Fall 2019 is just around the corner! I’m juggling quite a bit with my stories. Here’s what’s happening:
Balance: I sent this to an editor in early September. I’m working on the revisions.
The Architect’s Guardian: This story is simmering, while I focus on the others.
Vaironian Tides: I’m putting final touches on this, for publication in 2020!
Beauregard and the Beast by Evie Drae is a contemporary romance set in Las Vegas. Bo Wilkins becomes the personal assistant for Adam Littrell, a MMA fighter who’s known as The Beast.
Bo and Adam make such a sweet couple! Bo knows what he wants but lacks confidence. It’s wonderful to see him become more sure of himself. Adam says what he means and follows through. He’s clearly made a solid life for himself and could live up to the nickname he earned in the octagon. Instead, he’s patient and finds Bo’s awkwardness to be charming.
Both guys have instances where they’re worried about how the other person feels. Fortunately, they don’t let those doubts linger. They discuss the issues, instead of becoming over-dramatic and letting problems fester. That leaves more room for romance, which is the perfect mixture of sweet and sexy.
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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
I’m looking forward to more of Evie Drae’s stories!
I’m enjoying Summer 2019, while making progress on my stories. Here’s what’s happening:
Balance: I’m sending this to an editor in September. In the meantime, I already had a gorgeous book cover designed.
The Architect’s Guardian: I’m a few chapters away from completing this current draft. The story is shaping up nicely. I also have ideas for at least one sequel.
Vaironian Tides: This one is still a priority, but I’m mainly focused on Balance.
American Dreamer by Adriana Herrera is a contemporary romance set in New York. Nesto Vasquez takes a big chance and moves his Afro-Caribbean food truck to Upstate New York. He gives himself six months to succeed. While the pace of life is slower than in New York City, there are still challenges. This is clear to Jude Fuller, who’s doing his best to deal with his loneliness. A stop-over at the food truck sets him on a path he didn’t expect. Nesto and Jude have to navigate choosing between opportunities, building trust and balancing a career with having a relationship.
Nesto and Jude have become one of my favorite couples. As much as Nesto tries to focus on his business, he realizes he needs a more balanced life. Jude also can’t help admitting that he wants to be in a deep and fulfilling relationship. Their story is a mix of sweetness and painful realities. Their love scenes are vivid. More importantly, their non-carnal scenes are equally as vivid.
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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
It’s Spring 2019! I have some great plans for my stories:
Balance: I’m revising it. My next step is to send it to an editor.
The Architect’s Guardian: I’ll complete the first draft this summer.
Vaironian Tides: I’m in the final stage of preparing this for publication.
Rebekah Weatherspoon’s “Rafe: A Buff Male Nanny” is a contemporary romance. Dr. Sloan Copeland hires Rafe Whitcomb to take care of Sloan’s twin daughters, Addison and Avery. Rafe and Sloan quickly become attracted to each other. They have to navigate what that means, including addressing the ethical dilemma of what begins as an employer/employee relationship.
Rafe and Sloan have become one of my favorite romance couples. Rafe is confident and his security in his masculinity is incredibly attractive. He’s overall mellow but pulls and pushes in the right amounts. This is perfect for Sloan. As one of the best cardiac surgeons in the country, she’s great with physical matters of the heart but struggles with the emotional elements. Even so, she gathers the courage to let Rafe know her feelings. They’re well-matched and able to grow together.
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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
I hope 2019 gets off to a great start and just keeps getting better. I’m excited about what’s ahead for me, like finishing the first draft of The Architect’s Guardian.
There will be much more info too, including some fantastic publishing news later this year!
Izdahl participates in the opening ceremonies for the Elite Fire Sparring, in The Architect’s Guardian, Chapter 50. Here’s an excerpt:
Izdahl held his head in his hands, momentarily lost as waves of sharp pain cascaded in his skull. He blinked several times, trying to clear his vision. When his eyesight stopped blurring, Metienne was the first person he saw. She loomed over him and grinned. She casually touched his shirt with one index finger and it burst into flames. Smoke curled off Izdahl, as he used his water elemental powers to put out the fire. As steam rose off him, he took a deep breath, to get his temper under control.
Alyssa Cole’s A Princess in Theory is a contemporary romance that’s part of the Reluctant Royals series.
Summary: Naledi Smith is a busy grad student who keeps receiving emails about being betrothed to an African prince. Naturally, she doesn’t take that seriously, but life is strange and the emails turn out to be true.
Prince Thabiso, of Thesolo, has a duty to marry and searches for Naledi, the woman destined to be his wife. There’s a major misunderstanding, which is the source of humor and also strife.
Thabiso started out quite arrogant and a bit devious. Still, overtime, he managed to charm me. I saw the best of him once he returned to the palace and was more in his element. That helped support why Naledi had taken such a chance on him. Considering all that was thrown at her, she handled the situation well. She has spent most of her life with little support. So, to believe in Thabiso meant dealing with a huge impact on her life.
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Rating: 4 out of 5.
This is the first novel I’ve read by Alyssa Cole. I’m looking forward to more of her romances!
I love storytelling, in all its forms. The creative atmosphere God of War has is so beautiful. This video showcased one of many ways to capture the incredible tale. Enjoy this video and see how it inspires you. You can also read my review of the God of War video game.
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