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Spend a weekend with readers & authors who love to read & meet authors. Held the second weekend in November
each year at the Hilton Garden Inn / Allen.

Starting with parties on Friday afternoon until the farewell breakfast on Sunday, mingle with authors and fellow readers and relax.

10/18/2026

A WEREWOLF HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT. A FEDERAL AGENT WITH SECRETS. A MISSING-PERSONS CASE THAT LEADS SOMEWHERE UNEXPECTED. 👀🐺

If you love paranormal romance with a mystery to unravel, SECRETS OF THE CRYPTIDS, the latest release from Sharon Buchbinder, deserves a place on your reading list!

Hayli Rose has spent her life trying to hide who she really is. But when she crosses paths with Will Penn, a guarded federal agent, a dangerous investigation forces them into a world of corruption, ancient power, and unexpected alliances.

As Hayli discovers the truth, she also begins to find something she’s always wanted: a place to belong.

Think suspense, supernatural secrets, found family, and romance wrapped into one thrilling adventure. ❤️🌲

🎁 GIVEAWAY ALERT!

One lucky reader can win:
📖 An ebook copy of SECRETS OF THE CRYPTIDS
💳 A $10 Amazon Gift Card

Why just add another book to your wishlist when you could WIN it?

👇 ENTER HERE FOR YOUR CHANCE:
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Discover Sharon Buchbinder’s latest release and see where the secrets lead!

10/18/2026

Who else loves a Christmas romance with a little angst, a lot of heart, and two people who really shouldn't be falling for each other? ❤️🎄🤠

Coming November 9, BIG SKY CHRISTMAS by C.J. Carmichael brings readers to Coffee Creek, where Jackson Stone has spent years carrying guilt over the accident that killed his foster brother. When Winnie's return brings back old memories and unexpected feelings, Jackson must face a difficult question: can he find love with the one woman he believes should be off-limits?

With family loyalties, grief, forbidden attraction, and Christmas approaching, this is a story for anyone who loves heartfelt romance and characters fighting to find happiness after loss.

And we've got a giveaway to make things even sweeter! 🎁

YOU COULD WIN:
📚 BIG SKY CHRISTMAS
💳 A $20 Barnes & Noble gift card
🎉 Swag from C.J. Carmichael!

If you're already building your holiday reading list, here's your chance to discover a new Christmas romance and win some bookish goodies!

👇 Enter the giveaway here:
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Know someone who loves a heartwarming, emotional romance? Share this with them! 💕

10/16/2026

Have you ever picked up a book because the premise was just too intriguing to resist? 👻📚

That's the kind of curiosity THE HAUNTING OF HOTEL LABELLE by Sharon Buchbinder inspires!

Imagine a hotel inspector investigating renovation delays, a pug named Franny, a centuries-old innkeeper caught between worlds, and a love story with more than a few supernatural complications. Add a race to save the hotel, and you've got a story for readers who enjoy paranormal twists, romance, and a little mystery mixed together! 🏨🐾❤️

Now for the fun part: YOU COULD WIN! 🎁

✨ One ebook copy of THE HAUNTING OF HOTEL LABELLE
✨ A $10 Amazon gift card

And while you're discovering Sharon's books, be sure to check out her latest release, SECRETS OF THE CRYPTIDS. If mysterious creatures and the unexplained catch your attention, add it to your reading list!

👇 Enter the giveaway here:
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Why not take a chance on winning your next great read? Enter today, and share this with a friend who loves a good paranormal story!

10/15/2026

SOME STORIES DON'T JUST TAKE YOU TO ANOTHER WORLD. THEY MAKE YOU FIGHT TO SURVIVE IT. 🗡️📖

Step into Candace Lynn Talmadge’s STONESLAYER series, where danger lurks, loyalties are tested, and hidden powers can change everything.

In STONESLAYER: BOOK FOUR OUTCAST, Helen Andros faces fresh threats and painful losses as she fights to protect her family. With a demonic Stoneslayer plotting against her and powerful enemies drawing closer, Helen must find the strength to face what lies ahead.

Love richly imagined fantasy, mysterious magic, and characters who refuse to surrender? This is a series worth exploring.

🎁 THE GIVEAWAY PRIZE: AN EBOOK SET OF ALL FOUR PUBLISHED STONESLAYER BOOKS!

That's four books ready to take you deeper into Helen's world.

Enter for your chance to win, and share this with someone who can never resist a good fantasy adventure!

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10/14/2026

SOME LOVE STORIES START WITH A SPARK. OTHERS START WITH A RULE THAT'S ABOUT TO BE BROKEN. ❤️📚

This , Fresh Fiction has three stories to tempt your TBR!

💜 THIRD SON'S A CHARM by Shana Galen pairs a fiercely protective bodyguard with a duke’s daughter who refuses to be controlled. Sparks? Absolutely.

🎬 CAMERA STAYS ON by Tylor Paige brings a broken engagement, a chilling film project, and a complicated love triangle that keeps you guessing.

🌻 MINE AGAIN by Andrea Thome takes us to Montana, where a single dad who's lost faith in love meets a Chicago attorney determined not to put down roots.

And there's more! Tune in for the Fresh Fiction Video Book Club with Chelsea Conradt tonight at 7 PM CT for an author conversation you won't want to miss.

📖 Which story sounds most like your next read: Regency romance, dark romantic suspense, or small-town second chances?

Explore this week’s Fresh Fiction Picks and discover your next favorite.

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10/14/2026

📚 HOW WELL DO YOU REALLY KNOW THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU?

Mary Burton is back with TRUST NO ONE, a gripping suspense novel where family secrets run deep, trust is hard to come by, and danger may be closer than anyone realizes.

After seventeen years away, public defender Raine Hale returns to her family’s Virginia estate when her cousin is hospitalized following a near-fatal poisoning. What should be a family homecoming quickly turns into a deadly mystery involving old betrayals, suspicious relationships, and secrets that refuse to stay buried.

With a killer closing in and everyone looking like a suspect, Raine must uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim.

If you love psychological suspense, complex family drama, and mysteries that keep you questioning every character, TRUST NO ONE deserves a place on your reading list! 🔎

🎁 GIVEAWAY ALERT! You could win a signed copy of TRUST NO ONE plus an Amazon gift card, courtesy of Mary Burton!

Ready to put your detective instincts to the test? Enter now for your chance to win!

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And tell us: Are you the reader who guesses the culprit halfway through, or does the final twist always get you? 👇

10/14/2026

🎃🔍 NO TRICKS, JUST SUSPENSE! WIN WITH FRESH FICTION! 📚

Ready for a story that keeps you guessing? Meet MONTANA CHRISTMAS TARGET by Terri Reed, releasing October 27!

Sculptor Fiona Halverson is already reeling from her ex-fiancé's murder when a masked attacker tries to abduct her. FBI Special Agent Bryce Springs comes to her rescue, but escaping danger is only the beginning. With a criminal mastermind determined to silence her, Fiona and Bryce must uncover the truth before their fight for justice becomes a fight for survival.

If you enjoy romantic suspense, dangerous secrets, brave heroines, and heroes who won't back down, this book belongs on your reading list!

And we've got a giveaway for you! 🎁

✨ YOU COULD WIN:
📖 A signed copy of MONTANA CHRISTMAS TARGET
💳 A $10 Barnes & Noble gift card

Why wait until release day to get excited? Enter now for your chance to win!

👇 ENTER THE GIVEAWAY HERE:
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Share with a friend who loves a gripping romantic suspense story, and good luck! ❤️

10/14/2026

🎃🤠 A LITTLE ROMANCE, A LITTLE MYSTERY, AND A GIVEAWAY YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS! 📚❤️

Romance lovers, we've got something special for you!

THE COWBOY AND THE RODEO QUEEN by Leah Vale, releasing October 22, tells the story of Ellie, a former rodeo queen returning to her family's ranch, and Beck, the cowboy who broke her heart ten years ago. With a ranching job on the line, old feelings resurfacing, and a mysterious stash of Christmas decorations rumored to be haunted, there's plenty to keep you turning the pages!

And here's the fun part: you could WIN a signed print copy of the book, a Barnes & Noble gift card, and goodies from Leah Vale! 🎁

Love second-chance romances, cowboy heroes, and a touch of holiday mystery? This giveaway is for YOU!

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Good luck, readers! 💕 Share this with a friend who would love this one.

10/12/2026

A dead librarian. Her own obituary. And a ghost detective who knows a thing or two about murder. 🕵️📚

Now THAT is a mystery worth opening a book for!

In THE GHOST AND THE DEAD LIBRARIAN by Cleo Coyle, Penelope hopes to save her aunt’s struggling bookshop. Instead, she finds herself working with Jack, a wisecracking private investigator from the 1940s, to uncover the truth behind a very suspicious death.

Love a mystery with a paranormal twist? This one belongs on your reading list!

Plus, this week’s Fresh Fiction lineup features a Jayne Castle podcast, a thriller character hiding secrets, the upcoming Video Book Club with Chelsea Conradt, and a 2027 Reading Challenge Planner for your next reading adventure.

📚 Ready to follow the clues?

Visit Fresh Fiction to explore this week’s picks, interviews, and reader events.

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What’s your favorite kind of mystery: cozy, paranormal, or psychological thriller?

10/12/2026

❤️🎄 SOME LOVE STORIES COME WITH A LITTLE HOLIDAY MAGIC… AND A LOT OF COMPLICATIONS.

If you love Christmas romances where love, family, and forgiveness collide, meet BIG SKY CHRISTMAS by C.J. Carmichael, arriving November 6!

Jackson Stone has never forgiven himself for the accident that took his foster brother’s life. He’s kept his distance from the family and the ranch that remind him of that painful night.

Then Winnie Hays, his brother’s former fiancée, returns to Coffee Creek with her young son.

The attraction between them is undeniable, but guilt, loyalty, and the fear of betraying the past threaten to keep them apart. With Christmas approaching, could forgiveness be the greatest gift of all? ❤️

And here’s a little holiday treat for readers!

🎁 WIN A $20 BARNES & NOBLE GIFT CARD!

You could use it to discover your next favorite romance, pick up a holiday read, or treat yourself to something special.

📖 BIG SKY CHRISTMAS arrives November 6. Add it to your reading list and enter for your chance to win!

👉 ENTER HERE: https://api.ripl.com/s/b2yqfo

Who else loves a Christmas romance with plenty of heart? Tell us below! 👇

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