Hello lovely bloggers/reviewers,

I'm excited to let you know that the ARC for Facing The Heat is now available! In fact, you many have come across an ARC sign up link on my social media. I'm sorry this email is coming to you just before release, but I've been away on a tour of outback NSW over the last couple of weeks and only just realised this email hadn't been sent - obviously I was in desperate need of a holiday!

This is the story of Trent and Callum and is a rescue romance as they face the dangers of an Australian bushfire while falling in love. It's the second book in the Love & Other Disasters series and following Riding The Waves, although it is totally stand-alone.

Please note that Facing The Heat is inspired by a short story contribution to a charity anthology, When The Smoke Clears. This is a significantly expanded 36k word book, and contains predominantly unique content.

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The fire might have the last say and be the thing that tears them apart…

Callum Roger’s friendship with his boss, Trent Masterton, has shifted into something more—something unexpected and charged with simmering sexual tension. Acknowledging his true feelings is life-changing, but Callum finally gathers the courage to make his move.

Trent is no stranger to loss, but it now looks as if his dreams might come true. The man he thought was out of reach is now within his grasp, and the future suddenly seems brighter than ever. But fate has other plans. A raging bushfire sweeps through the mountains, threatening to destroy everything Trent holds dear—his home, his business, and the budding romance with Callum.

In the aftermath of the fire, amidst the devastation, Trent and Callum draw strength from each other. Determined to rebuild their lives, they also begin to explore their feelings. But as they strive to create a new beginning, the lingering effects of the fire loom over them, threatening to tear them apart just as they’ve found each other.

Facing the Heat is a story of love's resilience in the face of natural disaster. It has themes of hurt/comfort, second chances, demisexuality, spicy first times, and the close-knit dynamics of a small town.

If you'd like an ARC, please reply to this email and let me know your preferred email address and I'll get it headed your way as soon as possible. The book will release on 28th August 2024.

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Thank you for your ongoing support.

Nic xx