Author Spotlight Rose Adam! Santa and His Magical Mates

I'm Rose Adam and I write sweet with heat, low angst, lots of fluff, out of the box stories!

 If you are in the mood for the Christmas season and sexy Santa stories, Santa and His Magical Mates is now out! 

Santa exists in his magical North Pole home and is racing against time to find his fated mate before the Christmas spirit candle dims. For ages, he focused solely on the naughty list, but his head elf, Bernie, has devised a solution. With a new program for the naughty list, Santa gains free time and realizes his mate is in danger, prompting him to take action. Ella, raised in high society, has become a snobbish socialite, but when a friend leaves for a new life, she yearns for change. As she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, Ella encounters more than she expected, including a cat that leads her into a risky adventure. She unexpectedly meets a legendary figure and seizes the opportunity for a fresh start. Frost, the admittedly handsome Jack Frost, has secretly been attracted to the big guy, Santa, for eons. Thinking he was doomed to his unrequited love until a special someone shows up to the North Pole. Frost is drawn to Ella as much as Santa and it isn't made clear right away that he was meant for both of them. With Christmas approaching and secrets unfolding, an evil force threatens Santa's mission, Frost is called to duty, and Ella is determined to help. Utilizing her resources and the support of North Pole citizens, she fights for the gift of a new life.

Ready to dive in? https://books2read.com/SantasMagicalMates

The audio version of this book is also available! 

#TheSundayPost It's Fall Back Week!

 

The Sunday Post is a blog news meme hosted here @ Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on your blog for the week ahead. Join in weekly, bi-weekly, or for a monthly wrap-up. you can write about what is coming up on your blog for the week ahead. Join in weekly, bi-weekly, or for a monthly wrap-up. See rules here: Sunday Post Meme.

The good thing about working school hours is that I always get off work before it's dark outside--even when the days are short. Back when I worked downtown, it would be dark when I left to go to work and dark when I left the office to catch the train. 

I caught a cold this week so I've been drinking lots of tea. My favorite right now is a cinnamon rooibis that I got on my trip to Galena, IL.  Do you drink tea? Do you have a favorite type? I like to add local honey. If it is a mint tea, I like to add a splash of non-dairy milk. 

Exciting author news! I won third place for romance in the Book Fest Fall Awards. for my book It App-ened One Night! Yay! 

Recently, my husband bought a very inexpensive starter kit to make soy candles. Wish us luck as we try our hand at candle-making this week. If the candles work out, I'm going to give some to people for Christmas. We will see! I try to remember to take a picture of the finished result. 

I hope you are having a good weekend. I also hope I get to read, I feel like a good thriller!

The Fireside Book Cafe!

I belong to a reader and author group on Facebook, and we are doing an Advent Calendar game. If you like fun contests and are on Facebook, you can join the "Fireside Book Cafe" and be part of the fun! There are lots of author takeover days where authors in all sorts of genres give away ebooks, audiobooks, and physical books. 

Social media is a dumpster fire most of the time and is getting filled with more and more ads and AI videos. This group is a nice escape from all of that! 

My little bookish ghosty! 

 

Mark Your Calendar! Join me for the Ho-Ho-Ho RAT!

 

Are you ready to do some reading? I'm excited to particpate in the Ho-Ho-Ho Readathon this year. I'm going to host a challenge and give away gift card --I don't know what the challenge will be so stay tuned! 

Since it isn't Halloween yet, I'm still on my morbid reading kick. Currently I'm listening to The Demon of Unrest  and reading Cemetary stories. But I promise by November 26, I'll be in holiday reading mode!

Click here to join the Readathon! https://caffeinatedbookreviewer.com/2025/10/13th-annual-ho-ho-ho-readathon-sign-up.html

What are you reading or watching this month? 

My hub signed up for BritBox so we are currently watching Beyond Paradise and Back to Paradise. There are a ton of cozy mystery shows to watch! 

A New Release in Nicole Craig's Deadman's Tribe Series~Brave Enough

 

If you like your male lead's on the Alpha side, this is a great series for you! 

It’s difficult to be brave when you’ve been running scared your whole life. She’s woken up with no idea who she is. She may not know who she is or how she got here, but she knows that the man guarding her will do so with his life. The bigger question: why does she feel like she needs protection? It’s always been easier to be what others expect him to be. Studious child, man of the house, responsible brother, thief, computer genius. Why not add bodyguard to his list of roles? He’s had so many over the years, he’s completely lost track of who the “real” Midas is anymore. Two lost souls brought together by Fate. It’s instant attraction for Mouse and Midas—an attraction they’re afraid to give in to. When her memories begin returning, the truth of who she is could be the end of much more than just their relationship.

Are you read dive in? Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPWKBJCZ

This is the fifth book in Nicole's romantic suspense series. 

Nicole Craig writes action packed steamy romance. Strong alpha males, her male main characters will do anything to protect their women. Her female main characters accept their men flaws and all. Her Deadman series is all about bad boys falling for good women. From southeastern Wisconsin, she spends time with her husband and three furry children. If you are on Facebook, you can find her here: https://www.facebook.com/nicole.craig.352527

Darkness is coming #The Sunday Post

 

The Sunday Post is a blog news meme hosted here @ Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on your blog for the week ahead. Join in weekly, bi-weekly, or for a monthly wrap-up. you can write about what is coming up on your blog for the week ahead. Join in weekly, bi-weekly, or for a monthly wrap-up. See rules here: Sunday Post Meme.

This week is the last week before we fall back, and night shows up before five p.m. I am not a fan of such early nightfall. How about you? 

Yesterday I attended a very fun event--a brunch with authors and readers! How was your weekend? 

We also watched the movie The Substance It was filled with body horror, but had a very affirming message about life. Then we watched A House of Dynamite, which reaffirmed that if there is an apocalypse, I don't want to be part of the post-apocalypse--just take me in the first round of disaster, please. 

A ghost cloche I made. It was a kit from our local library! 

Book Anniversary for April Decton's "For the Love of Weezie"

If you enjoy reading books that include historical events. This might be a good fit for you. 

 On September 11, 2001, the world watched in horror as the

US was attacked. Four aircraft were hijacked. Two planes were flown into the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center in New York City, one crashed at the Pentagon in Washington, DC and one in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Many lives were lost aboard the four aircraft and on the ground. Many more lives were lost in rescue and recovery efforts. This is the story of A man who lost his wife. A toddler who lost her mother. A woman who lost her husband. But together they find life, hope, and love beyond the tragedies.

Get your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGPR75CZ

Ready to learn more about April Decton?

April lives in Indiana and is a mother to two, extraordinary daughters and their husbands. She has eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. When not with family, reading, or writing, April enjoys walking, hiking, loves to travel and is most happy with her toes at water’s edge of a beach. April never aspired to be a writer. After fighting her first story for nearly five years, she gave in. April loves attending author events and meeting new readers at her table. https://www.amazon.com/stores/April-Decton/author/B09Z7RY8R3

Author Spotlight --Harper Black!

Harper Black’s love of reading and curiosity about the world was stirred at an early age. That curiosity, a desire to get a college education, and a sense of adventure, led Harper to enlist in the U.S. Navy. Harper’s military career took her to destinations that were both intrepid and romantic, embarking on a journey to achieve her professional goals while navigating the ebbs and flows of international romance.

Her travels included memorable experiences in Scotland, Italy, and England. Her experiences in traveling and dating inspired her to write. In her stories, Harper crafts romantic adventures that reflect diverse cultures and encourages each of us to follow our desire for true love wherever it takes us. Harper is a native of Wisconsin and loves travel, music and romance.

Vanessa Lawrence has never had good luck with men. Her cheating, narcissistic ex-husband was bad enough, but now her boyfriend has suddenly ended their relationship just days before their upcoming trip to Mexico to celebrate her birthday. Buoyed by the support of her family, Vanessa decides to travel solo and unexpectedly meets charming, retired police officer, Bastien Bertrand. A dinner invitation follows, and a romantic dance together changes everything. But back home, trusting their growing feelings is more complicated. Bastien lives miles away in Louisiana running his family’s farming business, while Vanessa is worried about how her college-age son and Bastien’s family will react. When Vanessa’s ex-husband starts making sinister threats, refusing to put the past behind them, it’s not only her hopes for the future that stand to be destroyed, but the reputation of the man she loves. Will their dance of the heart lead to a lasting love… or a bittersweet memory?

If you like a later-in-life story of second chances along with some romantic suspense--pick up A Dance of the Heart here; https://a.co/d/8E4DBUK

The Sunday Post Morbid History

 

The Sunday Post is a blog news meme hosted here @ Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on your blog for the week ahead. Join in weekly, bi-weekly, or for a monthly wrap-up. you can write about what is coming up on your blog for the week ahead. Join in weekly, bi-weekly, or for a monthly wrap-up. See rules here: Sunday Post Meme.

Our library has some great programs, and this one was no exception. It was called "Morbid History." And the content lived up to the name. The presenter talked about some of the strange (and gross) history of human burial and cemeteries from around 1830 to the present. 

It was so fascinating, I actually borrowed on of the books on the presenter's recommended books list. I listened to the audiobook Stiff by Mary Roach. It was hard to turn off! The book is all about human cadavers. I actually fell asleep listening to it and had a great night of sleep--don't ask me why! I have no clue--the book is super morbid. I mean, it's literally all about what happens to the body after death. 

In lighter news, I got my manuscript back from my editor and am halfway done revising it. Then it will go to my proofreader, and then I'll revise it some more, and then I'll format it and revise it again! I still need to come up with a cover and the blurb for the back of the book--ugh! So hard!

How was your week? Any fun plans for the upcoming week? 

We are all decorated for Halloween! If it was dark you could see the orange and purple lights as well! 

Author Spotlight! Trail To Trouble By Valerie Clarizio

 He’s never stopped loving her. She’s never stopped running.

Hunter Samuelson has spent a decade longing for the woman who vanished without a trace. Hannah Rice just wants to escape the shadows of a violent past. When a chance encounter ignites old flames, it also awakens a deadly threat. Now, survival means trusting each other, and risking everything for a second chance at love.

Craving more? Get it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLWMG4DV

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/trail-to-trouble-valerie-j-clarizio/1148023780?ean=2940184422688 iBooks: https://books.apple.com/us/book/trail-to-trouble/id6751426005 Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/trail-to-trouble?sId=4ccd7d7d-f1c2-46eb-8c66-6534746f21e4 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Valerie_J_Clarizio_Trail_to_Trouble?id=jsF4EQAAQBAJ&hl=en_US

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Valerie Clarizio is a USA Today bestselling author who lives in romantic Door County Wisconsin with her husband. She loves to read, write, and spend time at her cabin in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She's lived her life surrounded by men, three brothers, a husband, and a male Siamese cat who required his own instruction manual. Keeping up with all the men in her life has turned her into an outdoors enthusiast, of which her favorite activity is hiking in national parks. While out on the trails, she has plenty of time to conjure up irresistible characters and unique storylines for her next romantic suspense, time travel, or contemporary romance novel.