Free Romance Alert: His Frozen Heart!

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Vania Margene Rheault

Hey friends! 🎄 I hope you survived the Christmas craziness and that you’re able to relax this weekend!

Just a quick heads-up—His Frozen Heart (A Rocky Point Wedding, Book 1) is FREE on Kindle today, December 27th, and tomorrow, December 28th.

If you’re looking for a steamy little escape in a small Minnesota town where everyone knows your business and the temperatures will give you frostbite, this is the perfect time to grab it. Four books in the completed series will keep you turning pages well into the new year! 📚✨

snowy woods background. book cover of HIs Frozen Heart. Text reads:
Mitch has given up on love . . . until he meets her. Burned in a horrific accident, he never believed he could find a woman who would see past his scars.

Callie hides a dangerous secret, and when their relationship turns too hot to handle, she'll have to decide if Mitch is worth getting burned.

All the books in the series are available on Kindle, in Kindle Unlimited, and Paperback and you can find them here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D91D7RZ

We had a lovely Christmas, and I hope you did too. Everyone got a little something they wanted, and we bought Pim a set of catnip-filled mice. We ended up having to take all the garland off the tree because she was eating it like spaghetti, but luckily we caught her in enough time she didn’t get sick. We’ll have to remember for next year to keep our decorations to a minimum.

tuxedo cat lying on the floor with a yellow mouse

Happy New Year! I hope you all have an amazing 2026! 🎉 🥳 🎆

Vania

Unwrap Your Next Favorite Read 🎁

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Vania Margene Rheault

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stuff your ereader day. 1700+ free books. on day only december 26th 2025

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Need something new to read after all the holiday chaos?

Today only (December 26th), romancebookworms.com is offering 1,700+ FREE books across all romance genres and on every major reading platform: Amazon, Kobo, Nook, Apple Books, and Google Play. Grab a few (or a lot) and load up your e-reader — this event ends tonight. ❤️

Perfect for kicking off your next reading binge.

Click here to start browsing! https://www.romancebookworms.com/

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday! And if Santa didn’t bring you everything you wanted this year, you can always spoil yourself with free books instead. 😉

Happy New Year!

Holiday Happenings!

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Vania Margene Rheault

couple standing near christmas tree holding presents. she's wearing a white sweater, he's wearing a teal dress shirt both in jeans

Hello friends and readers! Happy Holidays!

I thought I would pop on quick to let you know what’s been going on with me and what you can look forward to for the rest of the month…and into 2026!

I’m almost done with my current work in progress. Though I won’t be sending it out into the world anytime soon, it’s nice to keep moving forward in that way. It’s lovely giving Jesse and Jordan their happily ever after, and writing THE END reminds me of why I love to write. (For the curious, look for that small-town, second-chance standalone romance toward the end of 2026.)

If you’re interested in book news that doesn’t seem so far away, I’ll be releasing Wicked Games on May 15th. That book is written and the cover is in the works! Subscribe to the blog or check back for a cover and blurb reveal and ARC giveaways.

For those of you who were getting copies of my ARCs through Booksprout, I made the difficult decision not to put future books on that platform. I may try a different service, but you don’t need to join it to have access to upcoming ARCs. I always give blog subscribers a chance to download from the blog first. I also put them up on my Facebook author page and if you haven’t followed me, you should! I post snippets and sales of older titles so it’s worth a click if you hang out over there.

"christmas tree" made out of hardcover books. twinkle lights. text says book blast!

On December 26th, after all the holiday hoopla, you can look forward to a huge book blast. While you’re recovering from the merry madness that was Christmas, you’ll be able to settle in and browse hundreds of free books. I’ll be sending out a reminder post on the 26th with the link. One of my older books, His Frozen Heart, will be included.

Here’s Pim under our Christmas tree. We’ve been lucky and so far she hasn’t tried to climb it, only sleep under it. If your cat likes to climb your tree, let me know! I love to see pictures and hear the stories.

tuxedo cat lying under tree. maroon tree skirt

That’s all I have for now. Enjoy the holidays and remember to take care of yourself too.

Vania

Black Friday Book Deals!

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Vania Margene Rheault

Black Friday Deals and Steals!

Today only, there are 150+ free and discounted books yours for the taking!

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Free Romance Novel for Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Vania Margene Rheault

Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate!

For the Thanksgiving holiday–and my birthday which happens to be on Black Friday–I wanted give a book away to celebrate! What better than a small-town romantic suspense Christmas novel?

A Heartache for Christmas is free Thursday, November 27th to Saturday, November 29th. You can download it for free, borrow it in Kindle Unlimited, or purchase a paperback.

You can find it here:
https://www.amazon.com/Heartache-Christmas-VM-Rheault-ebook/dp/B0CM2BLRPF

Breaking down in a creepy little messed up town three days before Christmas, I didn’t expect to fall in love. But Evie’s past hides deadly secrets and I don’t know if I’m enough to keep her safe.

on black background, book cover, a heartache for christmas, shown on a kindle and in paperback. text says, a heartache for christmas, free, november 27th-29 2025

A few weeks ago the Northern Lights swept across Minnesota, and my sister, daughter, and I drove out of the city hoping to see them. We were lucky and caught faint glimpses. Here are a few pictures that I was able to take with my phone.

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pink green and creamy/cloudy streaks with stars

That’s all I have this time around. I hope you have a wonderful holiday with friends and family. Stay safe traveling and grabbing those early Christmas deals!

Until next month,

Vania

Fall Reads & Road Trips: October Update 🍂

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Vania Margene Rheault

Happy October! There’s been a lot going on in my corner of the world and I thought I would pop into your inbox and say hey!

Last Sunday my sister, daughter, and I went on our yearly road trip to Maplewood State Park near Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. It was a lovely drive and the temperatures were just right. The trip actually did double duty, though I didn’t know at the time. One, to get out of the city to look at the leaves as it’s peak leaf-viewing season here, but two, driving through Pelican Rapids was something I needed but didn’t know I needed until I did it, if that makes sense. I’m working on a new book right now and it’s set in a small, northern Minnesota town. The vibes of Pelican Rapids fit just right. The quiet Main Street, the schools, the tiny fire department. It will be a perfect backdrop for my angsty contemporary romance. They also had a giant pelican statue (his name is Pete) that probably won’t make it into my book, but he was fun to look at just the same.

picture of a pelican--white body, orange beak. standing on a type of fenced overlook. blue sky and a bridge in the background

Loss and Damages has been out for three weeks, and the launch has been great! I’ve been getting really lovely feedback from all who have read it so far. If you grabbed an ARC, now would be the perfect time to leave a review. I appreciate your time and willingness to share! 💕

You can find it here:

https://www.amazon.com/Loss-Damages-VM-Rheault-ebook/dp/B0FKFH8QT9

white text on dark red flowers:
“Hello. Can I help you?”

Her voice does funny things to my cock. I know it’s Jemma Ferrell before I turn my gaze away from the teacup, and it only took those two seconds for the words to leave her mouth for me to fantasize about fucking her. Her lips to my ear, begging for more as I’m buried so deeply inside her I can’t think about the next deal.

That would be quite an accomplishment.

Keeping my head in bed.

Loss and Damages

I’ve decided to release Wicked Games in May of 2026! I know that’s a bit of a wait, but I wanted to give you a heads up. I’ll be doing the cover reveal, ARCs, and all that good stuff here, so be sure to subscribe if you haven’t or bookmark this site to check back.

Wicked Games is a standalone Billionaire romantic suspense, and I can’t wait for you to meet Seth and Avery!

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When Seth Lockwood retreats to the little town of Lakehaven Falls to mourn his son who was killed in a ransom kidnapping gone wrong, he falls in love with a woman who could be in
the middle of it all.

Wicked Games, May 2026

That’s all I have for this month. I hope you’re having beautiful fall weather wherever you are!

I’ll check back with you soon.

Vania 🌻

End of Summer Update (and a Goodreads Giveaway)

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Vania Margene Rheault

Happy Labor Day Weekend!! I have no idea where the summer went, but I can’t lie. I’m looking forward to some cooler weather. I didn’t get done nearly as much as I wanted to, but that’s okay. I’ve been pretty busy with book stuff even if it doesn’t feel like I’ve made much progress. I’ve actually been polishing up a couple of my older books, and if you’re in the mood for a happily ever after that has fall vibes, Rescue Me might just be what you’re looking for. It’s available on Kindle, in Kindle Unlimited, and Paperback. https://www.amazon.com/Rescue-Me-Billionaire-Standalone-Romance-ebook/dp/B0BGT13LPR

graphic of male model faded in the background with Rescue Me book cover on top. the text reads:

a one night stand saved my life...but can i save hers?

If you missed the chance to snag an ARC of Loss and Damages and want to try your luck, I have it listed on Goodreads. The giveaway ends September 14th and there are 100 Kindle copies available. To enter, you can do it here: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/419642-loss-and-damages

If you’re not interested in entering the giveaway but would like to pre-order it or add it to your wishlist, the Amazon link is here: https://www.amazon.com/Loss-Damages-VM-Rheault-ebook/dp/B0FKFH8QT9

Since I’ve been working on getting Loss and Damages ready to go and dusting off some of my older titles, that means I’m really itching to start writing again. I can’t wait to start working on a new book, and that’s what I’ll be doing for the rest of the year. I’m excited because that means I’ll have two books out next year–Wicked Games, a small town romantic suspense, and Bitter Love, a small town second chance. Both are standalones, something I’ve been enjoying writing lately.

So, bookmark this website or sign up to the blog for cover reveals, ARC signups, and more!

Enjoy the holiday!

Vania

♥︎Loss and Damages ARCs are ready!♥︎

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Vania Margene Rheault

Happy Tuesday friends!
I hope the summer has been treating you well. ☀️

Just a quick update on all the things.

If you’ve been waiting for the ARCs of Loss and Damages, they’re ready to go! There are only forty copies available, so if you were thinking of picking it up, don’t wait.

graphic of loss and damages book cover. handsome man in tux against black brick.

text says:

ARCs ARE AVAILABLE
angsty contemporary romane
grief bonding
Good girl/morally grey guy
Dead brother's girlfriend

You can get your copy here: https://BookHip.com/JQVRNZD

ARCs will be available until July 31st and reviews won’t be needed until September 15th.

✨ Here are a few quick details:
Standalone or Part of a Series: Loss and Damages is a standalone billionaire romance with a happily ever after. It’s a complete novel at around 350 printed pages.

Triggers: None that I know of. Dominic deals with some family drama/trauma, and Jemma gets roughed up while trying to stop a break-in, but nothing graphic or prolonged.

Where to Review: Amazon and Goodreads are best, since Loss and Damages will be in Kindle Unlimited. If you want to share on social media too (Instagram or Facebook), that’s awesome but not required.

What to Say: Whatever you want! If you loved it, say so. If it wasn’t your thing, that’s okay too. I really don’t mind. Honest reviews help future readers find books they’ll love.

Thank you all for picking up a copy and giving it a read. I hope Loss and Damages is a lovely part of your summer relaxation!

✨ Bonus reminder:
If you’ve read my King’s Crossing serial and haven’t left a review yet, now’s a great time. Even a few quick lines for one or two books will help other readers find it.

covers of King's Crossing books. cruel fate, cruel hearts, cruel dreams, shattered fate, shattered hearts, shattered dreams

text says: review me!

You can find the serial here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CX7SFGB5

✨ One last thing: We got a new cat named Pim! My son’s friend moved out of state and couldn’t bring her along, so we made the arrangements with our property management and adopted her! She’s adorable and loves being carried around on your shoulder. It’s been really nice to have a cat around again. 🐾

tuxedo cat laying on the floor playing with a stuffed mouse

I hope everyone is doing well and that your summer so far has been full of friends, family, and good reads.

I will chat with you soon!

~Vania

VM Rheault

Contemporary Romance Author