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!

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!