August Newsletter and Updates
I know, it's been some time since I've sent out a newsletter! But here you are!
BIG exciting news! All my books are coming out with BRAND NEW EDITIONS from a NEW PUBLISHER! I just can’t wait to spread the news, as I’ve signed on with Phoenix Voices Publishing, and we’re doing all new interiors and exteriors! I may be doing hardbacks, but that’s still in negotiation!
Just to let you know, Part One of Chasing the Silver Dragon: Disconnect, is available on my website! This is a Novella and on sale for 2.99!
Queer Corner
So, here you will find my recommendations for queer books of all kinds! Take a look, and see what interests you! (Warning: May contain spice or triggers!)
A mission gone sideways sets events in motion I’m not sure either of us is ready for.
Tavish
For nearly twenty years I suffered, but it lead me to him. As crazy as it sounds, he makes it all worth it, but the return of his sister and the man I escaped jeopardizes everything.
Draven
I’m beginning to believe I’m cursed. I’ve lost everyone I’ve ever loved. Then I found him and even though I fought it, I couldn’t help falling for him. Now I may lose him too.
A first chance at love and happiness for one is the second chance for the other, but only if they can overcome the secrets from their pasts and the threat to their future.
Rebel a dark paranormal gay romance. Vengeful spirits, dark secrets, and an unanswered question haunt psychic medium Rebel Hunter.
Grissom is a small town with dark secrets. When Rebel Hunter, a paranormal consultant, relocates to its outskirts, he unwittingly stumbles upon a mystery decades in the making. After one of his clients vanishes, Rebel is dragged into the investigation by homicide detective Gideon Palmer.
On a forced vacation, Gideon is in the right place at the wrong time, and his downtime is cut short by the disappearance of a wealthy socialite. As he investigates, he finds himself confronted by a wall of silence. The only bright spot is Rebel Hunter, a man of mystery and danger.
Drawn together, their chemistry is immediate, and Rebel and Gideon struggle with their emotions as they navigate the dark twists of the case. Can both men face their own ghosts to help find a missing woman before it's too late?
Content Warning: contains violence and sexual content
Cinnamon ‘Cinn’ Saunders thought he’d learnt to control his little ghost problem.
That is, until the moment he brings back a malevolent spirit from the shadowrealm, and quickly finds himself unjustly arrested for the murder of four people.
After breaking free of foster care and a stint in juvie, all Cinn wanted to do was keep his head down and work his way up to become a professional chef. Now he’s forced to make a choice: life in jail, or allow a stranger to whisk him away to a mysterious institute in rural Switzerland with the promise of learning how to control his terrifying supernatural abilities.
Julien, the French charismatic charmer who is charged with warding over Cinn, also has a problem: the murder of his sister is still unsolved.
He needs help. Help that only Cinn can provide. He’ll do anything to get it, including making Cinn an offer that he can’t refuse. What Julien doesn't expect out of the bargain is their undeniable connection, which only serves to complicate matters as they navigate uncharted territories together.
Between battling an uprising of deadly creatures that not only threaten the moteblessed community, but the entire planet, and fighting their ever-growing attraction, can this opposites-attract pair overcome their demons to save the world, and each other?
The Shadows Beyond is part 1 of an MM urban fantasy romance duology, and contains explicit content. Full content warnings can be found within the book and on the author’s website. The overarching plot continues into book 2, with the end of book 1 offering a ‘happy-for-now’ for the main characters.
The journey to forgiveness begins with goodbye...
Samuel
I don’t deserve love or happiness. The last few years of my life have been full of enough guilt and hurt for me to deny it. The pain in my body matches the pain in my heart and it’s my penance for the role I played in the loss of my mentor, a man who would still be here if it weren’t for my failure. If I can’t even forgive myself, how can those who lost him forgive me?
The guilt that drives me to help others is my only companion—even when it’s to my detriment. That is until I see him. He’s as broken as I am and wants to move on, but he can’t do it alone. I know I’m not good enough for him, but maybe he's the key to my absolution.
Rory
I spent the last two years enveloped in pain while I tried to find the man I’d loved and lost. My need to say my last goodbye and find closure keeps me driving forward, despite the pain and loneliness. If I can’t find what I lost, how can I ever move forward?
After being blocked, barred, and shut down at every turn, I’m ready to give up. That is until I run into him. We’re both broken, but maybe by helping me, he can help himself, too. He thinks he’s not good enough for me, but I found love once and lost it, so maybe we can find it—together.
Spicy Corner
Want your books Spicy? Check out some of these recommendations. You might find your favorite type of spice here!
For four years, Jordan had been stuck in a monotonous cycle: work, eat, sleep. But everything changed with a call from his baby sister. Mama was about to lose everything they had left, and she hadn't even wanted him to know. He headed home, expecting a quick pitstop. Little did he realize, his well-worn routine was about to be turned upside down.
Ally was ready to start her first year as a kindergarten teacher, finally feeling a sense of purpose. But when her best friend, Lacey, drops a bombshell: Jordan is coming home- old emotions resurface, and Ally's carefully planned life is thrown into chaos.
With her mother’s health failing, Dianne finds herself back in her old neighbourhood, Emory Falls. While some things have changed, a lot has stayed the same – like the bogeyman in her closet. It’s been a long time since she’s wondered about that monster but it doesn’t stop her from trying to lure him out. She doesn’t think that she’ll be right.
Once the monster is out, though, the unexpected happens. The monster from the shadows is ready to give in to temptation and claim her as his. But Dianne doesn’t know if she can juggle her job, her mother’s worsening condition, and the new desires the bogeyman inspires. Fortunately, she just might get all her answers when she gives in.
This book deals with themes of mental health, Alzheimer's disease, mild violence, some mention of grief, and unwanted attention.
Blake: She was unaware of how deeply the devil was wrapped around my soul. She was never intended to be the object of my obsession. But I was spellbound by her. I had to get rid of her before she consumed me. And not because I had the reputation of being a heartless Alpha.
Maeve: When I unknowingly tear open the veil between worlds of Earth Wolves and Mist Wolves, I accidentally set into motion a series of events that will change my life forever. When the enigmatic Alpha Blake, King of the Mist, captures me, I find myself torn between loyalty to my people and the undeniable pull of a forbidden bond.
Maeve is harboring a secret rune upon her and lives under the looming pressure of her father’s expectations who is forcing her to take a chosen mate. She faces animosity between their worlds and is the target of treacherous schemes of those who want her dead and take over the Mist.
Amidst betrayal and danger, will their forbidden love bloom against all odds? Will Blake accept her or will he reject her? Will Maeve navigate a world filled with danger and deception to secure her future? And as the mist begins to lift, will she give it up?
Trigger warning: The Mist Wolves is a spicy, enemies-to-lovers, dark paranormal romance. This book features mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences. Reader discretion is advised. For a complete list of content warnings, check the website.
Olivia Monroe is fresh out of college, living in a new apartment, in a new city with her best friend. Hoping for a fresh start, drama free, Olivia has a chance encounter with an attractive stranger who turns out to be more than she bargained for. Now her fresh start is becoming more precarious by the day as she navigates work, love and a secret she intends to keep.
Push & Pull: The Devereaux Duet is an omnibus including both books in the duet. Grab this steamy, billionaire, forbidden romance about a man unattainable and woman with a secret she's not ready to share... ever.
This book was originally published as two separate novels Push and Pull.
Speculative Fiction Corner
Looking for fantasy, science fiction, or paranormal? Here’s some great things for you to check out! (Warning: May contain spice!)
Our heroes, Sarah and George, are facing the all-powerful Herald, who has conquered nine of the twelve kingdoms and declared himself High King, with enemies facing them at every turn. They are opposed by Mole People, Rhinokin, Swinekin, Berian Smokemen and dragons, with spies everywhere and uncertainty as to who they can trust. They aim to find the legendary Faerie Garden, the secret hiding place of the faeries, known as the Children of the Sun, but will the faeries be as welcoming as the children hope? Can our heroes convince the Faerie Garden to take them in, or will they be forced to live out the rest of their lives captured in prison, or worse? And what kind of world will exist if Herald is able to rule it unopposed?
Poetry Corner
I love poetry, and I’m happy to present you with a couple selections from a new author to me!
In "Blame It On My Heart", Jillian A Morris weaves a tapestry of emotions, capturing the delicate dance of love and vulnerability. With each verse, she invites readers to explore the intricate pathways of the heart - from the tender blush of young love, to the searing ache of a broken heart, and finally the euphoric moment when soulmates collide.
These poems are like secret notes passed between lovers, etched in moonlight and ink. They speak of stolen kisses, tear-streaked pages, and the quiet solace found in the arms of another. Morris's lyrical prose navigates the labyrinth of human connection, revealing both its fragility and enduring strength.
"Blame It On My Heart" is an intimate journey - a collection that resonates with anyone who has ever loved deeply, lost painfully, or discovered the magic of love that transcends time. Morris's words linger, leaving an indelible mark on the readers soul.
Jillian A Morris's poetic voice is a beacon, guiding us through the labyrinth of love. This third book is a testament to her artistry, and readers will find themselves returning to it's pages, seeking solace, understanding, and the promise of love anew.
Middle Aged & Mentally ill is a collection of poems, written by author and poet, Jillian Morris. Each poem are words expressed from the depths of the human soul, covering topics such as mental illness, addiction, love, grief, and finding hope.