Howl for the Holidays has just been released!

Guess what? There's steamy romance, suspense, action, and adventure in my final book of 2016. You're surprised, right? Me neither. It's been a wonderful first year of publishing, that has taught me so much. And I think finally giving Harkins and Amy a chance at happiness is the perfect way to say goodbye to 2016. They were there for Sawtooth Peaks, and for Protectors of the Pack. And for Christmas, they get the happily ever after they deserve.

No need to fret if you haven't read any of my other books. Howl for the Holidays can be read as a standalone, though the storyline occurs after the events in the Sawtooth Peaks series. Here's a peek at the blurb:

Sometimes a close friend is a true mate.

In the company of her pack, at work with the drunks, alone at her apartment—Amy Anderson wants to spend Christmas anywhere but home at her family's farm. Time with her parents and grandmother, her sisters and their families, reminds Amy of what she wishes she had—a mate and cubs of her own. Too bad the man she wants doesn't want her in return.

James Harkins has only ever loved one woman. He's protected her, confided in her, yet kept her at arm's length. But when Amy leaves town to visit her family for Christmas, he finds himself lost without her. After discovering her life may be in danger, there's nothing Harkins won't do to save Amy.

I hope you enjoy Harkins and Amy's story, and have a wonderful holiday season. I have a few projects in the works, but am planning to spend some time around Christmas visiting family and stepping away from the keyboard. See you in 2017!

That's right, cover reveal time!

It feels so fast, only nine days after the release of Heir. I've been writing nonstop to make sure Howl for the Holidays will be available before Christmas. It's a Christmas book, after all. And I think Harkins and Amy have waited long enough for their happily ever after. Late nights *yawn* are totally worth it.

Harkins and Amy have known each other for years. He's looked after her, and loved her from a distance. But he's always felt she deserved more than he could offer her. Amy adores Harkins. She respects him, cherishes him as a friend, and has always had a crush on the scarred enforcer. She sees past their difference in age, past the scars, to the loyal, caring man beneath. Sometimes a close friend is a true mate.

The cover is sweeter than my usual, which I feel fits the story. There's no shifter bad guys, no evil plots to uncover and foil. That's not to say that there's no conflict or danger, because what fun would that be? It's the journey that brings my couples together, and Harkins and Amy's is an adventure into the wild winter mountains. Expect steamy passion and the warm fuzzies that every ending should bring. Especially during the holiday season.

I hope you enjoy the cover while you wait for Howl for the Holidays to be released in about two weeks.

Oh how I love this cover. As the giant graphic suggests, Heir is coming November 22! This is the final novel in the Protectors of the Pack series. If you haven't read Bodyguard and Enemies, be sure to pick up those before reading Heir. The full story of Hunter and Grace's romance is included in Heir, but the plot is linked to those in books one and two. Here's a peek at what's in store:

I'll show you what it means to be mine...
Heir to a multi-billion dollar company. Heir to the alpha of the largest pack in the state. Wolf shifter Hunter Briggs works tirelessly to be worthy of his birthright. When his father falls ill, it's up to Hunter to step up and take his place. But he can't shake the feeling that someone close must be to blame. And his prime suspect, a gorgeous blonde bombshell, just might be the mate he's been searching for.
A big city. A fresh start. Grace Perry wants nothing to do with anything shifter. Most of all she is absolutely, one hundred percent, not looking for a mate. Unfortunately her new boss happens to be a wolf, who is convinced that someone is trying to kill him. When his suspicions become reality, Grace is determined to find out who is responsible. Too bad her boss's way-too-smoking-hot son has the same idea. And she just can't stop running into him.

I enjoyed telling Hunter and Grace's story; their chemistry is as hot as the cover model. And like both the Sawtooth Peaks and Riverwood series, Protectors of the Pack ends with everyone coming together. Up next is my Christmas story. I don't know yet if it will be a novel or novella. It's all plotted and this week I've started the writing. I decided that for Christmas I should write the couple that I get the most requests for--Harkins and Amy. Their story is set after the events of Sawtooth Peaks, though it is set up to be read as a standalone. Stay tuned for updates on my latest projects, including Harkins and Amy's Howl for the Holidays!