Unknown's avatar

About Vania Margene Rheault

Vania enjoys reading and writing. She's lived in Minnesota all her life, and with a cup of coffee in hand, enjoys the seasons with her two children.

♥︎Loss and Damages ARCs are ready!♥︎

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

Read Me! 1600+ Free Romance Books Today Only!

couple kissing black and white. text says, Stuff your ereader day

1600+ free romance books 
One day only
June 20th, 2025

romancebookworms.com

Hello friends! I hope you all are having a great week and have some lovely plans for the weekend.

The STUFF YOUR EREADER event is here today and for one day only! There are over 1600 romance books in all sub-genres and on all platforms such as Kindle, Kobo, Google Play, and Nook.

Head on over to www.romancebookworms.com and stock up on summer reads!


Bookmark my website or subscribe! I have a lot of news coming your way this summer including ARCs for my newest release, Loss and Damages. You don’t want to miss out. ☺️

Fridays and Freebies: A Little Bookish Boost

Now that I have your attention, I just wanted to pop on here quick to tell you a couple things before your weekend starts! I don’t have big plans… I work Saturdays and Sundays so I can have Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays off. I think it’s a fair trade since no one likes getting up on a Monday morning and having to go to work. I’m lucky I work at a job that allows me to do that, and I have never taken it for granted.

Tonight I’ll be be editing Loss and Damages (oh, the glamorous life of a writer… but at least I’ll be in my pajamas and I have ice cream!) and going to bed early. Breathing just wipes me out, but there’s nothing better than working on my book for a couple hours in silence before going to bed.


My friend Melody is looking for ARC readers for her storm-chasing novel aptly titled, Into the Storm. It’s the fourth book in her Storm Series, but it can absolutely be read as a standalone. Here’s the blurb:

He chases tornadoes, but he only wanted to catch her…

Storm chaser Austin Jones loves an adrenaline rush. With his YouTube channel gaining popularity and an opportunity to chase tornadoes on television, he’s living the dream. When a close encounter with a twister sends him to the hospital, the last person he expects to stitch him up is his high school sweetheart. Seeing her again feels like fate.

The storm that shattered Lizzie James’s life may be long gone, but the damage was never repaired. After a tornado tore through her hometown—taking her parents and destroying everything—she swore she’d never go back. Haunted by nightmares and burdened by anxiety, she’s done her best to forget that day. But when her former boyfriend ends up in her ER, the memories she buried come rushing back.

Despite every instinct telling her to stay away, Lizzie finds herself back in Texas—where Austin is eager to remind her of what they once had. But his reckless devotion to storm chasing is a risk she cannot ignore. Determined to control the situation—and maybe protect Austin from himself—Lizzie makes a bold choice. She’ll face her fears, literally, and join Austin for the chase. If she can’t stop him from risking his life, at least she can help keep him safe.

As another violent tornado threatens the region, Lizzie has a sinking feeling that Austin is about to make a dangerous call. This time, the real storm is the one inside Austin—torn between chasing the next tornado and holding on to the woman he loves. Because some storms you chase…and others you have to weather together to find out what really matters.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, here’s the Google form to be on her ARC team:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqgeFEqQO6hecl351ffJesrqkKgkRvpoFyJPDyldbct2KOaA/viewform

picture of into the storm book cover. couple kissing in front of a storm background. grey clods pink lightning. the title is into the storm, author melody loomis

And one last thing before you head off to busy weekend plans… My King’s Crossing Serial giveaway is still going on! The giveaway includes six paperback books, a mug that has the chapter header photo with the King’s Crossing serial name on it, and a postcard that gives you digital access to My Biggest Mistake. If you’re reading this blog post, you know the link is on my Subscribe page, but you can give it to a friend if you haven’t downloaded it yourself. The giveaway has a value of $100.00 USD, so you don’t want to miss out. Here’s the link to MY form to fill out if you want to enter! It ends Monday, May 26th, and I’ll draw a name Tuesday, May 27th.

https://forms.gle/Y1bD9D4bVbWQkaGd7

stack of paperback books. one open to show city chapter header that matches a white mug. black background.

That is al from me! Have a great weekend!

Read. Sip. Repeat. Win my King’s Crossing Serial giveaway!

Hey friends, I hope you’re all doing well! Spring has finally warmed up in Minnesota and the colors are popping!

Things are fantastic here . . . I’ve been working on Loss and Damages to stay on track and get those ARCs to you in July like I promised.

While I’m working on that, I have a wonderful giveaway for you! A set of my King’s Crossing paperback books (you can let me know if you want them signed), a custom-made mug that matches the chapter headers in the books, and a postcard that gives you digital access to my freebie if you haven’t grabbed it already.

(The giveaway package is estimated at a $100.00 value.)

Unfortunately, due to some international shipping problems I experienced last month, I’m only able to accept US entries at this time.

The giveaway goes until Memorial Day, and I’ll draw a name on Tuesday, May 27th.

The Google form is easy to fill out, just three simple questions. I appreciate all the love and support you all have given me since I started publishing this series! Before you enter, if you want to read the blurbs or scan the content warnings of these books, look here: King’s Crossing Series.

Thank you again for all your support!

https://forms.gle/mcMtreii75szPueZ7

Have a great week everyone, and good luck!

One Last Time…Shattered Dreams is Here!

It’s been an amazing seven months as the books in my King’s Crossing serial have launched, one by one, since October. That seems so far away now, before winter came and went, before all the holidays. But the time has gone by quickly too, which is bittersweet. I had a lot of fun writing these books, hyping them up, and sharing them with all of you.

Shattered Dreams, the sixth and final book of my King’s Crossing serial, is now available. Find out how Stella and Zane, and Gage and Zarah put the past behind them once and for all.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DH9F6QX3

Love. Promises. Forever.

Gage

Zarah made it clear she wants space to do her own thing, but that doesn’t mean any of this is over. Zane asks Pop and me to look into another murder, and I reluctantly agree. We find some interesting evidence at the crime scene, pointing fingers at people I never considered could be a part of it all.
When Zarah’s therapist kidnaps her, Zane, Stella, and I race against time to figure out where they could have gone, and what she wants with Zarah.
What we find will change my life forever.

Zarah

Breaking up with Gage was the biggest mistake of my life, and he’s the only person I can call when I’m in trouble.
Despite getting back together, he still encourages me to go through with a trip I had planned. Jerricka intercepts me at the airport, and she knows just the right buttons to push to convince me to go with her instead.
Revealing secrets from the past seven years, she explains the real reason why Ash locked me away in Quiet Meadows, why my memories have disappeared, and what she plans to do with me.
I know, without a doubt, if she gets her way, I won’t survive.


Books 1-3 are still on sale if you haven’t started the series or would like to pick them up to keep. They’re also available in Kindle Unlimited and Paperback. You can look at the whole series here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CX7SFGB5

Thank you for being a part of this series! I appreciate all the reviews and shares on social media of which there have been many. Though it’s sad to say goodbye to the characters who live in King’s Crossing, for the next little while I’ll be focusing on getting a standalone ready to go. There’s always something new so remember to subscribe to the blog to get updates on sales, new releases, and more. Also, since you’re here, don’t forget to download your free book, My Biggest Mistake, a full-length standalone ugly duckling billionaire romance. You can grab it here: https://BookHip.com/CMSVSNK

Thanks again! You’ve made the launch of this series amazing! ♥︎

Chat with you soon!

Author Update | Last Day of March!

Today is the last day of March! Which means here in Minnesota it could start warming up or we’ll have another blizzard in two weeks. Hard to tell, but the days are getting longer, and the sun is shining right now.

As for what I’ve got going on, the last book in my King’s Crossing series, SHATTERED DREAMS, will be available on April 14th, and I know lots of you are waiting for it! This is also a gentle reminder that if you picked up the ARCs for this series and haven’t left a review, now would be great time! Reviews help readers find books they enjoy, so please leave yours, even if you didn’t like it! What you may not have liked someone else could love, so don’t be afraid to share your thoughts!

Books 1, 2, and 3 are still on sale, so if you were wanting to buy them, now is the time. I don’t know when I’ll change the prices, if ever, because I know how expensive it can be to commit to a long series like that, but as always, they’re available in Kindle Unlimited, too. You can take a look at all the books here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CX7SFGB5


In other news, I’m almost done writing WICKED GAMES! I’ve been sharing excerpts here and there on my Facebook author page, and I constantly look at the cover (yes, it’s already done!) for inspiration. Once it’s finished, I’ll set it aside to breathe and focus on getting LOSS AND DAMAGES, a standalone billionaire novel, ready to go. ARCs will be available this summer!

I have lots happening, so be sure you follow this blog to stay in the know!

Don’t forget since you’re here, you can download a free book, MY BIGGEST MISTAKE. It’s a full-length ugly duckling billionaire novel I give away for free to say thank you for supporting my work! I appreciate all of you! https://BookHip.com/CMSVSNK

Have a good Monday, everyone, and here’s to a bright and sunny April!

Throwback Thursday: My Cedar Hill Duet

Today is #ThrowbackThursday and I wanted to give you a glimpse of my first books that I published when I decided to write under my initials.

I grew up reading Nora Roberts, a fact that I’ve shared on this page before, so I was very familiar with her writing. I also grew up reading lots of Harlequin Desires and Temptations, Susan Mallery, Robin Carr, and Jennifer Crusie. (Bet Me is still one of my most favorite books ever! https://www.amazon.com/Bet-Me-Jennifer…/dp/B000FC1A8O ) As a reader, you don’t really think about what point of view or tense books are written in, you just pick up books based on if you’re read the author before, if you like the cover and blurb, or off a friend’s/family member’s recommendation.

That changes when you decide to write your own books, and not only that, what the market wants. I started writing in third person past because that’s what I grew up reading and that’s what a lot of my writer friends who are around my age also say. But, if you read as much as you write, you begin to notice a shift in what’s being published and not only that, but what’s 𝘱𝘰𝘱𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳. Because as a writer, not only do you want to write “the book of your heart” you want people to want to read it.

So while I loved writing in third person, in 2020 I decided to start writing first person present, as that’s what a lot of romance authors were writing.

I went around and around for a while because writing third person and first person is different and I didn’t know if I would be good at it. I started small, a short story that I actually give away as an easter egg, and then I felt comfortable enough to write a book. That book was actually the first book of my King’s Crossing series, 𝑪𝒓𝒖𝒆𝒍 𝑭𝒂𝒕𝒆, but that series wasn’t the first I published.

During the pandemic I wrote quite a few books then went back and edited them to publish.

Writing 𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝑯𝒆𝒓 was fun. I did a lot of research on constructions sites, trying to figure out a way that would hurt Rick to the point he would never be the same but that wouldn’t actually kill him. I also wanted to add a mystery to his accident, one that Devyn, a reporter he meets during a blizzard, has the tenacity to solve.

It was supposed to be a standalone, but that never works out well for me, and it turned into a duet and the second book features Rick’s business partner Beau and Devyn’s sister Talia. 𝑨𝒅𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑯𝒆𝒓 has a fun easter egg inside it no one has found, at least, as far a I can tell. But I’m still proud of myself for thinking of it and it makes a great way to use that short story because I wouldn’t have had a use for it otherwise.

So this Throwback Thursday I’m featuring my Cedar Hill Duet, the first books I published when I changed to writing first person present.

If you want to read them, they are available on Kindle, in Kindle Unlimited, and Paperback.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1PV65WD

Are you ready for more Gage and Zarah?

black background photo of book cover shattered hearts. 

kindle unlimited logo

I capture her wrist. Rourke’s mocking words haunt me, and I can’t let her think I’m perfect. “I haven’t been an angel, either, and I’m no saint. I’ve fucked a woman too hard, kicked the crap out of a druggie or an abusive asshole because I could. Pain and power are on different sides of the same coin, Zarah, and I’ve spent my fair share of change.”
She smiles faintly. “You’d never hurt me.”
“No, but that doesn’t mean I’ve never hurt anyone at all.”

This year has been going by so fast. I can’t believe it’s March already and that means that book five of my King’s Crossing series, Shattered Hearts, is up on Amazon! I’ve been getting such great feedback about this series, and that makes me so happy. Here’s what some people are saying about book five and the series so far:

Shattered Hearts is an intense, emotional, and suspenseful romance that takes readers on a gripping journey of love, trauma, and resilience. Gage and Zarah’s story is raw and deeply moving, packed with twists, secrets, and a love strong enough to withstand even the darkest past.

Gage and Zarah. Zarah tries to confront her fears and past with Gages help and she knows shes slipping and walks away believing shes giving Gage a better life without her broken soul. But she continues to look into her past and Gage continues to look into the sanatarium. But she comes to some conclusions about Gage and her. To get the real experience of a twists and turns, suspensful, intriguing, wicked bad read with how deep the lies, betrayal, deciet and secrets run you have to start with Zane and Stella’s story. There you are introduced to the charecters that shap this story. OMG such a great series. This reveals complex charecters and if you want a none stop page turning suspensful romantic thriller then I recommend this series.

If you want to grab book five or are wanting to start at the beginning of the series, you can look here at the series link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CX7SFGB5 All my books are available on Kindle, in Kindle Unlimited, and Paperback.

six book covers of king's crossing series.   books 1-5 are available now.  book six is available april 14, 2025. black back ground

GIVEAWAY NEWS!

I drew two names for my Rocky Point series giveaway and the winners have been notified. Thank you all for your interest in that series! If you entered and didn’t win, stay tuned for more giveaways to come this year. I’m slowly ordering copies of my King’s Crossing series and will do a paperback giveaway of those this spring. Whitelist this newsletter or bookmark my website because I will keep you up to date on that.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR THIS MONTH

While celebrating the launch of Shattered Hearts, I’m continuing to write Wicked Games, a billionaire standalone novel that will be out next year. While I’m writing that, Loss and Damages is waiting in the wings for my attention. It’s been so nice to work on a standalone novel after working on my King’s Crossing series and re-launching my Rocky Point Wedding series. That was a lot of work, and it’s been great to be able to jump into a project that’s a little easier. 2025 is going well, what with my KC series launching and working on new things. I’ve been posting more on my Facebook Author page, so if you like content like that, you can follow me over there, too. https://www.facebook.com/VRheault

That’s about all I have for right now. Remember My Biggest Mistake is a free full-length standalone novel and you can find it on my subscribe page or by clicking on this direct link. It’s not available anywhere else.

https://BookHip.com/CMSVSNK

book cover on a kindle device. my biggest mistake  text reads:

the day i hurt you is the day i threw away what could have been the best ten years of my life. it's my biggest mistake.

grab your copy today

Thanks for reading! I hope you all have a fantastic week!

My Rocky Point Wedding Series Giveaway is finally ready!

I am so happy to say that I finally got all my copies of my Rocky Point Wedding Series and I can host my giveaway!

I’m giving away two signed paperback copies of the series, and I will ship to the US and Canada. If you enter but live elsewhere, I’ll happily email you PDFs of the series.

These books are a little older, written in 3rd person, and they’re small-town holiday romances with a few open-door sexy scenes in each book. I published them back in 2020, but since then I have re-edited them and gave them fresh covers. If you want to read the blurbs before you enter, you can find them on my books page here: https://vmrheault.com/books/books-as-vania-rheault/

To enter, fill out this Google Form, and I will draw two names on March 1st. I asked if you want to be added to this newsletter as this blog post and giveaway link will go out to more than just my subscribers, but if your answer no, it won’t affect your chances of winning.

Thank you for being a reader, and I wish you good luck!

https://forms.gle/DBHZ3n6HVz7kPUbL9

PS: If you want to see me in person, I recorded a video where I talk about the giveaway and my plans for this year. I posted it on my FB author page, and you can see it here. https://fb.watch/xR-b0mxLKA/

My favorite book cover

People ask me what my favorite book cover is, and it’s really difficult to answer. It took me a years of practice and learning how to use Canva, but I make my own covers now, and every cover I make, I’m proud of.

As you can imagine, it can be difficult finding the right model to depict what you imagine your characters to be like. I don’t use AI, so I can’t special order a model, so this means it takes hours, sometimes days, of scrolling through stock photos, not only to find the right model, but also to make sure I can work with him because I’m not a graphic designer and my skills only go so far.

I think my favorite covers right now are for my Rockstar trilogy.

I needed three guys who looked like rockstars, but who were also wearing clothes. Ad platforms like Amazon Ads won’t run your ad if they think they violate their guidelines, which means a lot time, no skin. Of course when you think of a rockstar, you think of rock-hard abs, tattoos, and tight leather pants, but I didn’t want to take a chance using models with their shirts hanging open. I was relieved when I found the models I did and could make them work with the stage background I picked out.

The font was suggested by someone in a cover feedback Facebook group for a different book I had written, and though I didn’t use it then, it was perfect for these. As an creative, it’s satisfying when something comes together without too much effort. Then you know you’ve landed on the perfect combination.

My Rockstars are my best-selling books to date, and I will always be grateful the plot to Shep’s story landed in my lap. Adding Eddie’s and Brock’s stories was a no-brainer, but didn’t occur to me until I was almost done writing Shep and Olivia. I love these guys, and sometimes I go back to read just for fun.

If you like damaged rockstars, give Shep, Eddie, and Brock a try. They’re available on Kindle, in Kindle Unlimited, and a lovely Paperback option.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDQJ28SB

three book covers.  three men, one dressed in white shirt, one dressed in brown leather jacket one dressed in denim shirt.  stage background with microphone

book titles, twisted alibis, twisted lullabies, twisted lies