COVER REVEAL

Third time’s the charm, right?

After much debate, the eight authors in Sweet-to-Heat’s “Secret Baby” anthology, decided to make a few changes to better reach our target audience: you.

We know how much readers love this trope, but our first two covers had issues: #1 = too much gorgeous skin (for Facebook’s ad censors) and #2 = too soft and pretty for the kind of grit and pain that comes from keeping secrets.

What say you, target romance reader? Do you love him…I mean, our new cover? 😉

Secrets have a way of catching up with you, but so does love.

We made a few changes to the title and blurb, too. (By “we” I mean the brilliant marketing team of Barbara McMahon and Karen Sandler. Thank you so much, author friends.)

Come experience these emotional stories you will take to your heart and never forget.


Life-changing secrets may not come to light for years. When they’re revealed, lives are forever altered. The truth may bring pain, but the power of love can heal the deepest of hurts.

Draco’s Marriage Pact – Day Leclaire

Draco is reluctant to trap Shayla in an unwanted marriage, but he’s just learned that she’s bearing his child. She agrees to marry him, but insists their union will end after their child his born. How can Draco convince her to stay?

A Daddy for Nate – Karen Sandler

When Jameson leaves prison and returns to Hart Valley, he’s shocked to discover that he and Nina have a son. After the years of tragedy and personal sacrifice that separated them, is it too late to recapture their love?

Never Say Never – Debra Salonen

Lisa broke Joe’s heart when she left him for his twin brother seventeen years ago. Now Joe’s back in town and discovers that he may be the father of Lisa’s troubled son. He and Lisa can work together as parents, but can they reignite the love they once felt for each other?

The Daughter He Never Knew – Linda Barrett

When Jason returns, Lila wants no part of him. He owned her heart years ago but vanished when she needed him most. He still stirs her emotions. She knows he could easily break her heart again. But she’d never forgive him if he broke their daughter’s heart.

Something Perfect – Holly Jacobs

Just as Colton and Sophie were about to say I-do, a wedding crasher reveals a secret that derails the ceremony. Despite Sophie’s complicated past, Colton still loves her. But can he forgive her for keeping secrets?

The Unforgettable Sheikh – Barbara McMahon

The last time Chloe saw Ben was in college. Now she’s face to face with him and all she can think of is the daughter he knows nothing about. Can they forgive the heartbreak and betrayal of the past, or are those old hurts too powerful to overcome?

Sweet Montana Secrets – Lisa Mondello

For Julie, running hadn’t changed anything or healed the loss that still ate at her heart. Yet how can she return ten years later and face the one man she’d never stopped loving? And could Hunter forgive when he learns the secret of why she left?

Texas Bad Boy – Jean Brashear

Twenty years ago Devlin fell hard for Lacey. She had plenty of family money, but he loved her for her sweetness and kind heart. Lacey’s father didn’t want a penniless kid involved with his daughter, so he forced Devlin to leave. Now he’s back, with an explosive secret that will turn her life upside down.

Don’t forget these collections are only available for a limited time. Buy for $.99 or Kindle Unlimited readers may download and read for FREE. Just click: HERE

HAPPY READING, MY FRIENDS!

DEB

IT’S NOT A SECRET ANY MORE…

8 amazing love stories from

8 of your favorite authors

And just 99¢ at Amazon…or Kindle Unlimited members download for free here: SECRETS

What happens when secret babies arent secret anymore?

Accidents happen, and secrets may not come to light for years. Whenever they’re revealed, lives are forever changed, but the power of love can heal the deepest of hurts. Come experience these heartwarming, emotional stories from eight bestselling and award-winning authors—stories you will take to your heart…and never forget.

Draco’s Marriage Pact – Day Leclaire

When a one night stand results in a secret baby, can enemies become lovers by creating a marriage pact?


A Daddy for Nate – Karen Sandler

When Jameson leaves Folsom Prison, he returns to Hart Valley, the one place he’d ever considered home. Within minutes, Nina blows up his world when she reveals their one night of passion brought a beautiful little boy into the world. Jameson insists on being part of Nate and Nina’s lives despite the years of tragedy and personal sacrifice that separated them. Can their pint-sized miracle somehow unite them in love?


Never Say Never – Debra Salonen

Lisa loved Joe once upon a time. They had a moment. But Lisa chose to marry Joe’s brother, her son’s father. Or did she pick the wrong twin?


The Daughter He Never Knew – Linda Barrett

Jason loved her but left her after his twin brother died on the night of their senior prom. “Tell Lila not to wait…”

Nine years later, when Lila is ready to marry someone else and give her daughter a family, a new message arrives. “Tell Lila Im coming home.”

Something Perfect – Holly Jacobs

They were the perfect couple…Until they weren’t. Maybe true love can bring them back together.


The Unforgettable Sheikh – Barbara McMahon

Three thousand miles away and ten years ago was the last time Chloe saw the man. Now Sheikh Karif bin Shakirah is face to face with her and all she can think of is the daughter he know nothing about. Can they ever overcome the past or will heartbreak and betrayal be too strong to surmount?

Sweet Montana Secrets – Lisa Mondello

They say time heals all wounds, but time doesn’t make you forget who you were.
Ten years ago, Hunter Williams’ life was a mess. Even so, he hadn’t expected to be completely taken by Julie Samuel, a beautiful young woman who took riding lessons at the ranch he worked at. But their love hadn’t been enough to conquer his demons or the secret she carried. Ten years later, can their love survive the truth and be rekindled to the blaze it once was?


Texas Bad Boy – Jean Brashear

Everyone thinks Lacey DeMille is the next thing to royalty, a society girl with beauty, brains and money—but sexy Texas bad boy Devlin Marlowe knows better. Twenty years after being exiled in disgrace for daring to want her, the boy from the wrong side of the tracks has sweet revenge in his grasp…for only he knows that her whole life is built on a lie.

And revenge may be more costly than either of them can imagine.

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SURPRISES IN ALL SIZES is Sweet2Heat’s 5th and final box set for 2022!

What an adventure this has been for the authors involved and for the readers who read and fell in love with our books—a total of 41 titles! Thank you, Sweet-To-Heat, for hosting and promoting these box sets. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Personally, I couldn’t be happier with the results of this experiment. I’ve met some awesome new readers who have joined my newsletter and left glowing reviews. I’ve had a chance to work closely with authors I love to read and have gotten to know them so much better. I’ve been part of all five of the S2H 2022 box sets and I’ve learned so much about marketing and promotion from the experience. I’m really looking forward to 2023. (I’ll share more about those plans after the new year.)

In the meantime, I’ve created a unique page on my website where you can see my individual box sets AND all the S2H group box sets. I hope you’ll bookmark the page so you’ll be the first know about 2023’s plans. ALL THINGS BOX SET

If you’re like me, the holidays are a mix of joy and stress. But, as I tell my family, “Reading is what I do for me. It’s what keeps me sane.” I hope the same is true for you, because Christmas is looming, er, coming.

Happy reading, my friends. Enjoy every moment!

Deb

Forget “Christmas in July,” let’s talk CUPID!!

I’m so excited to be part of this exciting eight-author anthology that combines two things we all love: Rescue Animals and Valentine’s Day. Or, as I like to say: seven dogs and a donkey. Guess who’s rescue animal brays instead of barking? Yep, mine.

In upcoming newsletters, I’ll be sharing snippets from all eight stories, along with some great prizes. Even if you’ve never pre-ordered a book in your life, you really need to click on this one because the PREORDER PRICE is just 99¢.

Cupid to the Rescue – A Tail-Wagging Valentine’s Day Anthology

by Lisa MondelloKathryn ShayJudith ArnoldLinda BarrettM. L. BuchmanKay LyonsBarbara McMahonDebra Salonen

Humans may think they have their acts together? So not! Sometimes they need to be rescued by big-hearted four-legged friends. Join eight modern masters of romance as they celebrate Valentine’s Day with brand-new tales of tail-wagging joy.

Chasing Cupid by Lisa Mondello, New York Times bestselling author
Montana (Tana) Reeves is about to lose her apartment because her ex-boyfriend left her with the rescue dog, Cupid, he’d used to sweet-talk her into their relationship. Losing her apartment over a dog is bad enough, but veterinarian Jett Billings’ gentle way and sexy smile melts her heart just as much as the Great Dane does, and Tana quickly realizes that as she was chasing Cupid, she fell in love with both of them.

Teacher’s Pet by Kathryn Shay, New York Times Bestselling Author
When Maggie Marino comes to work at Stepping Stones Special Needs School, Noah Carson has no idea she and her glossy-coated Golden Retriever, Rosie, will change his life. But will the emotional-support dog be enough to bring Noah and Maggie together again after the tragedies of their pasts collide?

Taking Care of Business by Judith Arnold, USA Today Bestselling Author
When Hank Patterson hires dog walker Abbie Harding to take care of his mother’s rambunctious mutt while his mother is out of town, he doesn’t expect romance to be a part of their arrangement. After all, Abbie loves dogs and Hank doesn’t–and as they soon learn, mixing business with pleasure can cause a whole lot of trouble.

Her Roadside Rescues by Linda Barrett, National Bestselling Author
On his way to Sea View House, Brandon Bigelow hadn’t counted on hitting a tree to avoid hitting a dog during a winter storm. He hadn’t counted on meeting a petite dynamo who insists he adopt the dog. Farewell to a peaceful life at the beach!

Heart of a Russian Bear Dog by M. L. Buchman, USA Today Bestselling Author
Attacked by Russia while on US soil, a lovely Ukrainian minister must turn to a US Secret Service dog team for protection. While the massive Russian Bear dog charms his way into her heart, trusting his handsome handler is not going to happen.

The Matchmaker’s Secret by Kay Lyons
Professional matchmaker Marsali Jones didn’t mean to share her secret crush on national television, especially when it’s her brother’s best friend and Hollywood A-lister Oliver Beck. But the damage is done and her career is on the line. Deny it and she loses all credibility, but to move forward means paying Oliver’s price….

Valentine’s Rescue by Barbara McMahon, USA Today Bestselling Author
Snowbound on Valentine’s Day. Two strangers. A twice-burned cowboy and a nurse with nightmares too horrific to share. A storm brought them together, but a fearless dog seems intent on teaching them that sometimes friendship can evolve into love.

Her Cowboy Valentine by Debra Salonen, National Bestselling Author
Paige Jackson’s volunteer sabbatical in Prospect Creek goes from bad to redonkulous when retired bull rider TJ Huey delivers a pregnant and abused donkey to Paige’s care. But neither cowboy nor city gal is immune to the matchmaking skills of a rescue donkey named Miss Valentine.

Pre-order CUPID TO THE RESCUE for only 99¢ now!

Amazon | B&N | Kobo | Apple Books
Release Date: January 5, 2021

HAPPY READING, my friends.

Stay safe and well and be kind to yourself and others in these very challenging times.

Deb