Jan 31, 2018 | Avery Flynn, Blog, Coffee With, January 2018
Rae: Thank you for hanging out with me. First, if we were meeting at a coffee shop I’d be drinking an spiced Latte with Coconut Milk with chocolate drizzle, what would you order?
Avery: I’m a black coffee girl. Give me the caffeine and nothing else!
Rae: You are currently serving on the Romance Writers of America Board of Directors in the position Director-at-Large. Has that changed how you view the industry?
Avery: Oh wow, being an RWA director is definitely eye opening. I am amazed by the dedication of the folks on the board.
Rae: What’s the best advice you can give to a newbie writer attending a chapter meeting or the Romance Writers of America annual conference in Denver?
Avery: As for advice, I say go for it, get to that meeting! You will never regret getting to hang out with and learn from some of the best in our profession.
Rae: Let’s talk books – first, congratulations on your upcoming release of The Schemer in your Harbor City Romance series. What was the inspiration for this series and will there be more mischief and shenanigans in the foreseeable future?
Avery: Mischief and shenanigans??? ALWAYS! 🙂 This series really was a brain child of Liz Pelletier and myself. We shot a ton of book ideas back and forth before hitting on the perfect idea with The Negotiator. And, of course, every good hero like Sawyer Carlyle in The Negotiator needs a hot brother with a secret like Hudson Carlyle in The Charmer. Plus, he needs a best friend turned enemy like Tyler Jacobson in The Schemer. I really love the Harbor City Romance series. It’s a series that makes you smile, tear up a bit and will really steam up your eReader.
Rae: Your backlist is extensive with multiple series and standalone reads. What can we expect in 2018? Will there be more books from current series, or new ones in the works? That being said, how do you keep all of your worlds and characters from crossing over?
Avery: I love world crossovers! These characters all live together in my head so why not on the page too? That’s exactly what happens in 2018 with my Hartigans series. If you’ve read The Charmer, you know the Hartigans are Felicia’s crazy Irish family from across the harbor in Waterbury. They’re just so much fun to write. You’ll get three Hartigans books in 2018 PLUS something totally new from me in the form of a super sexy hero who has to *am tackled by the good people at Entangled Publishing* … Sorry about that, but they won’t let me tell you more. What a bunch of meanies. 🙂
Rae: As a reader who appreciates a book where the cover just screams “read me” despite not reading the blurb, are you involved in any of the design process? FYI – your covers are super sexy and scream “one-click” so please let your team know.
Avery: Right? The folks at Entangled and the designers who work on my indie covers are AMAZING!!! I’m lucky and have input on my covers no matter who is punishing.
Rae: Writing all the words is a challenge, do you have a writing ritual or secret location to get the work done?
Avery: Sheer deadline panic? Stop laughing, that’s pretty much my go to.
Rae: How do you tackle plotting your series? Is it on a massive board, sheets of paper or just write as you go with a simple outline? A lot of authors use Pinterest and make awesome boards to tease readers, are you one of them?
Avery: I am a total plotter but mine is all words, no Pinterest for me.
Rae: When you are not busy writing, you keep readers updated on social media, what are your favorite types of posts, pics, or tweets?
Avery: I am a social media freak – probably a little too much unless I’m under deadline. Twitter is for the snark and fashion commentary. Instagram is pics of my pooches. Facebook is really my favorite place to chat with my fellow romance readers!
Rae: What can we expect to see on the bookshelves in the upcoming months?
Avery: You’ll get the first of the Hartigans books in April so be on the look out!
Rae: Where can readers find you in 2018?
Avery: I’ll be at Rebels Hit the Road in Annapolis, Barbara Vey, RT, RWA and more!
Rae: Thank you for hanging out in the cafe today.
Avery: Thank you so much for having me!
1. What is a must read book and why? Any book that catches your interest because that’s all that matters when it comes to picking a book.
2. What is one place that I should see if I visit your hometown? The Scotsbluff Monument is pretty cool.
3. Do you take-in or cook? If so, what is your “go-to” dish? OMG. I can make the absolute best reservations. *grin*
4. What is one thing readers would be surprised to know about you? The Hallmark commercials around Mother’s Day gut me every single time.
5. Hard Rock or Classical? Favorite Band or Artist? I’m a late 80s/early 90s Alternative rock baby.
6. If you had an all expenses paid trip anywhere in the world for research, where would you go? Australia!
7. What is your guilty pleasure? There are no guilty pleasures.
8. What are you afraid of? Horses and rats. Not necessarily in that order
9. Tats or No Tats? If tats, how many? Yes to tats and I have two.
10. Organized or Free Floating? Organization is the BEST!
11. Binge watcher or weekly viewer? Which show(s)? Total binger. Right now I’m watching The Crown
12. What’s on your playlist? I don’t have one. I’m old and uncool. LOL
13. What play or musical do you want to see next? I’d love to see Hamilton.
14. Are you a crafter? That’s a hard no.
15. What’s your favorite TV show and why? I love Game of Thrones for the pure drama of it.
16. If you could pick a book you’ve read and make it into a movie, which book would it be (besides yours 🙂 )? Kate Meader’s Hot in Chicago series.
17. What’s your favorite movie of all time? I’m gonna go with Heathers.
18. Would you rather see a movie in the theater or at home on DVD and why? Well, at home I don’t have to wear a bra and it’s hard to argue with that.
19. What is the one thing you can’t live without? Coffee
20. If you could invite 5 people to dinner (not friends and family – that’s too easy) who would be at your table? Where would you eat? Ohhhhhh that’s hard. I’m gonna go with Serena Williams, Roxanne Gay, Meryl Streep, JK Rowling and Nicki Minaj. We would eat wherever we wanted and for dessert we’d take over the world. Totally gonna happen. Mark your calendars.
21. If you could try any career for a day, what would it be? Interior designer
22. Person you admire and why? Anyone who is willing to tell truth to power.
Avery’s bio:
Avery Flynn is a USA Today bestselling romance author. She has three slightly-wild children, loves a hockey-addicted husband and is desperately hoping someone invents the coffee IV drip.She was a reader before she was a writer and hopes to always be both. She loves to write about smartass alpha heroes who are as good with a quip as they are with their *ahem* other God-given talents. Her heroines are feisty, fierce and fantastic. Brainy and brave, these ladies know how to stand on their own two feet and knock the bad guys off theirs. Find out more about Avery on her website (averyflynn.com), follow her on Twitter (@AveryFlynn) and Pinterest (pinterest.com/AveryFlynnBooks), and like her on her Facebook page (facebook.com/AveryFlynnAuthor). Join her street team, The Flynnbots, and receive special sneak peeks, prizes and early access to her latest releases!
Nov 3, 2017 | Avery Flynn, Blog, Cover Reveal, November 2017
ICYMI: Reviews of
The Negotiator
The Charmer
Books in Series:
1. The Negotiator
2. The Charmer
Author Bio:
USA Today bestselling romance author Avery Flynn has three slightly-wild children, loves a hockey-addicted husband and is desperately hoping someone invents the coffee IV drip.
She fell in love with romance while reading Johanna Lindsey’s Mallory books. It wasn’t long before Avery had read through all the romance offerings at her local library. Needing a romance fix, she turned to Harlequin’s four books a month home delivery service to ease the withdrawal symptoms. That worked for a short time, but it wasn’t long before the local book stores’ staffs knew her by name.
Avery was a reader before she was a writer and hopes to always be both. She loves to write about smartass alpha heroes who are as good with a quip as they are with their *ahem* other God-given talents. Her heroines are feisty, fierce and fantastic. Brainy and brave, these ladies know how to stand on their own two feet and knock the bad guys off theirs.
Author Links:
Website: http://averyflynn.com/
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Oct 4, 2017 | Avery Flynn, Blog, October 2017
The Charmer (Harbor City Series) by Avery Flynn is a modern twist of My Fair Lady. Henry and Eliza step aside, it’s time for Hudson and Felicia. After reading this story, I hope you find your passion, it’s going to inspire you ;)!
Hudson Carlyle has met the one woman who isn’t swayed by his usual “charm” and swagger. He’s about to find out what it means to truly desire one woman. His world is about to flip upside down.
Felicia Hartigan has her heart set on one man and enlists help from Hudson to achieve her goal. Will Felicia stay focused? I adore Felicia’s sense of humor, a passion for her job that rivals corporate CEO’s and her view of the world. It’s sure to inspire.
A family with secrets is bound to cause scandal. No time for love? Call in the matchmakers. Career aspirations not in line with the family expectations? It’s time for Hudson to find love and Felicia just might be the one to mold him into the man he’s meant to be.
Avery Flynn reels you in with witty dialogue, the kind you laugh out loud your chest aches. Charming characters and hot chemistry for this lesson in love. If you are reading this story on your e-reader watch for possible spontaneous combustion from the smokin’ hot banter between Hudson and Felicia.
When Hudson falls for Felicia he will risk everything just to be with her. Will she accept him for who he is? Will he make the ultimate sacrifice and finally trust? This is one book adventure you won’t want to end.
While this book can be read as a standalone, I preferred to read it after consuming The Negotiator. Fun, meddling mischief and more from Avery Flynn. If you find yourself seeking out an art class, you can blame Hudson ;). Be sure to post pictures on social media and tag Avery ;).
This spicy latte read is four peppers hot for full on, no holds barred sensuality and situations. It’s for mature readers 18+.
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I received this ARC from the author for a fair and honest review.
Excerpt:
Hudson had never been more thoroughly ignored by a woman in his entire life. Women loved him. He was funny, charming, and knew exactly what to do to with his tongue to make a woman’s toes curl and her eyes roll back in her head as she screamed her thanks to God, the fates, and anyone in between that he’d been born with a mouth like that. Plus, he had more money than some island nations. That in itself usually got him a slow, appreciative look.
However, Felicia—she of the black burlap-sack of a dress, messy hair, perfect bone structure, and mysterious something in her eyes that only a paintbrush could figure out, had attention for Tyler alone. For his part, Captain Clueless was too busy scoping out everyone else at the fundraiser to notice. It chapped Hudson’s ass and made him even more curious—and if that wasn’t karma telling him to go fuck himself, then he didn’t know what was.
About the Author:
Avery Flynn is an award winning, USA Today bestselling romance author. She has three slightly-wild children, loves a hockey-addicted husband and is desperately hoping someone invents the coffee IV drip.
She was a reader before she was a writer and hopes to always be both. She loves to write about smartass alpha heroes who are as good with a quip as they are with their *ahem* other God-given talents. Her heroines are feisty, fierce and fantastic. Brainy and brave, these ladies know how to stand on their own two feet and knock the bad guys off theirs.
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Jun 27, 2017 | Avery Flynn, Blog, June 2017
Trouble by Avery Flynn is full of witty dialogue, hot chemistry, mischief and lots of fun! Our sexy hero, Drew Jackson, is a sheriff with a plan, one that doesn’t involve Catfish Creek or the one woman he still desires. But, where would the fun be if they didn’t have one more chance to give things a try? Oh Avery, you are naughty and I love these characters.
Leah Camacho is pure trouble and finds herself face to face with the one man who challenged her and satisfied her in more ways than I can describe. Lucky us, we get to find out what made them tick and watch these two hopefully find their way back to each other. What would you do if you had a second chance with the one man who flipped all the right switches and understood you better than you knew yourself? They are both about to find out!
A ten year high school reunion has never been more exhilarating or filled with trouble. A heist, an old flame, and the crazy sexy sizzle make this smokin’ hot story a must read. One-click right now! The intense heat, banter, witty dialogue and characters that are absolutely fabulous make this the perfect quick read for dessert tonight!
This spicy latte read is four peppers hot for full on, no holds barred sensuality and situations. It’s for mature readers 18+.holds barred sensuality and situations.
About the Author:
Avery Flynn is an award winning, USA Today bestselling romance author. She has three slightly-wild children, loves a hockey-addicted husband and is desperately hoping someone invents the coffee IV drip.
She was a reader before she was a writer and hopes to always be both. She loves to write about smartass alpha heroes who are as good with a quip as they are with their *ahem* other God-given talents. Her heroines are feisty, fierce and fantastic. Brainy and brave, these ladies know how to stand on their own two feet and knock the bad guys off theirs.
Apr 24, 2017 | April 2017, Avery Flynn, Blog, Meg Benjamin
*The Whole Latte:
The Negotiator by Avery Lee is seductive, witty, and so addicting from the cover to the last page you will need to order take-in for dinner. To the cover designer at Entangled who selected the model, thank you!
Sawyer Carlyle is toxic, addictive and has finally met his match. What will he do when he discovers the truth surrounding his new hire? Will he have enough strength to face his fears once and for all? It will take strength, humor, and a sexy stranger to discover the one thing he can’t buy. Life is about to throw him the ultimate curveball and his life will never be the same.
Clover Lee is quirky, smart and not afraid of confronting Sawyer’s fears. Sure the job is a bit unusual but everyone has a price. It’s not like she’s selling her soul, she’s just answering an ad for a professional buffer. How bad could that be?
Both Sawyer and Clover have something to gain with the teeny, tiny secret and the while I never give any spoilers I will say this, Ms. Flynn well done on how it came together at the end. The minute I read the last page I craved more.
Don’t miss this fresh, witty, intoxicating and story from Avery Flynn. If you’ve never read any of her books you are in for a treat. Relationships are messy, unpredictable and full of life altering moments. This book has that and more! I cant wait to read the next installment or at the very least, her next release.
A two peppers spicy latte hot 
delight with the perfect amount of sizzle to make you tingle. Oh, and yes, it’s for mature readers 18+.
I received this ARC from the publisher for a fair and honest review.
From Social Butterfly PR:
The Negotiator, an all-new sexy, romantic comedy standalone from Avery Flynn is now LIVE!!!
The Negotiator by Avery Flynn
Release Date: April 24th, 2017
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Wanted: Personal Buffer
Often snarly, workaholic executive seeks “buffer” from annoying outside distractions AKA people. Free spirits with personal boundary issues, excessive quirks, or general squeamishness need not apply. Salary negotiable. Confidentiality required.
Workaholic billionaire Sawyer Carlyle may have joked he needed a buffer from their marriage-obsessed mom, but he didn’t need a waiting room filled with candidates to further distract him. (Thanks, bro.) But when a sexy job applicant shooes his mom and the socialite in tow out of his office, Sawyer sees the genius of the plan. And the woman. In fact, Miss Clover Lee might just get the fastest promotion in history, from buffer to fake fiancé…
This free-spirit might look like hot sunshine and lickable rainbows, but she negotiates like a pitbull. Before Sawyer knows what hit him, he’s agreed to give up Friday nights for reality tv, his Saturdays for flea markets (why buy junk still baffles him), his Tuesdays and Thursdays for date nights (aka panty-losing opportunities if he plays his cards right). And now she wants lavender bath salts and tulips delivered every Monday?
Yup, she’s just screwing with him. Good thing she’s got this non-negotiable six-weeks-and-she’s-gone rule or Sawyer may have just met this match…
Read Today!
About the Author:
Avery Flynn is an award winning, USA Today bestselling romance author. She has three slightly-wild children, loves a hockey-addicted husband and is desperately hoping someone invents the coffee IV drip.
She was a reader before she was a writer and hopes to always be both. She loves to write about smartass alpha heroes who are as good with a quip as they are with their *ahem* other God-given talents. Her heroines are feisty, fierce and fantastic. Brainy and brave, these ladies know how to stand on their own two feet and knock the bad guys off theirs.
Connect with the Author:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AveryFlynnAuthor/
Twitter: @averyflynn
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Title: Love On Tap by Meg Benjamin
Release Date: 4/24/2017
About the book:
Wyatt Montgomery knows a barrel of legendary Zoria imperial stout will help his Denver gastropub stay on top. The only problem is the brewery that made it is no longer in business. When Wyatt hears the brewmaster has only one barrel left, he won’t stop until it’s his. He doesn’t consider what this mythical barrel might cost him. And he certainly doesn’t anticipate his reaction to the heart-stoppingly beautiful brewmaster he needs to convince to sell him the beer.
When Wyatt rushes into Bec Dempsey’s small-town cooperative offering to buy the last barrel of her precious Zoria, she’s thrown for a loop. She’s been burned by city-slickers before, and she’ll be damned if she’ll let it happen again. But when things start heating up between them, Bec decides to make Wyatt a counteroffer. One she hopes he won’t refuse.
The Whole Latte: A light and sexy look inside brewing a great stout. If you love a romance that is slow, smooth and layered with a few surprises, then you will enjoy this first installment from the Brewing Love series. The characters are charming, relatable and willing to do almost anything for those they love.
Grab an iced cold beer and sit down for a romance that is sure to leave you with the perfect amount of sizzle. This two peppers spicy latte has just enough to make you tingle and is it’s for mature readers 18+.
About the author:
Meg Benjamin is an multi-published author of contemporary romance. Her books have won numerous awards, including an EPIC Award, a Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award, the Holt Medallion from Virginia Romance Writers, the Beanpot Award from the New England Romance Writers and the Award of Excellence from Colorado Romance Writers. Although she began writing in Texas, Meg now lives in Colorado with her hubs of many years and two rather large Maine coon cats (well, partly Maine Coon anyway).
Connect:
Author Website: https://www.MegBenjamin.com
Mar 26, 2017 | Andie J. Christopher, Avery Flynn, Blog, Robin Covington, Xio Axelrod
In Hot on Ice: A Hockey Romance Anthology, USA Today Bestsellers Robin Covington, Desiree Holt, Kimberly Kincaid, Nana Malone and Virginia Nelson, Publisher’s Weekly Bestseller Angi Morgan, along with Xio Axelrod, Christi Barth, Andie J. Christopher, Avery Flynn, Kim Golden, Lena Hart, Robin Kaye, Katie Kenyhercz, Heather Long, Kate Meader, Susan Scott Shelley, and Misty D. Waters bring you romances with smoking hot heroes—both on and off the ice—who are all a part of the fictional Cajun Rage hockey team. In addition to being a great read at a great price, 20% of the royalties from sales of Hot on Ice will be donated to the Homes for Troops charity, a nonprofit organization that builds mortgage-free, specially modified homes for severely injured veterans
I love that 20% of all royalties earned will go to Homes for Troops. Don’t miss this AMAZING price! On March 27th the price increases to $5.99 and then April 21st it’s gone forever.
What would you do if you had the Stanley Cup for one day? Time to check out these super sexy hockey players! The spicy factor ranges from two peppers to four in these must read stories!
In Skates Trouble by Kate Meader is a flirty and hot introduction into her new Chicago Rebels series. Discover Chicago, it sizzles!
Ford “Killer” Callaghan is not prepared for his reaction to Addy and the ice may melt in this steamy must read. Can Addy handle the heat? Two strangers, an intimate moment and a desire for change turn Chicago smokin’ hot.
What will Addy do when she discovers the identity of her midnight encounter? Can she move past her own insecurities to open up and finally find love?
I can’t wait to read how steamy it gets in Kate’s new hockey series! .
Blocked by Heather Long sizzles from the cover to the last page in this reality star meets hockey hero story.
Hoshi Sato is thrown into a family scandal, will her knight in shining armor save her or throw her to the paparazzi wolves? Protected for most of her life she will discover that Archer Durham is not the same man the media portrays.
Will they move past their family disapproval and find happiness? A day with the Stanley cup and a mountain resort is a bit spicy. I’m ready to book my vacation getaway now!
Blade by Avery Flynn thrusts us into the world of a thief with a chance for redemption and to save the one man who broke her heart. Can Gillie Pike leave her shady past?
Flynn Kazakov has just won the Stanley Cup and everyone want’s a piece of him. There’s just one problem, he needs to pay off a debt. When it comes to matters of the heart, sometimes those debts are harder to repay.
Gillie and Flynn have unfinished business, will they be able to walk away unscathed this time?
The sexy hot tension off and on the ice is enough to put your senses into overdrive!
If you enjoyed The Thomas Crown Affair and love hockey…sit back and enjoy the fun!
Deep Check by Kimberly Kincaid delivers hot hockey players with a few surprises from her sexy firefighters in this must read novella.
Finn has just won the Stanley Cup and it’s time to return home. There’s just one problem, he must make amends with his past. Will it be too much? There is something he has wanted and even after winning the cup, it still might be out of reach.
January had it all until she lost the two people she cared for the most. When one returns, will she be able to finally find peace?
Finn and January still burn hot for each other despite the tragedy in their past. Can they find a way to open up and trust in each other? What will Finn do when he finds out he had it wrong all along, or was he too afraid?
Kimberly writes gritty, raw, hot stories with characters that you crave long after the last word on the page.
Full Contact by Andie J. Christopher is a story of one man’s quest to stay true to his beliefs and not give in. Among the team, the bounty on his virginity is the most coveted prize second to winning the cup.
When Anders Sorenson meets Dahlia he questions the bounty and wonders is she out for the money or his heart?
Dahlia has a past that won’t let her move on and when her family doesn’t take her seriously she wonders if she’ll ever have her dream job.
Can they both get what they want? This story sizzles and I look forward to reading more from Andie!
Free Agent by Robin Covington is a M/M romance that is full of steamy heat off the ice as the Stanley Cup travels to Washington, DC.
Jamie Watson has not forgotten his roots, and his trip home with the cup is proof that he’s ready to live his life out in the open. In order to be a positive role model, first he needs to be true to himself.
Etienne has not been shy about his feelings for Jamie, but they’ve never tested the waters. Will he finally succeed in his quest when an opportunity lands in his lap?
Both men will have to take a leap of faith or risk losing the one thing they both desire the most, each other.
Don’ miss another must read from Robin, her stories are not to be missed!
The Warm Up by Xio Axelrod is fresh and exciting in the city of love, Philadelphia.
When Suji decides to take control and start over, she has the support of her sister and friends.
I love it when the heroine is strong, determined and a force to be reckoned with. If only she could channel that into a relationship instead of her job.
A devastating loss has driven Constantine Zimin to do something no one would expect, least of all Suji. Just when you think love is not going to find you, it shows up in the most unusual way.
When Zim returns home with the Stanley Cup he will challenge Suji and force her to make a few decisions that could change her life forever. Trust is paramount, not all men are out to hurt her.
This spicy story is sexy, witty and hot. I look forward to reading more from this must read author. Everyone should have a sister like Suji and a man like Zim in their lives.
Check My Heart by Christi Barth has it all. A smoking cover and check out the hockey puck! I would love one of those!
Kurt has just won the Stanley Cup and is preparing to throw the most amazing party, if only he could have the one thing that he desires most.
Lisette has a job that gives of herself, taking care of those who can’t take care of themselves. That job forever changes her and is the reason she pushed Kurt away.
The hockey season is officially over, but Kurt might land in the penalty box and throw everything away. Will he fix it in time? It will take a leap of faith, trust and forgiveness to discover their hearts can be mended.
This was the first story I read from Christi Barth and I look forward to reading her backlist!
There are other fabulous stories in this collection and I look forward to posting my thoughts soon. For now…don’t miss out. Today is the last day to enjoy 18 stories in a collection that won’t be around much longer.
