Happy Thanksgiving

 

Wishing you all a safe, happy, and blessed

Thanksgiving.

I hope your holiday is filled with

good food, laughter, and

the love of those you hold dear.

Review - - Puck & Prejudice

Puck & Prejudice

by Lia Riley

Publisher: Avon

Release Date: November 12, 2024

Reviewed by PJ

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a modern single man in possession of a hockey jersey may be exactly what a Regency woman needs to avoid the shackles of marriage...

Goalie for the Austin Regals, Tucker Taylor is benched due to health issues. So he decides to visit his sister in England. But an accidental plunge into an icy pond thrusts him back to 1812 where he comes face to face with a captivating blue-eyed woman who regards him as if he’s grown two heads.

Lizzy Wooddash dreams of a life surrounded by books, engaging conversation, the presence of literary icons like Jane Austen, and... nary a husband in sight. But in Regency England, only widows like her cousin Georgie enjoy freedom and solitary pursuits, unencumbered by expectations. The only way to quickly become a widow is by marrying a dying man or killing a perfectly healthy one, neither of which Lizzy desires.

A visitor from the future might just be the husband of her dreams. Once married, they can figure out how to return Tucker to his proper time, and his absence—aka death—will make Lizzy the widow she always dreamed of becoming. Yet as sparks ignite, they soon realize that matters of the heart rarely adhere to carefully laid plans. Can their love stand the test of time, or will Lizzy get exactly what she wanted...as well as a broken heart?

PJ's Thoughts:

Did I have to suspend disbelief to read this book? Yes. Did I jump wholeheartedly into Lizzy and Tuck's time-travel romance with complete and utter joy? You bet I did. 

Riley had me from the get-go with modern-day hockey pro, Tuck suddenly finding himself stranded in Jane Austen's time. Not only her time, but her neighborhood. Then she added in Jane's friend, Lizzy, a Regency miss determined to outsmart family who treat her more as a commodity than a person. It is the Regency, after all. Marriage of convenience, anyone?

What happens when Tuck and Lizzy get together is fresh, fun, endearing, and yes, believable. I laughed, I sighed, I cheered, and I was surprisingly okay with the unconventional HEA (no spoilers) which totally works for these two. This is a book I can definitely see myself rereading in times when I need a mood boost. 

If you're looking for an engaging, entertaining, slightly steamy, feel-good, time-travel romance to lift your spirits and give you a reprieve from holiday stress, look no further than Puck & Prejudice by Lia Riley. It's an absolute delight. 

Review - - Fortune's Holiday Surprise

Fortune's Holiday Surprise

by Jennifer Wilck

The Fortunes of Texas: Fortune's Secret Children - Book 5

Publisher: Harlequin

Release Date: November 26, 2024

Reviewed by Hellie

He’d lost the holiday spirit…

Until she brought light back into his life.

Rancher Arlo Fortune is devastated when he loses his best friend in a tragic accident. The only thing that heals him is opening his heart to his friend’s adorable daughter, Aviva…and his friend’s grieving sister-in-law, the brand-new guardian to the orphaned child. Carrie Kaplan has one mission: to lavish her niece with love in a Jewish home like her sister always wanted. Her stop in Chatelaine is only temporary. Right? But as she teaches Aviva about the miracle of Hanukkah, holiday magic might just beckon from Arlo’s ranch around the bend…

Hellie’s Heeds

This book was a bit more of a struggle for me–and I think it’s because I did not read the other books in the series. However, while I like to seek out Wilck’s books, the other books in this series were written by different authors. It’s a series where a group of authors have taken on characters from the same family or group–and then write books that have interactions with those other groups (at least occasionally). Like you’re writing a series of tandem books all going on at the same time. Hats off to the authors for pulling this off. 

While you can obviously read this book without having read the other books in the series, I do believe the reader will have a better connection to the characters in this particular book (and the other books) IF they read the whole series (preferably from the beginning.) Reading just one of the books, in my opinion, can make the relationship feel shallow and rushed in its completion–thus making the happily ever after feel a bit far-fetched. 

That said, there were real moments of connection between the hero and heroine in this book–and Arlo is a wonderful hero. He is struggling with the regret of having not made peace with his best friend, Isaac, who died tragically, and he is spending time with Isaac’s sister-in-law, Carrie, who is now the mother to her niece, Aviva. Carrie is struggling with the very real grief of losing a close family member and friend–and the responsibility of taking on a toddler, whose mother asked Carrie to be the one to help Aviva learn about her Jewish heritage. I choked up many times reading some of the scenes where Carrie is struggling with her grief and fear; and Arlo was wonderful throughout it all. My issue is that as someone who has experienced her share of grief, it can be a bit of a gamble of falling in love and then agreeing to marry someone when you’re going through the grieving process (i.e. it’s only been a month or so.) Again, this could be because I am a bit of a commitment-phobe and don’t like committing to a Netflix ongoing service after only a month of “dating”, let alone committing to another person. No matter how wonderful they were. So for me, I can’t suspend the belief of love at first sight, I guess you could say. For others, this may easily be a 5 star rating. 

That said–the food Carrie cooks in this book–I want to eat all the food…and try all the recipes. Which basically puts me on the level of Arlo (i.e. don’t stand in the way of him and food.) If anything could have tipped another star from me, it would have been some recipes in the back of the book. 

Winner - - The Muse of Maiden Lane

 

The randomly chosen winner of

a print copy of

The Muse of Maiden Lane is:

Diane Sallans

Congratulations!

Please send your full name and mailing address to:

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Review - - Duchess Material

Duchess Material

by Emily Sullivan

Publisher: Forever

Release Date: November 19, 2024

Reviewed by PJ

 

Phoebe Atkinson is what society might call unconventional. Instead of marrying well like other women born to wealth, she chose to be a schoolteacher. Not to mention she lives in a leaky flat in an unfashionable part of town rather than stay in her parents’ mansion. But when her most promising pupil goes missing she has only one option: beg her sister’s best friend, the powerful Duke of Ellis, for help. 

The last thing William Margrave ever expected was to inherit a dukedom. But now that he has it, he’s determined to act the part perfectly—and that includes marrying the perfect duchess. A bluestocking Bohemian schoolteacher is decidedly not duchess material. But he can’t resist her plea for help regarding her missing student. 

As they fall further into the mystery, William discovers that he never got over his childhood crush on Phoebe, and he doesn’t really want to.

PJ's Thoughts:

Emily Sullivan is quickly becoming one of my go-to authors for fresh, entertaining, hard-to-put-down, Victorian romance. Duchess Material is the newest addition to her list of books that have kept me eagerly reading late into the night, unwilling to stop until the final page is turned with a swoon-worthy HEA secured. 

Let me start by saying I adore Phoebe Atkinson. She checks so many of my Victorian heroine boxes: independent, engaged, kind, inquisitive, focused; a social and educational activist determined to provide opportunities for all women and girls, regardless of financial or social standing. I enjoyed her journey, her growth, and the lessons she learned, especially pertaining to her family, society, career, and, of course, her relationship with Will.

Did I mention growth? Boy howdy, does Will ever have one doozy of a growth arc. It's understandable that he feels duty bound to the dukedom he unexpectedly inherited at the age of eighteen. It's been the totality of his life for the past decade and he's determined to do right by it, including choosing a wife who is perfect duchess material. How fun it was to watch his entire plan be knocked sideways by one request for help from his best friend's little sister, the now grown woman who had fascinated him as a teen and, unfortunately for his duchess hunt, still does. 

The relationship journey Will and Phoebe embark upon is filled with steam, snappy banter, a bit of a mystery, hijinks in disguise, family dynamics, self discovery, a vibrantly depicted secondary cast of characters, and a hard-earned happy ending. I enjoyed every bit of it. 

I have my fingers crossed that Sullivan has more books planned for this family. I'm thoroughly invested in the lives of Phoebe's two sisters, Alex and Freddie, who both deserve books of their own. 

Winner - - Her Knight at the Museum

 

The randomly chosen winner

of a print copy of

Her Knight at the Museum is:

LauraL

Congratulations!

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Review & Giveaway - - The Muse of Maiden Lane

The Muse of Maiden Lane

by Mimi Matthews

Belles of London - Book 4

Publisher: Berkley

Release Date: November 19, 2024

Reviewed by Santa

Stella Hobhouse is a brilliant rider, stalwart friend, skilled sketch artist—and completely overlooked. Her outmodish gray hair makes her invisible to London society. Combined with her brother’s pious restrictions and her dwindling inheritance, Stella is on the verge of a lifetime marooned in Derbyshire as a spinster. Unless she does something drastic…like posing for a daring new style of portrait by the only man who’s ever really seen her.

Aspiring painter Edward “Teddy” Hayes knows true beauty when he sees it. He would never ask Stella to risk her reputation as an artist’s model but in the five years since a virulent bout of scarlet fever left him partially paralyzed, Teddy has learned to heed good fortune when he finds it. He’ll do anything to persuade his muse to pose for him, even if he must offer her a marriage of convenience.  

After all, though Teddy has yearned to trace Stella’s luminous beauty on canvas since their chance meeting, her heart is what he truly aches to capture….

Santa Says:

The Muse of Maiden Lane by Mimi Matthews is another five star read for me. I am a huge fan of her writing and this fourth installment of her Belles of London does not disappoint. This book centers around Stella Hobhouse, a silver haired horsewoman, and Teddy Hayes, an artist who would like nothing more than to paint this goddess. 

However, Stella does not see herself as a goddess. In her eyes, those silver tresses are a cursed premature gray. It’s a look that makes her stand out as an oddity and object of pity. She would rather hide under a bushel than shine her light. Teddy is having none of this.

Teddy has had his own share of both the pity of others and his own frustrations with being wheelchair bound. Scarlet fever ravished his childhood home causing his legs to be paralyzed. He worked on honing his upper body and found that drawing scenes from outside his window kept his mind in shape. He strives to gain more freedom from his sister’s constant worry and become more independent especially after she marries. Two is company and three is a crowd.

Stella and Teddy see one another on several occasions but meet again at an art exhibit where the auburn haired subject of a painting inspires Stella to change her appearance. Stella decides to color her hair and attend a friend’s house party. She is desperate to escape her father’s attempt to sell her off to an odious man. The house party gives her five days to secure a match. This house party is where they meet again. Teddy, for his part, would recognize his goddess anywhere. He is confused as to why she is doing something so desperate.

Teddy tries desperately to convince her to pose for him and when he learns of her situation, offers her a marriage of convenience that would help both their situations. Teddy can truly establish himself in his own household and Stella would be safe in his care.

This book is the masterfully crafted love story about two people who have burdens all their own but who come together to overcome obstacles and thrive. It could be classified as a slow burn where the hero falls first. I loved how Mimi Matthews brought together the heroines of her other books in this series who are also known as The Four Horsewomen. I just love that moniker. I was also delighted to see characters from Parish Orohns of Devon series. Alec from that series is married to Teddy’s sister, Laura. I am sad to see the series end but rest assured I am already on the look out for more from Mimi Matthews.

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Readers, have you read Mimi Matthews yet?

How do you feel about premature graying? Would you color your hair or go natural? (no right or wrong answer here)

One randomly chosen person who posts a comment before 11:00 PM, November 23 will receive a print copy of The Muse of Maiden Lane.

*U.S. only

*Must be 18

Review - - A Legend in the Baking

A Legend in the Baking

by Jamie Wesley

Sugar Blitz - Book 2

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Release Date: November 19, 2024

Reviewed by PJ

 

August Hodges was supposed to be the silent partner in Sugar Blitz Cupcakes. Emphasis on silent. That is until his impromptu feminist rant about how women bakers are the backbone of the industry and baking cupcakes isn’t a threat to masculinity goes viral, making him the hottest bachelor in town. With a new location in the works, August and his partners decide to capitalize on this perfect opportunity to help cement their place in the community. But the hiring of his best friend’s younger sister, the woman who has haunted some of his best dreams for years, was as much of a shock as his new-found fame.

Social media manager Sloane Dell fell hard for her brother’s best friend the moment she met him more than a decade ago, but that teenage infatuation cost her dearly. Still, she accepts her brother’s request to revamp the bakery’s social media presence to take advantage of August’s newfound popularity, knowing it’s the big break her fledgling career needs. She’ll just ignore the fact that August is still August, i.e. sexier and sweeter than any man has a right to be. And that he drives her crazy with his resistance to all her ideas.

They vow to leave the past in the past. But when an explosive make-out session makes it clear their attraction burns hotter than ever, Sloane and August are forced to reconsider what it means to take a risk and chase your dreams.

As they’re both about to find out, all’s fair in love and cupcakes.

PJ's Thoughts:

Sloane may have fallen hard for August but I was right there with her. A professional football playing cinnamon roll feminist hero who is handy with tools and also bakes cupcakes? It's like the author created him just for me. Of course, she actually created him for Sloane but, hey, a girl can dream.

Jamie Wesley reeled me in with the first book in this series, Fake It Till You Bake It, and kept me hooked through this second installment, A Legend in the Baking. It's a slow-burn romance with a best friend's sister trope, a second chance, chosen family, well-placed humor, and a fair amount of emotional depth. 

I enjoyed the layers Wesley gave both August and Sloane. It made them feel authentic and relatable. My heart ached for August. Watching him work his way through long-held issues and beliefs to emerge at the other end with confidence and knowledge of his own self-worth was immensely satisfying. Sloane's journey was no less impactful. I especially appreciated the fact that she finally came to realize the impact her actions were having, apologized, and grew from the experience. In the end, I was confident their relationship would be long lasting and happy.

I'm really enjoying the bonds of brotherhood that August, Donovan, and Nicholas have formed. These partners both on the football field and in the bakery may not be related by blood but in every meaningful definition of the word, they are family. I can't wait to discover what Wesley has planned for Nicholas, the last (single) man standing.

One more thing, in case the cupcake baking football stars are listening. I really need a recipe for those Lemon Meringue Cupcakes, the drool-inducing confections that August bakes and Sloane devours. I'm not above begging. 

Winners - - Dakota Lacoy

 

Congratulations to the winners!

Sharlene Wegner and Patricia B 

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Review & Giveaway - - Her Knight at the Museum

Her Knight at the Museum

by Bryn Donovan

Publisher: Berkley

Release Date: November 12, 2024

Reviewed by Hellie

 

Forgotten by time and abandoned by hope, Sir Griffin de Beauford’s existence stretches out before him. Cursed by a ruthless enchanter to see, hear, and think, but never to move or speak, Griffin suffers the long, lonely centuries trapped in stone…until an unexpected kiss from a fair maiden breathes new life into his soul—and his body.

Emily Porter, a recently divorced conservator at the Art Institute of Chicago, is charged with the restoration of a statue of a medieval English knight. Breaking curses was not part of the job description. And yet, here he is, the man of her dreams come to life, resplendent in shining armor as he joyously barrels into priceless antiquities...and goes on to dismantle her defenses, wreak havoc on her senses, and tempt her to believe once more in happy-ever-afters.

But the modern age tries Griffin’s patience and pride, and Emily is a prime suspect in the investigation of the missing sculpture. In a complicated world, can they find their way to a fairy-tale ending?

Hellie’s Heeds

A true romantasy rom-com, Her Knight at the Museum will tick your boxes if you’re in the mood for a swoonworthy hero (who talks in complete sentences), comical hijinks, and sexy love scenes that you may want to dogear for later. The last time a knight statue came to life and stole my heart, it was A Knight in Shining Armor, which also featured a swoonworthy hero and comical hijicks–but I do have to say, I do prefer this ending to the more realistic ending that Deveraux gave us. After all, if I found a guy like Sir Griffin, I would want to keep him. 

For me, while the story was very lovely, I did have a habit of putting it down and being distracted by other things. While I have longed for a pure rom-com for ages–and I’m so grateful for Ms. Donovan’s book–at the same time, it can be a little difficult to just lose myself in the fantasy when I’m also thinking, “Aren’t they rushing into bed together? In this era? I mean, you don’t even know if he’s lactose intolerant.” Obviously these were my issues. Never mind that the premise that he is a cursed medieval man who wakes up from stone, like some sort of Snow White, and doesn’t immediately die from the flu due to his naked immune system struck me as far-fetched. Yep, his immune system was the far-fetched part for me. These occasional thoughts would distract me from the book and I would just watch episodes of murder mysteries for the satisfaction of a solved case in 42 minutes. I don’t think this is the fault of the writer or the story–I just think sometimes stories resonate with us more during different seasons of our lives. There have been books I’ve read decades ago I didn’t care for, but read again later and was blown away–and vice versa. 

The first hasty love scene aside, the later scenes were very hot and steamy…and distracting. So if you like your sex scenes more steamy–I would say this is moderately spicy. Rom-com spicy. I also loved when they toured the art museum together and she showed him some Andy Warhol paintings (which is the inspiration of her dog’s name) and I had to laugh when Sir Griffin immediately announced the pieces were hideous. Right there with you, big guy. I do not appreciate modern contemporary art. The chemistry between Emily and Griffin felt real and sweet–I was rooting for them the whole time. Even while I was wishing she would hold back a little until she made sure he wasn’t allergic to cheese. Or vegan. (I mean those are the things that can break a relationship. I mean, too late for me–my knight in shining armor hates peanut butter, though it does benefit me in that I get all the peanut butter cups to myself. Hmm, maybe it’s not so bad.) 

I love the job that Griffin ends up getting in the 21st century–and the scene for his job interview was particularly diverting. I’m also curious about Emily’s boss, Jason, and wondering if he is featured in other books or if there will be more connected books–which I think would be very fascinating. All in all, I recommend this book for a frothy, fun rom-com with a dashing hero, a relatable heroine, and secondary characters (shout out to you, Rose!) that steal every scene they are in. Romance authors are the true heroes out there–I’m grateful for all of them. Sign me up for the next Donovan rom-com–I hope it’s just as magical.

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Have you read Bryn Donovan yet?

How do you feel about statues coming to life in your romances? Yay? Nay?

If you could conjure a real-life hero from a trip to the museum, from which era would he hail?

One randomly chosen person posting a comment before 11:00 PM, November 20 will receive a print copy of Her Knight at the Museum.

*U.S. only

*Must be 18

Winner - - All the Painted Stars

 

The randomly chosen winner

of a print copy of

All the Painted Stars by Emma Denny is:

Ina

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Coastal Magic Convention 2025 Author Spotlight & Giveaway - - Dakota Lacoy

Today's featured guest is new on the scene. Readers have described Dakota Lacoy’s work as “fresh, feisty, and flippin’ fun reads by a darling author [who’s] making a splash with her books—not to mention the audio—Hello, Jason Clarke. Yum!” (Goodreads) 

Set in Honky Tonk, Texas, her small-town series finds characters sipping coffee at Pump & Grind, buying flowers at I’m So Thorny, and grabbing fishing supplies at Master Bait & Tackle. 

Please give Dakota a warm Romance Dish welcome!

 

Welcome, Dakota!  It’s a pleasure to have you visit with us today.

Thank you! It is so wonderful to be here. I’d like to start by giving everyone the “Inside Scoop” about my avatar. Is it me? Or isn’t it? 

For those who have yet to discover you, please share what readers should expect when they pick up one of the books in your The Bradford Bros. of Honky Tonk, Texas series and in particular, book one, My Bold Texan.    

My first job as an author is to make sure the book is good, entertaining, and well-written. My second job it to make my readers laugh, tear up, and, ultimately, sigh. You know that sigh that comes when you turn the last page and bask in the aftermath of a story well-told? That’s what I aim to deliver that and that’s what they should expect.

Something to note is that my cowboys are non-ranching. Iow, they are southern and embrace the cowboy culture (hats, boots, buckles, drawl, etc), but they do not live or work on a ranch. They are small town fellas all the way.

With My Bold Texan, they should expect a fun, romantic, and a little bit naughty read. A yummy cowboy who checks on his best friend’s little sister—only to find she’s all grown up. A heroine who can give as good as she gets. And a hero who falls first.

 

I love the best-friend’s-sister/brother’s-best-friend romance trope which is so well depicted in My Bold Texan. What draws you to this trope and what makes it fun to write? Do you enjoy reading it as much as writing it?

One of my favorite quotes is: Some of the best moments in life are the ones you can’t tell anyone about. That’s the underlying impetus for the Best-Friend’s-Little-Sister trope and I enjoy delving into it. I also love pushing the boundaries of the bro-code between men. And there’s no greater bro-code than the unwritten rule that says little sisters are off limits. My personal eReader is full of books with that trope but My Bold Texan was the first time I’d ever written a book based on it. I had the best time ever. J

Paul and Demi Lee made me laugh out loud but also touched my heart. Did you find yourself laughing out loud while writing their story? Did they stick to your writing plan of where you wanted their journey to go or were there unexpected changes along the way?

Paul and Demi Lee were good to me and stuck to the writing journey I’d set out for them (thank goodness). I am a meticulous plotter and have the entire story mapped out, the hero and heroine’s backstories built, and I even know what their living spaces look like in advance. I do this before I ever write the first sentence of the book.

Doing these things fleshes out the characters for me. Makes them more three dimensional. Especially the developing of a backstory because everything that happened to them before Page One effects every action and reaction they have in the book.

I often sketch out a floorplan of their apartment(s) and work places on graph paper, then furnish them. Other times, I find renderings of living spaces that fit my character. I do this to make sure I remain consistent throughout the book. I’ve attached a floorplan I sketched for my hero’s cabin in My Daring Texan.

 

As for the other part of your question, smiling and—even better—laughing while writing is always a good sign. And there was a lot of smiling and giggling during the writing of My Bold Texan. Even some of the walk-on characters wormed their way into my heart, as well. (Think Miss Odette—the 80something bartender at Cowboys Bar & BBQ.) She ended up becoming a “regular” in subsequent books. Here’s the inspiration for her character:

 

Your website says, “When you pick up her books, your chores will be forgotten. Your dinner will be delayed. Your troubles will take a backseat.” I can personally attest that this is true. So, when you – the author – want to be taken away from all your daily trials, to whose (or what type of) books do your turn?

Thank you so, so much. [hearts-in-my-eyes emoji] As a reader, I don’t usually venture beyond the romance genre, but I enjoy exploring several of its subgenres. My favorites are historicals, romantic suspense, romcoms, and contemporaries.

My one-click author in romantic suspense is Sandra Brown. As for the other subgenres, I read all over the place. Because I am an avid audiobook listener, I often search for the narrators I love and find new authors and books that way. When it was time to have The Bradford Brothers put on audio, I managed to snag my all-time favorite narrator: Jason Clarke. (Fanning myself. His growly voice is sooooo yummy.) Here’s a sample of his voice for your listening pleasure. ;) o

Speaking of Jason Clarke, I saw that the audiobook version of My Forbidden Texan has been nominated for a SOVAS award. Congratulations and us about that.

Thank you! I am so crazy excited. Thousands and thousands of titles are submitted to the Voice Arts Awards. We (Jason, My Forbidden Texan, and the production company—One Night Stand Studios) were nominated in recognition of excellence in voice acting and artistry. This is an extremely prestigious award and I’m so thrilled for Jason. Winners will be announced in December at a big gala in Beverly Hills. He’s been nominated a couple of times before (he’s that good), but has never brought the statue home. I’m hoping this will be his year!

Any new books on the horizon? (Because I can already tell I’m going to plow through the remaining six Bradford Brothers lickety split!) 😊

I am working on a brand new Honky Tonk, Texas series but I don’t release any of the books until the entire series is written. So, it will be a while before it will be ready. But rest assured, it is in the works and you’re gonna love it. I can hardly wait to finish it up and make it available. Until I have a pre-order date, though, I’m going to keep those details close to my chest. ;) 

Let’s wrap things up with a few rapid-fire questions.

What are your passions (aside from writing, of course)?

I love to craft. Papercrafting is my jam with scrapbooking and card making being my favorites. But I also stitch, do puzzles, dabble in graphic design, and—of course, read! Here’s a pic of my craft room. (aka my Nirvana)

What would readers be surprised to learn about you?

I once threw a pie in someone’s face. I share behind-the-scenes stuff like this all the time with my subscribers and just happen to have a 2-minute video with the Inside Scoop.  (I usually preserve these for my subscribers, but because I love The Romance Dish, I’ll let this one slip out.)

What are you currently reading or looking forward to reading?

I am currently reading My Beautiful Enemy. A historical by Sherry Thomas (who is such an amazing writer. Love her stuff. Don’t know how this one slipped by me.)

Where can readers find you online?

I’ve lots of fun stuff for readers on my website: DakotaLacoy.com:

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      A FREE prequel to The Bradford Brothers of Honky Tonk, Texas.

 

·         How to hang out with me and my readers live and in person (details under the “Hangout” tab)

·         An interview with narrator Jason Clarke. This month he answers the question: “Who wakes you up in the morning?” (Under the “Audio” tab)

 I also just released some super-fun, bookish Christmas merch in my store. Simply go to my website and click on the STORE tab. Here’s a peek of one of the new items:

  

 If social media is your jam:

·         I spend a lot of time on Instagram: @dakotalacoyauthor

I have also a presence on:

·         Facebook: @dakotalacoyauthor

·         Goodreads: @dakotalacoyauthor

·         BookBub: @dakotalacoy

·         TikTok (@dakotalacoy (NOT: dakotalacoyauthor—that one is spam)

Thank you for visiting with us today, Dakota.  Would you like to add anything or ask a question of the Romance Dish readers?

I had so much fun! How about we do a giveaway? Who’d like a free eBook, audiobook, or print copy of My Bold Texan? I’ll giveaway one of each. 

Readers, have you discovered Dakota Lacoy yet?

That Nirvana room is a crafter's dream. What's your passion? If you had a special room like that, what would you be doing in it?

Dakota gave up her deeply-held secret, just for us. What would we be surprised to learn about you? 

Will any of you be joining Dakota at the Coastal Magic Convention or CMC Book Signing in Daytona Beach in February?

Three randomly chosen winners who post a comment before 11:00 PM, November 17 will each receive one copy of My Bold Texan (one eBook, one audiobook, one print book - author's choice). 

*If you post anonymously, you must include a screen name or email address in your comment to be included in the giveaway.

The giveaway of e-Book and audio are open internationally.

The print giveaway is U.S. only. 

*Must be 18