And he’s demanding answers I’m not sure I’m ready to give.
Because saving my child means trusting the man I never stopped loving.
I won’t beg.
I won’t break.
And I won’t lose my son.
As enemies close in and old betrayals surface, I have to decide if giving Massimo the truth will save us… or destroy everything.
Merciless Sinner is a dark mafia romance featuring second-chance love, a secret baby, forced proximity, a powerful antihero, and a heroine who refuses to kneel.
* For readers who like their romance dangerous and possessive—with a hard-won HEA.
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*****
“A healer’s daughter. A thief. A book lover. Who crossed the plains to enter the Areon and who won’t take no for an answer.”
Being stuck in a magical, perilous library filled with monsters and a handsome fae guardian is bad enough… without said handsome guardian being a liar. A trickster.
A fraud.
Aline had begun warming up to the idea of remaining in Areon’s world and accepting her feelings for Roane, but now she’s convinced it’s time for her to go home.
At last, something they can agree on!
Only, finding out how to escape Areon’s library isn’t an easy task. Certain monsters hold immense knowledge, but they won’t give it for free.
Ignorance is bliss. The truth hurts. And with every step, as more clues are revealed about the nature of the Library of Areon and the book at its heart, the harder it is for Aline to decide which path to choose.
Careful what you wish for… because once you know everything, then you will have to decide whether a lie might not have been kinder, after all.
Especially when your heart is already spoken for.
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*****
A Sorcery of Thorns meets The Starless Sea in this romantasy about a human girl who gets trapped in a magical and dangerous library world together with its brooding fae guardian.
Magical books and libraries are dangerous.
But even more dangerous are their warrior guardians, as Aline soon finds out. This guardian going by the name Roane is a handsome and grumpy fae male , and he’s about to become the bane of Aline’s existence.
That’s what you get when you get trapped inside the wondrous and perilous Library of Areon…
When Aline enters the magical Library of Areon to deliver a magical book, she can’t imagine she’d become trapped there, together with Roane, the brooding, dashing fae guardian, and his animal companions.
Roane wants her gone at any cost, and she isn’t excited at the prospect of remaining inside the giant cave full of monsters, either, but getting out is… complicated. If not downright impossible.
As impossible as the grumpy fae guarding it.
But in the mythical library world, things are not what they seem, and as for Aline herself… she may be something else. Something more.
Human? Ostensibly so.
Magical? Also.
Doomed? Well… that remains to be seen.
As Areon’s world starts to collapse and her feelings for Roane grow, she will have to decide whether she really wants to leave, or stay and fight for her newfound family.
Dear reader: look inside the book for content warnings and take care of yourself.