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SOMETHING IS AFOOT 👀👀👀 Hmm, what could it be? If you poke around on IG today there may be other clues!

#romantasy #romantasybooks #fantasyromance #books #shaylingandhi #darkfantasy

SOMETHING IS AFOOT 👀👀👀 Hmm, what could it be? If you poke around on IG today there may be other clues!

#romantasy #romantasybooks #fantasyromance #books #shaylingandhi #darkfantasy

What do you do when you live in Colorado and it's the weekend? Randomly rent a cabin and do puzzles of course! Don't forget the s'mores...

(Plus there's a bonus Easter egg for anyone who's read Once Charmed, Twice Cursed 😉)

What do you do when you live in Colorado and it's the weekend? Randomly rent a cabin and do puzzles of course! Don't forget the s'mores...

(Plus there's a bonus Easter egg for anyone who's read Once Charmed, Twice Cursed 😉)

What's better than fulfilling your dream of seeing your name on the front of your book?

Seeing your name on someone else's book! I was thrilled and honored to be the front cover blurber for Linny's amazing debut Changing Tides--if you're into love after tragedy, a beautiful beachside setting, characters in their 30s and broody carpenters, this one's for you. In bookstores now 💕

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY @linnymackwrites !!

@pageandvinebooks @luvbooksclub
#romancerecommendations #romancebooks #romancebookstagram #broodyhero #changingtides #linnymack

What's better than fulfilling your dream of seeing your name on the front of your book?

Seeing your name on someone else's book! I was thrilled and honored to be the front cover blurber for Linny's amazing debut Changing Tides--if you're into love after tragedy, a beautiful beachside setting, characters in their 30s and broody carpenters, this one's for you. In bookstores now 💕

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY @linnymackwrites !!

@pageandvinebooks @luvbooksclub
#romancerecommendations #romancebooks #romancebookstagram #broodyhero #changingtides #linnymack

I've had lots of questions about what's next and here's the answer! I'm so thrilled about this book. Dare I say it's my favorite I've ever written? Maybe I do dare.

LOVE LETTERS FOR OTHER PEOPLE is a small-town, angsty, heartache of a book with a modern Cyrano de Bergerac spin. In it, mathematician Aubrey MacLean moves back to her Indiana hometown and promptly falls for a man who woos her with incredible love letters...but what she doesn't realize is he's paying her high school boyfriend (who definitely never got over her) to write them. Drama ensues!!

The book releases December 9, 2025 and I cannot WAIT to share it with you guys! Preorders are available in all the usual places, and early orders help authors so much! Not to mention B&N is having a preorder sale through April 25 🥰 More info coming soon!

@canarystreetpress @htpbooks @barnesandnoble

#bnpreorder #romancebooks #2025romancebooks #angstyromance #romancebookstagram #romancereads

I've had lots of questions about what's next and here's the answer! I'm so thrilled about this book. Dare I say it's my favorite I've ever written? Maybe I do dare.

LOVE LETTERS FOR OTHER PEOPLE is a small-town, angsty, heartache of a book with a modern Cyrano de Bergerac spin. In it, mathematician Aubrey MacLean moves back to her Indiana hometown and promptly falls for a man who woos her with incredible love letters...but what she doesn't realize is he's paying her high school boyfriend (who definitely never got over her) to write them. Drama ensues!!

The book releases December 9, 2025 and I cannot WAIT to share it with you guys! Preorders are available in all the usual places, and early orders help authors so much! Not to mention B&N is having a preorder sale through April 25 🥰 More info coming soon!

@canarystreetpress @htpbooks @barnesandnoble

#bnpreorder #romancebooks #2025romancebooks #angstyromance #romancebookstagram #romancereads

GUYS THIS BOOK. Wtf. How have I not read this earlier. @charissaweaksauthor you are a goddess. This was my most recent library audio, but I had to pick up a shelf trophy because the writing is so gorgeous is makes my chest hurt. Help. I fear I am obsessed.
#romantasybooks #fivestarreads #romantasy #thewitchcollector #romancebookstagram

GUYS THIS BOOK. Wtf. How have I not read this earlier. @charissaweaksauthor you are a goddess. This was my most recent library audio, but I had to pick up a shelf trophy because the writing is so gorgeous is makes my chest hurt. Help. I fear I am obsessed.
#romantasybooks #fivestarreads #romantasy #thewitchcollector #romancebookstagram

Did the family photo thing for the first time ever! Massive thanks to @kaytlynperezphotography for making us look all glowy and cute!

Did the family photo thing for the first time ever! Massive thanks to @kaytlynperezphotography for making us look all glowy and cute!

This was a book event unlike any I've been to before! Thank you so much to @ali_rosen for allowing me to part of your incredible tour for Unlikely Story. We played games, did crafts, ate cake, and generally did not take ourselves seriously at all. @thebookiesbookstore showed up with an incredible book/merch table and @sheratondenverdowntown did an amazing job hosting. Special thanks to @musingsofru for connecting us and for paneling and for allowing me to post your pics!

Unlikely Story is a delightful romcom with "You've Got Mail" vibes, and Ali still has stops in Charleston and Austin....it's well worth it to check them out!

#romcombooks #romancebookstagram #romancereaders #romancereads

This was a book event unlike any I've been to before! Thank you so much to @ali_rosen for allowing me to part of your incredible tour for Unlikely Story. We played games, did crafts, ate cake, and generally did not take ourselves seriously at all. @thebookiesbookstore showed up with an incredible book/merch table and @sheratondenverdowntown did an amazing job hosting. Special thanks to @musingsofru for connecting us and for paneling and for allowing me to post your pics!

Unlikely Story is a delightful romcom with "You've Got Mail" vibes, and Ali still has stops in Charleston and Austin....it's well worth it to check them out!

#romcombooks #romancebookstagram #romancereaders #romancereads

The beginning of an era 😍😍😍 @spicylibrariandenver

#romancebooks #romancereader #bookstagram #romancereads #romancerecs #angstyromance #denverbookstore #spicylibrarian

The beginning of an era 😍😍😍 @spicylibrariandenver

#romancebooks #romancereader #bookstagram #romancereads #romancerecs #angstyromance #denverbookstore #spicylibrarian

🌿 SPRING is springing and I'm so here for it. There's always something so invigorating about this time of year....time to go write outside! 🌿

🌿 SPRING is springing and I'm so here for it. There's always something so invigorating about this time of year....time to go write outside! 🌿

So you know when you decide to go on YouTube and watch a hair cutting tutorial and then try it on yourself and it doesn't come out at all like it did in the video and you end up basically chopping all your hair off?

Yeah...same 😆

So you know when you decide to go on YouTube and watch a hair cutting tutorial and then try it on yourself and it doesn't come out at all like it did in the video and you end up basically chopping all your hair off?

Yeah...same 😆

✨️Romantasy Stuff Your Kindle for a Dollar Day coming May 16th!

16 authors have joined up to offer their romantasy ebooks for $.99 for ONE DAY ONLY! Swipe to see the fantastic titles that will be available.

Mark your calendars and head to the lïnk in my bïo to read about them and get the direct link to each book that will be available.

@ancaudleauthor
@allieshantewrites
@courtneywhims
@danaevyn
@elladawesbooks
@kriskhainesbooks
@laceylehotzkyauthor
@authorlucysmoke
@authorlunalaurier
@malwrites
@marionblackwood
@bynicoleplatania
@authorrachelmays
@authorshaylingandhi
@tareillybooks
@vblacey.books

#stuffyourkindleday #kindle #fantasyromance #romantasy #indieauthor #booksbooksbooks #sykd #ebook

✨️Romantasy Stuff Your Kindle for a Dollar Day coming May 16th!

16 authors have joined up to offer their romantasy ebooks for $.99 for ONE DAY ONLY! Swipe to see the fantastic titles that will be available.

Mark your calendars and head to the lïnk in my bïo to read about them and get the direct link to each book that will be available.

@ancaudleauthor
@allieshantewrites
@courtneywhims
@danaevyn
@elladawesbooks
@kriskhainesbooks
@laceylehotzkyauthor
@authorlucysmoke
@authorlunalaurier
@malwrites
@marionblackwood
@bynicoleplatania
@authorrachelmays
@authorshaylingandhi
@tareillybooks
@vblacey.books

#stuffyourkindleday #kindle #fantasyromance #romantasy #indieauthor #booksbooksbooks #sykd #ebook

I’ll be signing copies of When We Had Forever this Saturday, March 1, from 12pm-2pm, at House of Js in Arvada, Colorado...which is incidentally where I wrote the book itself. Come by and see me if you’re in the area and don’t forget to try their Wildflower Latte because OMG 😍😍😍

#romancebooks #booksigning #coloradoauthor

I’ll be signing copies of When We Had Forever this Saturday, March 1, from 12pm-2pm, at House of Js in Arvada, Colorado...which is incidentally where I wrote the book itself. Come by and see me if you’re in the area and don’t forget to try their Wildflower Latte because OMG 😍😍😍

#romancebooks #booksigning #coloradoauthor

RomantasyCon in LA was ✨ahhhhhmazing✨! Of course, I didn't take nearly enough pictures amid the chaos, but it was so fun to see my favorite people and put faces to familiar names!

I especially loved the part where my audio narrator for When We Had Forever saw my story, messaged me saying "wait....are you also in LA right now?" and as we started texting, we realized we were in the same room at that very moment. It was so nice to meet you in person @carlyrobinsnarrator , I'm sorry we didn't get to hang out more! Next time!

Special shout-out to my conference/writing wife @nishajtwrites YOU ARE MY FAVORITEST and @bookedtildawn and @jessabibliophile for being amazing humans who make me laugh (and blackmail me with ridiculous videos of myself, but IT'S FINE). @demiwinterswrites you're a gem and I'm so glad we got some face time finally 💖

Forgot to get myself a bookish tattoo, but hey....there's always next year.

#romantasybooks #romantasyreader #romantasycon

RomantasyCon in LA was ✨ahhhhhmazing✨! Of course, I didn't take nearly enough pictures amid the chaos, but it was so fun to see my favorite people and put faces to familiar names!

I especially loved the part where my audio narrator for When We Had Forever saw my story, messaged me saying "wait....are you also in LA right now?" and as we started texting, we realized we were in the same room at that very moment. It was so nice to meet you in person @carlyrobinsnarrator , I'm sorry we didn't get to hang out more! Next time!

Special shout-out to my conference/writing wife @nishajtwrites YOU ARE MY FAVORITEST and @bookedtildawn and @jessabibliophile for being amazing humans who make me laugh (and blackmail me with ridiculous videos of myself, but IT'S FINE). @demiwinterswrites you're a gem and I'm so glad we got some face time finally 💖

Forgot to get myself a bookish tattoo, but hey....there's always next year.

#romantasybooks #romantasyreader #romantasycon

Out Of Office.

Spending a few days with some good books and a dude who casually flexes for me at dinner 💖💖💖

Happy Valentine's Day to all!

Out Of Office.

Spending a few days with some good books and a dude who casually flexes for me at dinner 💖💖💖

Happy Valentine's Day to all!

🖤 Once Charmed, Twice Cursed Giveaway 🖤 (CLOSED)

I'm partnering with @farofeb to bring you a paperback giveaway! Once Charmed, Twice Cursed is angsty fantasy romance with brother's best friend, forbidden love, and Princess Bride vibes. This giveaway is open to US participants. Winner will receive a signed paperback, bookmark, character art, and a sticker. To enter:

· follow me and @farofeb
· like this post
· tag a friend in the comments

Winner will be chosen February 18th and contacted via DM.

🖤 Once Charmed, Twice Cursed Giveaway 🖤 (CLOSED)

I'm partnering with @farofeb to bring you a paperback giveaway! Once Charmed, Twice Cursed is angsty fantasy romance with brother's best friend, forbidden love, and Princess Bride vibes. This giveaway is open to US participants. Winner will receive a signed paperback, bookmark, character art, and a sticker. To enter:

· follow me and @farofeb
· like this post
· tag a friend in the comments

Winner will be chosen February 18th and contacted via DM.

Anyone else 😆

Anyone else 😆

The best part of authoring, maybe to no one's surprise, is NOT that I get to hallucinate imaginary people and make them kiss. I mean, that's great. Don't get me wrong. But then there are the heartfelt and incredible messages I get from readers. These make up 50% of my fuel for the day (the other 50% being coffee, of course). In my mind, the more unhinged the better, so here are some of my favorites, in no particular order 💕

And if you haven't read When We Had Forever yet, it's an angsty, emotional rollercoaster of a romance with characters in their 30s, love after loss, starry skies and secluded cabins, and a game of Monopoly repurposed for ahem....*adults*.

Unhinged DMs ALWAYS welcome 😉🥰

#angstyromance #romancerecommendations #romancebooks #romancereader #romancereads

The best part of authoring, maybe to no one's surprise, is NOT that I get to hallucinate imaginary people and make them kiss. I mean, that's great. Don't get me wrong. But then there are the heartfelt and incredible messages I get from readers. These make up 50% of my fuel for the day (the other 50% being coffee, of course). In my mind, the more unhinged the better, so here are some of my favorites, in no particular order 💕

And if you haven't read When We Had Forever yet, it's an angsty, emotional rollercoaster of a romance with characters in their 30s, love after loss, starry skies and secluded cabins, and a game of Monopoly repurposed for ahem....*adults*.

Unhinged DMs ALWAYS welcome 😉🥰

#angstyromance #romancerecommendations #romancebooks #romancereader #romancereads

I'm not usually one for trends, but this one was way too fun. So if anyone was wondering--yep, I'm a coffee-fueled, potato chip-addicted author/gray sweatpants advocate who frequently has her head in the fictional clouds and also really, really wishes we could all wear corsets all of the time.

#romancebooks #booklover #bookstagram #romancereader

I'm not usually one for trends, but this one was way too fun. So if anyone was wondering--yep, I'm a coffee-fueled, potato chip-addicted author/gray sweatpants advocate who frequently has her head in the fictional clouds and also really, really wishes we could all wear corsets all of the time.

#romancebooks #booklover #bookstagram #romancereader

📚 GUYS, I did it!! 📚

After falling short of my Goodreads goal last year (62/75), I decided this will be the year of me reconnecting with why I read: because I love it. Not because I'm putting a checkmark on a list somewhere (as much as my inner type-A loves such things). Not because I'm obligated to.

Because I want to. That's it.

The truth is, it's very hard to fit reading in around all the authoring I do. And while reading is an integral part of writing, IMO (this is how I remind myself of structure, and get inspired), I want to reframe it as a reward for myself, not another task on the endless to-do list. So.

This year, I'm going to read what I want, when I want, no apologies ☺️💖

What's your reading goal for 2025?

📚 GUYS, I did it!! 📚

After falling short of my Goodreads goal last year (62/75), I decided this will be the year of me reconnecting with why I read: because I love it. Not because I'm putting a checkmark on a list somewhere (as much as my inner type-A loves such things). Not because I'm obligated to.

Because I want to. That's it.

The truth is, it's very hard to fit reading in around all the authoring I do. And while reading is an integral part of writing, IMO (this is how I remind myself of structure, and get inspired), I want to reframe it as a reward for myself, not another task on the endless to-do list. So.

This year, I'm going to read what I want, when I want, no apologies ☺️💖

What's your reading goal for 2025?

Still thinking about that accusation, 20 years later 😆 #romancebooks #romancereader #debutbook #newbooks #angstyromance

Still thinking about that accusation, 20 years later 😆 #romancebooks #romancereader #debutbook #newbooks #angstyromance

Happy holidays, from a bunch of ski bums in Colorado! I hope the day brings you joy 🎄💕🎄

Happy holidays, from a bunch of ski bums in Colorado! I hope the day brings you joy 🎄💕🎄

🎊 Merry Christmas to me, from me 🎊

When confronted with a book THIS pretty, I really only had one choice. Book-buying ban schmook-buying ban. Special thanks to @booksareawesomeco for facilitating my bad habits 💖💖💖

#romantasybooks #undertheoaktree #beautifulbooks #readingromance

🎊 Merry Christmas to me, from me 🎊

When confronted with a book THIS pretty, I really only had one choice. Book-buying ban schmook-buying ban. Special thanks to @booksareawesomeco for facilitating my bad habits 💖💖💖

#romantasybooks #undertheoaktree #beautifulbooks #readingromance

✨ I like the unforgettable ones ✨

#books #angstybooks #romancebooks #bookstagram

✨ I like the unforgettable ones ✨

#books #angstybooks #romancebooks #bookstagram

Pub day was amazing! Thank you to everyone for the OUTPOURING of love, you all made it so special! And major thanks to @booksareawesomeco for hosting me last night! And to @magpiereadsromance for your incredibly thoughtful touches (THE FLOWERS MATCH MY BOOK Y’ALL). It was such a lovely way to celebrate the release of When We Had Forever 💕💕💕

For all those in the Denver/Parker area—if you haven’t been to Books Are Awesome yet, it’s one of the cutest bookshops out there. And they’ve got signed copies of When We Had Forever in stock (with fun character art tucked inside)!

#newbooks #bookstagram #indiebookstore #romancereader #romancereads #whenwehadforever

Pub day was amazing! Thank you to everyone for the OUTPOURING of love, you all made it so special! And major thanks to @booksareawesomeco for hosting me last night! And to @magpiereadsromance for your incredibly thoughtful touches (THE FLOWERS MATCH MY BOOK Y’ALL). It was such a lovely way to celebrate the release of When We Had Forever 💕💕💕

For all those in the Denver/Parker area—if you haven’t been to Books Are Awesome yet, it’s one of the cutest bookshops out there. And they’ve got signed copies of When We Had Forever in stock (with fun character art tucked inside)!

#newbooks #bookstagram #indiebookstore #romancereader #romancereads #whenwehadforever

✨📚 Happy Book Birthday to me! 📚✨

When We Had Forever is on shelves TODAY! Thank you to everyone who had a hand in this book's creation and to all my amazing beta and ARC readers and everyone who's been a cheerleader for me over the last few months. 💕

If you like angsty romance with:

💖 starry skies
💖 secluded cabins
💖 all the emotion
💖 love after loss
💖 lots of twist and turns

....When We Had Forever is at all major bookstores.

Freshly widowed, Mina Drake embarks on a heart-wrenching journey to uncover her late husband’s secrets. Yet in the process, she ignites an unexpected connection with the enigmatic twin brother he left behind.

@canarystreetpress @htpbooks

#newreleases #romancebooks #romancereader #romancerecs #romancebookstagram

✨📚 Happy Book Birthday to me! 📚✨

When We Had Forever is on shelves TODAY! Thank you to everyone who had a hand in this book's creation and to all my amazing beta and ARC readers and everyone who's been a cheerleader for me over the last few months. 💕

If you like angsty romance with:

💖 starry skies
💖 secluded cabins
💖 all the emotion
💖 love after loss
💖 lots of twist and turns

....When We Had Forever is at all major bookstores.

Freshly widowed, Mina Drake embarks on a heart-wrenching journey to uncover her late husband’s secrets. Yet in the process, she ignites an unexpected connection with the enigmatic twin brother he left behind.

@canarystreetpress @htpbooks

#newreleases #romancebooks #romancereader #romancerecs #romancebookstagram

✨💕📚 OUT NOW 📚💕✨

I always wanted to write romances full of angst and yearning.

Not sure what else to say besides "thank you" to everyone who had a hand in this book's creation and to every reader who has and will send me unhinged DMs about Mina and Grayson and THAT TWIST (IYKYK) 😆😈

@canarystreetpress @htpbooks

#bookstagram #angstyromance #newromancebook #romancerecs #standaloneromance #booksthatmademecry

✨💕📚 OUT NOW 📚💕✨

I always wanted to write romances full of angst and yearning.

Not sure what else to say besides "thank you" to everyone who had a hand in this book's creation and to every reader who has and will send me unhinged DMs about Mina and Grayson and THAT TWIST (IYKYK) 😆😈

@canarystreetpress @htpbooks

#bookstagram #angstyromance #newromancebook #romancerecs #standaloneromance #booksthatmademecry

💖💖 My new laptop sticker, courtesy of @scribblesbookshop !! As a card-carrying member of the cougar club, I had to.

And yes, I type so much that my S key is nearly worn through 😆

#agegapromance #romancebooks #romancereader #romancereads

💖💖 My new laptop sticker, courtesy of @scribblesbookshop !! As a card-carrying member of the cougar club, I had to.

And yes, I type so much that my S key is nearly worn through 😆

#agegapromance #romancebooks #romancereader #romancereads

In case anyone was wondering what the most Colorado Thanksgiving ever looks like, behold.

Turkey was eaten. Snow was thrown. Whiskey was sipped by the fire.

Also, my kids invented "uphill sledding", which I fully expect to catch on in a big way.

#colorado #thanksgiving #tenthmountaindivision #vailpass #familytime

In case anyone was wondering what the most Colorado Thanksgiving ever looks like, behold.

Turkey was eaten. Snow was thrown. Whiskey was sipped by the fire.

Also, my kids invented "uphill sledding", which I fully expect to catch on in a big way.

#colorado #thanksgiving #tenthmountaindivision #vailpass #familytime

💕 Colorado friends! (And anyone who reallllly feels like getting on a plane...)💕

I'm thrilled to be partnering with @booksareawesomeco (which is an INCREDIBLE independent bookstore that you should absolutely check out, if you haven't already) for the launch event/signing for When We Had Forever on December 10. Come hang out with me, get a book signed, have some snacks, and drink a mocktail or two! It'll be super low key, though I can't promise you won't leave with more gorgeous books for your tbr (their selection is fabulous).

Details:

Date: December 10, 2024
Time: 5-7pm (show up any time!)
Location: Book Are Awesome, 11211 S Dransfeldt Rd
Unit 101, Parker, CO 80134

#whenwehadforever #shaylingandhi #booklaunch #romancebooks #booksareawesome

💕 Colorado friends! (And anyone who reallllly feels like getting on a plane...)💕

I'm thrilled to be partnering with @booksareawesomeco (which is an INCREDIBLE independent bookstore that you should absolutely check out, if you haven't already) for the launch event/signing for When We Had Forever on December 10. Come hang out with me, get a book signed, have some snacks, and drink a mocktail or two! It'll be super low key, though I can't promise you won't leave with more gorgeous books for your tbr (their selection is fabulous).

Details:

Date: December 10, 2024
Time: 5-7pm (show up any time!)
Location: Book Are Awesome, 11211 S Dransfeldt Rd
Unit 101, Parker, CO 80134

#whenwehadforever #shaylingandhi #booklaunch #romancebooks #booksareawesome

My angsty contemporary romance is in my town magazine!! I've now successfully convinced my kids I'm a superstar, which is basically what this was all about.

@canarystreetpress @htpbooks
#missionaccomplished #bookstagram #romancebooks #romancereader #angstyromance #romancerecs

My angsty contemporary romance is in my town magazine!! I've now successfully convinced my kids I'm a superstar, which is basically what this was all about.

@canarystreetpress @htpbooks
#missionaccomplished #bookstagram #romancebooks #romancereader #angstyromance #romancerecs

✨ ROASTING MYSELF BY 1-STARRING MY OWN BOOK✨

It's inevitable: someone, somewhere, is going to roast my book. So I figured I'd save everyone time and do it myself.

Note that I did not, however, tag the author. This is Bookstagram, we're too classy for that. And besides, I hurt my own feelings enough as it is.

💖 When We Had Forever hits shelves December 10 💖

#onestarreviews #romancebooks #romancereads #romancerecs #angstyromance #newbooks #whenwehadforever #shaylingandhi #bookstagram

✨ ROASTING MYSELF BY 1-STARRING MY OWN BOOK✨

It's inevitable: someone, somewhere, is going to roast my book. So I figured I'd save everyone time and do it myself.

Note that I did not, however, tag the author. This is Bookstagram, we're too classy for that. And besides, I hurt my own feelings enough as it is.

💖 When We Had Forever hits shelves December 10 💖

#onestarreviews #romancebooks #romancereads #romancerecs #angstyromance #newbooks #whenwehadforever #shaylingandhi #bookstagram

💖 When We Had Forever comes out December 10 💖
Freshly widowed, Mina Drake embarks on a heart-wrenching journey to uncover her late husband’s secrets. Yet in the process, she ignites an unexpected connection with the enigmatic twin brother he left behind.

Enter to win a print copy from my publisher! 🔗 in my bio. @canarystreetpress @htpbooks

Runs November 14-22.

#romancebooks #romancereader #romancereads

💖 When We Had Forever comes out December 10 💖
Freshly widowed, Mina Drake embarks on a heart-wrenching journey to uncover her late husband’s secrets. Yet in the process, she ignites an unexpected connection with the enigmatic twin brother he left behind.

Enter to win a print copy from my publisher! 🔗 in my bio. @canarystreetpress @htpbooks

Runs November 14-22.

#romancebooks #romancereader #romancereads

💕 How to Snag a RomanceNovelHusband™️ in 10 Easy Steps 💕

Step 1: Move to a tiny town in rural New Mexico. Like, really rural. Ensure there’s nothing to do in said town except hang out at Buffalo Wild Wings.

Step 2: Get so bored that you create an account on the dating site Plenty Of Fish, then proceed to learn your only real dating options are like 100 miles away.

Step 3: Decide that 100 miles isn’t THAT far.

Step 4: Set up your 100-mile-away date. Drive to Texas one evening. Speed in an effort to make the drive feel less insulting, then get pulled over. Attempt to flirt with the cop. Fail utterly. Get a ticket. Make sure to get really angry about it and issue a warning to the universe that this date had better be Worth It.

Step 5: Arrive at your date. Immediately determine that it is not in fact Worth It and you should’ve stayed home, but since you’ve just driven a hundred miles and incurred a $100+ penalty, allow yourself to be taken to a house party by said date.

Step 6: Once at the house party, start drinking. About 15 minutes into your booze-fueled pity party, turn around and spot a complete stranger across the room. (This next part is critical.) Make sure you feel like you’ve been struck by lightning when you lay eyes on him. Momentarily question your own sanity. Proceed to forget all about your speeding ticket and the fact that you’re on a date with another man, and stare at the stranger like a creep for the next 20 minutes.

Step 7: Get roped into playing Twister with a bunch of people. Agree only because Hottie Stranger is playing.

Step 8: Get really pretzeled up and gasp in surprise when Strange Hot Man playfully bites your neck. Turn to look at him in simultaneous exultation and disbelief. Have a moment of Intense Eye Contact. Forget your own name.

Step 9: When Twister is over, proceed to chat up Strange Hot Neck-Biting Man, then stupidly leave without getting his contact info, because you’re on a date with someone else. Stalk Hot Man on Facebook the next day. Get excited when he instantly responds to your friend request with a message. Find out he’s 7 years younger. Abandon all hope.

Step 10: Marry him anyway. 💕

💕 How to Snag a RomanceNovelHusband™️ in 10 Easy Steps 💕

Step 1: Move to a tiny town in rural New Mexico. Like, really rural. Ensure there’s nothing to do in said town except hang out at Buffalo Wild Wings.

Step 2: Get so bored that you create an account on the dating site Plenty Of Fish, then proceed to learn your only real dating options are like 100 miles away.

Step 3: Decide that 100 miles isn’t THAT far.

Step 4: Set up your 100-mile-away date. Drive to Texas one evening. Speed in an effort to make the drive feel less insulting, then get pulled over. Attempt to flirt with the cop. Fail utterly. Get a ticket. Make sure to get really angry about it and issue a warning to the universe that this date had better be Worth It.

Step 5: Arrive at your date. Immediately determine that it is not in fact Worth It and you should’ve stayed home, but since you’ve just driven a hundred miles and incurred a $100+ penalty, allow yourself to be taken to a house party by said date.

Step 6: Once at the house party, start drinking. About 15 minutes into your booze-fueled pity party, turn around and spot a complete stranger across the room. (This next part is critical.) Make sure you feel like you’ve been struck by lightning when you lay eyes on him. Momentarily question your own sanity. Proceed to forget all about your speeding ticket and the fact that you’re on a date with another man, and stare at the stranger like a creep for the next 20 minutes.

Step 7: Get roped into playing Twister with a bunch of people. Agree only because Hottie Stranger is playing.

Step 8: Get really pretzeled up and gasp in surprise when Strange Hot Man playfully bites your neck. Turn to look at him in simultaneous exultation and disbelief. Have a moment of Intense Eye Contact. Forget your own name.

Step 9: When Twister is over, proceed to chat up Strange Hot Neck-Biting Man, then stupidly leave without getting his contact info, because you’re on a date with someone else. Stalk Hot Man on Facebook the next day. Get excited when he instantly responds to your friend request with a message. Find out he’s 7 years younger. Abandon all hope.

Step 10: Marry him anyway. 💕

✨📚 Signed Preorders 📚✨

I'm partnering with @scribblesbookshop to offer signed preorders of When We Have Forever. Every order includes character art by the lovely @catrinrussellauthor, a red lantern sticker (IYKYK), and a book signed by me!

🔗 (also in bio): scribblesbookshop.com/products/when-we-had-forever-signed-preorder?_pos=1&_sid=bf71f4b4f&_ss=r

#whenwehadforever #shaylingandhi #shaylingandhiauthor #preorder #romancebooks #romancereader #romancereads #romancerecs #angstyromance

✨📚 Signed Preorders 📚✨

I'm partnering with @scribblesbookshop to offer signed preorders of When We Have Forever. Every order includes character art by the lovely @catrinrussellauthor, a red lantern sticker (IYKYK), and a book signed by me!

🔗 (also in bio): scribblesbookshop.com/products/when-we-had-forever-signed-preorder?_pos=1&_sid=bf71f4b4f&_ss=r

#whenwehadforever #shaylingandhi #shaylingandhiauthor #preorder #romancebooks #romancereader #romancereads #romancerecs #angstyromance

Books = therapy. I don't make the rules 💖📚

#booklover #booksbooksbooks #bookstagram #romancebooks #romancereader #romancereads

Books = therapy. I don't make the rules 💖📚

#booklover #booksbooksbooks #bookstagram #romancebooks #romancereader #romancereads

💖 If you've read When We Have Forever and want to know what happens *after* the fact (from Grayson's POV, of course), there's a bonus epilogue up on my website! Link is in my bio - select "Bonus Content." Happy reading! 💖

#whenwehadforever #shaylingandhi #romancebooks

💖 If you've read When We Have Forever and want to know what happens *after* the fact (from Grayson's POV, of course), there's a bonus epilogue up on my website! Link is in my bio - select "Bonus Content." Happy reading! 💖

#whenwehadforever #shaylingandhi #romancebooks

In case anyone needs to just like...dissociate for absolutely no reason at all, the audio version of When We Had Forever is now on NetGalley, narrated by the incredible @carlyrobinsnarrator 💖

Also, I dare you to guess the twist 😆

Link: netgalley.com/catalog/book/502298

✨ Freshly widowed, Mina Drake embarks on a heart-wrenching journey to uncover her late husband’s secrets. Yet in the process, she ignites an unexpected connection with the enigmatic twin brother he left behind. ✨

#romancebooks #romanceaudiobooks #romanceaudiobook #romancereader #romancereads #romancerecs

In case anyone needs to just like...dissociate for absolutely no reason at all, the audio version of When We Had Forever is now on NetGalley, narrated by the incredible @carlyrobinsnarrator 💖

Also, I dare you to guess the twist 😆

Link: netgalley.com/catalog/book/502298

✨ Freshly widowed, Mina Drake embarks on a heart-wrenching journey to uncover her late husband’s secrets. Yet in the process, she ignites an unexpected connection with the enigmatic twin brother he left behind. ✨

#romancebooks #romanceaudiobooks #romanceaudiobook #romancereader #romancereads #romancerecs

❄️ So it begins! ❄️

❄️ So it begins! ❄️

Just me and Cara clearing our heads on this fine fall day ❤️🍂🍁🌞 REPOSTED to crop out the phone number on the dogtag, someone clearly needs more coffee 🤣

Just me and Cara clearing our heads on this fine fall day ❤️🍂🍁🌞 REPOSTED to crop out the phone number on the dogtag, someone clearly needs more coffee 🤣

🎃 Halloween Book Stack Challenge (with a twist) 🎃

...the twist being that all of these authors are friends of mine and in fact fabulous people whose books you should go read immediately (okay, with a couple exceptions, I don't actually know Peter Beagle, in my freaking dreams...). None of these will disappoint. And if you spot a couple of mine in there, well what did you expect? I'm nothing if not shameless.

H - Heart of Night and Fire
A - A Saga of Shields and Shadows
L - The Layover
L - The Last Unicorn
O - Once Charmed, Twice Cursed
W - When We Had Forever
E - Even Though I Knew the End
E - Ebony Gate
N - The Night Garden

Happy Scary Pumpkin Day!

@nishajtwrites
@ajshirleyauthor
@nicolebooks_
@juliaveewrites
@allaboutthat_lace

#halloweenbooks #bookrecommendations #greatbooks #romancereader #romancereads

🎃 Halloween Book Stack Challenge (with a twist) 🎃

...the twist being that all of these authors are friends of mine and in fact fabulous people whose books you should go read immediately (okay, with a couple exceptions, I don't actually know Peter Beagle, in my freaking dreams...). None of these will disappoint. And if you spot a couple of mine in there, well what did you expect? I'm nothing if not shameless.

H - Heart of Night and Fire
A - A Saga of Shields and Shadows
L - The Layover
L - The Last Unicorn
O - Once Charmed, Twice Cursed
W - When We Had Forever
E - Even Though I Knew the End
E - Ebony Gate
N - The Night Garden

Happy Scary Pumpkin Day!

@nishajtwrites
@ajshirleyauthor
@nicolebooks_
@juliaveewrites
@allaboutthat_lace

#halloweenbooks #bookrecommendations #greatbooks #romancereader #romancereads

✨ it never happens in the moment, does it ✨

#romancebooks #romancereader #bookstagram #booknerd #booklover #romancebookstagram

✨ it never happens in the moment, does it ✨

#romancebooks #romancereader #bookstagram #booknerd #booklover #romancebookstagram

Nothing nourishes me more than someone sliding into my DMs to let me know how much emotional trauma I've caused ❤️ Shout out to my lovely reader for getting through my angsty-AF romance (which DOES have a happy ending, I promise). Also, shout out to me for my totally normal and not-at-all unhinged response 😆

If you haven't already, you can add When We Had Forever on Goodreads or request on Netgalley!

#angstyromance #angstyromancebooks #romancebooks #romancerecs #booksthatmademecry #romancereader #romancereads

Nothing nourishes me more than someone sliding into my DMs to let me know how much emotional trauma I've caused ❤️ Shout out to my lovely reader for getting through my angsty-AF romance (which DOES have a happy ending, I promise). Also, shout out to me for my totally normal and not-at-all unhinged response 😆

If you haven't already, you can add When We Had Forever on Goodreads or request on Netgalley!

#angstyromance #angstyromancebooks #romancebooks #romancerecs #booksthatmademecry #romancereader #romancereads

❤️ Once Charmed, Twice Cursed is coming to audio!❤️
The ink is dry, and it's official: my fun little "Princess-Bride-but-make-it-angsty" romantasy is coming to earbuds everywhere! I don't know the exact timeline just yet, but if you want to stay in the loop, make sure you're signed up for my newsletter (🔗 in bio). I'll also have a few free codes for newsletter readers around release time!

I can't wait to hear Weston and Bria brought to life and am so excited to share this new version with you guys!

#oncecharmedtwicecursed #romantasy #romantasyreader #romantasybooks #romantasybookstagram #fantasyromance

❤️ Once Charmed, Twice Cursed is coming to audio!❤️
The ink is dry, and it's official: my fun little "Princess-Bride-but-make-it-angsty" romantasy is coming to earbuds everywhere! I don't know the exact timeline just yet, but if you want to stay in the loop, make sure you're signed up for my newsletter (🔗 in bio). I'll also have a few free codes for newsletter readers around release time!

I can't wait to hear Weston and Bria brought to life and am so excited to share this new version with you guys!

#oncecharmedtwicecursed #romantasy #romantasyreader #romantasybooks #romantasybookstagram #fantasyromance

I'm late on the birthday post, but only because I had so much fun last weekend...husband took me to Santa Fe and we had a lovely little getaway to celebrate me being older than dirt (I'm not going to tell you how many books I had to try before I found one that was long enough to take this picture....).

Overall, 10/10 birthday, and I really can't wait to see what I accomplish this year. I have a feeling this chapter is going to be GOOD 🥰 (Also, chapter 42 of Two Twisted Crowns being from my fave character's POV must be a big thumbs-up from the universe, right?)

I'm late on the birthday post, but only because I had so much fun last weekend...husband took me to Santa Fe and we had a lovely little getaway to celebrate me being older than dirt (I'm not going to tell you how many books I had to try before I found one that was long enough to take this picture....).

Overall, 10/10 birthday, and I really can't wait to see what I accomplish this year. I have a feeling this chapter is going to be GOOD 🥰 (Also, chapter 42 of Two Twisted Crowns being from my fave character's POV must be a big thumbs-up from the universe, right?)

It’s like they say….”write what you know” 😆🫢

#angstyromance #romancebooks #romancebookstagram #romancerecs

It’s like they say….”write what you know” 😆🫢

#angstyromance #romancebooks #romancebookstagram #romancerecs

✨📚✨ I’m going through pass pages for When We Had Forever and seeing all my blurbs together like this on one page…wow, that hits different. Not naming names, but someone may have gotten a little misty-eyed (SNIFFLE), and I am definitely awed by how gracious these incredible authors were—the life of a writer is BUSY and yet they found the time to read and blurb a women’s fic debut by a newbie. The writing community is truly amazing. I’m so grateful to be part of it ❤️❤️❤️

✨📚✨ I’m going through pass pages for When We Had Forever and seeing all my blurbs together like this on one page…wow, that hits different. Not naming names, but someone may have gotten a little misty-eyed (SNIFFLE), and I am definitely awed by how gracious these incredible authors were—the life of a writer is BUSY and yet they found the time to read and blurb a women’s fic debut by a newbie. The writing community is truly amazing. I’m so grateful to be part of it ❤️❤️❤️

Let’s *not* talk about this at Thanksgiving please kthanksbyeee

#bookstagram #angstybooks #spicybooks #romancebooks #romancebookstagram

Let’s *not* talk about this at Thanksgiving please kthanksbyeee

#bookstagram #angstybooks #spicybooks #romancebooks #romancebookstagram

It's my favorite time of year, when the front porch becomes the perfect book-writing nook. (Apparently I thrive on dappled sunlight, coffee, and fresh air.) And hmm...what's that I'm working on...?

#amreading #amwritingromance #romancebooks

It's my favorite time of year, when the front porch becomes the perfect book-writing nook. (Apparently I thrive on dappled sunlight, coffee, and fresh air.) And hmm...what's that I'm working on...?

#amreading #amwritingromance #romancebooks

✨ Dreaming about THIS book hitting bookstores in 90 days! ✨

We’re 3 months from release of When We Had Forever and I can’t wait to share this story with you guys! It’s about a young widow who, in the process of uncovering her late husband’s secrets, finds herself falling for his identical twin brother. But maybe he has secrets too….

If you want to read before release, comment below and I’ll message letting you know how! 👇

#romancebooks #romancereader #2024debuts #contemporaryromancereads #romancerecs

✨ Dreaming about THIS book hitting bookstores in 90 days! ✨

We’re 3 months from release of When We Had Forever and I can’t wait to share this story with you guys! It’s about a young widow who, in the process of uncovering her late husband’s secrets, finds herself falling for his identical twin brother. But maybe he has secrets too….

If you want to read before release, comment below and I’ll message letting you know how! 👇

#romancebooks #romancereader #2024debuts #contemporaryromancereads #romancerecs

When the ideas won't stop

When the ideas won't stop

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