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I’m so excited to show you my cover for ECHOES FROM THE VEIL! This is the 3rd book in my series, the Aisling Chronicles, and the final installment of the trilogy.

I’m absolutely thrilled with this cover. When I worked with Entangled Publishing about it, I didn’t provide a lot of input, but I did ask for both Elizabeth and Finn to be on the cover for this final book in the series. I’m so glad they were able to use the same models from the other books and incorporate the same beautiful colors.  I know they say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but I think this cover perfectly encapsulates the story, capturing the romance between these two characters I created. Enjoy, and don’t forget to pre-order you copy of ECHOES FROM THE VEIL…

Aisling Elizabeth Tanner is now the leader of the Faerie rebellion. Facing the end of the world, she will have to find the strength to lead the Fae to victory against the threat they face, or risk losing everything, including Finn, whom she’s come to love more than life.

Warrior Finn O’Connell wants nothing more than to fight by Elizabeth’s side. But an ancient Celtic goddess threatens to take charge of his soul, and he will have to wage a war within himself to save the rebellion from disintegrating into chaos.

Betrayal leads them into the Fae Underworld, where Finn discovers his greatest sacrifice might be letting Elizabeth go—forever.

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You all know I love a good party, right? Well. It’s only five days (FIVE DAYS!) until the release of THE CAPTAIN’S REBEL, and I couldn’t be more excited! I love this book so much. To me, it has everything–adventure, sex, a strong heroine, a hot Captain, pirates, BDSM-loving lesbians, and sex. Haha! All the hot, kinky, stuck-in-the-Captain’s- cabin sexy times. You can RSVP HERE! I’ll be hosting a small party to celebrate on my Facebook author page. I’m going to have tons of giveaways. Jewelry from Silver Beach Sea Glass, free books, gift cards from Feminist Apparel, and a huge big box of hot historical romance paperbacks. If I can figure out Facebook live, I’ll also do a reading. This event is more than just about THE CAPTAIN’S REBEL. It’s about celebrating all the strong woman in my life who have supported me and the female-centered businesses that keep me inspired. My friend Kathy is the artist behind Silver Beach Sea Glass, and the big box of paperbacks will feature some of my closest lady writer friends who write historical. If you enjoy Captain’s Rebel, you’ll really love their books. Make sure to put the kiddies to bed beforehand […]

St. Patrick’s Day Giveaway! This is it. My biggest giveaway EVER. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the Upcoming Release of THE CAPTAIN’S REBEL with me! One lucky newsletter subscriber will win a $200 Amazon Gift card. A second lucky subscriber will win signed copies of ALL of my books. Sign up for my newsletter today to participate! My newsletter goes on March 17th St. Patrick’s Day. Make sure you sign up for a chance to win! Also, check out the cover for THE CAPTAIN’S REBEL. *Heart Eyes* This is my first erotic historical romance, and I’m writing as C.B. Halverson. I can’t wait to share this book with you all! Available April 3rd… THE CAPTAIN’S REBEL Never surrender. Land. Power. Influence. Mary O’Malley knows these are the only things that matter in her war-torn country. Determined to win back her ancestral home, she must embark on a journey across the Atlantic disguised as a cabin boy. But her ruse brings her under the control of a dangerous sea captain who demands from her the one thing she will never give—complete and total submission. Captain Richard Grant runs a tight ship, and he didn’t claw his way up through the ranks […]

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