Excerpt: Just For The Plot by Meghan Quinn
Book Review: Secret Husband by Kate Meader
Discover the Chicago Players and Kate Meader. While this can be read as a standalone it is part of a series that deserves the same amount of attention and love.
Lauren Yates played hockey until an injury forced her into a new career. Now a Sports Agent she’s worked hard to build her business and create a life.
Alexei Nazarov is a Russian Hockey god who has a few secrets he’s been trying to keep.
A spicy romance that sweeps you into the world of hockey, friendships, secrets, betrayal, and one man who will do anything to win back what he thought he’d lost.What will happen when Lauren discovers that she’s married to the only man she ever desired even after she swore she’d never date a hockey player? Will Alexei let her walk away again or find the courage to fight for what he desires…what he’s always desired.
Always honest, always my own, and thankful to Kate Meader for the gifted e-arc.
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Book Review: Code Name: Ember by Sawyer Bennett
𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞: 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 by Sawyer Bennett
A murder, a flash drive, and secrets.
Tessa Ward is an Investigative Reporter and no stranger to danger when finding her sources in her quest to gather the facts.
Cole Mercer will protect and defend no matter the risks or obstacles.
Five years ago Tessa and Cole walked away from what should have been a relationship to last a lifetime filled with love and memories. Now when Tessa faces the biggest challenge to her career and a threat beyond her control she will need help from the one man she never expected to see again. Can they work through what happened, confront their fears, and keep each other out of the line of fire?
One moment will change everything. How hot will the fire get? The clock is ticking. First, they’ll need to stay alive and survive. However, something tells me that it won’t be long before things heat up.
Fear not audiobook listeners because Sawyer Bennett has something special for you. Are you in the mood for a dual narration? If so, this is sure to please.
Stephen Dexter delivers gravel, grit, and plenty of growl in his performance as Cole Mercer. The character is easy to love…and hate at times…and the spicy scenes…make sure you have your headphones nearby!
Kelsey Navarro Foster brings Tessa Ward to life and takes us into the mind of a brave, bold, and passionate woman. When Tessa unexpectedly reunites with the only man who has ever held a place in her heart we are instantly pulled into her emotional journey. Readers get ready for the suspense, danger, banter, teasing, and the spice. Stephen and Kelsey will take you into a world of suspense, secrets, and spice. I can’t wait to listen to whatever they narrate next!
If you are looking for a spicy book with a seamless plot arc, plenty of secondary characters with a few old familiar friends for future books, and a world that only Sawyer can bring…add this action-packed story that kept me on the edge of my seat to your reading list now!
Always honest, always my own, and thankful to Bookcase Media and Sawyer Bennett for the gifted e-arc and e-audiobook.
Q: Who are your favorite audiobook narrators?
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Backlist Binge: USA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Avery Flynn
𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐨:
USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling romance author Avery Flynn has sold more than a million books, which have been translated into multiple languages. She has three slightly-wild children, loves a hockey-addicted husband and is desperately hoping someone invents the coffee IV drip. She lives outside of Washington DC with her family and a pack of five dogs all named after food. If she’s not reading romance or binging reality TV, she’s most definitely plotting to take over the world so she can banish Crocs from existence. Also, if you figure out how to send Oreos through the Internet, she’ll be your best friend for life.
If you enjoyed books by Lauren Blakely, Kate Meader, and Louise Bay then you’ll want to check out Avery Flynn’s backlist.
For those new to Avery Flynn browse her backlist in hopes of finding your next new read. Many are on sale or in Kindle Unlimited.
Avery’s backlist is extensive with multiple series and standalone reads.
So many books…so many tropes:
Forbidden Love
Off Limits
Bet/Dare/Wager
Enemies to Lovers
Overcoming Odds
Accidental Pregnancy
Forced Proximity
Friends to Lovers
One Night Stand
Fish out of Water
Opposites Attract
Road Romance
Across the Tracks
Boss and Employee
Fish out of Water
Forbidden Love/Off Limits
Royalty
Law Enforcement/Firemen
Mystery and Suspense
Romantic Suspense
Fake Relationship
Bodyguard/Protector
Law Enforcement/Firemen
Mystery and Suspense
Reunited Lovers
Bad boy/Bachelor/Playboy reformed Best Friend’s Little Sister
Older Brother’s Best Friend
Q: Which trope are you in the mood to read?
Authors Dish SaSS26 Richmond With David E Gordon, Elizabeth Suit, Cecelia Mecca/Cissy Mecca/C.L. Mecca, and Lane Martin
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Welcome to Authors Dish featuring authors and industry professionals attending the 10th Anniversary Sexy and SaSSY 2026 Signing in Richmond, Virginia. If you are joining us for all the bookish fun or just traveling over the summer we hope their tips or packing ideas are helpful no matter where your travels take you. If you are heading to #SaSS26 next month please don’t forget to pre-order your books early to guarantee your books are waiting for you (details and links can be found on the facebook group page.) If you are bringing your favorites from home don’t forget to make room for all the extra bookish stuff you’ll find while you are in Richmond. May these posts inspire you to shop early, make your lists, and triple check so you are prepared for just about anything.
Thank you to all who have dished and those yet and soon to featured. Stay tuned for more comments and be sure to follow the blog so you don’t miss these posts.
Grab a cuppa and join Authors David E. Gordon, Elizabeth Suit, Cecelia Mecca, and Lane Martin
Rae: What genre(s) do you write and what are you currently working on?
David: I write suspense/thrillers and right now I am proofing my 5th novel in the Cutter Anthology (available on Amazon in paper and Kindle). Then it will get sent to my editor.
Elizabeth: Contemporary Romance, Working on Book 2 of Stella’s Diner series about a Navy doctor who saves a woman who has been stabbed outside the diner.
Cecelia: I write romance across three connected worlds… medieval and Scottish historical romance as Cecelia Mecca, contemporary romance as Cissy Mecca and paranormal/romantasy as C.L. Mecca.
Right now, I’m working on a new medieval romance series, Black Sails of the Border with more morally gray heroes the kind of hard-won love most. 13th century style. 🙂
Lane: I write contemporary open-door spicy romance. I’m currently working on a small-town romance.
Rae: What is your favorite decade?
David: Honestly… I think I would say this one. Other than some (new, old-man) health issues it has been great. Two grandsons, a new daughter in law and a new son in law, and some other good things.
Elizabeth: The 80’s.
Cecelia: Tough question because my honest answer is usually “whatever decade has the best story.” But if I have to choose, I’d say the 1990s for real life and the 1270s for book life. One is nostalgic for me… I’m still waiting for fluorescent shirts and big hair to come back in style! The other gave me castlesbrooding warrior heroes, so it’s really hard to choose!
Lane: I’ve never really thought about it, but I guess I would say the 80’s. It was a good time! Now I’m showing my age.
Rae: What five things do you have to pack when attending a conference?
David: Extra clothes – you never know, a “dinner/party” outfit, two outfits for the signing (weather), all supplies, protein bars.
Elizabeth: Books, pens, markers, hand sanitizer, Makeup
Cecelia: Comfortable shoes, lip gloss, a portable charger, signing pens and my phone so I can record highlights.
Lane: My books!
FREE Swag for you to get at my table.
My banner for us to take a photo together in front of. (I need to get better at this.)
Pens for signing all the things.
Rae: What is your snack attack must haves in your day bag?
David: Protein bars and cashews.
Elizabeth: Protein bar
Cecelia: Something chocolate, a protein bar and water. Conference days are long book book talk and chocolate get me through.
Lane: At signings, I usually have Biscoff cookies on my table since one of my characters was addicted to them. I’m also a fan of JujyFruits and peanut butter M&M’s.
Rae: What’s the one thing you forget to pack and swear to remember next time?
David: Candidly, the only thing I have almost forgotten is my banner. Have to make sure it with all of my other book supplies. Thankfully I have not really forgotten anything.
Elizabeth: Eyeshadow
Cecelia: Usually something very practical, like the exact charger. I always think I’m becoming a better packer buuut…
Lane: I like playing Romance vs The World with other book lovers, but it doesn’t always make it in the suitcase. I already have it out and ready to come to SASS.
Thank you so much authors! If you are an attending author or industry professional and you want to join in on the fun please e-mail me and we’ll be sure to add you on a future post!
I’ll be keeping a running list and will post a master packing list a week before #SaSS26 Richmond. I’ll see you soon for new authors and more ideas!
I am a husband to my best friend, cheerleader, and rock. I am also a father to two amazing young adults, and Granddad to two boys. I work in corporate finance managing a Business Intelligence team. Live just outside of Philadelphia in New Jersey and when not writing or working I love to travel. England, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, France, and Disney World are among my favorite places to visit. I published my first novel twelve years ago, but it all started when I was in high school. And the Cutter Anthology all started because of a heavy rain storm.
I write suspense/thrillers that follow the life of Robert Cutter. Robert is a self made billionaire running an investment firm with his name on the doors. He started out with nothing more than the shirt on his back and over the course of my novels he will face different challenges and people who are always looking to do bad things. He will go through good times as well – romance, marriage, kids, and good fortune. He’s just a guy but ends up in some really dangerous situations. But he’s also loving, caring, and trying to live a good life.
Elizabeth Suit has been part of the book world since 2013 helping new authors achieve their publishing dreams. In 2022 she released her first novel, Stella’s Diner, as an ode to her faith and family. In the years since, she continues to spark joy and wonder through her contemporary romance novels with a metaphysical twist.
To find out more about Elizabeth and her upcoming events and releases, visit www.elizabethsuit.net.
Cecelia Mecca is a full-time romance author who writes across three connected worlds under the Mecca Romance umbrella which includes medieval and Scottish historical romance as Cecelia Mecca, contemporary romance as Cissy Mecca and paranormal/romantasy as C.L. Mecca. A former teacher and curriculum consultant with a PhD in Language & Literacy, Cecelia writes emotionally charged, flirt-filled love stories where strong women fall hard but never lose themselves. She lives in Pennsylvania with her family and can usually be found writing, planning her next trip, sipping wine or chatting with readers.
Website: https://meccaromance.com
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Book Review: Grizz by Sawyer Bennett and Bill Keenan
𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐳 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧
✔ Grumpy x Sunshine
✔ He Falls First (AND HARDER)
✔ She’s The Only One Who Sees Him
✔ Touch Her and
✔ Opposite Attract
✔ Forced Proximity
✔ Enemies to Lovers
🎧 Narrated by: @lance.greenfield & @akalucyrivers
Daisy Turner is not afraid to uncover the truth. When her fight for justice becomes too much for the fashion world she only has one option. With nothing to lose she’ll face her biggest challenge…in a world she never expected.
Grizz McAvoy is a great hockey player but a PR nightmare. Forced to change his ways or face the consequences he must find a way to trust his only option before it ruins both of their careers.
Looking for an audio book? We gotcha…🎧 Narrated by: @lance.greenfield & @akalucyrivers
When the hockey player realizes he’s just met the one woman who isn’t afraid to push his buttons. Trust, connections, relationships, obligation, hope, and proving your worth don’t matter unless you have someone to support you. Will Grizz be able to make room for Daisy and finally find someone he can lean on? If they can overcome the obstacles, learn to have faith, and fight for what they want…they will realize that they won’t have to go far to have their happy ending.
Always honest, always my own, and thankful to Bookcase Media, Sawyer Bennett and Bill Keenan for the gifted e-arc.
𝗤: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱?
Bill Keenan
Sawyer Bennett