1/29/2025 0 Comments Hollybrook Book Two Is Here!Introducing Patient Agreement! Inside, you'll find: Corbin's Character Redemption Corbin Brewer faces the music: he’s the antagonist in many people’s stories. Objectively disliked, he realizes the error of his ways and accepts a suggestion from his life coach––a one-month reform program for self-centered individuals at a remote cabin near the Virginia border. There, Dr. Madison Blythe will have her work cut out for her as she tries to reawaken Corbin’s conscience. In the process, Corbin faces big emotions and grapples with remorse. What he never expects, however, is for his heart to come alive for the first time in ages. He feels unworthy, but it seems he’s being offered a second chance at love. Gia and Mayor Tim Can't Resist Old Feelings Pediatrician Gia Whitt functions normally despite the deep aching secret she hides within––one that ultimately made her give up on her chance at happiness with the young and dynamic mayor of Hollybrook, Tim Turner. But when Tim pops into her office specifically needing her help, old feelings bubble up and force Gia to face her greatest fears as she journeys toward reconciliation, healing, and trust. Vin and Abby Celebrate Their Wedding Abby Bennett's and Vin Winslow’s perfectly planned Valentine’s Day wedding runs into a snag, but a hint from Vin's grandma, Ruth Anne Winslow, helps them forge a new path forward. Available in eBook and paperback, or free via KindleUnlimited. ![]() But the best part of this new Valentine's release, is that FIRST-TIME NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS GET THIS EBOOK FOR FREE! Please see the giveaways page to sign up and claim your copy! www.audreylancho.com/giveaways
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1/6/2025 0 Comments Why I Left TikTokIt wasn’t easy to walk away from 2,000+ hard-won friends on the clock app last month, but I think it was the right decision for me career-wise. Here are the main reasons why I left:
TikTok users want to promote I realized after a while that everyone else on TikTok was doing exactly what I was doing: trying to gain a following in hopes that a book would have a spike in sales. My friends on TikTok weren’t there to shop my titles, but rather to promote their own. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with this, by the way. I love to support other authors. But with two kids, a marriage, and home to upkeep, it didn’t seem like a wise use of my time to continue creating content when I may not see any return on that investment. On platforms like X, Facebook, and Instagram, I regularly see interactions convert into sales. This never happened for me on TikTok. Booktok is a sexy place, and my closed-door books don’t really fit in Not saying there has never been a “clean” adult romance that went viral on Booktok, but it’s not the norm. There are plenty of YAs or fantasies that get Booktok famous that have little to no steam, but the massive adult contemporary romance crowd on TikTok gravitates towards open-door romances. We should go where our market is, and as an author of clean and heartwarming romances and rom-coms, that place is by and large, Facebook, with some overlap on Instagram. TikTok is a time sucker I don’t like being trapped swiping video after video. It makes me feel out of control. I have great things to achieve, and I won’t do this by watching an adorable kitten get spooked and slide across a freshly polished floor, no matter how much it makes me laugh. The hemming and hawing Will they or won’t they ban the app on January 19th––who knows?! But maybe it’s not the best use of my time to continue making content on a platform that might not be around for much longer, or which is seemingly always in limbo. I want a lasting audience! My strengths (and weaknesses!) My strengths lie in writing, not visuals. While I can create eye-pleasing, professional-level ad graphics in Canva, video is a whole other ballgame. Not only do you have to look the part (do your makeup the way 20-year-olds say is cool or else [lol], have the right backdrop, have good hair, the right lighting, the right mic, etc.) but you have to speak coherently and succinctly. I don’t do my hair and makeup every day, and I always end up talking for way too long. If I had a friend with me, chatting and laughing and helping the message along, I could do it much better. But as it stands, making concise and engaging video content is not one of my strengths as an author. I prefer to channel my marketing energy into text-reliant platforms instead of video-based ones. --- There are other reasons that went into this decision, but this is the gist of it! And as I said upfront, I think this was the right choice for me! If we met on TikTok, thank you for being my booktok buddy, and I hope you’ll continue to keep in touch via Instagram (@audreylancho) and Facebook (@audreyslanchoauthor). My TikTok page is still up, but I deleted the app, and I don’t ever plan on checking it again. ;) …The sense of freedom is real. You're looking at a brand new paperback cover! Mary Potts has never looked so good! (It's a little off-center to account for Amazon KDP's margins that will cut off a few millimeters on the far right side). So.... why am I doing this?
I received the news this month that Vinspire Publishing, where this lovely book was first signed, is going out of business after twenty years. I'm happy for them––everyone deserves a little rest! As such, all the rights have reverted to me, and I'll be re-releasing SEVEN DAYS AT MANNERLEY as soon as possible in eBook and paperback formats. The audiobook rights are still being negotiated but will return to me as well and I'll share information in the future about where that can be purchased. If you follow me on Amazon or Goodreads, you'll probably get a notification about this book as a "new release". And, die-hard fans, please don't worry––the sequel will still release next year as promised! Hopefully more and more people keep finding this book and delving into the lives of Mary, Mr. Singh, and company! Thanks so much for the support! ~Audrey 10/25/2024 0 Comments Book #2 Release Day!I can't believe it's release day for Someone Else's Christmas!
This is a clean holiday romcom packed with heart, humor, and a handsome hero. Get ready for that happily-ever-after feeling, just like your favorite Hallmark Christmas movies! About the book: Stranded by a blizzard on Christmas Eve, nurse Abby finds warmth and unexpected love in a cozy cottage with charming Vin, a handsome actor. As she navigates her complicated relationship with her grieving mother, a mysterious key gifted by Ruth Anne may hold the power to heal old wounds. Can Abby unlock the secrets of her heart and embrace a new beginning this holiday season? SHOP HERE: https://shorturl.at/mgSm0 Thank you for your continued support as I pursue my author dreams! ~Audrey 10/8/2024 0 Comments New book by Audrey Lancho!How cute is this cover? I'm so excited for you to read Vin and Abby's journey to love and healing. This book is light and quirky and full of holiday charm. As promised, it's a "clean" romance with a great kiss or two, but beyond that, no spice. I hope you love this newest novel of mine. Be sure to review on Goodreads and tell your friends to grab a copy. Click here to order, or see below for a quick description:
Stranded by a blizzard on Christmas Eve, nurse Abby finds warmth and unexpected love in a cozy cottage with charming Vin, a handsome actor. As she navigates her complicated relationship with her grieving mother, a mysterious key gifted by Ruth Anne may hold the power to heal old wounds. Can Abby unlock the secrets of her heart and embrace a new beginning this holiday season? Preorder starts October 9th for digital copies. The ebook will deliver to your Kindle on October 25th. Paperbacks will also be available for ordering on October 25th. Thanks so much for your continued support! ⭐ (5)
🌶️ (3) This story was so well-written, I found myself shaking my head in silent awe and appreciation SEVERAL times. It’s been a long time since I’ve read a steamy romcom with so many feelings and so much to root for. The ‘rom’ sizzles, and the ‘com’ is on point––I laughed out loud throughout. Cursed by a mortal enemy, Griffin de Beauford is sentenced to eternity as a stone statue––but he can feel, see, hear, and even visit people in their dreams. He ends up at a Chicago museum under Emily Porter’s care as she struggles to pick up the pieces after a difficult divorce, not the least of these pieces being her professional career. If she can just do a good job with the symposium and restoration, she might be able to come on full-time and gain a little more financial stability in her life. Just before her witchy friend Rose gifts her a magic stone, Emily begins to hear Griffin’s thoughts, and even dreams of him (I won’t give too much away, there!), and a day later, holding the stone, Emily kisses Griffin’s statue, because what the heck, amirite? Griffin comes to life, eternally devoted to his lady Emily, endearingly unacquainted with the modern world, and with plenty of swoonworthy, knight-like language to color Emily’s world a new shade of romance. But a rowdy man barging out of the conservation lab wearing medieval armor––not to mention a now missing statue––happens to be a humongous problem, and Emily feels all eyes and iphones are on her as she hides Griffin, and his armor, in her small Chicago apartment. Things heat up both in the bedroom and later in the boardroom, as the FBI questions the conservationists. Emily isn’t sure there’s a safe way out of this, but she knows she’s no thief–– unless you count the handsome son of an earl sleeping in her bed as stolen property! With excellent character development, genuine surprises, plot twists, and laugh-out-loud moments, Bryn Donovan delivers an emotional, uplifting, and inspiring love story, that’s also a love letter to Chicago. I was rooting for Griffin, feeling so bad for him being trapped as a statue, and I was cheering on Emily as her insecurities gave way to her HEA. Even though I don’t read sex scenes (I skim a few parts in order to skip them––personal choice), there is PLENTY to love for “wholesome” readers like myself, and for those who love the steam, I’m sure they’ll relish the long, detailed depictions of Emily’s encounters with Griffin! All in all, I’m overjoyed to give this book five well-earned stars. You will not be disappointed if you pick this one up! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
🌶 (0/5) 🎚(1/5) 💫 Powerful and heartwarming in the freshest way. 💫 Josie leaves Julian behind when duty, in the form of her autistic brother, calls her away from college and back to her mountain hometown after her father's untimely death. Lonely but loyal, Josie takes an uncharacteristic leap of faith for her brother Nick by moving temporarily down to Rosemary Beach for a competition that's right up his alley. Ahhh but Julian. He loved the beach, too, thanks to Josie's suggestion that they visit it while in college, a trip she never got to make. And guess what, when she travels there, she runs into him––he moved there and he's still as dreamy as ever. The will-they-won't-they throughout this book is delicious, as are the vivid descriptions of the gulf coast. I want to go! I cried throughout the beginning of this book, and I felt so seen through all of Josie's struggles as someone who has in the past been low-income. Those frugal/scarcity mindsets don't easily leave us. I was so proud of Josie for taking off those shackles and following her heart and letting "love guide [her]", as her trusty compass suggested. This is a tale of found family (some entirely new, and some that had been there all along, though Josie didn't realize it) with a genuine surprise twist that I did not see coming. You think the author is setting you up for one thing--and you're not wrong about it--but then another thing comes entirely out of left field and fits in so very nicely. All in all, an inspiring and emotional read that I recommend to all sweet romance fans. Link: https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Hour-Powerful-Heartwarming-Summer/dp/B0D2T5T9QQ PINNACLE AUTHOR PUBLISHES FIRST NOVEL By Terri Flagg 04/04/2024
https://www.thestokesnews.com/news/pinnacle-author-publishes-first-novel/article_4dda925e-f05b-11ee-86ab-1f2a20bc5354.html 3/8/2024 0 Comments Book Deal #2So thrilled to announce my second book deal, this time for a heartwarming contemporary novel called The Silver Lining, which will publish with Harpeth Road Press in May 2025. I received the warmest welcome from the Harpeth Road family, which was founded by the astonishing Jenny Hale, who is one of ten contributing authors to the press's yearly lineup of clean romance. The other nine are just as amazing, from USA Today Bestsellers like Teri Wilson and Nancy Naigle, to debut authors that Jenny Hale took a chance on, and who blew expectations out of the water! I'm so excited to be part of such a prolific group of women, and I'm equally as thrilled to learn from HR's team of professional editors. If you know me, you know I love improving, achieving, and working hard! I'm ready for the long and thorough editing process that will come my way this summer and end in the new year!
Oh! And they sent me a dozen roses! You can learn more about Harpeth Road Press's amazing lineup at www.harpethroad.com/our-authors. |
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