Fridays and Freebies: A Little Bookish Boost

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Vania Margene Rheault

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!

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Vania Margene Rheault

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!

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Vania Margene Rheault

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!

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Vania Margene Rheault

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!

Are you ready for more Gage and Zarah?

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Vania Margene Rheault

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 January Recap

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Vania Margene Rheault

couple looking outside a balcony window while embracing. text says in script, bye bye january

♥︎♥︎♥︎JANUARY RECAP♥︎♥︎♥︎

Everyone is saying that January went by so slowly but I can’t believe it’s the last day of the month. If you had New Year’s Resolutions, how have they been working out so far?

January was a busy time for me, though it feels like I didn’t get much done. I’ve been editing the next book I’m going to release in September, LOSS AND DAMAGES, but mostly I’ve just been giving myself some down time after editing and launching my King’s Crossing series and revamping an old series, A Rocky Point Wedding. (Don’t ask me how many times I’ve watched Twisters!)

I’ve also been trying to catch a missing cat in our neighborhood. I see him in a park close to my apartment, and I’ve been leaving food out at a shelter under a picnic table. When I go check, sometimes it’s gone and sometimes it’s not. I don’t know who is eating it when it’s gone, but I always fill the bowl. He won’t come to me, darting off whenever he sees me, but I haven’t given up hope that one day he’ll let me catch him.

♥︎♥︎♥︎WHAT’S NEXT♥︎♥︎♥︎

February is going to be a busy month. I’m going to finish the editing pass I’m doing on LOSS AND DAMAGES and start writing WICKED GAMES, a billionaire romantic suspense standalone novel. I have a tentative release date of January 2026. That’s thinking a little too far ahead, but I like having my ducks in a row and having something to look forward to. Having a goal and a plan is what keeps me going and gives me motivation to keep opening my laptop.

It’s nice working on standalones as they aren’t so stressful to put together. When I write a series, I think of it as one long story and handling that many words takes a lot of time and effort. I love it, though, and my next project after WICKED GAMES is a four-book series. I already have two books written that I wrote during the pandemic, but I haven’t looked at them for a long time so I know they’ll need some work. Hopefully after releasing two standalones I’ll be up to the task. After that is anyone’s guess what I’ll be doing, but that is WAY too far ahead to be thinking about right now.

Also in February I’ll finally be able to hold my giveaway…so stay tuned for that.

♥︎♥︎♥︎KING’S CROSSING UPDATE♥︎♥︎♥︎

Four of the six books are out now, and I’ve been getting awesome feedback! Thank you all to everyone who has supported me during the release. They’re books I’m very proud of, and I’m so happy readers are enjoying them! There are still two more books to go, book 4 in March and the last in April! If you’re looking for something to read while waiting for the weather to brighten up and get warm, you can start here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CX7SFGB5

That’s all my news for right now! I hope you all had an amazing start to 2025. Keep in touch!

I Could Have Timed that Better…

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Vania Margene Rheault

The presidential inauguration is bringing out a lot of feelings today, so saying I could have timed the release of Shattered Fate is probably an understatement. When I was scheduling the release of the books in my King’s Crossing series, I wasn’t paying attention to anything but the dates, and I think that might have been a mistake.

In general, releasing books during an election year is always like playing Russian Roulette. You just never know what you’re gonna get. For some, it’s just another year, and for others, well. Since you’re reading this, you probably know I’m a liberal, believing everyone should have equal freedoms. I’m a supporter of gay rights, trans rights, women’s rights. I support all people, no matter the color of their skin, and I try to make my author space safe for everyone. I’m white and grew up without a lot of exposure to other cultures and ethnicities, so I know sometimes I fail. When I know I fail, I try to do better.

These next four years aren’t going to be safe for a lot of people, and today, we feel that. And if you don’t feel that, I hope you never do.

With all that being said, the fourth book in my King’s Crossing series is out today. In their own way, Gage, Zarah, Zane, and Stella fight their own kinds of evil, desperately trying to untangle themselves from a web of lies, deceit, and murder. There’s danger lurking around every corner, and Zarah doesn’t know who she can trust…until she meets Gage.

This is book four of a six book series. I hope you’ve been enjoying the story so far, and if you haven’t started yet, please remember to begin with book one. This series is more of a serial and you need to read them in order.

Maybe I chose a good day to release a book after all. Fight for what you need. Fight for others and what they need. My characters fight for themselves, but in doing so, save a lot of other people too weak to defend themselves.

Shattered Fate is available on Kindle, in Kindle Unlimited, and Paperback.

https://www.amazon.com/Shattered-Fate-Kings-Crossing-Book-ebook/dp/B0DH5C6VTR

book cover of shattered fate. handsome man wearing grey coat with a city background

This is also a gentle reminder that if you grabbed an arc of this book, or any of the others that have been released, it’s a great time to leave a review! I appreciate your time!

Have a great week!

Mondays can be CRUEL!

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Vania Margene Rheault

Most people despise Mondays and I don’t blame them. The start of the work or school week, all we want to do is snuggle in bed and stay warm, especially in this weather. (Where I am in Minnesota, it’s currently 24 degrees! Brrr.)

But my Mondays are usually pretty good. I work through the weekends to have Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays off, and I’ve already done two loads of laundry, made two loaves of banana bread, and taken a shower and got ready for a day of editing. My son teases me for doing my hair and makeup to sit home, but I learned during lockdown if I don’t, I’ll feel like sludge, and that’s no good for my mental health.

So, in all that, I almost forgot that the conclusion to Zane and Stella’s story went live today! CRUEL DREAMS, book three in my King’s Crossing series, is available on Kindle, in Kindle Unlimited, and Paperback. Thank you to those who preordered it–I hope you enjoy their story.

If you were waiting for it, you can find it here at the sale price of $2.99 USD or in KU:

https://www.amazon.com/Cruel-Dreams-Kings-Crossing-Book-ebook/dp/B0D14VSJHK

In other news, I’m still polishing up a series I published back in 2020, so I’ll be busy with that until the end of the year at least. I’ll be letting you know of some special re-release things I’m going to do for those. I’m proud of the series and it will shine with a new edit and updated covers.

I have quite a few plans for 2025, but I’ll get to those later. I still want to enjoy what’s left of the year, and I hope you all have a happy holiday season if you celebrate!

Take care and have a good week ahead!

The Last Day of October

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Vania Margene Rheault

Today marks the last day of October and begins the last two months of the year. While this time of year can be melancholy as we prepare to say goodbye to 2024, it can also be exciting, foreboding, exhilarating, and scary. This is also an election year, and depending on who wins, 2025 could be the start of something wonderful or throw us into the depths of despair. Unfortunately, I don’t see any other outcome and I’ll be doing my part on Election Day.

I have a lot to do in the next two months, tying up loose ends, finishing projects, and getting a head start on new things so I can begin 2025 on a positive note. It’s no secret that I haven’t felt well for a long time, and 2024 showed me there was light in the tunnel. Because of what I have and what I’m dealing with, I’ll never see the end of the tunnel, and that’s okay. I can think back to where I was at this time last year and I’m grateful for how far I’ve come and that I had the resources and support to get here.

I’m getting off work early tonight and my sister is coming over to carve pumpkins with my daughter and me. I’m throwing a lasagne in the oven and opening a bottle of wine. If you go out tonight, stay safe! We might go for a walk too, because I love being out at night. The world takes on a different feel in the dark and you can find a sense of magic in the wind rustling the leaves in the trees and the moon’s glow.

Cruel Fate and Cruel Hearts are getting good reviews, and I’m thankful for everyone who has taken the time to read and review. Cruel Dreams, the book that ends the first trilogy in the serial, will be out December 9th, and if you’d like to preorder it, you can find it here. When it releases, it will be available on Kindle, in Kindle Unlimited, and Paperback.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D14VSJHK

As always, thank you for reading and subscribing to the blog. You can download a free copy of My Biggest Mistake, a full-length ugly duckling billionaire novel that’s not available anywhere else.

https://BookHip.com/CMSVSNK

Enjoy the Halloween holiday and stay safe!

Cruel Hearts is Live!

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Vania Margene Rheault

I’m excited to say that Cruel Hearts is live! Readers have been waiting for this book because the first one, Cruel Fate, ended on a huge cliffhanger. Cruel Hearts ends on a cliffhanger as well, but not as heart-stopping. Cruel Dreams will be available on December 9th, 2024.

Here’s an excerpt from Cruel Hearts:

The Crowne’s kitchen is fully operational, but because of the renovation, there isn’t a chef or staff on site. We’ll have to order our meals from nearby restaurants, and we’ll start tonight when we plan Stella’s death. I can’t think about it without feeling like there are worms wiggling around inside my stomach and I doubt I’ll want to eat anything, but Ash will never give up and it’s only a matter of time before he tries again and succeeds.

“This is nice,” Stella says, tilting her head to look through the windshield.

I turn the engine off and we sit in the quiet car. The sun beating against the glass will turn the interior into an oven, but I just need a few seconds. “You never cared, did you?”

She knows what I’m asking.

“I never did. I saw you and your sad brown eyes. I just wanted your pain to go away. You could have been the poorest man in the city, and I still would have loved you.” She traces her fingers over my cheek. The grooves her fingernails gouged into my skin have crusted over into thick scabs, and her touch lights my skin on fire. I should find some antibiotic cream. “I’m sorry about this.”

I lightly touch the space over her heart. “I’m sorry about this.” I turn my head, and my lips meet her palm.

She lets my lips linger, but I don’t dare hope.

We get out of the car.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DGM8V82R

graphic of Cruel Hearts. Cook cover appears to be on a Kindle Screen on black background with silver glitter

Cruel Hearts is available on Kindle, in Kindle Unlimited, and Paperback.

A gentle reminder that if you downloaded ARCs of Cruel Fate and Cruel Hearts, now is a great time to leave your reviews! I appreciate your time and I hope that you’ve been enjoying the series so far! Thank you!

VM Rheault

Contemporary Romance Author

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