Alaskan Blackout by Joanne Rock His search leads him to the one woman he must resist at all costs When Quinton Kingsley arrives in Alaska’s rugged Aleutian Islands in search of his missing half-brother, he finds a red-haired beauty instead. McKenna O’Brien maintains his brother’s bar while he’s off-grid, but she has reasons for keeping this secret from the CEO. McKenna’s off-limits, but stranded together in a storm, the pair give into temptation. With a precious new complication, will Quint risk losing the woman of his dreams? The Wrong Rancher by J. Margot Critch She’s heir to a powerful family and a legacy of betrayal and desire… Discovering she’s an heir to the prominent Hardwell dynasty brings Piper Gallagher to small-town Texas. All she wants is to know her family; she’s not in it for the money. But her new neighbour and family rival, Maverick Kane, is an unexpected complication. Despite their chemistry, Maverick wants revenge for the theft of his family’s land. And Piper must choose between the family she has always wanted and the man she can’t live without…

Rancher Under the Mistletoe by Joanne Rock He thought he’d left the past behind… Clay Reynolds has returned home to Kingsland Ranch for the holidays. Yet bitter memories still make him feel like an outcast. Seeing Hope Alvarez again stirs memories of their passionate romance…and the letter that ended it. Their desire is still potent, but neither is willing to trust. Until Clay discovers his past choices weren’t what they seemed… One Night with a Cowboy by Tanya Michaels Seduced by a stranger who’s more than he seems… Mia Zane shared a mind-blowing night of passion with Jace Malone. Focused now on saving her struggling veterinary practice, Mia’s shocked to discover she’s pregnant…and that Jace is a billionaire. Jace vows to protect her the way he couldn’t protect his family. But will using his wealth to fix Mia’s problems push her away for good?

Rule Breaker by Joanne Rock What she needed was a distraction... Rebellious billionaire Weston Rivera knows saving April Stephens from a snowstorm is risky. After all, Weston is part of April's current financial investigation-and he's hiding secrets. But the searing passion between them is melting the lines between business and pleasure... even as it threatens Weston's entire world. One Little Indiscretion by Joss Wood He was sexy and successful. But could she trust him with her heart? Sadie Slade isn't interested in romantic entanglements. But a steamy one-night with CEO Cerrick Murphy has made them parents-to-be. And she still can't stop fantasizing about a repeat with the stubborn bachelor-despite the secrets they're both keeping.

Secret Heir Seduction by Reese Ryan She was the only woman he'd never forgotten. Discovering he's a long lost heir isn't the only surprise awaiting Darius Taylor-Pratt. He's also next door to his ex - Aura Covington. Darius broke off his passionate relationship without explanation, so rekindling their flame may cost him...especially when new secrets surface to threaten their second shot at seduction. Heartbreaker by Joanne Rock From passion to betrayal... and back again... When tabloid columnist Elena Rollins shows up uninvited to a party Gage Striker sees red. It's been six years since their abrupt breakup, but the scars-and attraction-are still fresh and he's certain his ex has a score to settle. He can protect his secrets, but can he protect his heart?

The Rancher's Plus-One by Joanne Rock Why won’t she forgive him? And how can he lure her back? Levi Kingsley urgently needs Kendra Davies’s help. His family’s business is threatened by his father’s scandals, and Kendra is the best PR-crisis manager around. But Kendra has avoided him since their unforgettable night years ago. Now he’s forced to swallow his pride and hire her. Kendra believes Levi guilty of an unforgivable betrayal. But she can’t refuse the job. Yet she also can’t ignore the chemistry between them or the growing proof of Levi’s innocence… Stranded with a Cowboy by Stacy Kennedy She’s given up on love… But what about a passionate affair? Since being named Texas’s Sexiest Bachelor, millionaire Beau Ward has been hounded by reporters. The sexy single dad escapes to his remote cabin to protect his privacy—until Nora Keller appears amid a tropical storm. She says it’s to plan her best friend’s wedding to his brother…but she really wants a no-strings fling before she relocates to Paris. When flames ignite, will walking away afterward prove harder than they’d imagined?

Four Weeks to Forever by Karen Booth Can they put that one night behind them and keep things strictly business? Sharing the bed of high-profile chef Colin Reynolds during a blackout was a mistake florist Corryna Lawson can't afford to repeat. Especially now that they're working together on a celebrity wedding. As the two collaborate on flowers and food, Corryna finds Colin nearly impossible to resist...and maybe she doesn't even want to. But what will happen when she discovers she's carrying his baby? Make Believe Match by Joanne Rock A fake marriage with a billionaire playboy... What could possibly go wrong? Wedding fever has hit the town of Royal! And graduate student Jessica Lewis has made a deal with the devil. Her one-night stand-bad boy CEO Oliver Price-has agreed to be her pretend fiance. Their intense chemistry makes their fake romance an easy sell. But the more time they spend together, the more their make-believe feels real. Will their sizzling attraction be enough to overcome their differences and fears?

His To Claim It could be his toughest mission yet: win back his wife. When navy SEAL Mac McRoy returns home, he discovers his wife has left. Teri him. She doesn't want a second honeymoon; she wants a marriage Mac doesn't take for granted. But life-or-death circumstances are about to put their love to the ultimate test. Rancher In Her Bed "Just because we leave the party... doesn't mean the night has to end." Rancher Xander Currin won't commit to anyone after tragedy broke his heart. When his feisty ranch hand Frankie Walsh puts herself at risk to secure her future, his protective instincts kick in. But soon combustible desires consume them both...

Just for the Holidays... by Adriana Herrera She's snowed in at Christmas... with a man she must resist! Casting director Perla Sambrano knows Gael Montez is the perfect actor for her new film project. As long as she keeps her heart out of it. Their chemistry's no act and she needs to be careful... Until a snowstorm strands them together, leading to an unplanned Christmas fling that lands them both on the naughty list! The Stakes of Faking It by Joanne Rock She's spent eight years running from her past. And now he's found her. Chase Serrano meant everything to actress Tana Blackstone. But after their breakup she never expected to see him again. Now Chase has shown up on her doorstep with an offer she can't refuse.... Posing as his fiancee seems simple enough. But has Chase concocted a plan for revenge...with Tana's heart at stake?

Rocky Mountain Rivals by Joanne Rock An offer she can't refuse... from the man responsible for ruining her life Heartless and irresistibly attractive bull-riding champion Drake has his reasons for wanting control of Fleur's family ranch. Fleur is torn by her warring feelings for him-Drake is her ex's brother and totally off-limits. Yet she gives in to his powers of persuasion...and their sizzling chemistry. But secrets and a devastating betrayal could turn these lovers back into bitter enemies in a heartbeat... A Game Between Friends by Yahrah St. John From lovers to friends to lovers again? After losing his football career due to an injury, Xavier Lockett found solace in the arms of singer Porscha Childs...until a misunderstanding tore them apart. Now a sport reporter, the former star quarterback craves another taste of the woman who helped him turn his life around. But can she trust that this time they're both playing the same game?

On Opposite Sides by Cat Schield Their families may be feuding So they're keeping their enemy very, very close... From the moment he sees her, Nolan wants to know Chelsea. He tells himself it's just to gain valuable intel in his family's battle for oil rights. But he knows there's more, and soon his obsession with her threatens to derail his plans... One Colorado Night by Joanne Rock She vowed to make peace with her past. Now she's having her ex's baby... After her parents' messy divorce-and her own bad breakup with rancher Ryder-real estate guru Jess cut all ties to her former home in Colorado and fled to New York. But she's back to rekindle her undeniable flame with Ryder, and now she's expecting his baby! Will she give their relationship a real second chance, especially once she learns the secret he's been keeping about her father?

Fake Engagement, Nashville Style by Jules Bennett Saying yes should be strictly business... Because it's only pretend and not a second chance. Cassandra Taylor's ex-fiance owes her-big-time. Luke Sutherland shattered her dreams of happily-ever-after way back when, and now she wants his help landing the wedding planning event of the year: his brother's celebrity nuptials. But Luke demands her help in return-pretend to be in love with him so he's no longer Country Beat's most eligible bachelor. As their fake engagement rekindles real passion, will this be Cassie's shot at her own fairy-tale wedding...or is she only risking more heartbreak? A Nine-Month Temptation by Joanne Rock One night rocked their world. Now can they tame their passion for their baby's sake? Ever since their mind-blowing encounter months ago, fashion CEO Roman Zayn hasn't stopped hungering for Sable Cordero. But as a rising star in his brother's design studio, the intoxicating celebrity stylist is strictly off-limits. Even when Roman discovers Sable is pregnant and steps in to offer support, further intimacy between them feels forbidden. But resistance to an attraction like theirs just may prove futile...

Seducing the enemy Nicolas and Madalena had a stolen affair amongst the Mendozan vineyards - until Maddie discovered a devastating secret about Nic, and left without another word. Now Maddie is back, having inherited her family's struggling vineyard, and she's at Nic's mercy - right where he wants her... * Gorgeous Greek tycoon Alexios isn't above mixing revenge and pleasure to get exactly what he wants...even if that means seducing his enemy's fiancee! Rachel Holt has always played the dutiful daughter, hostess, fiancee. Until one electrifying night with a handsome stranger gives her a taste of freedom she's never known... * Nothing in Hannah Ryder's plot included a hot fling with a drop-dead sexy cowboy. Especially when he turns out to be Brock McNeill - a potential enemy with ties to the man Hannah wants to destroy!

The Rancher by Joanne Rock His secrets are safe with no one. Tycoon Miles Rivera has always kept the secrets of Mesa Falls Ranch under wraps-until desire trumps good sense. Because when he catches social media star Chiara Campagna snooping during a charity gala, he doesn't kick her out, he sleeps with her! But can he trust the stunning influencer...? Running Away with the Bride by Sophia Singh Sasson Stop the wedding! Steal the bride! Billionaire Ethan Connors vows to stop his ex's wedding so they can be together. But crashing the wrong nuptials and spiriting away the wrong bride-to-be is more than he bargained for! Divya Singh is beautiful, talented, passionate...but can their unexpected relationship stay the course or will Divya run yet again?

As an author, you need to connect with readers to sell books. But with all the options available today, the task of promoting your work can feel daunting. In Self Promotion Simplified, you'll learn effective strategies for marketing your release without surrendering all your writing time to promotion. This guide will save you time, energy and money, enabling you to launch your book quickly, build your visibility, and get back to work on the next novel. This isn't a "one size fits all" approach. There are multiple plans based on your lead time and personal preferences. Each chapter features quotes and advice from industry insiders including marketing specialists, communications professors, bestselling authors, editors and agents. With clear, succinct prose, veteran author Joanne Rock draws from her marketing background and her skills as a college lecturer to break down promotional strategies into practical tools that working writers need. Advice from New York Times bestsellers with experience in traditional and indie publishing Editors and agents share their thoughts Quick exercises for isolating your brand Traditional promotion methods that still work Online strategies to maximize time invested Templates for author bios and press releases Tips for live events, online tours, chats and blitzes