I’m happy to welcome Author H. R. Sinclair here today as part of her tour featuring her book, OSCAR, THE APPREHENSIVE APPARITION, to be released the first week of October. This is a Chapter Book for ages 5 through 8 but is a delight to read no matter your age. If you’ve ever enjoyed Casper, then you’ll be glad you got to know Oscar. Oscar, the Apprehensive Apparition By H. R. Sinclair Chapter Book for Ages 5-8 *Independently published *ISBN: 9798848409956 *Dimensions: 5x8 *42 pages, black and white illustrations *eBook: 3.99 *Print book: 6.99 *Release date: Oct 3     Oscar the ..read more

A Coup of Tea By Casey Blair (Tea Princess Chronicles, #1) Publication date: August 2nd, 2022 Genres: Adult, Fantasy When the fourth princess of Istalam is due to dedicate herself to a path serving the crown, she makes a choice that shocks everyone, herself most of all: She leaves. In hiding and exiled from power, Miyara finds her place running a tea shop in a struggling community that sits on the edge of a magical disaster zone. But there’s more brewing under the surface of this city—hidden magic, and hidden machinations—that threaten all the people who’ve helped her make her own way. Mi ..read more

It’s a pleasure to share with you today the recent release of author Tessa Arlen’s A DRESS OF VIOLET TAFFETA (Berkley Trade Paperback Original; July 5, 2022), a sumptuous novel based on the fascinating true story of La Belle Époque icon Lady Lucile Duff-Gordon. Lucy shattered the boundaries of fashion with her magnificently sensual and striking designs. She launched her fashion empire in the late 1890s as a way to keep her and her five-year-old daughter financially afloat after she was abandoned by her husband. In a time when women from good families were expected to look beautiful and be con ..read more

I’m delighted to share with you the news that today acclaimed British novelist Louise Hare delivers the first in an all-new series: MISS ALDRIDGE REGRETS (Berkley Hardcover; on sale July 5, 2022), a twisty, locked-room mystery set in 1936 aboard the Queen Mary. In her US debut, Louise introduces readers to a delightfully flawed protagonist, Miss Lena Aldridge, a bold, brave, and clever multiracial jazz singer and actress who is never afraid to speak her mind or bend the rules, and who passes for white in a society that rarely celebrates Black women. Despite her best efforts, Lena’s career has ..read more

I’m delighted today to welcome author Catherine Bybee to Thoughts in Progress as she launches her newest series with WHEN IT FALLS APART. Brooke Turner has always had a complicated relationship with her father. But when his health takes a turn for the worse, she drops everything to care for him. He’s her dad, after all, and he needs her. What Brooke doesn’t anticipate is the unraveling of her long-term relationship and a cross-country move to San Diego’s Little Italy.           Luca D’Angelo is the oldest of three children and a single father to a ..read more

I have a most interesting book to tell you about, as well as a ‘new-to-me’ author I’m delighted to introduce you to. The book, PSYCHIC by T.S. Rose, will be released by Apprentice House Press on June the 7th. Alpha Moore is telepathic, but her skills amount to far more than just the ability to read the thoughts of others—she can also convince people to change their minds, think differently, and even reverse previous decisions by 180 degrees, though using that amount of energy drains her and she is still wracked with guilt knowing that her talents contributed to her own mother’s death.  ..read more

It’s a pleasure to tell you about New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jane Porter’s dazzling and sexy later-in-life romance, FLIRTING WITH FIFTY (Berkley Mass Market Paperback Original; On Sale May 24, 2022). FLIRTING WITH FIFTY is about a woman who leaps out of her comfort zone and takes a chance on love; perfect for fans of Jennifer Weiner, Jill Shalvis, and Lexi Blake. Chicago Tribune writes, “Porter writes with genuine warmth and quiet grace about the everyday problems all women face.” FLIRTING WITH FIFTY by Jane Porter Berkley Mass Market Paperback Original May 24, 2022 Roman ..read more

Today I’m delighted to be a part of the cover reveal for author May Cobb’s new juicy page turner rooted in complicated female friendships— MY SUMMER DARLINGS (Berkley Hardcover; on sale May 17, 2022). Publisher: ‎ Berkley (May 17, 2022) Language: ‎ English Hardcover: ‎ 368 pages ISBN-10: ‎ 0593101162 ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0593101162 In MY SUMMER DARLINGS, the lives of three women are shaken to the core when a charming new neighbor moves to town. Jen Hansen, Kittie Spears, and Cynthia Nichols have been friends since childhood. They are now approaching forty and their lives have changed, but their ins ..read more

It is always a delight to share the news of a new release by author Jodi Thomas. Today the fourth installment in her Honey Creek series, SUNDAY AT THE SUNFLOWER INN, is released. Sunday at the Sunflower Inn By Jodi Thomas Series: A Honey Creek Novel, Book 4 Publisher: ‎ Zebra (April 26, 2022) Language: ‎ English Paperback: ‎ 320 pages ISBN-10: ‎1420151371 ISBN-13: ‎978-1420151374 I couldn’t agree more with this description from Amazon, “A slice of Americana delivered with her characteristic warmth, endearing characters, and authentic Texan flair, the fourth Honey Creek novel by New York Times ..read more

  The Reluctant Bride By Monica Murphy Published by: Dangerous Press Publication date: April 19th, 2022 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance Everyone’s for sale, including me. One moment I’m the forgotten daughter of one of the most wealthy families in the country, and the next I’m the blushing bride in an arranged marriage. My fate is sealed in my wedded union with a complete stranger. In public, Perry Constantine is the life of the party. Easygoing. Adored. In private, he’s brooding. Dark. Angry. But so am I. It’s a contest of wills to see who will break in the bedroom first, and whil ..read more