Happy New Year, friends! This is a bit of a late post, but I'd be remiss if I didn't share all the fun I had during 2025's Independent Bookstore/Local Yarn Store Day at Miss Purl's Yarn Store! Keep reading for all the deets on how Kamaca Champion (Miss Purl herself) and I teamed up to celebrate the occasion...
Denise N. Wheatley's Book Nook
Thank you for stopping by! I’m Denise N. Wheatley, a writer whose novels embody love and happy endings. I pen contemporary romance, with subgenres that span from chick lit to suspense, sweet to steamy. The common theme throughout my work involves affairs of the heart, and I strive to weave entertaining tales that’ll stay with readers long after the final chapter ends. I hope you'll enjoy reading my books as much as I enjoy writing them!
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Happy New Year + Indie Bookstore/Yard Store Day!
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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Merry December, Friends!
Happy holidays, friends! As many of you know by now, Christmas is my favorite time of the year. The decorations went up right after Thanksgiving, gifts have been wrapped for weeks, and I've watched more X-Mas movies than I can count. In case you didn't know, I have penned six holiday romances, and counting! Keep reading for deets on these books, several fun facts about the storylines, my favorite holiday cookie recipe, and more...
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Saturday, October 25, 2025
BookBub Featured Deal: CHRISTMAS IN FULL BLOOM Is On Sale!
Hey, friends! I am so excited to share that CHRISTMAS IN FULL BLOOM is on sale! Keep reading for all the deets on the book, and to check out the Featured Deal on BookBub!
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025
COVER REVEAL + Brookfield Zoo Visit!
Happy fall, friends! I am so excited to share with you the cover of my upcoming Harlequin Intrigue, FEARLESS PURSUIT. Keep reading to check it out, along with all the deets on the book, and my celebratory visit to Brookfield Zoo!
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Monday, September 8, 2025
Ding Dong...BOOK MAIL!
Hey, friends! Just checking in to share with you all the recent book mail I've received over the past few weeks. What makes it even sweeter? I just so happen to be great friends with each of these authors. Keep reading for all the deets on these amazing new releases. From enemies-to-lovers to friends-to-lovers to second-chance romance, trust me, you'll want to add every one of them to your TBR...
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Tuesday, August 5, 2025
My New Harlequin Series Is On The Way!
Happy August, friends! I hope this summer has been good to you. It's been a busy one for me, but I've gotten some relaxation in as well. In the midst of it all, I landed a new 4-book deal with Harlequin! ๐Keep reading for all the details...
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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Christmas in July with Author Lucy Monroe & Friends!
Merry Christmas in July! As many of you know, Christmas is my favorite holiday. I start shopping for gifts during the summer, decorating my home way too early, and watching X-Mas movies well before Thanksgiving (all year long, actually...). This slight obsession inspired me to write several holiday novels over the years. From sweet to spicy to suspenseful, the subgenres of each book vary. But one thing remains the same--they all celebrate Christmas.
This year, I have teamed up with ten other authors to celebrate our holiday books during this festive mid-summer season. Keep reading for all the deets on the participating writers and our joyful romance books. Then stick around for more on my X-Mas reads! ๐
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Monday, June 30, 2025
PREYED UPON Is Now Available Wherever Books Are Sold!
It's release day Tuesday, and PREYED UPON is now available wherever books are sold! Keep reading for all the scoop Book 5 in A West Coast Crime Story series, including the character playlists, traits, action figures, and more! ๐
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Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Mia Heintzelman's THE DIVORCETANTE is Out Now!
Huge congratulations to Mia Heintzelman on her latest release! ๐THE DIVORCETANTE officially hit shelves today, and we’re celebrating in style. This fabulous read kicks off her brand-new DIVATANTES series, and trust me, you’ll want in on the drama, romance, and all the juicy secrets. Keep reading for deets on Book 1! ๐⭐
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Tuesday, June 3, 2025
PREYED UPON is Out Now!
Today is the day, friends! Harlequin Intrigue has exclusively released PREYED UPON, which is Book 5 in A West Coast Crime Story series. Keep reading for all the deets on what's being called, "A fast-paced whodunit that will give readers hours of pleasure..." ๐
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