Do you like fantasy romance? The enemies-to-lovers trope? Yearning? Does a villain love interest intrigue you? And a redemption arc that doesn't end in death?  My second book WILLOW AND THE WELLSPRING offers that and more, and it is now on submission! If you are not familiar with the phrase, that just means my agent is … Continue reading WILLOW AND THE WELLSPRING is on Submission!

A year ago today, I got to announce the coolest news. I got a two-book deal from City Owl Press for my vicious mermaid romance duology! Publisher edits are planned to begin on the first book CALLED TO THE DEEP May 2022 with a release date sometime in fall later that year.  It's been a long wait, but … Continue reading One Year Down, One to Go

Got my author photos taken in the birthplace of CALLED TO THE DEEP! The book's fictional setting Haven Cove was inspired by Bar Harbor and other coastal Maine towns, and Captain Killian Quinn's seaside property was modeled after Sand Beach in Acadia National Park. Going back there and having it as the backdrop for these … Continue reading Seaside Author Photos

Want an exclusive sneak peek of the unedited 1st chapter of CALLED TO THE DEEP? Join my subscriber list and you’ll get a taste of vicious mermaid romance on May 26!!! That’s just two weeks away. Happy #MerMay! Sign-ups: https://bit.ly/3j3JHPh xoxo Desirée

Book News CALLED TO THE DEEP is now on GOODREADS!!! Linked here. A fellow author on Twitter pointed this out to me earlier today. I had no idea! What a wonderful Monday surprise. I've submitted my GR author profile claim application and hope to get confirmation soon. If you like: People-eating sirens, sexy sea captain, … Continue reading You Can Now Add CALLED TO THE DEEP on Goodreads

Happy Valentine’s Day! I am so grateful for all your book love and support. You’ve made this romance writer feel less alone and less adrift on this wild publishing journey. My in real life love story began ten years ago, when I met the love of my life in a bowling alley of all places. … Continue reading XOXO From Me to You

Book update : The start date for publisher edits on CALLED TO THE DEEP (my adult paranormal romance ft. people-eating mermaids) was pushed to this summer. They were supposed to begin in March, but don’t worry. The projected release date for CTTD is still fall 2022, so there's plenty of wiggle room. And from what … Continue reading Diving Back into Vicious Mermaid Romance

I recently finished editing my new book project WILLOW AND THE WELLSPRING. W&W is a villain fantasy romance that has: An enemies-to-lovers trope twistElemental magic as a resourcePost-war settingA healing HEA  Y e a r n i n g  A huntress as the main character & amputee repA villain love interest  And a redemption arc that … Continue reading Willow and the Wellspring, New Villain Fantasy Romance

Happy Halloween! I come bearing book-related treats---that is, artwork of CALLED TO THE DEEP's siren main character at her scariest. There's teeth, there's claws, and...because my Siren Sisters Alex and Amanda called for blood, there's a little bit of that, too. I've also included two short snippets from this creepy paranormal romance down in the … Continue reading Teeth. Claws. And…A Little Blood.

Heyyy, guess what's industry official? I am SO pleased to announce that CALLED TO THE DEEP, my debut adult paranormal romance featuring people-eating sirens and a sexy sea captain, is going to be published by City Owl Press! Lorelei Roth and Captain Killian Quinn, coming to you in 2022! The announcement in Publisher's Marketplace: WOW. … Continue reading Coming in 2022: Called to the Deep, Published by City Owl Press