Happy May, friends! I’m kicking off the month by recapping a wonderful book event I participated in with one of my author besties, Darby Baham. Darby is on tour promoting her latest release, FALLING FOR THE COMPETITION, and made a special stop at The Last Chapter Book Shop in Chicago. She graciously invited me, along with fellow authors Cara Tanamachi and Chandra Blumberg, to join the celebration. Keep reading for all the highlights and behind-the-scenes fun from this unforgettable day!
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| L-R: Cara Tanamachi, Darby Baham, Denise N. Wheatley, Chandra Blumberg |
If you can't tell by the photo above, the girls and I had an amazing time celebrating Darby's latest Harlequin Special Edition release, FALLING FOR THE COMPETITION. We laughed, shared stories about our experiences as romance authors, talked favorite tropes, and answered audience questions about our various journeys/how we got started.
He’s her biggest competition. And the key to her success...
When Keisha Edwards collides with Rhodes scholar Julian Langley, she briefly considers switching from her MBA to chemistry—because theirs is off the charts! But when Tall, Dark and Arrogant asks for her number? The answer is no. Besides, if Keisha’s going to graduate top of her class, she doesn’t have time for romance.
Julian is no novice when it comes to beautiful women, yet when Keisha turns him down, it stings. But not as much as discovering she’s in his MBA program—and she’s the one to beat for top marks. Well, the competition is on—until they’re assigned to a group project. As their chemistry threatens to boil over, it’ll be a test to see if these frenemies can work together to succeed in business…and in love…
Reader feedback: "FALLING FOR THE COMPETITION stole my heart! I absolutely loved this novel!" ~Adrienne, Amazon Reviewer
The event was recorded by Cara for her wonderful podcast, Skip to the Good Part, which is available wherever you get your podcasts. CLICK HERE to check out our episode!
I signed copies of my latest Harlequin Intrigue release, HOMETOWN HOMICIDE, for readers. Here are the deets on Book 4 in A West Coast Crime Story series:
Can a rookie help a veteran cop catch a diabolical killer?
The hunt for the murderer of two women could be the make-or-break case of Drew Taylor’s career. The veteran police officer has no time to babysit a newbie cop with something to prove. Thrilled to be partnered with the man she has long admired, Nia Brooks pursues every lead…until her life is threatened. And Drew struggles with being protector and partner to Nia. With the sole clue a bloody fingerprint, Nia and Drew race to apprehend an elusive killer who doesn’t fit any criminal profile. But when a hidden agenda starts to become terrifyingly clear…it's Nia and Drew who could become the next victims.
Reader feedback: "What a page turner! HOMETOWN HOMICIDE is a solid 5-star Intrigue read!" ~Katie, Amazon Reviewer
Here's more on the book:
Will she roll the dice on a second chance when she’s reunited with the man from her past?
The last place straitlaced Dr. Eva Gordon expects to call home is Las Vegas. But when her famous fiancé abruptly ends their engagement, Eva’s desperate to escape her small town and its gossipmongers. Yet, whilst Fremont General provides a clean slate, Dr. Clark Malone makes her history impossible to forget… Because Eva’s new colleague was once her best friend, before an evening of passion changed everything. Could her fresh start lead to their second chance?
Reader Feedback: "I read through this book in record time. It was that good. I don’t think this story could have gotten any better." ~Miss Kiki, Amazon Reviewer
Cara signed copies of her latest release, THE TAKEOVER (St. Martin's Press). Here's the scoop on what's been called a positively enjoyable enemies-to-lovers romance:
Sometimes, when you ask the universe for your soulmate, you wind up with your hate mate instead.
On Nami's 30th birthday, she’s reminded at every turn that her life isn’t what she planned. She’s always excelled at everything – until now. Her fiancé blew up their engagement. Her pride and joy, the tech company she helped to found, is about to lose funding. And her sister, Sora, is getting married to the man of her dreams, Jack, and instead of being happy for her, as she knows she ought to be, she’s fighting off jealousy.
Frustrated with her life, she makes a wish on a birthday candle to find her soulmate. Instead, the universe delivers her hate mate, Nami’s old high school nemesis, Jae Lee, the most popular kid from high school, who also narrowly beat her out for valedictorian. More than a decade later, Jae is still as effortlessly cool, charming, and stylish as ever, and, to make matters worse, is planning a hostile take-over of her start-up. Cue: sharp elbows and even sharper banter as the two go head-to-head to see who’ll win this time. But when their rivalry ignites a different kind of passion, Nami starts to realize that it's not just her company that's in danger of being taken over, but her heart as well.
Reader feedback: "Rivals-to-lovers at its finest!" ~Danie, Amazon Reviewer
Chandra signed copies of her latest, SECOND TIDE'S THE CHARM (Canary Street Press). Here's more on this second-chance/forced proximity STEM romance:
At first glance, Hope Evans just landed the perfect job: spending the summer on a shark research boat. Except as every marine biologist knows, it’s what’s going on beneath the surface that counts, and Hope’s new position comes with a big catch—the boat belongs to her ex-boyfriend, Adrian Hollis-Parker. For three years Hope’s been treading water, staying away from anything that reminds her of their past. It’s time to dive back into a job that could springboard her career—and maybe offer much-needed closure.
Since their split, Adrian has risen to internet fame as a shark expert with the launch of his YouTube channel to dispel myths and educate viewers about sharks. But success rings hollow without Hope. Embracing this new career trajectory was a risk, but working in cramped quarters with the woman he never stopped loving? That has the potential to backfire in heartbreaking ways.
Side by side, weathering storms of every kind, they’ll have to navigate the murky waters of past hurts…and hope it’s not too late to chart a new course…
Reader feedback: "I really can’t recommend this book enough. This author's voice sucked me right in and made it a pure pleasure to read." ~S. Donovan, Amazon Reviewer
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I'll also be sharing deets on my latest author event! I teamed up with Miss Purl Chicago to celebrate Local Yard Store Day and Independent Bookstore Day, which both landed April 26th. What a fun time we had! Stay tuned for highlights of that event and info on a writer's roundtable Miss Purl and I are planning to host this summer...📚
Until then, take care, and I hope you have a wonderful month! 💖
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