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Mahalo,
I’m listening to Body Parts by Yoke Lore on repeat as I write this edition of The Writer Gal Letter. And that’s because I am insanely HAPPY, Postmate.
But, before I get to all the amazing bookish updates, a little something from home. We got a Mrs. Grady! Okay, so I always dreamed of hiring a housekeeper like Mrs. Grady from The Bride Quartet by Nora Roberts - she is warm and smart and brisk and cooks like a fucking dream! And we finally hired one this month, Postmate!
This is the awesome news.
The not-so-good news? I’ve been disastrously unwell with allergies, back pain, hand pain and finally an insane amount of indigestion and hyperacidity for all of June. Long story short, all these health concerns have kept me from attacking Blaze and getting the words out. But, I’m finally on the mend and my body is cooperating too so I can do this now!
So…onto the bookish updates.
Blaze Releases July 19
Yep, I finally have a release date. And it is cast in iron. The book might come before this but definitely not after. So, for all the awesome readers waiting for Blaze to come…you can prep with Burn now. A couple times :P
Here’s the official announcement graphic :D
And the blurb to go with it.
To save their world, they raced to marry. Now, they Blaze together...
Nihaal's F1 season is not going well. AT ALL. He has to score big with the money men who hold his dream hostage. He has to win all the remaining podiums if he wants to win the championship.
Most of all, he wants to live without the bane of his existence - smart and feisty fixer Mili.
His new wife - who hates his very guts. And possibly wishes him dead.
Mili just came back from the dead a changed woman.
All the grudges and secrets that were so important aren't important anymore. The one thing that hasn't changed?
Mili's hate for her brand-new charismatic husband who's always thought the worst of her. And the way his race-rough hands, race-tough body set hers to Blaze.
Never is too soon a time to see him... But, after their secret arranged marriage becomes public knowledge and the paparazzi descend on Mili and Bhatnagar Farm, Nihaal has only one mission.
To protect Mili. To apologize to her. . And to keep his desirous hands to himself while sharing a roof with the woman whose smoky eyes, razor brain, and mile-long legs drive him insane.
The brooding billionaire is afraid he might have finally met his match with the prickly and independent Mili.
Because the last thing she wants is to be safe. Especially as she courts deadly danger head-on.
Nihaal knows the time has come to lay it all on the finish line - his skill, his passion, and his heart... All are set to Blaze.
Blaze is the heat-filled and thrilling conclusion to Nihaal and Mili's explosive marriage of convenience, enemies to lovers romance that began in Burn (Ruthless Billionaires).
When Suraj Met Sia Is Yours To Read For F.R.E.E
The short story I wrote for Stand for Ukraine is all yours to read. For being you. For being here. And standing for me for the last four years and the years before that. As we all have to stand for each other with everything happening in the world because, together, we CAN dissent. And we MUST.
Here’s the blurb for When Suraj Met Sia.
Sia is on a solo trip through the desert dunes of Rajasthan. It’s time away from her boring job and a chance to have an adventure. She’s friendly, vivacious and makes friends with everyone.
Except him. The beast.
Suraj is also on a solo trip through the desert dunes of Rajasthan. But he is looking to escape recent tragedy and a chance to breathe. He’s brooding, miserable and wants to stay away from everyone.
Except her. The bubbly.
Then Suraj and Sia are forced to share one bed! Can these two opposites meet halfway or will it be war?
Note: I’m sorting out my bonus scenes and other free content slowly and I’ll share the pages as they make sense! Also, on the list? A reading order blog that I can refer you and myself to, Postmate. Because with so many books, stories and couples, it takes me a second to remember who was doing what where during which book!
I’m An Amazon Bestselling Author
And it’s all because of you, Postmate.
See, between you and all the other amazing readers who generously bought Stand for Ukraine - our charity anthology, we managed to raise more than 11,000 dollars together. We also managed to hit Amazon Top 100 in Canada, Top 200 in the US, AND grabbed the coveted bestseller status in several categories AND several countries.
You know what this means, Postmate?
I, along with all the 100+ authors who participated in the anthology are now doubly proud of our effort. Because you helped make us all Amazon Bestselling Authors.
I’m now officially, Aarti V Raman Amazon Bestselling Author.
Teenage me would be so proud of me right now. It only took all my life :D But so so worth it!
So, thank you! Thank you! THANK YOU. Whatever I am is because of you.
A 24-Hour Deal Just For You
I’m in a very happy mood and wanted to do something special just for you. So, I made special signed editions of the Ruthless Billionaires ebooks - Claim and Burn. And for just 24 hours, I’m dropping both the book prices to 99c. So you can get the smexy signed edition cover and book for a song, since I know a lot of you have purchased the OG edition during the release and been so incredibly awesomely awesome through this journey! :)
I’m not sure when I’ll be doing this again for these two books so grab ‘em now. If you can. I promise you a good time :)
Writer Gal’s Writer Pals Present
The lovely Claire Wilder has a brand new release. And I’m so excited to share it with you. Here’s Fall For Me. And I’m already falling for that gorgeous, gorgeous man on the cover. Excuse me while I drool!
The inimitable Vivian Wood has a delicious freebie for you. And it’s sinful. Haha. See what I did there? Grab The Sinner for free asap! I know I am. And then binge on the rest of The Ruined Castle series (dark goth romance is soooooo my jam!)
Lily J. Adams has a sweet boxset of her MC romances. And they are here for your binge-reading pleasure! <3 It truly is the summer of giving, isn’t it?
Speaking of boxsets, how would you like a little bit of fall in the scorching summer we are all living through? Metaphorically speaking too. Well, here’s Mister October to heat you up in just the right way. :P (I know. Calm TF, Aarti. What’s with the cheek! But just look at that grin and the smolder!)
There are more exclusive for-nothing events and discount events happening. Check them allllll out here!
That is it from me for this week, Postmate. I’ll be back super soon with more bookish updates, the winner of the Burn Release giveaway, and more awesome news (such as yayy I’m done with the book!)
Till then, stay safe and awesome.
Xx
Aarti