Cookie Dough and Mistletoe Cover Reveal, Release Date, and Preorder!

It's a special day today because I'm sharing the cover and release date for Cookie Dough and Mistletoe!

But, wait... didn't I already have a cover reveal for Cookie Dough and Mistletoe last year? Yes, I did. The thing is, I've updated it since then to something I like much better.

Here's the first cover:

 

And (drumroll please) here is the brand new cover:

 

It's so much prettier, don't you think?

When will Cookie Dough and Mistletoe be releasing? I've decided that the release date for it will be November 4th 2025. It's now available for preorder on all platforms for only 99¢ (price will go up after release week to $2.99).

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWMSNYC4/

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cookie-dough-and-mistletoe-lilly-avalon/1146980664?ean=2940184685656

Kobo: (will be coming soon!)

Google Play: (will be coming soon!)

Apple: https://books.apple.com/us/book/cookie-dough-and-mistletoe/id6741870737

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1707318

As a bonus, for those who read the book already in the Winter Wishes and Holiday Kisses Anthology, there will be an epilogue added so you can find out what happened with Hadley and Rhys after that fateful Christmas.

Thanks for reading!

Happy New Year 2025!

Hello lovelies!

Happy new year to you all! How was your 2024? Do you have plans for 2025?

Although I didn't accomplish everything I intended to last year, I still managed to do a few things that I'm proud of. Let's talk about what I did and what I would like to do this year!

Writing and Publishing

There were a few projects I wanted to write last year, but only one of them was accomplished. That was the holiday romance titled Cookie Dough and Mistletoe, which was featured in the Winter Wishes and Holiday Kisses Anthology (still currently available). I just barely got it written in time to submit to the anthology, but I made it and I absolutely love how the story turned out.

I haven't decided entirely on my goals for this year, though. November and December were a bit of a whirlwind between work and other things, so I didn't have much of a chance to really think things over. One thing that will be happening is that I'll be publishing Cookie Dough and Mistletoe on its own later in the year once the anthology is over. I'd love to write another holiday romance because CD&M was lots of fun to write, but I also would like to finally get Somebody to Adore finally written. No matter what, I'll aim to at least publish one new book!

Otherwise

My Goodreads Reading Challenge was 27 books, but I was only able to read 17 altogether, which was an improvement on 2023, so I'll take it! The goal for 2025 is 27 books again, and I want to actually reach that goal this year. I'd also like to put forth the effort into broadening my reading horizons with other genres, including some banned books I've always wanted to read.

As far as getting a place of my own, I did! It happened in June and everything went swimmingly. My apartment is pretty nice and I've started to get it decorated and organized. It's still a work-in-progress, mostly because I had to empty out my storage locker and there are boxes stacked up in my living room, but my goal in the coming months is to go through everything and either donate or find a place it belongs in my home.

Something else that I did was adopt a cat! His name is Waverlee, and he's an all-black kitty, my little witchy void. He was brought to the rescue I got him from when he was 2 days old, and he was 2 years old when I adopted him. This little guy is one of the bright spots in my life and I am so glad I brought him into it.

Word of the Year

Last year I had four words: EMERGE * PROGRESS * RISE * THRIVE. I said in my 2024 post "I want to EMERGE from my cocoon, make PROGRESS toward my goals, RISE above the ashes, and simply THRIVE in my life."

Although I sometimes like to doubt that I've accomplished certain things, I have to say that I feel like I was able to embody all four of those words. I've become a little less of a homebody by spending time with friends more, put forth effort in taking care of things that will help me in the future, learned how to bloom again, and found joy in the small treasures in the world that I come across.

For 2025, I've decided on four more words:

REFRESH * RECONNECT * RECLAIM * REIGNITE

I want to REFRESH my space, RECONNECT with myself, RECLAIM what I've lost, and REIGNITE my passions.

Have a great year!

Cover Reveal for Winter Wishes and Holiday Kisses Anthology

I am super excited to FINALLY get to share with you that I'm part of the Winter Wishes and Holiday Kisses Anthology!

My friends-to-lovers holiday story, Cookie Dough and Mistletoe, will be in this anthology with a bunch of other AMAZING steamy romance authors. All the books included in this anthology will be winter holiday themed.

Today is the official cover reveal day, so here's the cover!

Get ready to be swept off your feet by the flames of desire in the Winter Wishes and Holiday Kisses anthology. This exclusive anthology celebrates the winter holidays with contemporary romance that will thaw even the coldest of hearts.

From snowy landscapes to festive celebrations, these stories capture the essence of the season in all its splendor. From friends-to-lovers, forced proximity, grumpy/sunshine, and more, these authors invite you to experience the magic and steaminess of the holidays.

Don't miss your chance to experience the ultimate holiday romance. Order your copy today and melt away the winter chill.

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Isn't it HOT?! I cannot wait for y'all to get your hands on this anthology.

Happy New Year 2024!

Hello lovelies!

Welcome to the new year! I hope your 2023 was great and that your 2024 starts off strong!

Last year was a rollercoaster of a year for me, so there wasn't a lot that I was able to accomplish like I intended. While I wasn't able to do many writing goals, I was able to take care of myself through my impending divorce, so I'm calling the year a win for me.

Let's go over the goals from last year to this year...

WRITING & PUBLISHING

My goal for 2023 was to write as much as I could, including publishing the second Star Struck novella, Somebody to Adore. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to write or publish anything new. On the bright side, I did do a lot of outlining and replotting stories, as well as come up with some new stories and series ideas that I'm excited to write.

For 2024, I do want to write and publish Somebody to Adore. I've reworked the outline into something that flows better than my original plan. There are several other ideas that I'm playing around with, too. I also have something holiday related I'm going to be writing on the side. More on that soon!

OTHERWISE

My Goodreads Reading Challenge for 2023 was 27 books, but I had to reduce it to 12 with everything that was going on in my life. I really miss reading as much as I used to, so I'm hoping that I can achieve 27 in 2024. There are several books I'm really excited to read, including both fiction and non-fiction.

This year will also be the year I move out on my own again, so I would like to spend time making my apartment into a home. I have a bunch of things to decorate and also lots of ideas to make the place beautiful. My aim is to get into a place by March, so wish me luck there!

WORD OF THE YEAR

My word for 2023 was DETERMINATION. While some aspects of the word didn't come to fruition, others definitely did! I managed to push through one of the hardest times in my life and somehow come out a lot stronger than I thought I ever could. Friends and family surely did help along the way, and for that I'm eternally grateful.

When deciding on a word for 2024, I had trouble narrowing it down, so I decided to go with the four that felt like they suited best. Here they are:

EMERGE * PROGRESS * RISE * THRIVE

They really cover what I'd like my 2024 to be. I want to EMERGE from my cocoon, make PROGRESS toward my goals, RISE above the ashes, and simply THRIVE in my life.

Have a great year!

Happy New Year and Happy 2023!

Hello lovelies!

Happy New Year to you all! I hope 2023 is starting off well for you. Today, I'm going to talk about my plans for the year. There's a little bit to get to, but let's go!

WRITING & PUBLISHING

Since I didn't get the chance to publish it last year, I want to write and publish Somebody to Adore, the second book in the Star Struck series. I have ideas for more books in the series, but I haven't decided when I'll be writing those. I initially wanted to write a third book, but I don't want to force anything.

I've learned these last few years that sometimes I need to go with the flow when it comes to writing. As much as I want to complete a series of books, I also want to focus on the stories that are inspiring me in the moment. If it is the next book in a series, great. If not, cool. Writing should be fun and not something that authors force themselves to do.

Also, deadlines are difficult for me. The pressure of finishing something by a certain date gets to me and can often make me anxious and stress me out. So, instead of making any promises for when to expect my books, I'm going to wing it and aim to publish at least 2 books. I may publish more than that, but we'll see how it goes.

OTHERWISE

Outside of writing, I've got some ambitions for the new year. I'll be renewing my Goodreads Reading Challenge again with 27 books. I also want to complete my 2022 crochet temperature blanket as well as other artsy projects. I'm also going to be healthier by eating better, exercising regularly, and aim to lose some weight to improve my overall health. I have some medical issues that stem partly from my weight, so I'd like to do what I can to make things better.

There are other things I'd like to do, but I'm keeping those to myself for now. *wink*

Last year, my word of the year was RESET. I does feel like in some ways I did reset certain aspects of my life. It took me some time to decide on my word of the year, but I finally settled on DETERMINATION. Why? Because I'm determined to accomplish all of my goals and make the best of my time in 2023.

Cheers to a Happy New Year!