RELASE BLITZ w/EXCERPT - CONTEMPORARY SUSPENSE - CRAVING SILENCE (Silence, #5) by Freya Barker

Craving Silence
Silence Series, #5
by Freya Barker 
Release Date: October 16th 2026 
Genre: Romantic Suspense 

Nurse practitioner, Dana Kerrigan, finds her steady and comfortably predictable life suddenly turned upside down as the result of a family emergency. With no choice but to take a leave from work, she has to hustle to keep Silence’s favorite pub running and her parents looked after. When heartbreak brings with it an unexpected opportunity to realize a long-held dream, it presents a new set of problems. One that involves murder, and the man sent to investigate.

As a recent transplant to Silence, sheriff’s detective, Rick Althof, was aiming for less stress and more solitude. Instead, he finds himself frequently drawn to The Kerrigan, a popular pub in town, to enjoy a meal, a beer, and—if lucky—a friendly chat with the owner’s pretty daughter. Still bearing the invisible scars of past mistakes, he’s determined to keep things friendly, despite a growing attraction.

However, his resolve is put to the test when she lands in the middle of an elaborate development scheme involving bribery, blackmail, and even murder.

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“What’s the deep sigh for?” he asks from his perch on the ladder, as I fold the last of the towels. “It’s a satisfied sigh,” I explain, picking up the stack of laundry to carry upstairs. “The kind that comes with being able to check a box off my list.” A faint smile appears on his lips. “You’ll have another to check off soon,” he offers. “I’m almost done here.” I’ve been so busy studying the man, I failed to notice how quickly he’s made his way around to the last remaining wall in the kitchen. “I see that. It looks amazing.” I glance around the space, mentally noting some patchwork that will need to be done, but at least the horrific wallpaper is gone and the walls will be ready for some paint soon. Maybe I can do some of that after work this week. “Let me run these upstairs real quick, and I’ll help with the clean up.” My linen closet sports organized stacks of linens and towels, everything sorted by type and size. I guess I’m a little anal, but I love when everything has a place. It makes life so much easier. Maybe that need for predictability is why my life had become such a rut before Mom’s health took a nosedive and forced me to pivot and adapt. But that process also showed me there is so much more to life if you can be open to change. That kind of flexibility takes time though, and like a muscle that has been dormant for a long time, it needs to be used and exercised. I’m working on it. Half an hour later I haul the last garbage bag stuffed with discarded wallpaper to the back porch. Leaning over the railing, I twist my head to look up at the sky which is studded with stars. I missed the sun going down, and the temperature must’ve dropped about fifteen degrees. It’s cold out, and I wouldn’t be surprised if we drop below freezing tonight. Inside, I find Rick in the kitchen with a serious expression on his face. He may have been watching me. “You have to go…” I guess. He shakes his head in response and slowly approaches. His hands slide around the sides of my neck as he tilts my chin up with his thumbs. His eyes are deep blue pools I find myself drowning in. His voice is low and his words send a delicious shiver down my spine. “I wasn’t planning on going anywhere.” Closing my hands around his wrists, I lift up on my toes until my lips almost touch his. “Yippie,” I whisper, before taking the initiative.

USA Today bestselling author Freya Barker loves writing about ordinary people with extraordinary stories.

With forty-plus books already published, she continues to create characters who are perhaps less than perfect, each struggling to find their own slice of happy.

Recipient of the ReadFREE.ly 2019 Best Book We've Read All Year Award for "Covering Ollie, the 2015 RomCon “Reader’s Choice” Award for Best First Book, “Slim To None”, Finalist for the 2017 Kindle Book Award with “From Dust”, and Finalist for the 2020 Kindle Book Award with “When Hope Ends”, Freya spins story after story with an endless supply of bruised and dented characters, vying for attention!

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EXCERPT REVEAL - CONTEMPORARY - CRAVING SILENCE (Silence, #5) by Freya Barker

Craving Silence 
Silence, #5
by Freya Barker 
Release Date: October 16th 2026
Genre: Romantic Suspense 

Nurse practitioner, Dana Kerrigan, finds her steady and comfortably predictable life suddenly turned upside down as the result of a family emergency. With no choice but to take a leave from work, she has to hustle to keep Silence’s favorite pub running and her parents looked after. When heartbreak brings with it an unexpected opportunity to realize a long-held dream, it presents a new set of problems. One that involves murder, and the man sent to investigate.

As a recent transplant to Silence, sheriff’s detective, Rick Althof, was aiming for less stress and more solitude. Instead, he finds himself frequently drawn to The Kerrigan, a popular pub in town, to enjoy a meal, a beer, and—if lucky—a friendly chat with the owner’s pretty daughter. Still bearing the invisible scars of past mistakes, he’s determined to keep things friendly, despite a growing attraction. However, his resolve is put to the test when she lands in the middle of an elaborate development scheme involving bribery, blackmail, and even murder.

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“What’s the deep sigh for?” he asks from his perch on the ladder, as I fold the last of the towels. “It’s a satisfied sigh,” I explain, picking up the stack of laundry to carry upstairs. “The kind that comes with being able to check a box off my list.” A faint smile appears on his lips. “You’ll have another to check off soon,” he offers. “I’m almost done here.” I’ve been so busy studying the man, I failed to notice how quickly he’s made his way around to the last remaining wall in the kitchen. “I see that. It looks amazing.” I glance around the space, mentally noting some patchwork that will need to be done, but at least the horrific wallpaper is gone and the walls will be ready for some paint soon. Maybe I can do some of that after work this week. “Let me run these upstairs real quick, and I’ll help with the clean up.” My linen closet sports organized stacks of linens and towels, everything sorted by type and size. I guess I’m a little anal, but I love when everything has a place. It makes life so much easier. Maybe that need for predictability is why my life had become such a rut before Mom’s health took a nosedive and forced me to pivot and adapt. But that process also showed me there is so much more to life if you can be open to change. That kind of flexibility takes time though, and like a muscle that has been dormant for a long time, it needs to be used and exercised. I’m working on it. Half an hour later I haul the last garbage bag stuffed with discarded wallpaper to the back porch. Leaning over the railing, I twist my head to look up at the sky which is studded with stars. I missed the sun going down, and the temperature must’ve dropped about fifteen degrees. It’s cold out, and I wouldn’t be surprised if we drop below freezing tonight. Inside, I find Rick in the kitchen with a serious expression on his face. He may have been watching me. “You have to go…” I guess. He shakes his head in response and slowly approaches. His hands slide around the sides of my neck as he tilts my chin up with his thumbs. His eyes are deep blue pools I find myself drowning in. His voice is low and his words send a delicious shiver down my spine. “I wasn’t planning on going anywhere.” Closing my hands around his wrists, I lift up on my toes until my lips almost touch his. “Yippie,” I whisper, before taking the initiative.

USA Today bestselling author Freya Barker loves writing about ordinary people with extraordinary stories.

With forty-plus books already published, she continues to create characters who are perhaps less than perfect, each struggling to find their own slice of happy.

Recipient of the ReadFREE.ly 2019 Best Book We've Read All Year Award for "Covering Ollie, the 2015 RomCon “Reader’s Choice” Award for Best First Book, “Slim To None”, Finalist for the 2017 Kindle Book Award with “From Dust”, and Finalist for the 2020 Kindle Book Award with “When Hope Ends”, Freya spins story after story with an endless supply of bruised and dented characters, vying for attention!

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RELEASE BLITZ - CONTEMPORARY - PROPERTY OF INCUBUS (Kings of Anarchy MC: Indiana) by D.M. Earl

Property of Incubus
Kings of Anarchy MC: Indiana 
Author: D.M. Earl 
Release Date: August 28th 2026
Genre: Dark Romantic Suspense & MC Romance 

He's a ruthless killer. She's fighting for her life. Together, they'll risk it all for the one they truly love.

INCUBUS Enforcer of the Kings of Anarchy MC's Indiana Chapter, Cullen "Incubus" MacDonald is a liar, and his lies are about to come tumbling forth, destroying everything he's ever worked for. Incubus knows who he needs to protect and why--a lie he's kept from his brothers. Now, with the chapter going through changes and redirection, Incubus worries his brothers won't accept him once the truth comes out.

STELLA On her own for as long as she can remember, Stella's time is running out. She's in danger, and the only person she can trust is Incubus, the one person she’s trying to protect. But, he has one job, and it's not to protect her. His job is more important than protecting her--he must protect their secrets at all costs.

Now, with Stella's life on the line, Incubus is torn between two loves and his duty to his brothers. How can he choose between love and loyalty when so much is at stake?

Welcome to the Kings of Anarchy MC, where the Kings rule in chaos, and the open road is our Kingdom. With 42 of your favorite authors penning their own chapters in this outlaw empire, you'll dive into a world where rules are a thing of the past. Here, nobody messes with the Kings or lays a hand on their property—because these badass bikers claim their lovers with pride. Enter a universe where loyalty is everything, legends are born, and every ride is unforgettable.

Are you ready to ride with the Kings of Anarchy MC?

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D.M. Earl is a U.S.A. Today Bestselling Author who spins stories about real life situations with characters that are authentic, genuine, and sincere. Each of her stories allow the characters to come to life with each turn of the page while they try to find their HEA through much drama and angst. D.M. finds ideas for her next story from within those around her and what she experiences in daily life. Each book has a part of her left behind in it. She lives in Northwest Indiana married to her best friend who was instrumental in the start of her writing career in 2014. When not writing D.M. loves to read, play with her seven fur-babies (yeah crazy) and ride her Harley Dyna Lowrider.

“Enjoy this Ride we call Life.” Remember we only get one chance.

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RELEASE BLITZ w/EXCERPT - CONTEMPORARY SUSPENSE - ONE LAST FROG (Small Town Southern Boys) by Deanndra Hall

One Last Frog
Small Town Southern Boys
by Deanndra Hall 
Release Date: June 30th 2026
Genre: Romantic Suspense/Small Town Romance 

Farming eats up his time, but Kentucky widower and single dad Kyle Miller thinks he’s finally ready for dating. He signs up on a dating site designed for the rural lifestyle and expects to have to kiss some frogs, but he soon finds there aren’t many princesses!

With her abusive ex-husband finally in prison, Gina Pritchard can concentrate on running her family’s farm store and taking care of her kids. When a handsome farmer comes into the store claiming he talked to her on a dating site she’s never heard of, she knows who’s to blame. But she chases him down anyway and asks him to have a cup of coffee.

In no time, they’re thrilled to be headed straight into a happily ever after. But someone from Gina’s past is determined to keep that from happening, and they’ll use a bullet if necessary. Gina’s willing to let go just to keep them all safe. For Kyle, that’s a no. He’ll fight to keep their love, even if it’s to the death.

The Small Town Southern Boys series is a collection of independent novels, each set in a different southern state with its own flavor and designed so you can jump in anywhere. Discover a world of hunky home-town sexiness that just won’t quit and see for yourself why the temperature’s always hellahot when there’s a drawl coming from between those lips with a slow, charming smile.

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A bell jingled on the door to announce his entrance, and from somewhere in the back he heard a voice say, “Be right with you.” Everything was neat and tidy. There were plenty of garden chemicals, brightly-colored ceramic pots, and bags of different kinds of soils and soil additives. Stepping around the end of an aisle, he found himself right at the counter and there, behind it, was Gina. “Hey! You’re Gina, right?” She gave him the side-eye. “Yes.” “I’m Kyle!” He held out his hand, but she just stood there. “Kyle. You know, Kyle. I said I’d be here today.” “Okay. Did you have an order to pick up or …” “No. Kyle. You know, from the site? I’m a farmer? I have a daughter?” Holy shit, did she do this so much that she had him confused with somebody else? “I’m sorry. I don’t understand. You know my name but—” “Here. Lunch. Let me go get the drinks and …” The woman who’d just bustled into the space behind the counter looked up and her eyebrows flew upward. “Kyle!” What the hell is going on here? he wanted to scream. “Yes. I’m Kyle. Do I know you?” “My name is, uh, I’m Sabrina, and this is my sister, Gina.” “We’ve met,” the first woman said gruffly. “Yes. But there seems to be some confusion,” Kyle said. Sabrina glanced from Kyle to Gina and back to Kyle. “I’m sorry. I thought you’d get here later. I probably should’ve—” Gina wheeled on her sister. “You didn’t.” “Look, you really need to—” Gina’s face was bloodred. “I can’t believe you’ve done this! How dare you! You had no right to—” “You need to get out and meet people, Gina! Please don’t be mad! I just—” “You just what? Hijacked my life? What did you do? Put a profile up on one of those dating websites?” Uh-oh. Fuck me. I need to find a way to get out of this. Kyle couldn’t believe it. How unfuckingbelievably awkward. “I should just—” Sabrina whined, “No! Please, stay? She’s really not—” “Not really what? Mad? Sabrina, I swear to god, I should—” “Um, I think I’ll just be going,” Kyle said in barely more than a whisper as he started backing toward the entrance. “Gina, don’t do this! He’s a nice guy! You should—” “I should have a sister who stays out of my business! That’s what I should do! I can’t believe you …” Kyle didn’t hear the rest. He took off out the door as fast as he could go. I’m done with this. Never again, he told himself as he neared the truck. Just as he opened the door, he heard someone yell, “Kyle!” I’m going to chew this bitch out for setting me up this way, he told himself as he turned, but he got a big surprise. It wasn’t Sabrina; it was Gina. “Kyle, please. Hold up.”

Deanndra Hall is a working author living in the far western end of the beautiful Bluegrass State with her husband of over 35 years and small menagerie of weird little dogs. When she’s not writing, she’s editing. When she’s doing neither of those two things, she’s having dinner with friends, spending time with family, kayaking, eating chocolate, drinking beer or moonshine, or looking for something that she put in the wrong place and can’t seem to find (which is pretty much everything she owns).

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