Forbidden sparks + a case that won’t quit.
 In Ep 58 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with Kimberly Kincaid about SPARK—firefighter romance, found family feels, and a teen in danger who’ll steal your heart.
 Watch: youtu.be/_Qmn8Q4_G7s #Booksky📚💙

In Ep 57 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with @nikkipaynebooks.bsky.social & Elinor Lipman about LADIES IN WAITING—an Austen anthology of clever, heartfelt HEAs for the characters we’ve always wanted more of. Watch: youtu.be/2FGtxAFxJ6w @Booksky💙📚

Gorgeous fall morning in the foothills. Hope you survived the ghoulies invasion last night and have a spectacular day. 🍂🍁

Cooper wishes you all a Happy Halloween and would like to request TREATS for his 12th grrr-day! 🎃 👻

After three days of nonstop rain, we finally saw a spot of sun today. Doesn’t our community swim hole look gorgeous?!

Visions of myth. Relics of power. Love in the crossfire. 
 In Ep 56 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with Heather Graham about THE SWORD OF LIGHT—an enemies-to-lovers quest through old Éire and Tuatha Dé Danann lore.
 Watch: youtu.be/9GsX_h5mmvk 
 #Bluesky💙📚 #MiraBooks

A little white lie for a plus-one turns into holiday hope.
 In Ep 55 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with author RaeAnne Thayne about SNOW KISSED—small-town community, found family, and a slow-growing spark in the season of miracles.
 Watch: youtu.be/wbPtplfuZ4g #Booksky💙📚

Do the ends ever justify the means? MYOPIC DUPLICITY is a crime anthology curated by Jeff Circle, featuring morally murky, razor-sharp tales by some of the best crime writers in the business—Rob Hart, Erin Flanagan, Mindy Carlson & more. Watch at: youtu.be/E_RcCKtVZGw?... #Booksky💙📚

A newly single daughter. A house-bound mom. A mysterious neighbor. In Ep 54 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with Sheila Roberts about THE MAN NEXT DOOR—a cozy, slow-burn romcom with a pinch of Rear Window intrigue. Watch: youtu.be/Z2XLpapySHo #Booksky💙📚

Roaming Wild—a small town medical crime serial killer romantic suspense—is FREE‼️ www.amazon.com/Roaming-Wild... #Booksky💙📚

After a glittering party ends in death, Chloe Harlow is desperate to remember what happened. But the deeper she digs, the more treacherous the truth becomes. THE GALLERY ASSISTANT by Kate Belli Watch at: youtu.be/ORVr_6wvBbI?... #Booksky💙📚

Two sisters. Two continents. One war. Angela Shupe delivers a sweeping WWII tale of love, music, and resilience set in the Philippines and Italy with her debut novel, IN THE LIGHT OF THE SUN. Watch at: youtu.be/jg1x5oCykl4?... #Booksky💙📚

Last Day! Flash Point: A Romantic Suspense Novel (The Blackwells Book 1) is F/R/E/E today through 10/5. ⚡️🏔️ www.amazon.com/Steele-Ridge... #Booksky💙📚

Keep an eye on your feeds--stellar author interviews coming your way this month! 🌟 Sheila Roberts - RaeAnne Thayne - Heather Graham 🌟 #Booksky💙📚

Absolutely heartbroken. I still remember hearing Jane Goodall howl a chimpanzee greeting to a packed campus arena in 1990. She's been an inspiration and a source of hope ever since. The world has lost a true hero for wildlife, especially chimpanzees, and for humanity. 💔🙏🌍

A poisoned debutante. A royal request. A tomb hiding ancient secrets. In THE SISTERHOOD, @tasha_alexander returns with a chilling new mystery featuring the unstoppable Lady Emily. Watch at: youtu.be/cSm0yJ5sq1o?... #Bluesky💙📚

Imelda sent us a cloudy, windy day. Love how the breeze sings through our new wind chime. Cooper seems to like it too!

A kidnapper walks free. Girls go missing. And one woman—with a sweet lab named Mocha—won’t rest until everyone is safe. In Ep 53 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with Kathleen Donnelly about her latest romantic suspense, COLORADO K-9 RESCUE. Watch: youtu.be/hKuTP4ZjJPk

My first contemporary romantic suspense--LOVING DEEP--is on sale for .99¢ (until 9/25). If you love small-town banter, big family mischief, adorable red wolf pups, and murder-y happenings, give this one a try. In KU? Grab it for FREE! www.amazon.com/Loving-Deep-... #Booksky💙📚

A body in the woods. A curse in a forgotten poem. A kiss she didn’t see coming. In Ep 52 of Undercurrents, I chat with @SusanDennard about THE EXECUTIONERS THREE—a paranormal mystery soaked in 90s nostalgia & swoony teen sleuth vibes. Watch: youtu.be/X-5P_xYyOYc @TorTeen @TorBooks #Booksky📚💙

A wealthy family. A cursed legacy. A demon in the details. In FIEND, @almakatsu.bsky.social delivers a chilling supernatural thriller with demonic deals and twisted family loyalty. Watch at: youtu.be/CpV0alvRUh0?... @OutliersWritingUniversity

What a deal! I loved writing Rohan and Lena's story. If you haven't read the Blackwells series yet--how about now?! 🥰 CROSS ROADS: A Romantic Suspense Novel (The Blackwells Book 3) is .99¢, 9/11-9/18. The entire series is available on Kindle Unlimited. www.amazon.com/Steele-Ridge... #Booksky💙📚

She’s the heir apparent. He’s the one-night stand who got her job. In Ep 51, I chat with Aurora Palit about HONEY AND HEAT—a heartfelt workplace romance full of ambition, South Asian family drama, and sizzling chemistry. Watch: youtu.be/kVA34yRAYMs 
 @berkleyromance.bsky.social #Booksky💙📚

A glittering party. A dead girl. A cold case that won’t stay buried.
 Thirty years after a child’s murder, two sisters take on the case—and uncover dangerous truths among D.C.’s elite.
 Watch at: youtu.be/nzr2HgK4FMk?... #Booksky💙📚

Get ready for an exciting month. I’ve got some incredible interviews lined up with these amazing authors, and don’t forget to grab their new releases while you’re at it!

A new town. A suspicious neighbor. A husband who’s not what he seems.
 In PLEASE DON’T LIE by Christina Baker Kline and Anne Burt, isolation turns sinister—and the past is never far behind.
 Watch at: youtu.be/YyeKkkL1u1Y?... #Booksky💙📚

A stolen baby. A con man with a grudge. A love neither of them saw coming. In Ep 50 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with @joannashupe.bsky.social about THE GILDED HEIRESS—her twisty Gilded Age romance set in the underworld of Knickerbocker high society. Watch: youtu.be/B_ryetLqYAU

A cheating husband. A family she didn’t know existed. A death prophecy she can’t ignore.
 In @rachaelherron.bsky.social’s latest, magic and mayhem collide in THE SEVEN MIRACLES OF BEATRIX HOLLAND.
 Watch at: youtu.be/xi5lY9SaImI?... #Booksky 📚💙

We have a 🔥deal for you! SEARING NEED is .99c, now through 8/21. You can actually grab the first 3 books in Steele Ridge: The Kingstons for $5! Many in the entire series are on s/a/l/e. You can also read the series in KU. www.amazon.com/Steele-Ridge... #Booksky 📚💙

A deceitful princess. A haunted king. A conflicted assassin. In Ep 49 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with @BrigidKemmerer about WARRIOR PRINCESS ASSASSIN—a scorching adult romantasy full of tangled loyalties and forbidden love. Watch: youtu.be/0_PWG5OcIzc #Booksky 📚💙

A fun, clever, deliciously suspenseful rom-com that even zombie-faint-of-heart readers will adore. ZOMROMCOM is @oliviawrites.bsky.social at her quirky best—offering undead chaos, vampire sass, and tender, slow-burn romance. Watch: youtu.be/VRmixqC2k_k #Booksky 📚💙

I have some fabulous authors coming to the podcast this month!

A princess murdered at the altar. A deal with a death god. In Ep 48 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with @emmahammauthor.bsky.social about THE DEATHLESS ONE—a gothic romantasy pulsing with vengeance, power, and shadow-drenched longing. Watch: youtu.be/cvMVB3oFlk8 #Booksky 📚💙

A map to sunken treasure. A second chance at love. In Ep 46 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with @libbyhubscher.bsky.social about HEART MARKS THE SPOT—a romantic adventure with black sand beaches, buried heartbreak, and irresistible tension. Watch: youtu.be/8K3mIhNfQss #Booksky 💙📚

Huge thanks to @michellemiles.bsky.social for having me on her podcast--Miles Beyond the Page. I had such a great time chatting about END GAME, my writing process, my publishing journey, and so much more! YouTube: youtu.be/rnpnrHBLewk #Booksky 📚💙

Six girls. One brutal institution. A bond stronger than fear. In Ep 45 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with Susan Wiggs about WAYWARD GIRLS—an emotional story of sisterhood, survival, and justice. Watch: youtu.be/47zTN8rfHcE #Booksky 📚💙

A corrupt cop. A rising Fed. A name you didn’t expect: Oswald. 1963 Dallas. Three cops spiral into a deep web of conspiracy, mob ties, and political shadow play—with history about to catch fire. Watch at: youtu.be/UHIkv-Qp8fo?... #Booksky 📚💙

A brilliant hacker. A haunted protector. A threat that could bring the world down. In Ep 44 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with @katiemettnerauthor.bsky.social about DARK WEB INVESTIGATION—a romantic suspense with cybercrime, trauma, and love. Watch: youtu.be/3pcU4RG33UE #Booksky 📚💙

An ancient text. A cursed prince. A love that could break the spell. In Ep 43 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with @michellemiles.bsky.social abt ONCE UPON AN ENCHANTED CASTLE—a Beauty and the Beast retelling full of magic, romance, & world-shifting stakes. youtu.be/O_DwQBq355s #Booksky 📚💙

A dream gig. A secret mission. A Cold War about to blow its amp. Don’t miss my conversation with @traviskennedy.bsky.social about his satirical debut thriller THE WHYTE PYTHON WORLD TOUR. Watch at: youtu.be/eHgr2PaFu0M?... Photo Credit: Brian Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald Photo #Booksky 📚💙

A para-archaeologist. A rogue agent. A dangerous artifact.
 In Ep 42 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat w/Jayne Castle (aka JayneAnnKrentz) about IT TAKES A PSYCHIC—a fast-paced paranormal romantic suspense set in the dust bunny-filled world of Harmony. Watch: youtu.be/uBYujiEihBU #Booksky 📚💙

A private island. A mysterious book. A reluctant heroine with everything to lose. In Ep 41 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with @allisonbrennan.bsky.social about BEACH READS AND DEADLY DEEDS—a romantic mystery full of island intrigue and sizzling chemistry. Watch: youtu.be/lt80v0C4mS4

Two crushes. One chaos. Zero emotional clarity.
 In Ep 40 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with Erica Peplin about WORK NIGHTS—a witty, sapphic love triangle set in NYC’s fluorescent-lit publishing scene. Watch: youtu.be/UYk49piUcfU

A perfect life. A haunting vision. A terrifying race to rewrite fate. Annabelle Reynolds sees horrifying glimpses of her future—visions she can’t control. Now her daughter’s life may depend on every decision she makes. Watch at: youtu.be/ddAQQGdC37Q?... #Booksky 📚💙

She thought it was a fake murder mystery.
 Turns out, it’s a real emotional journey.
 In Ep 39 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with @karendukess.bsky.social about WELCOME TO MURDER WEEK—a funny, heartwarming rom-cozy. Watch: youtu.be/0M-1-Y4u1dU #Booksky 📚💙 #Romancelandia

A deadly fire. A fugitive teen. A journalist chasing the truth. Don’t miss my conversation with @vikkiwakefield about her haunting new thriller THE BACKWATER. Watch at: youtu.be/rShCYtVAQ0g?... #Booksky 📚💙

A reunion cruise. A broken band. A second chance at love.
 In Ep 38 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with Alicia Thompson about NEVER BEEN SHIPPED—a rockstar friends-to-lovers romance with explosive chemistry and career stakes. Watch: youtu.be/23ATosi2lf0 #Booksky 📚💙 #Romancelandia

This is the last sound you want to hear when you're digging holes and the dew point is already 61 percent at 9:30 am. 😅 Is it a small rock? A big rock? Do we need to move locations?! #northcarolinamountains

Glass ceilings were made to be shattered.
 In Ep 37 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with Eliza Knight about CONFESSIONS OF A GRAMMAR QUEEN—a playful, empowering 1960s NYC romance full of ambition, forbidden love, & Frank the Great Dane. Watch: youtu.be/GSmKzvLv6y8 #Booksky 📚💙 #Romancelandia

She came home to clear her father’s name—
but small towns never forget, and some secrets refuse to stay buried.
 In Ep 36 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with Brenda Novak about THE SUMMER THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING. Watch: youtu.be/KNUghs1mkVY #Booksky 📚💙 #Romancelandia