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Imagine waking up one day and finding out you’re a succubus. A female demon who feeds on human intimacy. And you’re a virgin. That’s the nightmare that Avery Williams faces in my YA paranormal romance, Damned When I Didn’t, a unique coming of age story about family, friendship, and living with the consequences of one’s choices.


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     It wasn’t the things I remembered that scared the crap out of me. It was the things I didn’t.

     Take that night, for instance. I knew I’d been at the same party as my fifteen-year-old sister. She’d been laughing at something her friend had said. Caleb Higgins, the guy I’d been crushing on senior year, had come over to talk to me. I remembered feeling panicked at some point during the party and hearing my friends’ heart-stopping screams. But my strongest memory—the one that haunts me even now as I run my hand over the smooth skin on my stomach—was of the sharp pain that had pierced my body just below my rib cage. I’d thought I’d died. Thought I’d glimpsed the Bright Light. But soon after, I wasn’t sure of anything. Like how I’d ended up at the hospital. There was no mistaking that’s where I was. I recognized the curved wooden reception desk in the waiting room from the time my sister had broken her arm.

     I stood near the closed double doors leading into the emergency room, wearing dirty jeans, baby-blue flip-flops, and a too-thin, pale-rose tank top, freezing my butt off. Why were hospitals always so cold? Seriously, there were sick people there. A little heat might have done them wonders.

     A disbelieving giggle bubbled up my throat. The temperature in the waiting room was the least of my worries.

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I’m delighted with the feedback I’ve received.
Winner Best Paranormal Romance 2021
"Damned When I Didn’t is such a fun paranormal romance, I loved every minute of it. ... If you’re looking for a paranormal romance with a fresh take and snarky dialogue, pick up Damned When I Didn’t. Highly recommend!" - N.N. Light Book Heaven
"This novel serves up a unique story that brings many different characters together in a breathtaking read." - InD'Tale Magazine
"Damned If I Didn't is the perfect mix of romance, drama, and friendship. You won't be disappointed!" - Goodreads Reviewer

Damned When I Didn’t is a YA novel that will make you laugh, cry, and swoon. It’s a story of love, friendship, and self-discovery that will keep you on the edge or your seat. If you’re looking for a fresh and fun paranormal romance, you won’t regret giving it a try. You can find it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or your favorite online bookstore. And if you do read it, please let me know what your think. I’d love to hear from you!

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We made it to 2024. 🥳 I hope the new year is off to a wonderful start!
It's that time of year when we see so many people posting their accomplishments and exciting news. So, in case someone needs to hear this, it's okay if your big accomplishment is that you made it to 2024. 💕 

I'm starting my year by picking a word to inspire me. Last year, I chose Balance.  For me, this meant making more time for the things I love. I read 38 books, played around with new book ideas, survived the various changes at the day job, and spent more time outdoors. This year, I'm choosing Joy.  My goal is to do many, many things that bring happiness to others and to me.
How's the new year treating you? Did you pick a word of the year? Do you have any book recommendations?
Stay warm and safe!

Hello, dear readers!

It’s that magical time of year. Whatever holiday you observe, I hope it’s filled with wonder, sparks of fun, cheer, and love. Maybe even a scrumptious Wishing Spritz cookie that will make your dreams come true, like the cookies in Merry Little Wishing Spritz. 😉

Happy holidays to you and yours! 🎄🎁🎉
Cherie

Curl up with my small town, enemies to lovers romance with a dash of magic. It’s about a modern-day witch who casts a well-intended spell meant to save her apartment and her job. But magic is unpredictable, especially when her friend casts a little charm of her own that has Cassie lusting after the man she desperately wants to despise. It’s a fun, festive, and flirty read that will make you laugh and swoon.
Grab your copy!

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Looking for something new? Check out one of the books on my radar!

A Trinity of WitchesI'm excited to learn the backstory to the Bearsden Witch Series, a PWF Urban Fantasy. In the 1960s, three young witches from different backgrounds come together to perform a fertility spell. What could go wrong?

Practical Potions anthology promises a collection of fantasy stories from bubbling cauldron to something wicked this way comes.

Do you have a book recommendation for me? Drop it in the comments!
Stay safe!

 

Who doesn't love the cute pet that is there for us? All the books in this book fair have a lovable pup that is there for the protagonist, and I'm delighted to have my small town romance Salted Caramel Bliss with a Wedding Kiss included in this event. 
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Peek between the pages of Salted Caramel Bliss with a Wedding Kiss
Jinx happily jumped to the ground. She paused, head tilted and ears perked. Off in the distance, a voice sang a lovely melody, like secrets on the wind. It was the song from my premonitions.

The spark circled me, bringing my attention back to the spell. It zigged left around my car and then zagged over the boardwalk. Jinx frolicked along behind it.

“Jinx, wait!” I grabbed my purse, locked the doors, and jogged to catch up. A warm breeze lifted my hair, bringing with it the delicious aroma of barbecue and charbroiled meats. My stomach growled, but there was no time to check out the restaurants. Not with my puppy prancing through the pale sand.

“Jinx!” I hopped off the wood walkway and onto the sand. Ahead of me, Jinx scampered between a couple relaxing on a sherbet-colored blanket and then through a little girl’s sandcastle.

“Sorry.” I skirted the couple. “Sorry,” I said to the girl. With a flick of a finger, I repaired some of the damage to her castle. The loose sand under my sandal- clad feet made it difficult to run. “Jinx, slow down!”

Jinx and the spark stopped at the end of a long pier lined with boats of varying sizes. We were alone. I clutched a stitch in my side. The spark bobbed a couple of times above the clear blue water before plopping soundlessly beneath the surface. Jinx barked.

“No, Jinx. We’re not going to jump.” I hoped the spark somehow heard me and reappeared. It couldn’t possibly think I was going to follow it into the ocean.

I glanced around, hoping to spot the gray-haired man or the boy from my vision. The hauntingly beautiful song blended with the waves splashing against the pier. I breathed in, enjoying the sounds of nature and savoring the crisp scent of the sea. Both were inviting. Maybe that was why they called this place Siren’s Cove. It beckoned people to stay.



Happy reading, everyone!!

Hi!
I’m thrilled to share with you a wonderful review of Salted Caramel Bliss with a Wedding Kiss , a cozy, small town, witchy romance that will warm your heart. The reviewer said:

‘Loved this charming, second chance, witch romance. I was addicted from the beginning, the author will have you enchanted with the storyline! Peyton and Roman has bumps and rough patches to overcome… but added with Jinx and Travis and enduring small town charm and friends to help out its a journey with mystery and intrigue!! Grab a cozy drink and a comfortable seat and spent an afternoon reading a delightful book!’ - Rhonda

These kind words brought a smile to my face. 


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Isaac and the Prince of FaeYA Paranormal
Isaac will burn down the faerie realm to protect his family and friends from the dangerous faerie threatening them. That is if the faerie doesn’t kill him first.
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📚 Books on my radar 📚

Whistler's Night by H.M. Shander's promises to be a fun, lighthearted holiday romance, and the cover is so cute! 


Witch Under Pressure by Karen McSpade promises humor, hints of romance, family drama, and magical spells gone hilariously wrong,

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Hello, dear readers!

Fall is here, and that means it’s time for some spooky and magical reads. I love this season of ghosts and witches, demons and monsters. That’s why I’ve been busy decorating my house with pumpkins and cobwebs, munching on delicious taffy apples, and curling up with some cozy fantasies.

One of the books I recently enjoyed was The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, a lighthearted and cozy fantasy about a lonely witch who would love to find someone she can trust with her secret. The book, by Sangu Mandanna, is a sweet read with a fun and witty twist. If you enjoy books about witches, check it out!

If you’re looking for a book with witches or demons, I hope you’ll check out some of mine:

Isaac and the Prince of Fae , Free on KU: A paranormal adventure about a battle between witch and fae in which there can be only one winner. Salted Caramel Bliss with a Wedding Kiss : An enchanting, second-change romance about a witch who gets more than she bargained for when she follows a vision to a small town in Maine. Damned When I Didn't: A YA paranormal romance about an 18-year-old virgin who finds herself Hell's newest succubus. (Read an excerpt below.) Challenging Destiny : A YA paranormal romance/thriller about a brother and sister Chosen to be pawns in a battle between Heaven and Hell. (Also available on Audible.)

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If you're looking to discover new authors and new books, check out this Kindle Unlimited Book Fair!

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Have you read any of the books above? Do you have any book recommendations for me? I would love to hear from you. Hit reply and share your thoughts.

Happy reading! Cherie

Witches, ghosts, and demons, oh my! This Sppoktacular Book Fairs is a great place to find your next book, from YA to adult, horror to fantasy, there’s something for everyone.
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Look for DAMNED WHEN I DIDN'T while you're there!
Genre: YA Paranormal RomanceFeaturing: Angels and Demons
What readers had to say about Damned When I Didn't:
Winner Best Paranormal Romance 2021 – N.N. Light, Book Heaven
"Damned When I Didn’t is such a fun paranormal romance, I loved every minute of it."- N.N. Light Book Heaven
"This novel serves up a unique story that brings many different characters together in a breathtaking read." - InD'Tale Magazine
Can an eighteen-year-old virgin fulfill her succubus duties without losing her innocence?

About the book:
Death isn’t the end for eighteen-year-old Avery Williams, and her final resting place isn’t beyond the Golden Gates. No, the Queen of the Damned has plans for her and, unbeknownst to Avery, fought hard to gain possession of her soul. As Hell’s newest succubus, Avery is expected to siphon life from the living. It only takes a long, meaningful kiss, but for a virgin like Avery, kissing guys she barely knows isn’t something she’s comfortable doing. Avery focuses on the upside of her fate—she’ll be returning home, or so she thinks. When the Queen of the Damned cuts her off from her old life, Avery is determined to find a way back to her family and friends, even if it means facing Hell’s fury if she’s caught.

Books, books, and more books for the romance lover! These sweet romances are perfect cozy reads. 

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Two of my titles are featured!

SALTED CARAMEL BLISS WITH A WEDDING KISSA kiss to remember... if only she could.

MERRY LITTLE WISHING SPRITZA well-intended spell has this witch lusty after the ma

 

Now's a great time to find your next fantasy on Kindle Unlimited. There's over sixty books to choose from, including my YA novella, ISAAC AND THE PRINCE OF FAE!
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Hi! 
Did you hear? ISAAC AND THE PRINCE OF FAE is now available on Kindle Unlimited. We head back to Gloucester, MA, and the paranormal world of magic and witchcraft to fight the Prince of Fae in this Embrace prequel. I hope you'll check it out!


Title: Isaac and the Prince of FaeGenre: YA Fantasy, AdventureBook length: Novella

Tagline: Fire meets ice in a battle between witch and fae. Only the strongest will survive.
Blurb:
Isaac knows the importance of fueling his magical powers with positive emotions. It’s been the simplest of rules to follow until now.

When Heather, a fellow witch, begs Isaac to help her reverse a spell that brought a vindictive faerie into the human realm, Isaac has no choice but to assist. He’s sure there’s a peaceful compromise to her prince of a problem. Only Heather hasn’t been entirely truthful about why this dangerous faerie refuses to leave. He’s even more powerful than Isaac. That is, if Isaac doesn’t tap into dark magic. When the faerie threatens to harm the people Isaac cares about, he abandons civility. He’ll burn down the faerie realm to protect his loved ones—if the faerie doesn’t kill him first.


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I'd love to hear from you! What's the last fantasy book you read? Or, what's your favorite genre?
I'm currently reading The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna.  This fantasy has a T.J. Klune vibe with quirky characters that are easy to love. It's good so far!

I'm excited to be participating in this book fair exclusively for fantasy audiobooks. With close to fifty audiobooks to choose from, fantasy lovers are bound to find something they'll enjoy!

🎧 Visit the fair! 🎧

Be sure to look for my YA paranormal romance/thriller CHALLENGING DESTINY while your there!

Gerne: YA Paranormal Romance/ThrillerTagline: Being Chosen is a terrible thing when there's no one you can trust.

Blurb:
Logan Ragsdale and his younger sister, Ariana, have been marked, chosen to be unwilling participants in a war between angels and demons.

Logan can sense something's not quite right. Like an unexpected chill on a summer's day, he can feel the unseen closing in. He's had these feelings before and, each time, someone close to him died. He's afraid this time it might just be Ariana.

Logan's fears are soon confirmed when he discovers their new friends aren't human, but rather representatives from Heaven and Hell sent to Earth to ensure he and Ariana accept their roles in an ancient prophecy. Demons want Logan to open the gates of Hell. Ariana has the power to stop them, but if she chooses to side with Heaven to spare the lives of thousands of innocent people, she'll damn her brother for eternity.

Together, they must derail the biblical event if they hope to save themselves and the future of mankind...but what price are they willing to pay to keep the other safe?


Happy listening!!