Hello January! So Far, So Good

I’ve been a little quiet in my part of the world, not even posting on social media (yikes!) and I thought I’d check in and let you all know what I’ve been working on.

The release date for Wicked Games is getting closer and I’m so excited! I want to share the cover, but I have to pace myself, so I’ll do that in a month or so. Also, I’ll be getting ARCs ready to go as well. Wicked Games is a billionaire, small-town, romantic suspense with no third-act breakup. It’s a standalone, but it’s a little longer like most of my standalones are. Unfortunately, I won’t be putting it up on Booksprout like I have in the past, so if you’ve downloaded my ARCs from there before, watch this space or my Facebook Author page for access to those advanced review copies.

I can’t keep all the details all to myself though, and maybe you can find the hints in this graphic. Can you tell where this story takes place?

foggy lake in greys and blacks  text reads: wicked games coming may 15th 2026
Two broken hearts.
One small Minnesota town.
Too many secrets to count.

I’ve also been going back and dusting off my old Cedar Hill duet. Those were the first books I published under my initials when I started my pen name, and it’s been so fun to read those over again. I’m also giving them new covers, better ones that match the stories. I’m not sure the dates those will be re-released, but I will let you know!

Besides that, it’s cold, and spring can’t come soon enough! Pim is doing well. She’s been with us for eight months, but it seems like she’s always been a part of our family. I love that she likes to sit on my lap in the mornings while I edit and drink coffee. She’s a little menace who gets lonely, but luckily there’s always someone home.

tuxedo cat looking up at author while sitting in her lap at the kitchen table

That’s all I have for this month. I hope you all are having a great start to the New Year!

I’ll talk to you soon!

Vania

Free Romance Alert: His Frozen Heart!

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 🎁

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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!

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

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Free Romance Novel for Thanksgiving!

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.


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 🍂

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!

foggy black and white lake with the text:
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 🌻

Loss, Love, and What’s Next: A New Release Announcement!

I’m sorry you haven’t heard from me in a bit! Life has been a little crazy with my day job and I’ve picked up an editing project that’s been taking most of my free time.

Despite being busy, the launch of Loss and Damages has been going great!

I want to thank everyone who entered the Goodreads giveaway! 1,672 people entered and it made me feel really good that so many people want to read about Dominic and Jemma.

black background. text says: goodreads giveaway.... 1672 people entered. thank you so much

Loss and Damages cover appearing like it's on a cell phone screen

One reviewer said: “this thrilling story had me all caught up in the drama.” So if you like stories with trauma bonding and found family, then I think you might love Loss and Damages! Grab it on Kindle, in Kindle Unlimited, or Paperback.

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


As for what’s next…

I’ve decided that I’m going to release Wicked Games in May 2026! I know that seems far away but I want to pace myself so I can write another book and also have time to send out ARCs.

I’ve seen a lot of readers say they don’t get enough notice so I want to make sure you all have plenty of time to read, savor, and review!

Wicked Games is written and mostly edited already! The time buffer is just in case things don’t go the way I want. (And if everything does go smoothly, I’ll happily move the release date up.)

Thank you again for all the love you’re giving Dominic and Jemma. This launch for Loss and Damages has been one of the best I’ve had and I couldn’t have done it without you!

foggy lake with trees. black, white and grey.  

text saysWhen 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

End of Summer Update (and a Goodreads Giveaway)

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

aesthetic of Loss and Damages. black and white. man wearing tux in one corner, dark-haired woman wearing black dress in another corner, and a lake with a moon shining on the water is in the last corner. 

text reads, goodreads giveaway. now through september 14

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 have been claimed!

brick background. cover of loss and damages, man wearing tuxedo. text says, loss and damages vm rheault tagline says, "I'll never be the man she needs me to be."

graphic text says I'm the most hated man in the city. I don't f*cking care. Until I meet Jemma.

Thank you to everyone who claimed an ARC of Loss and Damages. They’ve all been taken, and I’m thrilled!

If you missed your chance and would still like to read and review, contact me at vaniarheault(at)gmail(dot)com and I’ll email you an ePub or PDF. This offer is good until July 31st, after that I’m halting all ARC campaigns so I can put Loss and Damages on pre-order.

Loss and Damages won’t be live until September 15th, so take your time and I hope you enjoy the rest of your summer! ☀️


If you’re looking for something else to read at the pool or beach, or if you’re staying inside in the air conditioning, you can always download My Biggest Mistake, a Billionaire, ugly-duckling, standalone novel. You can find it here: https://BookHip.com/CMSVSNK

My Biggest Mistake graphic. grey background. picture of book cover on a Kindle tablet.  cover is man wearing navy suit. title of the book my biggest mistake. vm rheault. tagline says, "I lost her before I knew I wanted her."

grahic says, "The day I hurt you is the day I threw away waht could have been the best ten years of my life. It's my biggest mistake."