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!
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Author Mia Heintzelman's THE WEDDING CRUSH is Out Now!
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Sunday, March 5, 2023
Coming Soon: Tati Richardson's Debut Novel, THE BUILD-UP!
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Monday, February 27, 2023
A Throwback Post: Harlequin Books Celebrates Black Romance
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Have you had a chance to visit Harlequin’s webpage that’s dedicated to romance stories written by Black authors? Keep reading to find out all about it, then check out some of my favorite authors that are being featured.
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Thursday, January 12, 2023
Publishers Marketplace Announces My New Book Deal with Harlequin Medical Romance!
Happy New Year, friends! 🥂 I am kicking off the month of January with some exciting news. I recently signed on to write for Harlequin Medical Romance! 🩺 Keep reading for all the deets...
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Friday, July 1, 2022
CHRISTMAS IN FULL BLOOM Has Been Optioned for Film!
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Sunday, May 1, 2022
Release Day! THE HEART-SHAPED MURDERS is Out Now! *Excerpt Inside*
Happy May, friends, and happy release day to me! THE HEART-SHAPED MURDERS hit shelves today, and I am so excited to share this first book in my West Coast Crime Story series with you. Keep reading for all the deets on the novel, including the blurb, an excerpt, giveaway info and more!
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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Book Review: A TASTY DISH by Kelly Cain
Hey, friends! It's been a minute, but I am powering through my TBR list and working to get reviews written. I just finished reading Kelly Cain's A TASTY DISH, and let's just say the book was delectable. Keep reading for the blurb, my review, the scoop on Kelly, and more!
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Thursday, March 3, 2022
SHE GETS A HAPPY ENDING is Out Now! (Plus New Harlequin Intrigue Novel Coming Soon)
Happy release day to me! SHE GETS A HAPPY ENDING is out now. Keep reading for deets on my upcoming appearances and giveaways in celebration of the novel, and the book's dedication. Also, find out all about my upcoming Harlequin Intrigue book, THE HEART-SHAPED MURDERS, and what I'm currently working on!
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Thursday, December 16, 2021
Happy Holidays! My Christmas Romance Collection
Happy holidays, friends! As many of you know by now, Christmas is my favorite holiday. 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. Each year, I am so inspired to write holiday stories, and 2021 was no exception. I actually wrote two! Keep reading to find out more about those novels as well as my books of Christmas past! 💓
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Tuesday, September 7, 2021
SHE GETS WHAT SHE DESERVES Is Out Now!
It's release day for SHE GETS WHAT SHE DESERVES! Keep reading for all the deets on the novel as well as buy links, my book feature and appearance info, and more!
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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Romance Author Fortune Whelan Is Here To Discuss Her Debut Novel!
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Monday, July 19, 2021
My Latest Interview With the U.K.'s "Novel Kicks" Book Blog!
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Thursday, June 10, 2021
COVER REVEAL! The Unveiling of SHE GETS WHAT SHE DESERVES
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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Book Dedications vs Dear Readers Letters: Which Do You Prefer? (Plus Samples and Writing Tips)
As an author, I am always torn between whether I should write a dedication or a Dear Reader letter in my books. As a readers, I love both! Lately I've been toggling between which to include in each of my novels. Keep reading for deets, tips, samples and more!
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Sunday, April 25, 2021
SHE GETS WHAT SHE WANTS Gets A Makeover! (Plus a GIVEAWAY Inside)
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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
It's Release Day for SHE GETS WHAT SHE WANTS!
Keep reading for all the deets on the book!
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Saturday, February 27, 2021
LOVE AT THE ICICLE CAFE is Featured in WOMAN'S WORLD Book Club: The Best in This Week’s Fiction
Exciting news, friends! My novel LOVE AT THE ICICLE CAFÉ was named one of Woman’s World Magazine Book Club’s Best Books to Read.
Click the link below to check out what they had to say!
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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
SHE GETS WHAT SHE WANTS Receives A Wonderful Review in PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
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Friday, January 1, 2021
New Year, New Book Cover Reveal! (Plus My Latest Podcast Interview)
Happy New Year, friends! I hope that your 2021 is off to a great start. Mine certainly got a little sweeter when I saw the beautiful cover art for my next holiday romance novel, CHRISTMAS IN FULL BLOOM. Designer Lee Hyat did an amazing job, per usual. Then Tule Publishing iced the cake by putting the book up for presale! 🎉
Keep reading for the official blurb, release date, link to my latest podcast interview and more!
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Wednesday, December 30, 2020
LOVE AT THE ICICLE CAFE is Out Now!
Happy holidays, friends! I have spent the day celebrating the release of my sweet holiday romance, LOVE AT THE ICICLE CAFÉ. The book hit shelves today, courtesy of Tule Publishing. Keep reading to check out a few fun facts about the book, including what inspired me to write it, deets on the characters, my favorite quotes, and more! Stay til the end for a link to an excerpt. :-)
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