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

A storm-born girl. A crown not inherited—but won.
 In Ep 35 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with Lauryn Hamilton Murray about HEIR OF STORMS—a fierce, fantasy-filled YA debut with serious staying power. Watch: youtu.be/Uow6nddZipw #Booksky📚💙 #Romancelandia

Danger. Desire. Family secrets.
 In Ep 34 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with @vanessafewings.bsky.social about CHANDELIER ENTHRALLED—a dark, sensual forbidden romance that had me fully hooked. Watch: youtu.be/AkLLsrWbk6E #Booksky📚💙 #Romancelandia

A one-night stand gone gloriously sideways.
 In Ep 33 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with @alexisdaria.bsky.social about ALONG CAME AMOR—a steamy, heart-tugging rom-com finale full of primas, secrets, and swoons. Watch: youtu.be/LUnBZWhaagw #Booksky📚💙 #Romancelandia

My ever-blooming hydrangea sure is looking perty this year. Anyone else have hydrangeas? Please share!

Battle of the Pollen, 2025 Humans - 3, Pollen - 0 Before and after pics of our screened porch. 😅

What if you could see how many days someone had left? 
In Ep 32 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with Michael Thompson about ALL THE PERFECT DAYS—a touching, time-bending story of love and second chances. Watch: youtu.be/2I0j-Fl6G-M #Booksky📚💙 #Romancelandia

A remote island. A tragic loss. A vacation turned nightmare. Don’t miss my Suspense Magazine interview with @andibartz.bsky.social about her chilling new thriller—THE LAST FERRY OUT. Watch at: youtu.be/WeOynSxQpRU?... 
 #Booksky📚💙

He’s the king of the underworld. She’s the weapon sent to take him down. 
In Ep 31 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat w/@mimimatthewsesq.bsky.social about RULES FOR RUIN—an irresistible Victorian romance filled with danger, wit, and longing. Watch: youtu.be/XfTTwMUwV58 #Booksky📚💙 #Romancelandia

A fractured family. A deadly forest. A homeland worth fighting for. Watch at: youtu.be/aeRhKuFOwQE?... #Booksky💙📚

When you’re watering flowers and you sense that you’re being watched . . . 👀 🦎 (Eastern Fence Lizard)

A rebellious heiress. An unforgettable legacy.
 In Ep 30 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with Mary Alice Monroe about WHERE THE RIVERS MERGE—a sweeping Lowcountry saga of love, friendship, and conservation. Watch: youtu.be/IzSg_GcCP4E #Booksky📚💙 #Romancelandia

A naked laird. A runaway heiress. A marriage of pure convenience… or is it?
 In Ep 28 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with @eloisajames.bsky.social about HARDLY A GENTLEMAN—a whip-smart, slow-burn Scottish love story. Watch: youtu.be/ZQaEJ17Yw70 #Booksky📚💙 #Romancelandia

He survived exile. She’s building a future of her own.
 In Ep 27 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with Sabrina Jeffries about HAZARDOUS TO A DUKE’S HEART—a Regency romance of secrets, sparks, and second chances. Watch: youtu.be/eCOJfaSpPEw

Caught between tradition and her own dreams, heiress Ofosua Addo must choose.
 In Ep 26 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with @nanamalone.bsky.social about GOLD COAST DILEMMA—a sparkling rom-com set against Ghanaian high society. Watch: youtu.be/sk2aZxI_AjQ

A serial predator. A vigilante dater. A deadly game of cat and mouse. Don’t miss my @SuspenseMagazine interview with @RGBelsky and @BonnieTraymore as we talk SWIPE—a twisty thriller that asks: when does justice become revenge? Watch at: youtu.be/xeo8hR5bW50?... 
 #Booksky📚💙

She thought she’d left cons behind—but fake dating has never been so dangerous...or so tempting. In Ep 25 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with Krista & Becca Ritchie about DESTRUCTIVELY MINE. Watch: youtu.be/JmSPtabntLM

Murder meets slow-burn on a sun-drenched Greek island. 🇬🇷 In Ep 24 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with Emily Sullivan (@paperbacklady.bsky.social) about A DEATH ON CORFU—a cozy mystery where secrets simmer and sparks fly. Watch: youtu.be/vStY2-7g5bE #Booksky📚💙 #Romancelandia

My dwarf crested irises (native) look so beautiful this year!

A kingdom on the edge. A queen unraveling. A king torn between love and loyalty. In Ep 23 of Undercurrents of Romance, I chat with Sylvia Mercedes about soul-deep love, TikTok buzz, and epic romantasy. #Booksky💙📚