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WE BURNED SO BRIGHT by TJ Klune was #6 on The New York Times Hardcover Fiction list, #15 on The New York Times Combined Print & E-Book Fiction list, #13 on the USA TODAY bestseller list, and #3 on the American Booksellers Association National Indie bestseller list in Hardcover Fiction.

STAR SHIPPED by Cat Sebastian was named one of The New York Times’ Best Books of the Year So Far.

HEATED RIVALRY by Rachel Reid was featured in Rolling Stone’s exclusive interview on Reid’s breakout success, health struggles, and the next HEATED RIVALRY book.

ROLLS AND RIVALRY by Kristy Boyce made the USA TODAY bestseller list and the American Booksellers Association Indie bestseller list.

KISS, MARRY, KILL by Cara Lockwood, writing as Cara Tanamachi, received a starred review from Booklist, which praised its “stiletto sharp wit,” “killer flair for comic timing,” and “wickedly clever twists.” The book was also praised in Publishers Weekly as “a fun genre mash-up perfect for the beach bag.”

MORE LIKE ENEMIGAS by Stephanie Hope was included in People’s roundup of books that celebrated Latine and Latin American voices. Hope also wrote for Writer’s Digest about crafting romance through a Cuban-American lens.

ARCHANGEL’S ETERNITY by Nalini Singh was praised by Fresh Fiction in a recent review as “The amazing Guild Hunter finale!”

BLOOMS EVERY DAY by Amy McCord was reviewed by Woman Around Town in a May 5 feature on the book’s approachable flower-arranging advice.

AUTHOR TIP OF THE MONTH

Kristy Boyce is the New York Times bestselling author of DATING AND DRAGONS, DUNGEONS AND DRAMA, and the recently released ROLLS AND RIVALRY. A longtime role-playing gamer, she also teaches psychology as a senior lecturer at The Ohio State University.

 
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Kristy's Tip:

Writing can feel like a solitary act, but everyone needs a community. Writer friends can help you strengthen your work, but most importantly, they can keep you going through the ups and downs of the publishing industry.

No one will understand the difficulties of revision or the pain of a rejection like a fellow author. And no one will celebrate your wins like someone who knows how hard that success is to come by. Having friends who are on the same journey as you is priceless.

RECENT DEALS

Author of DELICIOUS MONSTERS Liselle Sambury's THIS TIME WILL BE DIFFERENT, a psychological thriller with a speculative twist, pitched as Liane Moriarity's Nine Perfect Strangers meets AppleTV's Severance, about an ambitious young woman who trades her memories for the promise of true love at an exclusive retreat—only to discover sinister secrets behind closed doors—to Maya Millett at Dial Press,  by Kristy Hunter

Laurel Greer's THE BOY AQUARIUM, an enemies-to-lovers hockey romance in which a sports journalist with a grudge and an NHL star with a scandal must team up after he ghosted her years ago, pitched as Elle Kennedy meets How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, to Jennifer Lambert at Harper Canada with Molly Ketcheson and Mikaela Roasa editing, by Elaine Spencer

Ruthie Knox and Annie Mare's BELIEVER, book three in the Prairie Nightingale mystery series, finding the inquisitive PI and friends navigating a labyrinth of lies, control, and secrets to free devotees from the grip of a dangerous cult, to Marilyn Brigham at Brilliance Audio for publication in fall 2026, by Pamela Harty, along with Tara Gelsomino at One Track Literary Agency

NEW CLIENTS ON THE BLOCK

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Noelle Salazar

Noelle is a lifelong resident of the beautiful Pacific Northwest and has been telling stories for as long as she can remember. She has lived many lives: as a medical receptionist, an NFL cheerleader, and once upon a time as a Navy recruit. She much prefers being a writer. Noelle lives in Bothell, Washington, with her kids and one semi-feral cat, but dreams of one day residing in the English countryside in a stone cottage with a couple of sheep. The sheep will have their own cottage.

NEW RELEASES

ARCHANGEL’S ETERNITY by Nalini Singh

ARCHANGEL’S ETERNITY by Nalini Singh

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Elena and Raphael return for the hauntingly poignant conclusion to New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh’s genre-defining Guild Hunter series.

A thousand years.

It’s been a millennium since Elena’s fateful first meeting with Archangel Raphael. She has survived war and loss, experienced beauty and cruelty. But no matter what, she has always held on to her mortal heart, as she and Raphael have held on to each other.

ROLLS & RIVALRY by Kristy Boyce

ROLLS & RIVALRY by Kristy Boyce

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Roll the dice, strike up the band, and get ready for a swoon-worthy summer! A charming gaming romance that blends the magic of D&D with the camaraderie of band camp—from the bestselling author of Dating and Dragons!

Questing for love . . .

Hazel Buchanan has her senior year mapped out: Win respect as color guard captain, kick off her first D&D campaign, and steer clear of distractions. But her plan takes a critical hit when Max—her former best friend and longtime crush—returns to town with drumsticks in hand and an unexplained chip on his shoulder.

EVENING THE SCORE by Lexi LaFleur Brown

EVENING THE SCORE by Lexi LaFleur Brown

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USA TODAY bestselling author, NHL insider, and TikTok influencer Lexi LaFleur Brown is back with another trope-packed, spicy, hockey-accurate rom com!

Don't get mad—get even. A grudge hates to see Olivia Hinckley coming. Years ago, a dirty hit ended her late father's NHL career with the Minnesota Freeze. It was never fair that Erik Parker walked away with little more than a penalty, but it's worse that her father's rival is now up for Hall of Fame induction. On top of that, Erik's son—hockey's golden boy, Brody—just signed on to play for the Freeze. Determined to dismantle the Parker legacy, Olivia enacts a revenge plot that has her donning the Freeze's mascot costume to gain intel on the Parkers. And she can't help but mess with Brody's gameplay—and his heart for good measure. After all, what's a little fake dating between enemies?

NEVER FOUND by Remigiusz Mroz

NEVER FOUND by Remigiusz Mroz

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"The whole world has read Stieg Larsson, then Jo Nesbø, and now it's time for Remigiusz Mróz." — Tess Gerritsen

Damian Werner has made peace with the fact that he'll never see his fiancée, Ewa again. After all, she disappeared ten years ago.

But when someone posts a picture online, claiming that they're looking for the girl in the photo, Damian feels like he's seen a ghost. The girl looks exactly like Ewa. He writes it off as a coincidence, until another photo is posted—this time, one that Damian himself took of Ewa a few days before she went missing. A photo that he's never shown to anyone else . . .

AN ORDINARY SORT OF EVIL by Kelley Armstrong

AN ORDINARY SORT OF EVIL by Kelley Armstrong

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New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong returns to Victorian Scotland in the latest in the genre-blending Rip Through Time series.

Modern-day homicide detective Mallory Mitchell has grown accustomed to life in Victorian Scotland after travelling 150 years into the past into the body of a housemaid. She's built a new life for herself. Even though she works as an assistant to forensic-science pioneer Dr. Duncan Gray and Detective Hugh McCreadie, she considers them true friends. And with Gray in particular, perhaps, someday, something more.

BLOOMS EVERY DAY by Amy McCord

BLOOMS EVERY DAY by Amy McCord

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Flowers aren’t just for florists—they’re for everyone: enthusiastic amateurs, pros, DIYers, and anyone who simply loves blooms.

In Blooms Every Day, AIFD-certified floral designer and founder of Flower Moxie Amy McCord shares the tips, tricks, and “bless her heart” lessons she learned the hard way so you don’t have to. Amy’s approachable style blends professional design principles with real-world practicality so you can create breathtaking arrangements with confidence.

Inside, you'll find:

Step-by-step photo tutorials for bouquets, centerpieces, and large-scale designs.

Budget-savvy sourcing tips, plus flower swap ideas so you can achieve the same look with different blooms.

THEIR PLAYOFF ARRANGEMENT by Laurel Greer

THEIR PLAYOFF ARRANGEMENT by Laurel Greer

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Their fake romance will turn their lives around… Or upside down.

The coach's daughter is beautiful, spirited and totally off limits. But hockey player Liam Caldwell is stuck in a scoring slump, and he'll take whatever luck he can get, including Kate Sullivan's playful kiss. Good news—it breaks his slump. Bad news—video of the kiss goes viral.

They can't admit it was impulsive, not with the playoffs looming. So they agree to a fake romance—no strings, no feelings. It can't be anything more—at the end of the season, Liam will move on to another team, and Kate's business and family are in Hollow Valley. So why, as the days count down and their nights heat up, are the goodbyes getting harder…?

STALKED IN WEST TEXAS by Karen Whiddon

STALKED IN WEST TEXAS by Karen Whiddon

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Her favorite author has bought her West Texas farm… To hide from a murderer.

Discovering that the buyer of her farm is her favorite author thrills Cassie Denton. Pierce Spade has even agreed to let her remain there until she sets up her new bakery. However, sharing space with someone as irresistible as Pierce is complicated.

Especially when she discovers he's there to hide from a murderous stalker. With Pierce unlikely to stay once the killer's captured, they try to suppress their powerful mutual attraction. But with danger pursuing them, their need to protect each other only intensifies their feelings.

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