Dark Hearts Aflame is one of my favorite stories to write. Initially, I envisioned it as the fifth and final installment of the Arresting Onyx series. However, once I finished, I realized it diverged significantly from the previous books—so much so that it didn’t even take place in the same country! Yikes!
Not only did this book introduce new characters, but it also opened up exciting possibilities for more stories. I had a tough decision to make: should I cut the book from the Arresting Onyx series and leave it unpublished? Keep it in the series despite its issues? Or create a spin-off, which would be the most time-consuming option?
Well, I’m sure you can guess what I decided on: a new series!
The prospect of expanding this fictional world was both exciting, scary, and frustrating. The day I made my decision, my husband and I spent hours weighing the pros and cons. Once we hashed it out, and I cried a bit (hello to you, stress!), I was finally clearheaded enough to tackle this challenge.
So, I revised Dark Hearts Aflame to better serve as the first book in the new spin-off series, the Lozano Cartel. You can now pre-order it at all major online retailers! Currently, I’m hard at work on the second book, Lost in His Spiderwebs, with a few novellas and more novels to follow.
The Lozano Cartel series is darker and steamier than Arresting Onyx. Some readers may love this shift, while others may not, but it was essential to honor the characters and the treacherous world they inhabit. I hope readers will enjoy the twists, turns, and happily ever afters that await them!
Dark Hearts Aflame
A drug lord on the run. A cartel princess in hiding. All it takes is a spark to set their world ablaze.
Bristol Rieger, better known as Thorn, left his criminal life behind for a fresh start in Mexico. Flying under the radar of the government and the cartels alike, his best-laid plans go awry when a woman from his narco days discovers his whereabouts. Carmen Lozano, however, is no longer the innocent girl he remembers.
Carmen escaped the chains of her tiara and her abusive marriage to join a group of resistance fighters. The last thing she expected was the now-retired capo setting out to seduce her with his wicked touch. Embracing the blood on his hands is easy, but his secrets wear on her patience.
When their enemies close in, Bristol will have to summon his inner monster to protect her. But can that monster be tamed again?
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🎉 Black Friday-Cyber Monday Giveaway Alert! 🎉
To celebrate the shopping frenzy of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, I’m hosting a special giveaway! One lucky reader will win a FREE digital copy of Arresting Mason, book one in the Arresting Onyx series, goes to a randomly selected commenter. To enter the contest, tell me in the comments below what you love about romantic suspense. 📚✨
How to Enter:
- Comment below with your favorite historical romance trope. (Enemies-to-lovers, anyone? 😉)
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The winner will be chosen randomly and announced on Wednesday, December 4. Don’t miss out on your chance to dive into a world of passion, intrigue, and unforgettable characters. 💖
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