Hello!

What a month it's been so far and how fast is this year going?! It feels as if Christmas and New Year were only yesterday and now it's mid-February!

I hope your year started off well. It's summer here in Australia and traditionally I've spent January/February enjoying summer holidays and attending lots of events as part of the Festival of Sydney. This year is very different, not helped by starting 2022 with a dose of COVID. My younger daughter and her boyfriend were staying with us just after Christmas. We enjoyed some wine tasting and adventures in my beloved Hunter Valley before all falling sick, and that's despite all being fully vaccinated, wearing masks, social distancing etc. COVID definitely put a dampener on things. One thing I'm glad I'm not missing out on is the Open-Air Cinema by Sydney Harbour. We're off to see House of Gucci tonight. If you follow me on Instagram, I'll no doubt post a pic or two of the location - it's superb.

Anyway, there are a few things for you to check out below, including some fabulous reviews for The Slow Death. The positive messages I've received from readers who have enjoyed the book are amazing! The next time you hear from me will be with the cover reveal for book two in the Four Packs series, The Ultimate Sacrifice. I'm so excited for this one!

The reviews are coming in and readers have had some amazing things to say about The Slow Death...

“A new take on the whole shifters community storytelling, as these two amazing author’s weave a tale totally different than what we are used to.”

~ 5 stars Cajun’s Cabinet ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I recommend you give this novel a purchase. You won’t be disappointed. The writing is strong, the romance is steamy, and the suspense is the right amount without being over the top.”

~ Maggie Blackbird

“This new series already has me hooked with its detailed world-building, interesting characters, and intriguing plot.”

~ Drops of Ink ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

BLURB

Caught in the fallout of a rare disease, and members of opposing packs, Zander and Marrok’s future as fated mates hangs in the balance.

Alexander Kingston wasn’t destined to lead the East Territory pack, but fate had other ideas. Becoming the next Alpha in his dead brother’s place and managing his father’s expectations is a challenge, one that’s only getting harder with time. When his father, the Alpha is reluctant to accept outside assistance when one of their own is afflicted with a deadly blood disorder, Zander must take a stand against his father or lose another pack member to The Slow Death.

Marrok Blain is part of the North Territory pack. With his unique knowledge of The Slow Death, the debilitating progressive disorder that slowly kills with every shift, he offers help, knowing he’ll be met with resistance from his friend’s pack. What he doesn’t expect is the overwhelming pull to the stubborn yet undeniably gorgeous son of the East Territory Alpha.

Four packs coexisting with rising tensions, and a genetic disorder that reminds them of the common thread that connects them all. Zander and Marrok are the key to an uneasy alliance, or all the packs will suffer. Especially Zander, who discovers he’s got one more deadly fight to face.

Read Now!

Have you read the Unfinished Business series from Barbara Elsborg? I've just finished the 4th book in the series, Reinventing Cato. I love Barbara's characters, and the dialogue in the book is awesome. This story has a mystery and lots of humour. I highly recommend the whole series. Click here to buy the book.

Sharing the love... I like to share the books of my author friends. Here are a couple of check out.

Better Together Box Set by BL Maxwell

Caden and Rio met when they were both seventeen and neither were in a good situation at home. Caden had been thrown from his home by cruel parents, and Rio had been left to raise his younger siblings after his parents were deported. But after they meet their lives change, and they become the family each of them needs.

Follow their journey from teenagers trying to figure out how to run a household to husbands expecting their first child. Through it all their love for each other and their family shines through, as they prove they really are Better Together.

Click here to check out the box set on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.

Hendrick by H.M. Wolfe

After being sentenced to a life sealed away in the dark recesses of the family mansion at a young age, one brother pays for his death, another for his survival. Twin brothers clinging to one other to overcome their own dark past become the salvation of his body, mind, and heart.

Hendrik Iversen has been alone and outcast from his own family, longing for the end to come. But when his twin captors turn into his caretakers, Hendrik wants nothing more than to begin the future the three have envisioned and planned together. Those hopes and dreams are endangered by an evil, vindictive woman, whose devious plots and intrigues threaten to rip the three young men apart and throw their lives into utter disarray.

More secrets are revealed, adding to the confusion Hendrik must face. Will the love of his caretakers be enough for him to face the dark past and built a bright future?

Click here to pre-order your copy (to be released on 14th February).

Finally, I'll leave you with a giveaway! I've drawn a random newsletter subscriber to win the ebook of their choice from my back list. The lucky winner is Ian Hughes. Ian, please send me an email (to nic@nicstarr.com) to confirm your email address and let me know what book you'd like, and I'll get it to you asap.

That's it from me. Enjoy the rest of your month and happy reading!

Nic xx