Podcasts about romantic suspense

In this inspiring episode, Carol McLeod sits down with bestselling author and literary agent Lynette Eason to explore the intersection of faith, storytelling, and purpose. Lynette shares her journey through the publishing world, offering wisdom on current trends in Christian fiction and romantic suspense, as well as practical insights into her writing process and life as a literary agent. Together, they dive into the themes of her latest book, Serial Burn, touching on trauma, healing, and the power of resilience. Lynette speaks candidly about the importance of discovering your “sweet spot” in life through prayer, community, and self-reflection. Whether you're a writer, a dreamer, or someone seeking hope in everyday moments, this conversation will leave you encouraged to live significantly and pursue your God-given calling. Order Lynette's books at https://lynetteeason.com/ Connect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ or email her at carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

What advice do you wish you'd be given to level up your author career (or what advice would you give)? Today's top story is Can't Find A Way. Question of the week is What advice do you wish you'd be given to level up your author career (or what advice would you give)? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

This week, Brooke, Shan, Meka, Stacy, Georgina, Shannon, and Natalia are sharing some of their most anticipated March releases. Titles mentioned include:Kelly Andrew, I Am Made of DeathRachel Reid, The Shots You TakeSarah Beth Durst, The WarblerLucy Score, Story of My Life (Story Lake #1)Harlan Coben, Nobody's FoolTJ Alexander, A Gentleman's GentlemanKaren Rose, Dead Man's List (San Diego Case Files #3; Romantic Suspense #31)Alexandra Kennington, Blood Beneath the Snow (Blood & Souls #1)Ava Morgyn, The Bane WitchEtta Easton, The Love SimulationIndia Hayford, The Song of the Blue Bottle TreeSandra Brown, Blood MoonOlivia Waite, Murder By Memory (Dorothy Gentleman #1)Emily Carpenter, Gothic TownElora Cook, In the Company of KillersLouisa Masters, Grave SituationJamie Pacton & Rebecca Podos, Homegrown MagicJ.C. Cervantes, The Anatomy of MagicSusan Mallery, Beach VibesLauren Willig, The Girl From Greenwich StreetBreanne Randall, Spells, Strings, and Forgotten Things (Sisters of Light and Shadow #1)You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting:https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/You can also send an email to:TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.comFor more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro

Author Emma Pignatiello wondered why romance novels didn’t have more murders in them – so she wrote her own! In this episode, she discusses her book Last Shot, the inspiration behind it and the Australian Writers' Centre course that helped her get there. 00:00 Introduction02:57 Writing tip: Follow the guidelines10:33 WIN! Headcases by John McMahon12:30 Word of the week: ‘Redolent’15:43 Writer in Residence: Emma Pignatiello17:20 Emma’s inspiration for the story24:20 Mapping out the plot points and character arcs25:49 The writing process29:42 Balancing her day job and parenting with writing32:11 The publishing journey40:51 Two amazing things happen in one day41:40 Receiving the “yes” from her agent44:53 Pitching two books to publishers50:25 Future projects52:32 How the Australian Writers' Centre Romance Writing course helped her55:41 Top tips on finding publishing success1:00:51 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the debut episode of Undercurrents of Romance with host Tracey Devlyn! In Episode 1, Tracey kicks off the show with her long-time friend and writing partner, Adrienne Giordano. Together, they share their friendship journey, talk about Adrienne's latest releases—Crash Course (romantic suspense) and The Money Shot (women's fiction, writing as Anne Dano)—and delve into a lively discussion about… daddy issues? It's a mix of laughs, insights, and all the bookish goodness you crave. Links mentioned in this episode: Adrienne's Author Website (https://adriennegiordano.com) CRASH COURSE (romantic suspense) (https://adriennegiordano.com/bookshelf/steele-ridge-the-blackwells/crash-course) THE MONEY SHOT (women's fiction; writing as Anne Dano) (https://adriennegiordano.com/bookshelf/books-by-anne-dano/the-money-shot) Adrienne's Professional & Life Coach Website (https://adriennegiordano.com/coaching-corner) Steele Ridge World (https://steeleridgeseries.com) Tracey Devlyn's Undercurrents of Romance Website (https://traceydevlyn.com/podcast) Stay in the loop! Join our Facebook Group for exclusive updates, giveaways, and behind-the-scenes fun. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercurrentsofromance) Support the Show: Love what you're hearing? Toss a few dollars into Tracey's Tip Jar (https://tinyurl.com/UR-TipJar) to help cover production costs and keep Undercurrents of Romance going strong. Thank you for your support! Enjoy the episode!

Welcome to the debut episode of Undercurrents of Romance with host Tracey Devlyn! In Episode 1, Tracey kicks off the show with her long-time friend and writing partner, Adrienne Giordano. Together, they share their friendship journey, talk about Adrienne's latest releases—Crash Course (romantic suspense) and The Money Shot (women's fiction, writing as Anne Dano)—and delve into a lively discussion about… daddy issues? It's a mix of laughs, insights, and all the bookish goodness you crave. Links mentioned in this episode: Adrienne's Author Website (https://adriennegiordano.com) CRASH COURSE (romantic suspense) (https://adriennegiordano.com/bookshelf/steele-ridge-the-blackwells/crash-course) THE MONEY SHOT (women's fiction; writing as Anne Dano) (https://adriennegiordano.com/bookshelf/books-by-anne-dano/the-money-shot) Adrienne's Professional & Life Coach Website (https://adriennegiordano.com/coaching-corner) Steele Ridge World (https://steeleridgeseries.com) Tracey Devlyn's Undercurrents of Romance Website (https://traceydevlyn.com/podcast) Stay in the loop! Join our Facebook Group for exclusive updates, giveaways, and behind-the-scenes fun. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercurrentsofromance) Support the Show: Love what you're hearing? Toss a few dollars into Tracey's Tip Jar (https://tinyurl.com/UR-TipJar) to help cover production costs and keep Undercurrents of Romance going strong. Thank you for your support! Enjoy the episode!

Novelist Bernadette Walsh interviews NY Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Marie Force. Marie writes contemporary romance, romantic supsense and erotic romance. Her titles include In the Air Tonight.

Welcome back to the Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod! On today's show Carol is joined by best selling author Lynette Eason, whose latest book is titled ‘Target Acquired.” Lynette writes fiction in a unique and intriguing genre - romantic suspense! Listen in to hear her story and the ways her faith in Jesus shapes her writing.Order Target Acquired from Baker Book House at https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/553563Connect with Lynette at lynetteeason.comConnect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ or email her at carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

Ein letztes Mal holen wir den Sommer zurück auf Die Buchcouch und haben heute Sophia Como mit ihrem neuen New Adult Suspense-Buch „Shadow“ zu Gast! Reist mit Sophia und uns gemeinsam nach Sizilien, erfahrt alles über die Protagonisten, den Nervenkitzel und Sophias Inspirationen zur Geschichte!Sophia Como findet ihr bei Instagram unter: sophiacomo_authorDiese Folge wurde gesponsert von bookie. Schließe dich meinem Lesenetzwerk an https://bookietheapp.page.link/SvTQtHMtpY8KQFSm9

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.In this episode, Laura interviews Penelope Black, a romance author known for her cozy yet edgy romantic suspense novels. Penelope shares her journey from a background in journalism and editing to becoming a published author in 2020. They dive into her latest release, The Broken Pact (https://amzn.to/3MNggCt), the first book in the Avalon Falls series, which blends small-town romance with elements of suspense and angst.Key HighlightsAuthor Background: Penelope Black talks about her writing journey, starting from her background in journalism and editing to taking the leap into publishing her first book in 2020.The Broken Pact : Discussion about Penelope's latest release, The Broken Pact, a small-town fake dating romance with a suspenseful edge. She describes it as "cozy romantic suspense," offering a blend of intimate small-town details and suspenseful elements.Upcoming Series: The Avalon Falls series is planned to feature four books, each focusing on a different sibling. Penelope gives insight into the series' structure, where each book can be read as a standalone, but with interconnected characters.Backlist Recommendations: Penelope recommends starting with her Rosewood series if readers enjoy The Broken Pack. The Rosewood trilogy offers a spinoff experience with darker themes, including an MC (Motorcycle Club) romance, but with her signature style of "Mafia Light."Reading Preferences: Penelope discusses her reading habits, especially her love for romantasy and the mood-based cravings for different genres during different seasons.Book Recommendations: Penelope shares some of her favorite reads,Books Mentioned:Broken Pact by Penelope Black (https://amzn.to/3MNggCt)Moonlit Temptation (Rosewood Series) by Penelope Black https://amzn.to/3zAELQ2Quicksilver by Callie Hart https://amzn.to/47vlMmuWild Card by Staci Hart https://amzn.to/3XNUTapWeak Side by SJ Sylvis https://amzn.to/3XOgMX0What is Kindle Unlimited?Kindle Unlimited is a monthly membership where you can borrow books to read. There are millions of books to read in the romance, mystery, and thriller genres. New titles are added to the Kindle Unlimited Library every day!Don't have Kindle Unlimited?All of these books are available on Kindle Unlimited. If you don't have an active Kindle Unlimited Membership, go to https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/ku to check for your best offer!Want to check out more book recommendations?Visit What to Read Next Blog for reader tips, popular books like recommendations, and many...

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.In this episode of the What to Read Next Podcast, we sit down with bestselling romance author Aurora Rose Reynolds to discuss her writing journey, her latest release King of Nothing (https://amzn.to/3YSHwqi), and the emotional process behind her storytelling. Aurora opens up about how her personal experiences influenced her latest work, the challenges of writing about grief, and the healing power of love in her stories. We also delve into her favorite books, her current reading, and where new readers should start with her extensive backlist.Key Takeaways:Aurora Rose Reynolds shares her journey into writing, beginning with her first book, Until November 2013.King of Nothing is described as an emotional journey of healing and finding love after loss.Aurora discusses the personal inspiration behind King of Nothing, including her relationship with her mother and how it influenced the story.She recommends Before We Fall, a romantic suspense novel, as a great introduction to her work for new readers.Aurora mentions her love for fantasy romance and her current favorite reads.Books Mentioned:King of Nothing by Aurora Rose Reynolds https://amzn.to/3YSHwqiUntil November by Aurora Rose Reynolds https://amzn.to/3SWFxxpBefore We Fall by Aurora Rose Reynolds https://amzn.to/479W9b3Black Dagger Brotherhood Series by J.R. Ward https://amzn.to/46Su87uFantasy Romance Series by Zoe Draven, Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca YarrosBooks by Kristen AshleyWhat is Kindle Unlimited?Kindle Unlimited is a monthly membership where you can borrow books to read. There are millions of books to read in the romance, mystery, and thriller genres. New titles are added to the Kindle Unlimited Library every day!Don't have Kindle Unlimited?All of these books are available on Kindle Unlimited. If you don't have an active Kindle Unlimited Membership, go to https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/ku to check for your best offer!Where to Find Aurora Rose Reynolds:Instagram: @AuroraRoseRFacebook: Aurora Rose RTikTok: @AuroraRoseRThreads: @AuroraRoseRWant to check out more book recommendations?Visit What to Read Next Blog for reader tips, popular books like recommendations, and many more posts. Join our What to Read Next Blog Community to get bonus book recommendations, listen to podcasts, and connect with other readers. As a...

What did you think of this episode?As a fiction writer, is your story setting all it needs to be to hold your reader's attention? DiAnn Mills offers tips on developing story settings.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I'm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I'm so glad you're listening in. During this part one episode of Savvy Skills for the Beginning Writer series, you'll learn about Developing Your Story Setting.My industry expert is DiAnn Mills. DiAnn is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. Her titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists. She has won two Christy Awards, Golden Scroll, and Selah awards, and was a finalist in the RITA, Daphne Du Maurier, Inspirational Readers' Choice, and Carol award contests. DiAnn teaches writing all over the country. Developing Your Story Setting·      What is the story setting, and why the story setting is important?·      What does the story setting add to the plot?·      How does a writer choose a story setting? DiAnn's new book, Lethal Standoff, a Romantic Suspense, with Tyndale Publishing, will be released on September 3, 2024. Listener giveaway- Developing Your Story's Setting download Find out more about DiAnn here: - diannmills.com - facebook.com/diannmills - x.com/diannmills - diannmills.com/articles - bookbub.com/authors/diann-mills - instagram.com/diannmillsauthor/Visit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeAbout your host - Linda GoldfarbAwarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

In this episode I'm joined by one of my favorite romance book authors, J.T. Geissinger, to talk about her re-release of the #Booktok sensation, Pen Pal, which is a standalone erotic thriller/gothic romance with a shocking twist ending! We also chat about:Writing romantic suspense and how she comes up with her ideas!Writing alpha heroes with flawsWhy we love the He Falls First tropeSexy romance covers,Writing spicy romance, and more! Plus, if you join the She Reads Romance Books Book Club, you can gain access to the exclusive, extended video interview to hear even more from J.T. such as her favorite books that hooked her on the genre, how she got into writing romance and her answers to my This or That game and F*ck/Marry/Kill with her romance heroes!Grab Pen Pal: https://amzn.to/3XIEjZUFollow J.T.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jtgeissingerauthorTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jtgeissingerauthorFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JTGeissinger Website: www.jtgeissinger.comLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Join the She Reads Romance Books Book Club: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/bookclubFOLLOW ME! Blog: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/ Podcast: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shereadsromancebooks Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shereadsromancebooks Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shereadsromancebooksblog/LEAVE A REVIEW!If you liked this episode or got a book recommendation you can't wait to read, please give a star rating and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. It helps me know what you like and want to hear. Thanks!This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Romantic Suspense author Lori Matthews joins Sarah & Skye. Today, we discuss how we give our audience what they're thirsty for--while staying true to our own ethical boundaries. This convo goes deep, so get ready! Learn more about Lori on her website http://www.lorimatthewsbooks.com Sarah's new hockey romance: https://shorturl.at/R1nEB Skye's new hockey romance is out this week! https://amzn.to/4bkQboi  

Join New York Times bestselling author Skye Warren each week as she crafts a new story with one of her author guests!About Adriana Anders:Adriana Anders is the award-winning author of Romantic Suspense, Contemporary, and Erotic Romance. Her books have received critical acclaim from the New York Times, Oprah, Entertainment Weekly, Booklist, Bustle, USA Today Happy Ever After, Book Riot, Romantic Times, Publishers' Weekly, and Kirkus, amongst other publications. Today, she resides with her husband and two children on the coast of France, writing the love stories of her heart.And if you enjoy this episode, you'll love Kink Camp: Hunted by A. Anders.Download a FREE steamy audiobook novella by Skye Warren!https://BookHip.com/GQAFNCBYou get to help us pick our story prompts inside the Storytime with Skye Podcast Facebook group. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1030813154714760Rate, Review, & Subscribe Like what you heard? We will be so grateful if you'd rate, review, and subscribe to the Storytime with Skye. It helps your book lovers find the podcast, too!Want to learn more about Skye Warren's books? Find her books at www.skyewarren.com/books.

As we celebrate our podcast's 2nd Birthday, we sit down and chat with the remarkably talented romantic suspense author Mia Sheridan!

Jerry and Kate Angelo, Founders and Directors of Vanguard Marriage and Family Advocates, and the ministry of Marriage Awakening. We'll discuss keys for making marriage work. We discuss improving a troubled marriage without the cooperation of your spouse, why prayer so important in marriage, and taking your marriage temperature each day to better understand your spouse. Kate is also a bestselling Romantic Suspense author and Publishers Weekly Bestselling author.

Heather and Jennifer return forMr. & Mrs. Smith, Part 2 to give  you the verdict on whether the show lived up to our shipping expectations. Donald Glover and Maya Erskine star as John and Jane Smith, two spies posing as a married couple for their mission, but is the chemistry enough to carry a full 8-episode season? What could the future hold of a potential season 2? Heather and Jennifer share their opinion on how the show handled the Mr. and Mrs. Smith dynamic and let viewers know if they should ship it or skip it. Show notes & recommendations discussed in the episode:Watch the trailer, here.Already caught up on the show and looking for more recommendations? Here's what Heather and Jennifer suggest as your next read or watch:Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver (book)The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter (book)The Bourne Identity (movie)The Spy Who Dumped Me (movie)FUBAR (TV series)Reacher (TV series)

Sarah & Skye welcome R.L. Merrill to the show to talk about music. R.L. ("Ro") writes contemporary, paranormal, and horror romance. Her newest book, UNDER HIS SHEETS, is a M/M light Romantic Suspense and part of the Accidentally Undercover series. In this episode, we dive deep into the impact music has on our writing. From soundtracks to inspo, all of us use music in some way or another. Ro especially hears her works set to songs. Join us and laugh as we discuss first concerts and more! Click here for Ro's new release  Click here for Sarah's new release  Click here for Skye's new release 

This week, Shannon, Stacy, and Natalia are focusing on books centered around found family. Titles mentioned include: Erica Ridley, The Duke Heist (The Wild Wynchesters #1) Lish McBride, A Little Too Familiar (An Uncanny Romance #1) Emily Henry, Happy Place Shannon Mayer, Priceless (Rylee Adamson #1) Jess K. Hardy, Come As You Are (Bluebird Basin #1) Taylor Jenkins Reid, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Adriana Herrera, American Love Story (Dreamers #3) Sarah Lyons Fleming, Mordacious (The City #1) Brittanee Nicole, Mother Faker (The Momcoms #1) Courtney Milan, The Duchess War (Brothers Sinister #1) Julie Anne Long, Lady Derring Takes a Lover (Palace of Rogues #1) Karen Rose, Beneath Dark Waters (New Orleans #2; Romantic Suspense #28) You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro

While not technically a debut author, Laura Conaway is, however, a debut Love Inspired Suspense author!  Her book, Silencing the Witness just came out in January. Listen in to see why I am extra excited about this one! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. What Is It about Photo Recognition Suspense Novels, Anyway? Look, I don't know about you, but ever since I read Dee Henderson's Danger in the Shadows, I've loved a story where someone just happens to snap just the right photo at just the right time and it's seen by just the wrong person. Laura Conaway has a new book out where that very thing happens in a totally different way, and I'm down for it.  Like, where's my book??? (spoiler: on my shelf!) We chatted about how Laura got the idea for Silencing the Witness, about the faith in the book and... About what's coming.  And guys... buy some earplugs, because I owe her a rendition of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."  That's all I'm sayin'! Well, that and don't miss the "attempted murder" on the cover of this book! Silencing the Witness by Laura Conaway. A protected witness is exposed… the race is on to keep her alive. When her photo is leaked in the local paper, Avery Sanford's identity in witness protection is compromised. She's the key witness to a murder, and a ruthless drug ring will stop at nothing to silence her. With attackers on her tail, Avery has no choice but to accept the help of former army commander Seth Brown. But keeping Avery alive long enough to testify could be the end for them both…  From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Amazon and more!

Author Lisa Dodson stops by to discuss her newest release, The Bodyguard's Deadly Mission. Lisa is a National Bestselling Author and an Amazon #1 bestselling author with a remarkable portfolio of over nineteen novels. Her extensive work covers various genres, from Multicultural to Contemporary, Romantic Suspense to Sweet Romance, and Clean Read. Lisa, a hybrid author, has her novels published by both Harlequin and Kensington publishing houses and independently. She strives to create positive and relatable characters that readers can connect with. Lisa has functioned as a publicist and radio talk show host in the literary community. She has also worked with aspiring and published authors in marketing and content editing. Lisa lives in Raleigh, NC, is a Business Development Manager at a technology consulting firm, and is the mother of two adult children and a Maltipoo, Brinkley. Connect with Lisa on Social Media: https://sociatap.com/LisaDodson

Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they chat about romantic suspense. What it is, what percentage of romance to suspense keeps it there, and so forth. We'd love to know your thoughts!

If you're a romantic suspense fan, you are probably holding your breath just like we are that the new Mr. and Mrs. Smith TV series will live up to our shipping expectations. The series, which premieres February 2 on Amazon Prime, is a reimagining of the movie starring Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie. Donald Glover and Maya Erskine star as John and Jane Smith, two spies posing as a married couple for their mission who are maybe, just maybe, stumbling into real feelings for each other. Ahead of the show's first 8 episodes, hosts Jennifer and Heather discussed their first impressions of the trailer. They share their hopes and fears for the series, and, of course, their predictions about whether they're going to “ship it or skip it.”Show notes & couples discussed in the episode (by timestamp):Watch the trailers we're discussing here:Mr. and Mrs. Smith's “Teaser” trailer The “full-length trailer” for Mr. and Mrs. SmithIs the new Mr. and Mrs. Smith series based on a past movie or show? Here's what we found:Alfred Hitchcock made exactly one (1) comedy, and it was the 1941 film Mr. and Mrs. Smith – zero relationship to the Pitt/Jolie movie or this new show from what we can tell, thoughMaria Bello and Scott Bakula starred in a short-lived 1996 TV show called Mr. and Mrs Smith that seems to be more of the template for this new seriesIn the 2005 action romance movie we all know and love, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt play a husband and wife whose marriage is on the rocks until they each learn that the other is a spy at a competing agency. Who knew attempted assassinations could save a marriage? Seriously, that's the plot.See you in part 2 of this episode, where we'll chat about our reactions to the full 8-episode season of the new Mr. and Mrs. Smith!

In our January episode we will be chatting about...What brought us joy this monthWhat we're currently readingRomantic Suspense*Jenn's Etsy Shop… https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBookRefuge?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1516681723Follow us on Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/the_sassyromancechatpodcast/Jenn's YouTube… https://www.youtube.com/@TheBookRefugeJenn's Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/thebookrefuge18/Tara's YouTube… https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqXn3p_ycTnd0g41X0kyh5ATara's Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/cozy.core.craft/Things Mentioned:Fourth Wing… https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61431922-fourth-wingLegends & Lattes… https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61242426-legends-lattesIndigo Ridge… https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55926057-indigo-ridge?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=DBxu4IxZUx&rank=1Driven To Distraction… https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37264612-driven-to-distraction?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_13Where The Truth Lives… https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52090148-where-the-truth-livesOutlander… https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10964.Outlander?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_9 ASubstitute Bride For The Prizefighter… https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56492872-a-substitute-wife-for-the-prizefighter?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_18Sophie's Surrender… https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63946293-sophie-s-surrender?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_11Coming Undone… https://archiveofourown.org/works/30110043/chapters/74164797 No Evil Trilogy… https://www.goodreads.com/series/41049-no-evil-trilogyWhere The Blame Lies… https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52320637-where-the-blame-liesNot A Hero… https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42832789-not-a-heroThere Are No Saints… https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59009928-there-are-no-saintsStill Beating… https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55882116-still-beatingObsession Falls… https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199238869-obsession-falls?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_17Judgment Road… https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35134098-judgment-road?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_13Resting Warrior Ranch… https://www.goodreads.com/series/336291-resting-warrior-ranchThe Devil's Night Series… https://www.goodreads.com/series/177464-devil-s-nightButcher & Blackbird… https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/196864520-butcher-blackbird?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=el3mpJWiCZ&rank=1

Today, I bring you an interview with the legendary Jayne Ann Krentz, also known as Amanda Quick, also known as Jayne Castle. She's been writing gothic and romantic suspense for decades and spoke with me about everything from pen names to the concept of “core story.” It was my honor to have her on the show. I'll have fan favorite books in my online bookshop, as well as THE NIGHT ISLAND, the new book in her current trilogy series, THE LOST NIGHT FILES. The Night Island takes place on a remote, gothic setting with a strange garden and no technology. It's perfect for all my gothic listeners!  If you want to support both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide, my Bookshop is bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. If you want another way to help out my podcast, you can follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, and leave me a review wherever you get your podcasts. You can also join my Patreon community, buy merch, or make a Ko-fi donation through the links available on my on my website at sheworeblackpodcast.https://www.sheworeblackpodcast.com/ Thanks for joining me today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheworeblack/message

♡Oh my goodness, I am so excited to share today's episode with you. I have missed chatting with Authors of Category Romance so I was so thankful after I reached out to Anna J. Stewart basically like, can we record something and can you bring a friend? So grateful to both Anna and Jennifer for sharing their time with me. Hang out with us for a bit as we chat Category Romance and Romantic Suspense. I hope you enjoy!   Find Author Anna J. Stewart's website here. Learn more about Anna's Circle of the Red Lily series with Arc Manor here. Keep up with Author Anna J. Stewart on Twitter here. Keep up with Anna on Instagram here. You can find Author Anna J. Stewart's books on Harlequin's website here.   You can find Author Jennifer Bokal's website here. Keep up with Jennifer on Instagram here. You can find Author Jennifer Bokal in Twitter here. You can find Author Jennifer Bokal's books on Harlequin's website here.   ♡♡If you enjoyed today's episode and listen via Apple Podcast, please consider rating and leaving the podcast a review. This is the easiest way to support us and will help other Category Romance readers find us ♡ For a list of all the places where you can find the podcast along with where you can find us on social media, click herefor our linktree! Our Email is thecategoricallyromancepod@gmail.com ♡ This podcast is engineered by Sincere Alexander and contains music from Lukrembo  

On this episode of Buzzing about Romance Heather and Lindsey join Becky to talk about the thrill, the twist, and spice of Romantic Suspense.

This friends-to-enemies-to-lovers romantic suspense has us breaking down the mystery of a missing child case and all of the reasons Sarah doesn't work for the FBI.

This romantic suspense has us chatting about this roller coaster story of ups and downs, twists, turns, and surprises....and Amy finally cries--reading a romantic suspense?!

Hey, Besties! Welcome to Lala's Bedtime Tales: Erotic Stories Podcast! The latest episode of Lala's Bedtime Tales is a very sexy dark erotica romance suspense story. This is the second part of the erotica sex story. Listen to the first part of A Sweet Summer Vengeance before diving into this episode. Summer Monson's biggest crime is loving a bad boy. But what's his biggest crime? And will Summer have to pay a hefty price to atone for his sins?Save your Seat For The Beginner's Guide To Erotica Workshop to Improve Your Sex Life. Use The Exclusive Promo Code For $10 Off (10offspicyromance) :https://lalasbedtimetales.thinkific.com/courses/beginner-s-guide-to-spicy-romance-readsFor bonus and exclusive content, be sure to subscribe to Lala's Bedtime Tales Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lalasbedtimetalesJoin Lala's Bedtime Tales Facebook Group to become a part of a fun community of Sexual Liberators:https://www.facebook.com/groups/643493350188949For Erotica Book Recommendations & Reviews, Love & Sex Advice, and Sex Education, Subscribe To My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHM9VgLu0Xd5imR2jON-qnAShop Pleasure Products Here: https://www.lalasbedtimetales.com/storeRead Lala's Bedtime Tales Anthology Volume One on Amazon Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Lalas-Bedtime-Tales-Erotic-Stories-ebook/dp/B0BHTR1LKKFor more Erotic Stories, Sex & Love Advice, and Sexual Health & Education, Visit Lala's Website: www.lalasbedtimestales.com Subscribe to Lala's Bedtime Tales Mailing List: https://www.lalasbedtimetales.com/lalasmailinglistFor more sensual and erotic content, follow Lala's Bedtime Tales on Social Media: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lalastalesTwitter:  https://twitter.com/LalasTalesFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LalasBedtimeTales/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lalasbedtimetales/Support the show

New York Times and USA Today best-selling author, Sharon Sala is a queen of romantic suspense with more than 130 books published in multiple genres, but particularly she concentrates on writing small town romance and thrilling romantic suspense. Hi there. I'm your host, Jenny Wheeler. And on Binge Reading today, we've got a real treat. Multiple award-winning author Sharon Sala talks about her latest two releases; Don't Back Down, her new romantic suspense and a new series, and the small town romance The Next Best Day. She also talks about her remarkable gift for dreaming the stories she writes and the native American heritage from two great grandmothers she is happy to claim as her own. Our Giveaway this week Our giveaway this week is free genre fiction on Kobo, a fantastic range of popular genre fiction from top authors. Take your pick, whether you like mystery, romance, sci-fi or audio books, all of them freely available for a limited time. That includes Poisoned Legacy Book #1 of my Of Gold & Blood mystery series. And we've also got a Box Set 30% Off Sale. Visit the following link(s) to see the promotion: https://www.kobo.com/p/free-ebooks! If you live in a country that isn't included in this promotion, you may have trouble accessing the download link. If this happens, change the flag at the top of the Kobo homepage to one of the included countries to see the sale link properly. FREE GENRE FICTION DOWNLOAD BOXED SET 30% OFF SALE I've got the first three books in Of Gold & Blood included; that's Poisoned Legacy, Brother Betrayed and Double Jeopardy - all available in a Boxed Set E-book at 30% off Visit the following link(s) to see the promotion: ​https://kobo.com/p/august-boxset-sale​! The promo code for this campaign is: AUGBOX. bOXED SET SALE 30% OFF And remember if you enjoy the show, leave a review so others will find us too. Links to things mentioned in the episode Dinah McCall: https://www.fictiondb.com/series/prophecy-dinah-mccall~37613.htm https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/40571.Dinah_McCall Dreamcatcher: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/71819.Dreamcatcher The Survivors: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/243251.The_Survivors There's A Squirrel in the Attic: https://www.amazon.com/Theres-Squirrel-Attic-Sharon-Sala/dp/0989628671 Killers of the Flower Moon: (Books) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killers_of_the_Flower_Moon Killers of the Flower Moon movie: (Due for release later this year) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killers_of_the_Flower_Moon_(film) John Harte: https://www.johnhartebooks.com/ The Last Child: (John Harte): https://www.amazon.com/Last-Child-Novel-John-Hart/dp/031238033X Where to find Sharon online Website: www.sharonsalaauthor.com Blog: https://www.facebook.com/sharonsala Contact: https://sharonsalaauthor.com/contact/ Introducing Sharon Sala romance author Sharon Sala - Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award author of romance and romantic suspense But now here's Sharon. Hello there, Sharon, and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us. Sharon Sala: Thank you. Glad to be here. Jenny Wheeler: You're a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author, you've got 132+ plus books published in seven different genres, first published in 1991, and you still have a passion for writing 40 years later. What drives that passion? Sharon Sala: Oh, I don't know. I always loved storytelling. I was a reader from a very early age and a dreamer. I just daydreamed. Everything in my sleep was dreams. It's like going to the movies when I go to bed. I just wanted to put them on paper and share them with people who like to read. Jenny Wheeler: And so, did you start writing at a very young age? Sharon Sala's latest books Sharon Sala: No. I was just an avid reader. It was probably the early 80s when I first thought about it, and I wrote two books and put them under the bed and ne...

Hey, Hotties! Welcome to Lala's Bedtime Tales: Erotic Stories Podcast! The latest episode of Lala's Bedtime Tales is a very sexy dark erotica romance suspense story. This is the first part of the erotica sex story. So, stay tuned for the second part that will be dropping next week! Or, if you want early access to the next part of this episode, be sure to join the Exclusive Patreon Community. Summer Monson is willing to do anything to prove her undying love for her hottie surfer bad boy boyfriend. But does that mean that Summer's love is limitless, and she'll be willing to do anything he asks of her, no matter the price? Even if that means giving away more of herself than she'd ever bargained?Save your Seat For The Beginner's Guide To Erotica Workshop to Improve Your Sex Life. Use The Exclusive Promo Code For $10 Off (10offspicyromance) :https://lalasbedtimetales.thinkific.com/courses/beginner-s-guide-to-spicy-romance-readsFor bonus and exclusive content, be sure to subscribe to Lala's Bedtime Tales Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lalasbedtimetalesJoin Lala's Bedtime Tales Facebook Group to become a part of a fun community of Sexual Liberators:https://www.facebook.com/groups/643493350188949For Erotica Book Recommendations & Reviews, Love & Sex Advice, and Sex Education, Subscribe To My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHM9VgLu0Xd5imR2jON-qnAShop Pleasure Products Here: https://www.lalasbedtimetales.com/storeRead Lala's Bedtime Tales Anthology Volume One on Amazon Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Lalas-Bedtime-Tales-Erotic-Stories-ebook/dp/B0BHTR1LKKFor more Erotic Stories, Sex & Love Advice, and Sexual Health & Education, Visit Lala's Website: www.lalasbedtimestales.com Subscribe to Lala's Bedtime Tales Mailing List: https://www.lalasbedtimetales.com/lalasmailinglistFor more sensual and erotic content, follow Lala's Bedtime Tales on Social Media: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lalastalesTwitter:  https://twitter.com/LalasTalesFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LalasBedtimeTales/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lalasbedtimetales/Support the show

Double Selah Award-winning romantic suspense author, Sarah Hamaker, chatted with me this week about her Cold War Legacy series, and whoa... guys! What a cool idea!  We're talking about contemporary romantic suspense influenced by things that happened during the Cold War.  How can it be anything but amazing?  Listen in and see! Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Thought the Cold War Was Over? This Romantic Suspense Series Says Think Again! When I heard that Sarah Hamaker's book won the Selah Award for Romantic Suspense, I wasn't exactly surprised. While a new-to-me author, the premise of that book sounded amazing. Of course, she won! But when I discovered she also won their BOOK OF THE YEAR as well, well... I stood up and listened. And I added three more books to my overloaded July TBR. #BecauseGluttonForLiteraryPunishment Using what could have happened during the Cold War behind the Berlin Wall in East Germany is a catalyst for what happens today, Sarah Hamaker has penned a compelling series concept that I for one, can't wait to read. Next up is a 9-1-1 dispatch idea, that I also am eager to read. What's not to love? The Dark Reckoning by Sarah Hamaker A good deed turns into a search for a missing woman. When Isana Thomas finds a smartphone among the cherry trees, her life is put in jeopardy. Isana discovers the phone belongs to Lillian Hillam, whose son, Cyrus “Cy” Hillam, works at The Heritage Museum with Isana. But Lillian is missing, and someone doesn't want the pair to find her. Cy can't believe his mother would disappear without telling him, not after his father's suicide when he was a child. Then kidnappers claiming to have Lillian contact him, asking to exchange her life for a list of names. Cy and Isana must delve deep into his parents' past to find the list and save his mother's life. But someone doesn't want them to succeed and will do anything to stop their search. Will Cy and Isana uncover the truth about the list before their lives are snuffed out? Learn more about Sarah on her WEBSITE (and sign up for the 12 Days of Christmas emails!) Find Sarah Hamaker on GoodReads and BookBub, too! Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!  

Listen in on all things romantic suspense with author Dani Pettrey and find out what is in store for her readers.

A killer romantic suspense that has us chatting about puzzles, mystery, and how Mia Sheridan has a sneaky way of making you feel for the antihero.

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Ever wondered what makes a small-town romantic suspense novel so captivating? We couldn't resist discussing this intriguing genre with Ally, the mastermind behind Ally's Bookshop Around the Corner. In this delightful conversation, we explore Ally's passion for bookstores, Hallmark movies, running marathons, and Peloton classes, as well as her favorite genres of books, which include romance and thrillers – especially those with a darker edge and a kidnapping twist in the third act. We also discuss the challenges of finding the perfect romantic suspense book and why striking a balance between romance and suspense elements can be so tough, all while touching upon the legendary Nora Roberts.Ally generously shares some of her favorite small-town romantic suspense series, including the Tattered Stars series, which features a forbidden love story set in a quaint town. We also discuss the lighter romantic suspense read, The Bribe by Willa Nash, and the darker tale, Where the Blame Lies by Mia Sheridan. And for those of you craving a thrilling romantic suspense novel, don't miss out on Ali's recommendation of Bad Mother, also by Mia Sheridan. So, grab a cup of tea and join us for this fascinating conversation that dives deep into the world of romantic suspense!SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXR

In today's episode we come together for another fun Books Club episode. This month we focused on reading Category Romance romantic suspense and are joined by lovely friend of the podcast, Christina.   Patreon page is linked here ♡♡If you enjoyed today's episode and listen via Apple Podcast, please consider rating and leaving the podcast a review. This is the easiest way to support us and will help other Category Romance readers find us ♡ For a list of all the places where you can find the podcast along with where you can find us on social media, click here for our linktree! Our Email is thecategoricallyromancepod@gmail.com ♡ This podcast is engineered by Sincere Alexander and contains music from Lukrembo

We have another best of 2022 podcast episode featuring monster romance, fantasy romance, and romantic suspense books. Becky, the host of Too Stupid To Live, shares why she started reading fantasy romance after watching Game of Thrones for the first time. Laura guides Becky to give A Court of Thorns and Roses a try. This is perfect for you if you have not read ACOTAR but feel intimidated by the series. We also chat about monster romances which, let's be honest, was a big 2022 trend. If you are new to the genre, check out our beginner's guide to monster romance (Episode #517)Becky is my go-to Romantic Suspense recommender; of course, in this episode, she shares romantic suspense recommendations with two must-read authors. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXR

Award-winning and NY Times bestselling author, Jayne Ann Krentz, spoke to me about how persistence has defined her career, why you need to describe your core story in three words, and her latest thriller, “Sleep No More.” Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of over 50 consecutive New York Times bestsellers with over 40 million copies of her books in print. She currently writes under three pseudonyms and her award-winning books have earned her the title of “Queen of Romantic Suspense.” Her latest is Sleep No More, the first novel of the Lost Night Files series, described as a “... new romantic suspense trilogy about a night that changed three women forever—but that none of them can remember.” Kirkus Reviews called the book, “A richly layered mystery full of pleasing paranormal elements from a master of the genre,” and Booklist wrote, in a starred review, “[Krentz] skillfully [taps] into the current vogue for true-crime podcasts with her heroine's side hustle while at the same giving a clever nod to the eternal appeal of the Gothic …” Jayne Ann earned a BA in history from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and went on to obtain a Master's degree in library science from San Jose State University in California. Stay calm and write on ... [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Jayne Ann Krentz and I discussed: Her warnings against using multiple pseudonyms How she invented the Futuristic Romance subgenre Finding her niche and why each writer has a unique universe Why she doesn't love police procedurals Leaning into dreams and the paranormal And a lot more! Show Notes: JayneAnnKrentz.com Sleep No More by Jayne Ann Krentz (Amazon) Jayne Ann Krentz Amazon Author Page Jayne Ann Krentz on Instagram Jayne Ann Krentz on Facebook Jayne Ann Krentz Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristen Hogrefe Parnell started off writing YA suspense, moved to YA dystopian, and now has a romantic suspense series coming out in just a few days! Crossroads Suspense kicks off December 5, 2022, with Take My Hand. Listen in and see why her premise hooked me at the word "mafia." Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Riveting Suspense That'll Make You Need Your Own Trauma Therapist! Just kidding!!! Seriously, though! When Kristen Hogrefe Parnell told me the premise of her book boiled down to "ex-mafia goes to a trauma therapist," I knew she had a killer of an idea. No pun intended (but it did work out pretty well, didn't it?). Add to that the idea that she doesn't know what he told her, he's not alive anymore to explain it to her, and oh, by the way, RUN! and... well, you've got a riveting book. Right? Kristen and I spoke about her YA series (both of them), the difficulty in naming characters (hint: don't use your agent's name for the ditzy gal like Kristen did or kill off your kids' boyfriends if you think it's going to turn serious like last week's guest did). While you might have to wait a year for the next book in this series, she has several other books to keep you going until then, so check out her WEBSITE for more information about those AND sign up for her newsletter. Take My Hand by Kristen Hogrefe Parnell Don't find us. We'll find you. Trauma therapist Kaley Colbert needs a vacation from her job, and a ski trip with her church singles' group seems like the perfect way to unplug. But while in the mountains, she learns that her last client was murdered hours after their meeting, and she wonders if the notes she's receiving from a possible stalker hold a more sinister warning. On the trip, ex-boyfriend and entrepreneur Reef Mitchell wants to give their relationship another chance, but Kaley questions if his past and priorities could ever mesh with her life. When her client's underworld connections catch up with her, she has no choice but trust Reef to help her stay alive, solve her client's mystery, and bring the killers to justice. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

Do you want to land a literary agent, but not sure how? Brandi Laroux is mom and full time nurse whose debut romantic suspense novel is currently on submission to publishing houses. Brandi is a relative newcomer to publishing, having only recently started writing novels. In fact, the manuscript that landed her an agent was the first one she actually completed. How did she do it? In this episode, Brandi shares her "good is good enough" approach for getting 'er done while juggling kids and a demanding day job. Connect with Brandi via Tik Tok at https://www.tiktok.com/@dyeranderson1 Connect with the These Mums Write community Join the These Mums Write Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesemumswrite/ Get freebie episode handouts by joining my newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/c1z8b4

I was introduced to Natalie Walters through her first book, Living Lies, and as I chatted with her about her upcoming release, Blind Trust, I realized the reason the second book in that series felt different (and I stopped reading) was because I actually listened to the first book on audiobook! DUH!  So, last night I started listening to the sample and immediately felt drawn in the same way. Weird, I know. But her second series, the SNAP Agency series went without a conversation due to all kinds of trouble, so we chatted about the whole series, especially the second book, Fatal Code (available now), and the third book, Blind Trust (releasing April 11, 2023). Listen in to learn more! Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Are You Ready for a Reckless, Wild, Riveting Series Finale? Whooeee, I had a fun time chatting with Natalie Walters this week. Her last book in the SNAP Agency series might not come out for a few months, but those months are going to fly by and you have THREE books you can read while you wait. Not only that, but as we talked about, the first book, Lights Out, is half off at Baker Book House (with free shipping!) AND... there's a series prequel available for Kindle Unlimited readers (or to purchase! Feed an author!) right now. Or, you can wait and get that novella FREE in the month or so before release. Learn more about that on Natalie's website (link below). I loved the way Natalie described this agency as kind of an Avengers thing where everything goes terribly wrong and the fate of the nation is in peril unless SNAP gets it together and saves the day. Exactly what the cold, chilly (dare I call it a "cold SNAP"?) calls for, right? You can listen in to the interview about the first book in this series, Lights Out, HERE. Blind Trust by Natalie Walters When Lyla Fox receives a threatening letter from a man she put in prison, she uncovers clues that lead to a deadly government conspiracy--making her a target that fellow SNAP Agent Nicolás Garcia will protect at all costs. But working with Lyla proves to be more dangerous than he expects--for the mission and for his heart. You can learn more about Natalie and her books on her WEBSITE. You can also preorder Blind Trust at BakerBookHouse.com at 40% off AND... with free shipping--so better than Amazon even. ALSO... Don't forget that if you preorder this book, you can order another book at the same time and receive it with the free shipping deal, too! :D Finally, don't forget the prequel novella, Initium. You can read it free on Kindle Unlimited today, or sign up for Natalie's newsletter to get it free later!  

Hallee Bridgeman is a USA today best-selling author of inspirational romantic suspense and she's talking about her latest adventure series. Love and Honor. Hi there. I'm your host Jenny Wheeler and in today's show Hallee introduces Honor's Refuge and the appeal of military and emergency rescue heroes. Special forces A team hero Phil Osborne returns home from the military missing a leg and feeling like half a man. Phil must overcome wounds both seen and unseen to find a strength long buried--and save the woman he loves. And for our free book offer this week, we've got a special treat. Coming up to Christmas,  a Fall In Love Sweet Romance Giveaway. https://books.bookfunnel.com/freesweethistoricalromance/k4ykv9h4rg FALL IN LOVE ROMANCE FREE I've got two free sweet historical novellas in it, Hope Redeemed, a Spanish novella that's #6 in the series and Captive Heart, a Hawaiian Christmas novella, #8 in the Of Gold & Blood series. If you find you enjoy them, you might like to take a look at books #5 and #7, which are the long mysteries that lead into them. And remember if you like what you hear, leave us a review on your favorite podcast site. It helps others find us and enjoy the show as well. Links to items mentioned in the episode, including what Hallee's reading now. Love & Honor series: https://www.halleebridgeman.com/love-and-honor-series/ Red Blood and Bluegrass Series: https://www.halleebridgeman.com/red-blood-and-bluegrass-series/ Virtues and Valor World War II series: https://www.halleebridgeman.com/virtues-and-valor-series/ Jewel Series: https://www.halleebridgeman.com/the-jewel-series/ Hallee's Brew Coffee: https://www.halleebridgeman.com/product-category/hallees-brew-coffee/ Reading Now: Rex Stout, Nero Wolfe series: https://www.goodreads.com/series/51837-nero-wolfe Where to find Hallee Bridgeman online www.halleebridgeman.com Introducing inspirational romance author Hallee Bridgeman Jenny Wheeler: But now here's Hallee. Hello there, Hallee and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us. Hallee Bridgeman - Inspirational romantic suspense author Hallee Bridgeman: Thank you so much. I'm excited to be. Jenny Wheeler: You are the best-selling author of inspirational fiction with nearly a million copies sold. That's a point for congratulations and celebration for starters. And we are going to be talking today about one of your recent series, Love and Honor, but you've got six other series and also half a dozen or so standalone books. Give us an idea of where did you get started? Was it with the inspirational fiction, right at the beginning? Hallee Bridgeman: That's what published first, but I wrote years ago, I was originally a secular romance author, not a Christian romance author. I had 10 books written that were secular, typical, straight up romance. And then. I shelved them for a few years, I went through a divorce and I got remarried and I had babies and then one day I pulled them out and that was when I changed them to Christian fiction. Six of those original stories have been published, but I redeemed them. I went in and I made them Christian instead of just a romance story. What else you'll hear in Hallee's interview: Why she rewrote her first ten books How Hallee manages a fulltime job, home schooling two ten boys, and publishing 49 books as well How being a ‘military brat' has influenced her writing. Why Hallee likes to focus on focus on ‘Type A' strong men. and realistic characters who face real world problems. What she tells other writers in her seminars on writing red, hot, squeaky, clean romance. If you enjoyed Hallee you might also enjoy.... Lynette Eason's action packed page-turners: https://thejoysofbingereading.com/lynette-eason-romantic-suspense/ LISTEN TO LYNETTE Next week on Binge Reading On Binge Reading next week, Greek -Australian author,

With eighteen books and counting, Tracee is a prolific author in the writing and publishing business for more than 20 years, continuing to pen her own works while finding time for a day job, passionate community service and advocacy, plus helping other aspiring writers, write, publish and market their books. Before Tracee ever entertained the idea of writing full-length novels, she was a poet contributor to alma mater's literary magazine and has contributed to many online and print publications. Find out more about her at https://traceegarner.com/ Have you ever wondered what keywords would perform best for your book? Or what categories you should use for your book? Or how much your competitors are making with their book? If so, then PublisherRocket is for you! https://kcaldwell--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket/ Want to support the show? Go here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PencilsLipstick Looking for tips on writing, publishing, and storytelling? Join my writers' newsletter! https://www.subscribepage.com/katcaldwellnewsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I'm reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter.

Nothing makes my heart sing like a good romantic suspense.  Okay, it's really all about the suspense for me, but I'll take that romantic part, too if it gets me the suspensefulness. EEEP! Karen Randau is a new-to-me author with a book that opens like no other. Joggers. Fog. And poof! One of the joggers is gone. What happened and what else will we learn in this series?  Listen in and find out! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Action, Danger, Personal History, and Romance—What's Not to Love? Okay, nothing makes my heart sing like good suspense... UNLESS it also comes with locales I'm familiar with and an unexpected twist or twenty. Karen Randau's Into the Fog, the first book in the Peach Blossom Orchard series. Don't let the series title fool you, these books promise some spine-tingling adventures! Karen and I discussed her books (she even has an audiobook for audiobook lovers), what she loves about writing, and even some of what she loves to read. Add to that her experiences with PTSD and let's just say that I've been aching to get my hands on the time to read this book and it's FINALLY here. Into the Fog has a killer opening and I don't want to miss a single word. So, whenever I get a moment on my drive across the US next week, I plan to sneak a chapter or three myself! Into the Fog by Karen Randau "Challenges, danger, and kidnapping pair up with twists that will leave you breathless." - Reader Review "You'll love the ending of this clean romantic suspense book." - Reader Review Love and danger spar in this thrilling romantic suspense Hands push Marie Jessica (“MJ”) Goodrich from a rural roadway into an icy creek. The clock is ticking for her pleading friend on the other side of the ravine. Running from flashbacks of a life-altering attack in Afghanistan, MJ takes refuge with her mother, managing Peach Blossom Orchard. But peace is elusive in a rural Oklahoma town full of secrets. After losing his wife and children in a fatal car crash, Josh Rivers doubts he deserves a second chance at love. He can't believe his bad luck when MJ, the woman who plagues the nightmares of his military service in Afghanistan, shows up in his hometown. She claims a driver ran down and abducted her friend Kelsey. Frustrated with the county sheriff's investigation, MJ and Josh partner to follow clues that lead to a kidnapper who demands a bizarre ransom. With danger increasing for everyone MJ loves, will the clock run out before they solve the mystery? Find out how MJ and Josh—swirling in a whirlwind of mystery and suspense—lean on their mutual faith to find answers, courage, forgiveness, healing … and wholesome romance. If you like to read Christy Barritt and Colleen Coble, you'll love Into the Fog, a keep-you-up-at-night clean romantic suspense novel that launches the Peach Blossom Orchard series. You can learn more about Karen Randau on her WEBSITE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

I know it's going to be a good day when I get to talk Romantic Suspense with some of my favorite authors. Today I chatted with Hallee Bridgeman, Patricia Bradley, and Melissa Koslin about their upcoming releases. We also chatted about writing styles (Pantser, plotter, evolving), where ideas come from, and so much more. If you're looking for a new romantic suspense author to try, you can stop right here. I love each of their books and think you will, too. And when I say I love their books, I mean my fingers itch to get a hold of the next copy. They are sooooo good! Characters you'll love. Settings you feel immersed in. And a plot that keeps your fingers flipping pages. For more episodes, and to learn more about the authors I interview, visit https://caraputman.com/podcast If you enjoyed this conversation, remember you can join me LIVE on Tuesdays at 8:30 PM EST on Facebook! I would be thrilled if you left a rating and review on your favorite podcast app! Get the free novella, Dying for Love, when you sign up for my newsletter!

Suspense dipped in romance--what more could you want unless it's wrapped up in the world of Lynette Eason's "Elite Guardians."  This is what Sami A. Abrams was given the privilege of writing in when she joined Sunrise Publishing's collection of books in Lynette's series.  However, from the sounds of it, Lynette also has the privilege of having Sami writing in her world, too.  Listen in to find out more. Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Ready for an Exciting Ride with the Elite Guardians? We had a great chat with the first author in this new series from Sunrise Publishing, Kate Angelo back in Episode 125. Book two released today with author Sami A. Abrams taking TWO of Lynette Eason's characters on a new and wild ride complete with, and I quote, "car chases, explosions, and more."  Yeah.  Hold onto your hats (and you might want that five-point harness I mentioned). Look, how can you go wrong with something exciting like a guy who knows something he can't remember and being on the run from... what?  EEEP! Sami A. Abrams released her debut novel with Love Inspired Suspense back in December. Buried Cold Case Secrets sounds amazing, and Sami tells us about how her readers wanted book two and... if I recall correctly, that's Twin Murder Mix-Up or the next book coming out early next year. Double EEEP! We talk about all this... and a lot more... and with a ton of laughter and stories in the middle. I had a great time talking with her.   Impending Strike by Sami A. Abrams  He loves her, but he can't have her… Elite Guardian Charlie Lee knows that there is no future with the woman he loves—fellow Guardian Lizzie Tremaine. And he gets it. Lizzie's a single mom focused on protecting her daughter, and Charlie's got his own baggage anyway. It's easier, and safer, to keep things the way they are. Then, the unthinkable happens. While Charlie is undercover, he's seriously injured…and his memory of the past four years is gone. But maybe it's the fresh start he didn't know he longed for. And now he's getting too close… Lizzie cares for Charlie, but she's lost all the men she's ever loved and can't risk her heart again. Still, she's determined to protect Charlie, and help him discover who attacked him—and why. But in the process, she begins to discover an unburdened, impossible-to-resist version of the man she knows. And—along with the details of his attack—Charlie seems to have forgotten their reasons for keeping things platonic. Suddenly, all of their self-imposed rules are gone, and Lizzie needs things to get back to normal, stat. It's her heart…or his life. Problem is, the closer Charlie gets to uncovering his memories, the closer he gets to trouble. What will protecting Charlie cost Lizzie? Another edge-of-your-seat Elite Guardian thriller! Want more Elite Guardians? Elite Guardians Collection Book 1: Driving Force Book 2: Impending Strike Book 3: Defending Honor (October 2022) Elite Guardians series by Lynette Eason Book 1: Always Watching Book 2: Without Warning Book 3: Moving Target Book 4: Chasing Secrets You can learn more about Sami A. Abrams on her WEBSITE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

Emily A Myers is a romantic suspense and thriller author who lets us in our her book launching strategy this week. Her first novel, The Truth About Unspeakable Things, was short-listed for three Chanticleer International Book Awards in the year 2021 for romantic adventure, thriller, and women's fiction. Find Emily here, The Truth About Unspeakable Things here, and preorder Bound by the Unspeakable here. Follow Emily on Instagram here. Want to join the Story Clarity Workshop? Find out more information here. Become a patron and get 50% off all workshops (this coming workshop and in the future!) Become a patron here. Go to katcaldwell.com to become a member of the Creative Writing Sprints Membership or the Creative Writing Community!  

It's autumn which means it's time to start talking holiday seasons and holiday romances here at Fated Mates, so this week, we're talking about one of Jen's favorite category trilogies—Tiffany Reisz's Men At Work series from Harlequin Blaze. These are sexy, subversive romances that turn tropes on their head while delivering delight. There's still time to buy the Fated Mates Best of 2021 Book Pack from our friends at Old Town Books in Alexandria, VA, and get eight of the books on the list, a Fated Mates sticker and other swag! Order the book box as soon as you can to avoid supply chain snafus. Thank you, as always, for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review for the podcast on your podcasting app, we would be very grateful! Our next read-along will be Nalini Singh's Caressed by Ice, number three (and Jen's favorite) of the Psy-Changeling series. Get them at Amazon, Apple, Kobo, B&N or at your local indie.Show NotesTiffany Reisz is the author of the Original Sinners series and several category length romances. The Men at Work series was a Harlequin Blaze, a line that ran between 2001-2017. The ghost story one is called The Headmaster, part of a tiny stand alone Harlequin eBook series called Shivers.We've talked about the history of category romance on many episodes: our favorite bonkers old categories from the 80s/90s, with Steve Ammidown on the first acquisitions of Vivian Stephens, and with rare book dealer Rebecca Romney. Harlequin at the end of 2021 has 11 different lines: Desire, Heartwarming, Historical, Intrigue, Medical Romance, Presents, Romance, Romantic Suspense, Special Edition, Love Inspired, and Love Inspired Suspense. The Romance Wars section of Rebecca Romney's romance catalog starts on page 125, and it's fascinating. Amazon began in 1994, it had 180 thousand accounts in 1996 and a million accounts by the end of 1997. The Sony Reader was on the market starting in 2004, and the first Kindle was in 2007. Kindle Unlimited started in 2014.The Invention of Thanksgiving is a video from The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, it features an interview with Paul Chaat Smith, a member of the Comanche tribe. Debbie Reese has a great thread with resources for children's books with Native American characters to read or avoid.Sarah recommends the TV show Happy Endings, and Flashdance is has a music video vibe rather than a movie with a plot.Compare and contrast original Loveswept back cover copy to the updated version for Sunny Chandler's Return by Sandra Brown. Here is an explainer about how there was a traditional belief that Judaism is matrilineal, it is not a belief held by all Jewish people. This essay explains how a 1983 decision from Reform rabbis made room for children of mixed marriages to claim patrilineal descent. Order soon if you want to make sure your Fated Mates Book Pack— 8 of our 10 Best Romance Novels of 2021— from Old Town Books in Alexandria, VA.