If you’re new, welcome! So glad to have ya. I’m Finley, and I write contemporary romance with heart, heat, and healing.

Spring has (almost) sprung, and I’m thankful for that! I’m not a huge fan of the winter months—too cold and usually dreary—for my liking, so the warmer weather and bright sunshine is enough to make me sing a jaunty little tune. Even the rain showers and thunderstorms can’t bring me down. (Mostly because I love rain showers and thunderstorms. Duck, on the other hand, does not… He DOES like automatic car washes, though.)

Husband and I ‘renovated’ our kitchen (AKA, we bought cabinetry from Home Depot and installed it in our kitchen because we were incredibly tired of not having enough storage space). Four years of living here, and I now like our kitchen more than I ever have before, lol. I can open the standalone pantry doors and find exactly what I’m looking for instead of having to sift through things piled haphazardly on a shelf.

On the writing front: I’ve been writing steadily again, which is great, honestly. It’s been a few weeks of slow-going; the end of January screwed me up a bit for a while. But now I’m back and better than ever. (Mostly.) I’ve been hyperfocusing on a few different books:
1] single parents
2] grumpy/sunshine
3] the second part to Letters from Home
4] a rockstar/journalist.

It’s a very fun balance I’m trying to strike. (Can I be honest? I’m gonna be honest: The grumpy/sunshine is definitely turning out to be my favorite to write. There’s a cute little kitty in it.) If you wanna know more about any of them, just ask! I’m glad to blab your ear (…eyes?) off about them.

The end of last month was a big anniversary for me—5 whole years since Scars & Souvenirs was released. FIVE YEARS. 🤯 It doesn’t feel like that long, but it’s been half a decade since I threw my debut into the world and hoped for the best. Now here I am, working on my 6^th book, and I’m still hoping for the best, to be honest. I’m genuinely thankful beyond word, beyond measure, that I’ve had such a fantastic support system in place between my family, my friends (my Quack Pack, if you will), and you.

If you’ve been here since the beginning, thank you so very much. If you’re new here, thank you so very much. Your support means the world to me, and I can never thank you enough.

Now, time for what you’re probably reading for: The winner of last month’s signed paperback or digital bundle giveaway! By the powers of a randomizing wheel, the winner of the signed paperback is Melody! I also decided to pick another winner to get the digital bundle of all of my books and novellas. That winner is Lalita. I’ll be emailing you both directly to arrange the prize. Please check your spam folder just in case.

Congratulations to you both! Keep an eye on my newsletters, everyone, because you never know when I’ll do another giveaway. :)

**All the Romance You Want** - January 2026 - December 2026

**Turn up the Heat** - January 1st 2026 - December 31st 2026

**Lucky Hearts** - ENDING March 31st 2026

First Comes Lust by Anika Lynn

Move on.

That’s what Abigail was trying to do after her husband died. But his dirty little secrets refused to stay buried. She thought she knew him, believed in their love with all her heart.

It was all a lie.

Jaded by his countless deceptions, Abigail thrusts herself back into the dating scene. Steamy encounters. Sizzling adventures. She’s soon swept up in an erotic journey of self-discovery. Yet when pleasures of the flesh begin to morph into something more, her every impulse screams for her to run before she can get hurt again.

Is it possible for Abigail to move out from under the shadow of betrayal and find the love she truly craves? How could Abigail ever giver her heart and soul to just one man? Why choose?

Baby with the Forbidden Silver Fox by NJ Monroe

She’s my estranged brother’s ex-girlfriend and fifteen years younger. She’s also having my baby.

A Second Chance in Bent Creek by Catie Cahill

He broke her heart. Now he's back in town. Bent Creek will never be the same . . .

My Brother's Best Friend, My Husband by Rosalie Ember

Declan Voss: billionaire builder. Grumpy protector. My brother’s best friend with a storm-warning scowl.
The man I loved before I left town with a secret and a ruined name.
Now he is back in my family’s coastal inn, dressed like trouble and looking to erase my home with a luxury development.

Of Love & Beer by Amanda Darcy

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single woman of good judgment can totally trust her first impressions. So when craft brewer Ellis Bourne overhears a handsome winery owner insulting her and her work, she dismisses him as the human equivalent of a skunky beer.

Of Love & Beer is a closed door, contemporary retelling of Pride and Prejudice (no prior knowledge of the book is required) with Hallmark movie vibes and a PG rating for language. Expect a grump with trust issues, a meddlesome family, fiery disagreements, shocking insults, and some satisfying comeuppances, and of course, a HEA.

The Kings of Hell - Cole by Alexis Maree

From first to the last, the Brothers nine must fall,
Or chaos reigns, and they will destroy it all.

Remember Me by Gracie-Mae Harding

Maria and Peter's paths collide in an emotional rollercoaster ride that will leave you breathless. With Maria's haunting past and Peter's guilt-ridden present, they seem destined to stay in their own worlds. But fate has other plans, and as they both struggle to find their footing, they are drawn together like magnets.

Nothing Better than Loving Him by Chelsea M. Newton

He's her port in the storm of betrayal and loss.

When opportunity knocks, he listens.

Love is a transformative power when given a chance.
Will the betrayal and loss prove too much for Alana’s heart to take a chance on Jasper? Can Jasper’s dedication and unconditional love conquer the challenges they face?

Grumpy Billionaire's Pretend Fiancee by Kelsey Hansen

One stormy night turned this grumpy billionaire into an accidental daddy.

Now I’m engaged to my sister’s BFF.

Plausible Deniability by DK Murphy

A lost wallet and a chance meeting throw everything Aila knows into free-fall. She has to decide how much change she’s willing to handle. She must choose between sticking with what she knows or solving the mystery that is Sean Moreau. The question is: Will she like what she finds out?

Music Corner

This month’s Music Corner is You’re Going Down by the Sick Puppies

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Finley K. James writes
contemporary romance that
has both heart and heat.
Past Newsletters

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Dreams Reborn
Long Time Gone
Love Notes
The Road Back Home

Isla Chiu Books

When I manage to tear myself away from taking Buzzfeed quizzes and watching unhealthy amounts of TV, I write romance and smut. My works feature alpha males, sexy times, and/or my sarcastic sense of humor. I hail from Cleveland, aka the best freaking city in the world, and believe LeBron James is the perfect human being. Despite all of my efforts, I have never truly been able to quit caffeine. My favorites include Taylor Swift, Florence + the Machine, and SHINee. I love to hate/hate to love k-dramas. If I say I’m on a diet, I’m just lying to you and myself. One of these days, I'm going to get hypertension from an excess of salt, both literal and figurative. If I'm awkward around you, I probably don't know what to say to you and/or I think you're hot. And despite what anyone says, Forrest Gump so deserved that Oscar over Pulp Fiction.

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