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Well, I’m a bit late with this one. Oops. I meant to get this out Saturday, but I totally lost track of time. Then yesterday was full of helping my in-laws, so I didn’t get the chance to draft this up. Now it’s 6:30 in the morning on a Monday on which only ONE of my kids has school (poor Oldest…). So anyway, hi hello I’m the White Rabbit for the day. …I need coffee 😩

So in my last newsletter, I said I was working on winter-themed novella(s). I also mentioned having applied to be in an anthology. Wellllll, ya girl’s gonna be in the winter-themed anthology! I’m excited. Like, super-duper excited. Now all I gotta do is get my work finished and edited by November 26^th… Think I can do it?

Remember how I said I was taking a small break from writing novels to work on the novellas/short stories? Yeah, that break is over. I got a burst of motivation/inspiration for my “rockstar-single-dad/single-mom”, so I’ve been trying to write like a madwoman while I can. It hasn’t been as successful as I’d like, but hey, somethin’ is better than nothin’. Right? Right.

I’m still offering ANY ONE of my ebooks for free if you want a copy. Just reply to this email with the title of the book you’d like, and I’ll send you the download link. We’ve got:

— Scars & Souvenirs (book 1): Mental health rep, HEA, empowerment, found family, healing. Open door.

Max has a choice: Keep running or trust someone new for the first time.

— Dreams Reborn (book 2): Mental health rep, HEA, accidental/surprise pregnancy, second chance at happiness, forgiveness. Closed door.

No one ever told Clay how a phone call could change his life.

— Long Time Gone: Small town, friends-to-lovers, second chance, “bad boy not-so-bad”. Closed door.

How does one move on when so much of their history is entwined with someone else’s?

— Love Notes: Rockstar/PA, friends-to-lovers, best-friend siblings, cinnamon roll MMC. Explicit open door.

No one ever warned her how a job would change her life

— The Road Back Home: Cinnamon roll MMC, friends (with benefits)-to-lovers, single “mom”, spicy. Explicit open door.

Sometimes, someone will show you there's more to life than just responsibilities. And sometimes, you find love is a responsibility of its own.

Well, I think this is all for now. I’ll see you next month, and until then, Happy Halloween!!!!!

Between the Lines by Tracey Magruder

When old wounds resurface and hidden truths come to light, Sadie must decide if she’s brave enough to rewrite her own story—and whether Corbyn belongs in its pages.

A heartfelt, slow-burn romance about resilience, second chances, and the courage to trust again.

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A Willow Valley Christmas by Ruby Ashford

Elizabeth finds herself falling for the rugged cowboy, but after a lifetime of terrible decisions, she doesn’t trust own judgement.

Ridge can’t stop thinking about her, but he believes he has no right to be happy after a devastating tragedy long ago.

Will they allow themselves to let go of the past, or will they cling to it and give up their precious chance for love?

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Committed by Rebekah Dodson

Love might be their only way out.

But is it enough to survive what’s coming?

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When There Was Us by K.C. Lake

A lover who disappears. A best friend who takes his place. A girl who desperately loves them both.

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Music Corner

This month’s Music Corner is Iris by DIAMANTE and Breaking Benjamin

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

Scars & Souvenirs
Dreams Reborn
Long Time Gone
Love Notes
The Road Back Home

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Kat Vancil - Autistic Storyteller & Writing Educator

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