Hi Everyone

This newsletter comes to you from Hamilton in Victoria where we will stay until Sunday. Since I last wrote we have stayed in Naracoorte, and Mount Gambier, both in South Australia. As usual, we poked our noses into every corner and found some amazing things. Pics are always to be found on Facebook.

Samantha Cole dismantled the suspenseful world a little while back and I have finally had the opportunity to do a rewrite, ensuring all references to her book has been removed. It is now published as Forever Dark and links are below. This book is available at all online book stores.

Cocky World has also been discontinued and Cocky FlyBoy will now become Captain Hotshot for release in July.

I have moved all books, except multi-author where Kindle Unlimited is required, to all book stores now. Check my page at: https://books2read.com/ap/xKrer8/Susan-Horsnell

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, stay safe, and thank you so very much for your ongoing support.

Sue

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NOW LIVE

Landon Connors dream was to be a Criminal Lawyer. A dream he was on the way to achieving.

Noah Allen was a young man in his last months of high school with a promising future as a star quarterback.

When these two meet while volunteering at a city food pantry, attraction sizzles and before long they are planning a dream life together.

Then, tragedy strikes and they are torn apart. It would be seventeen years before their paths crossed again.

In the meantime, Hunter Townsend, a lawyer who has suffered his own share of tragedy, enters Landon's life with a bang and tilts his world off its axis. 

Can Landon leave his past in the past?

Can Hunter convince Landon he is worthy of love? 

Or is Landon destined to forever live alone in the dark?

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PROTECTOR OF DRAGONS

Release Date: 23 January 2026

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.

Cover by Covers by John.

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FIRST 20K WILL BE PUBLISHED IN TALES FROM THE HORDE ANTHOLOGY:

A DRAGON FANTASY ANTHOLOGY WITH 14 AUTHORS IS COMING TO AMAZON THIS JULY.

Cover Reveal will drop on the 17th March 2025.

BLURB:

Mythical…

Mystical...

Magical…

Come and join fourteen authors as they lead you on a journey of fantasy and explore the realms of dragons… good and bad… heroic and timid.

Will the dragons prevail in their quests?

Or will humans extinguish their flames and prevent them from burning brightly again?

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SONS OF CHAOS SERIES

Bodhi Farrer aka 'Snake' is a cop fed-up with injustice.

He is also president of The Sons of Chaos Motorcycle Club.

Together, the members take justice into their own hands.

But...

When Bodhi falls foul of the law, who will ensure justice for him?

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TEXAS SUMMER SERIES

Harlyn was well and truly ready for a change after a messy breakup with her cheating ex so when she inherited Hazy Downs from her grandfather, a run down, sorely in need of love, ranch.

Her plan was to bring the place back to its former glory, sell, and start afresh—Like the saying goes, “the road to heaven is paved with good actions” and she wasn’t afraid of hard work.

What she hadn’t factored into her plan was falling in love with the ranch, a drought crippled town, and a tall, dark, and handsome, rancher neighbor.

When Jenson had seen the beautiful stranger, red-faced and obviously annoyed, intent on kicking hell out of the tires on the old pickup, he’d been amused and couldn’t resist the urge to stop and offer help. In a town like Grantin, Texas, it was probably the only offer she’d get.

Her aggravation when they spoke spiked feelings that intrigued him and when she informed she was a biologist/ecologist back east, interested in finding a way to improve the water situation while she was there, it’s an opening for him to get to know her. No one knew the land like he did and it was an opening his body wouldn’t let him ignore.

As time passes, their passion becomes as heated as the long, hot summer, and before long, the pair know they are meant to be.

But…Will Harlyn make the decision to stay?

Or…Will the decision almost be taken out of her hands?

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RULES FOR DATING A SINGLE DAD

Multi-Author Series

Coming in June 2025

RULE #8 DON'T DISMISS THE TEACHER

Author: Susan Horsnell

Christopher, a single dad, has been at loggerheads with Harmony who has become tired of his strict rules and suffocating ways.

He is hopeful a promotion to captain, and relocation to a small seaside town where he is to be in charge of the police station, may help him reconnect with his rebellious teenage daughter.

Just when hope seems lost, Neith, a passionate school teacher, comes to his aid.

Her unique perspective and understanding of Harmony’s feelings spark a bond that goes beyond the classroom for the pair, but will Christopher take the teacher’s advice or dismiss it as irrelevant?

As Christopher navigates his new role and the challenges of parenthood, an unexpected love blooms between him and Neith, complicating everything.

Will their growing feelings help heal Christopher’s fractured family, or will their connection lead to rejection by his beloved daughter and heartbreak? 

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THE SERIES

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 side lines.

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.

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NOW LIVE!

Maverick Carlysle was a man of means with a passion for nurturing the minds of young children. He was committed to his calling and equally as committed to living life as a bachelor since he had never encountered the right woman.

Until…

Fate intervened and he met beautiful store manager—Daisy-May Adams.

She was everything he wanted in a woman but had never found—Beautiful, intelligent, feisty, and stubborn.

And…

Her tiny daughter was as smitten with him as he was with her.

Would one error of judgement threaten their chance at love?

Or would Daisy realize her mistake and welcome him back into her life?

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FROM ANNIE JONES

They’re both aiming for Best in Show—but first they’ll have to survive each other.

SHELBY:

As a Houston pageant princess, I’m used to turning heads—especially when it comes to my perfectly groomed Shih Tzu, Princess. The annual Sweetwater Dog Show is our chance to dazzle the judges and sweep the competition. Then Weston Tate barges onto the scene with his rowdy Blue Heeler, stomping all over my grand entrance. Our dogs can’t stand each other, and apparently neither can we. But when a string of strange mishaps threatens to shut down the show, we’re forced to team up and sniff out the culprit. Working side by side with a stubborn cowboy isn’t exactly my idea of fun...until I catch a glimpse of the real Weston behind his swagger—and realize I might be barking up the wrong tree about him.

WESTON:

I’ve spent years building my rep as the go-to guy for champion Blue Heelers, so I’m not about to let some fancy city girl and her pampered purse pup waltz in and claim the trophy. Shelby Starling’s got sass to spare—and a temper that matches mine. From day one, we’re at each other’s throats, blaming each other for every bit of trouble our dogs stir up. But with the entire Sweetwater Dog Show hanging in the balance, we need to set aside our differences—or risk losing everything we’ve worked for. The more time I spend matching wits with Shelby, the harder it is to ignore the sparks flying between us. Now if only we can keep our stubborn pride—and our dogs—from tearing this competition apart long enough to admit we might actually be perfect partners.

***A laugh-out-loud, clean small-town romance filled with feuding dog owners, unexpected teamwork, and an unforeseen surprise or two! Grab your seat in the stands for a heartwarming romp that proves opposites really do attract.

This book is the second in Annee Jones' interconnected series: COWBOYS OF SWEETWATER. Find the first, COWBOYS & VALENTINES, here: https://books2read.com/Cowboys-and-Valentines

Books can be read as standalones.

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Some masterpieces require coloring outside the lines...

Lena: As Kings Valley Elementary's part-time art teacher, I jumped at the chance to enter our school in the district-wide mural competition. My students' creativity could shine—and maybe my own artistic career could finally take off. But when renowned art critic Aaron Reid volunteers to "advise" our project, my colorful plans hit a gray wall. He wants rules and structure; I believe in artistic freedom. The fact that his daughter and mine are best friends means I can't even avoid his perfectionist presence. Though I hate to admit it, watching him loosen his tie when finger painting with the kids makes me wonder if there's more to Mr. By-The-Book than perfectly pressed shirts and criticism.

Aaron: After relocating to Kings Valley for a quieter life with my daughter, the last thing I expected was to clash with her best friend's mother—a free-spirited art teacher whose approach contradicts everything I value in fine art. But despite Lena Matthews' chaotic methods and paint-splattered everything, the children's enthusiasm for her project is undeniable. As the competition deadline approaches, I'm faced with an unexpected revelation: maybe the messy parts of life—and love—are exactly what make a masterpiece worth creating.

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1990

Lillian Leaderman continues to battle with keeping her authenticity that her parents adamantly diminish, all in the name of making her a housewife and mother. She’s holding her own until her past comes knocking at her door.

A memory she always tries to keep at arm's length, because although it was fostered when she was her most authentic, Joel Alessandrini is a disruptive force when it comes to Lillian garnering her parents' approval on her own terms. After a sporadic consensual 8 year long cat and mouse chase, the dynamic has to come to a halt.

Joel comes bearing bad news, he’s in threat of being deported back to Italy, and the only way to fix it is by doing the very thing both of them swore they would never do.

Get hitched.

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What happens when a frail young woman falls for a half male winged siren?

Nothing exciting happens in Erie Cove, home to a community of supernaturals greeted each morning by the dark cloud hanging over the town. And there’s no reason to think spring break will be any different.

Cayden, a half-blooded male winged siren committed to spending his break working in the Mummy’s Tomb, the family cafe. In an effort to please his father and bring patrons in on a Friday night, he agrees to perform for the customers.

His father is convinced this could be the start to a new beginning for his son. Cayden just wants to get it over with.

Plagued with a rare blood disease, Raven and her father visit Erie Cove to see a new specialist with hopes of a cure. Stumbling upon the the warm cafe with the unusually named menu items, Raven finds what she’s craving, Cayden.

Just as it looks like the new treatments are working, Raven’s father notices the spark between his daughter and the barista. Like any good parent would do, he tightens his grip on his daughter and plans to leave Erie Cove forever.

Is Cayden the answer to Raven’s plans or will he make her problems worse?

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Truth or dare … A simple, fun and intoxicating game but I'm not sure I want to play.

The Monarch are ruthless, cruel, and I've become their newest obsession.

They want to watch me shatter. Bend me to their will. Force me to my knees.

I can’t fight the attraction or the way they bring my fantasties to life.

The Monarch like to play and play they will … with me. They won't stop until they have complete control over me and a part of me wants them to, but I'm not prepared for what's lurking behind these walls. They’re not the only monsters that walk the halls.

Can I survive? or will the game tear me to pieces?

Play if you dare

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Can a sexy eagle shifter give up his globetrotting lifestyle to stay in one place long enough to explore romance with his homebody best friend or convince her to go with him?

Daphne:

I gave up my dreams when my parents died. Since then, my life’s become smaller and smaller.

Maybe I spend too much time working an unfulfilling job and crashing on my couch with ice cream, watching reruns of Murder, She Wrote. But who needs adventures when I can live vicariously through my travel photographer best friend Logan? I’m a boring human, he’s a golden eagle shifter. Why would he waste his time with me in small-town Shifting Pines, New Jersey when there’s a whole world of sexy, glamorous shifters out there to choose from?

Logan:

I’ve spent years traveling the world, waiting for my best friend Daphne to finish wallowing in grief and start living again. To start realizing how much more than friends we could be.

Now that she’s finally ready to change, does she still have room for me in her life? And what will she think when she realizes I’d like to be much more than her best friend? She’s smart, beautiful and puts up with me. She’s perfect. Too good for me.

Can I be her forever? Or will admitting how I really feel lead to me losing it all?

Landing Her Eagle is a slow-burn open-door, friends-to-lovers romcom with a flirty sexy eagle shifter and the snarky sassy human who loves him.

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Richard Martin’s life was built on rules—until he broke every single one of them.

It started with just one mistake. A single illicit moment of passion with Rebecca, the tempting babysitter whose allure he couldn't resist. But when Rebecca shows up at Richard’s office, one reckless night quickly spirals into something far more dangerous—because secrets this hot don’t stay hidden for long.

Scarlet Holmes—Richard’s seductive, manipulative supervisor and the boss’s daughter—knows exactly what he’s done. After catching Richard and Rebecca together at the office, Scarlet traps him in her dangerous game of blackmail and control. Now, he'll have to risk everything to keep his secrets buried.

But when Alice, his wife, discovers the betrayal, the last thing Richard expects is for her to demand a taste of the forbidden herself. As fantasies become reality and boundaries collapse, Richard is thrust headlong into a scorching encounter that will either save his marriage—or burn it to ashes.

And Scarlet? She’s watching every move he makes at the office…and she's far from finished with him.

Forbidden Temptations is the gripping, high-heat novelization of the bestselling Sweet Temptations trilogy by the Lord of Lust, L.M. Mountford, complete with BONUS CONTENT, an exclusive new epilogue ONLY for this novelisation!

Fans of Selena Kitt will devour this tale of lust, power, and scandalous desires.

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Welcome to Romancing the Rogue: Volume 2 - Charming the Damsel

What happens when the villain decides to play the hero’s game? Welcome to a world where charm, wit, and cunning take center stage, and the damsel isn't as helpless as she seems. In this volume, the most notorious rogues set their sights on winning the heart of the woman they never thought they'd love.

From dark lords with hidden tenderness to charming scoundrels who can’t resist a challenge, this collection of clean, closed-door romances explores the art of wooing the unsuspecting damsel. These villains know how to spin a tale, outwit their enemies, and—most importantly—captivate the woman they desire.

In Romancing the Rogue: Charming the Damsel, passion brews as dangerous allure meets irresistible charm, and love blooms in the most unexpected places. Get ready to fall for the villains who dare to win it all—and the women who just might let them.

After all, isn’t there a little bit of villainy in every love story?

Featuring charming stories by:

Sophea Chan

Harper Lynn

Tasha Creed

Jada McCrary

C.N. Noble

Jes Drew

Rae Summers

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