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    Only Bright Destinies cover art revealed!

    Drumroll, please! I’m so excited to share the cover art for Only Bright Destinies. Isn’t it gorgeous?!?!?! I love the colors, the castle in the background, and how kick-butt Vesper and Kyrion look striding into battle. 🤩

    The cover art was done by the awesome Tony Mauro, who has done several of my book covers/series over the years. Thanks, Tony! 

    Only Bright Destinies, book #6 in my Galactic Bonds science-fiction fantasy series, will be released Feb. 16, 2027.

    Only Bright Destinies cover art

    PRE-ORDER THE EBOOK:

    The ebooks are online now, and the audio/print books will go online later this year.

    Only Bright Destinies is a full-length book about Vesper Quill and Kyrion Caldaren (about 127,000 words). It will wrap up some of the major storylines, although I am planning to write more books in my Galactic Bonds series about another couple. #IYKYK 😉

    Only Bright Destinies tropes and Description:

    Love Star Wars-type stories? This is the book/series for you! Tropes include:

    • Science-fiction fantasy ⚔️
    • Fated mates ❤️
    • Space opera ✨
    • Fated mates ❤️
    • Pew! Pew! Pew! action scenes ⚔️
    • Heroine and hero’s first-person POVs ✨
    • A touch of historical romance ❤️

    “This is space opera at its finest.”—Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times bestselling author on Only Bad Options

    New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep continues her Galactic Bonds science-fiction fantasy series with a rollicking new adventure that blends science fiction and fantasy with a dash of historical romance. The action-packed space opera features a mix of magic and technology, along with a soulmates story and “Pew! Pew! Pew!” battle scenes. Perfect for fans of Star Wars, Dune, and Bridgerton.

    A WOMAN WHO CAN’T SEE HER ENEMIES’ PLANS . . .

    My name is Vesper Quill, and I’m good at figuring things out. Over the years, I’ve used my skills as an inventor and an engineer, along with my seer magic, to solve one hard problem after another.

    My current mission? Discover where the members of the Techwave terrorist organization are hiding and what deadly weapons they plan to unleash on the Archipelago Galaxy.

    With the help of Kyrion Caldaren, my truebond partner, I follow a series of clues to a distant planet. But the Techwave’s plot is much bigger and far more horrific than I ever imagined, and even the enormous power of our truebond might not be enough to help Kyrion and me save the galaxy.

    A MAN WHO IS RUNNING OUT OF TIME . . .

    My name is Kyrion Caldaren, and I excel at killing my enemies. As an Arrow, I spent years honing and using my telekinesis, telepathy, telempathy, and other psionic abilities to defend the people of the Imperium.

    My current mission? Protecting Vesper from Callus Holloway, the greedy siphon who wants to tap into the power of our truebond connection. Too bad I have no idea how to kill Holloway or stop him from taking our magic.

    When Holloway and our other enemies put us in a desperate situation with only bad options, I vow in the coldest depths of my heart to give Vesper the bright destiny she deserves—even if I have to sacrifice myself.

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    Bigtime superhero series to be released on audio!

    Y’all, I have big, big news! My Bigtime superhero series is being released in audio. Woot! 📕

    Karma Girl, book #1, will be released Aug. 11, and the audiobook is up for pre-order at several retailers:

    Coming soon cover for Karma Girl audiobook

    GET THE AUDIOBOOK:

    Amazon audiobook Audible audiobook Apple Books audiobook Barnes & Noble audiobook Barnes & Noble audiobook CD Kobo audiobook

    Bigtime audiobook release schedule:

    • Karma Girl—Aug. 11
    • Hot Mama—Sept. 1
    • Jinx—Dec. 15
    • Nightingale—Jan. 5, 2027
    • Fandemic—March 23, 2027

    The audiobooks will be published by Tantor Media.

    Over the years, many readers have asked about audiobooks for the Bigtime paranormal romance series, and I’m so glad they are finally being released. I will share more pre-order links as they become available. Thank you for reading! ❤

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    Monday Morning Mailbag: Is Queen of Foxes a Robin Hood Retelling?

    MONDAY MORNING MAILBAG

    Question: Is Queen of Foxes a Robin Hood retelling?

    Answer: No, Queen of Foxes is NOT a Robin Hood retelling.

    What do I mean by that? Usually, a retelling is just what the name implies – someone retelling a familiar, beloved story. Just think of all the various book/movie/TV versions of Snow White. Or Beauty and the Beast. Or pretty much every other fairy tale.

    When I started writing Queen of Foxes, I decided not to make it a retelling. Why not? Over the years, I’ve read/watched a lot of retellings, and sometimes, I get a little bored with a story I already know beat for beat. For example, I don’t know that I ever need to see another comic-book origin movie for Spider-Man, Batman, and Superman since there have already been sooo many.

    Plus, many Robin Hood stories/legends end with Robin Hood defeating Prince John and/or the Sheriff of Nottingham. But what happens AFTER that?

    For Queen of Foxes, I decided to take some of the things I love about Robin Hood lore and put my own twist on them. For example, in chapter one of Queen of Foxes, my heroine Rinley Renard mentions stealing from the rich/giving to the poor. So Queen of Foxes is not a straight-up retelling, but rather inspired by Robin Hood and set in my own unique fantasy world with my own characters.

    My editor said that she thinks of the Robin Hood references in Queen of Foxes like Easter eggs. I love that idea! Y’all know how much I enjoy putting Easter eggs in my series. 😉

    Thank you for reading! ❤

    Queen of Foxes ebook links …

    The ebook links for Queen of Foxes are online. The ebook/hardcover will both be released on Nov. 10. Woot! 😎

    Queen of Foxes ebook cover art

    GET THE EBOOK:

    Amazon Barnes & Noble Apple Books Google Play Kobo Bookshop.org OverDrive

    When a master thief attempts to steal a world-changing relic, she is forced to confront her forbidden power—and the man determined to kill her for it, in the new Robin Hood-inspired romantasy from NYT bestselling author Jennifer Estep.

    I am so excited about the new book/series, and I can’t wait to share Rinley and Zoren’s story with everyone! 😊

    Queen of Foxes hardcover special edition links …

    If you prefer print books, there will be a special edition hardcover of Queen of Foxes, and those links are online now. Look at those pretty edges! 🤩

    PRE-ORDER THE SPECIAL EDITION:

    Amazon US hardcover Amazon CA hardcover Barnes & Noble

    Don’t miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the U.S. and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover.

    When a master thief attempts to steal a world-changing relic, she is forced to confront her forbidden power?and the man determined to kill her for it, in the new Robin Hood-inspired romantasy from NYT bestselling author Jennifer Estep.

    Queen of Foxes US hardcover special edition with sprayed edges

    More INFO about Queen of Foxes …

    Love Robin Hood-type stories? This is the book for you! Tropes include:

    • Enemies to lovers ⚔️
    • Fated mates ❤️
    • Slow-burn romance🔥
    • Roguish thief/archer heroine 🏹
    • Duty-bound knight hero ⚔️
    • Heroine has tree/plant magic 🌳
    • Hero has fire magic 🔥
    • Lovers tonight, enemies tomorrow ❤️
    • Found family ❤️
    • Female friendship ❤️
    • Heroine and hero’s first-person POVs ⚔️
    • One last job 🏹

    Queen of Foxes focuses on Rinley Renard, a master thief and dryad who can communicate with sherwood and other trees, plants, and flowers. When her mysterious benefactor tasks Rinley with stealing a priceless relic, she is forced to return to her home kingdom of Feronia, which was conquered by the Caligan Empire thirteen years ago.

    Standing in Rinley’s way is Prince Zoren Dreiko, a decima with powerful fire magic. Zoren is also a Dread Knight who has been ordered to hunt down a forest outlaw who is stirring up a rebellion against Prince Jon Dreiko, the Caligan overlord who rules Feronia with an iron fist.

    Neither Rinley nor Zoren expects—or wants—the unexpected attraction that flares between them. The dryad and the decima are natural enemies, but their hearts say otherwise . . . 😉

    There will be three books in the series. More info coming soon!

  • Only Bad Options audiobook on sale for $6.99 through March 31 …

    The Only Bad Options audiobook is on sale for $6.99 at Amazon and Audible. Woot!

    From what I have been told, the audiobook deal ends Tuesday, March 31 so get it if/while you can! 

    Only Bad Options audiobook cover art

    GET THE AUDIOBOOK:

    Amazon audiobook Amazon CA hardcover

    This is book #1 in my Galactic Bonds science-fiction fantasy series. Tropes include enemies to lovers, slow-burn romance, space opera, and Pew! Pew! Pew! action scenes. 😉

    The audiobook is narrated by the awesome Lauren Fortgang and James Fouhey. Lauren is also the narrator of my Elemental Assassin and Crown of Shards series.

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    Get 25% off Queen of Foxes special edition with Barnes & Noble members sale …

    Barnes & Noble is holding a 25% pre-order sale for members. If you pre-order the snazzy special edition of Queen of Foxes, you can save more than $8. Woot! 😊

    Use code PREORDER25 at checkout. The sale runs through Thursday, March 26, so get it while you can.

    Queen of Foxes is book #1 in my Robin Hood-inspired romantasy series. It will be released Nov. 10.

    Queen of Foxes US hardcover special edition with sprayed edges

    PRE-ORDER THE SPECIAL EDITION:

    Amazon US hardcover Amazon CA hardcover Barnes & Noble Indigo CANADA

    Don’t miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the U.S. and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover.

    When a master thief attempts to steal a world-changing relic, she is forced to confront her forbidden power?and the man determined to kill her for it, in the new Robin Hood-inspired romantasy from NYT bestselling author Jennifer Estep.

    Queen of Foxes ebook links …

    The ebook links for Queen of Foxes are online. The ebook/hardcover will both be released Nov. 10. Woot! 😎

    If you use the PREORDER25 code at Barnes & Noble, you can save more than $3 on the Queen of Foxes ebook.

    Queen of Foxes ebook cover art

    GET THE EBOOK:

    Amazon Barnes & Noble Apple Books Google Play Kobo Bookshop.org OverDrive

    When a master thief attempts to steal a world-changing relic, she is forced to confront her forbidden power—and the man determined to kill her for it, in the new Robin Hood-inspired romantasy from NYT bestselling author Jennifer Estep.

    I am so excited about the new book/series, and I can’t wait to share Rinley and Zoren’s story with everyone! 😊

    More INFO about Queen of Foxes …

    Love Robin Hood-type stories? This is the book for you! Tropes include:

    • Enemies to lovers ⚔️
    • Fated mates ❤️
    • Slow-burn romance🔥
    • Roguish thief/archer heroine 🏹
    • Duty-bound knight hero ⚔️
    • Heroine has tree/plant magic 🌳
    • Hero has fire magic 🔥
    • Lovers tonight, enemies tomorrow ❤️
    • Found family ❤️
    • Female friendship ❤️
    • Heroine and hero’s first-person POVs ⚔️
    • One last job 🏹

    Queen of Foxes focuses on Rinley Renard, a master thief and dryad who can communicate with sherwood and other trees, plants, and flowers. When her mysterious benefactor tasks Rinley with stealing a priceless relic, she is forced to return to her home kingdom of Feronia, which was conquered by the Caligan Empire thirteen years ago.

    Standing in Rinley’s way is Prince Zoren Dreiko, a decima with powerful fire magic. Zoren is also a Dread Knight who has been ordered to hunt down a forest outlaw who is stirring up a rebellion against Prince Jon Dreiko, the Caligan overlord who rules Feronia with an iron fist.

    Neither Rinley nor Zoren expects—or wants—the unexpected attraction that flares between them. The dryad and the decima are natural enemies, but their hearts say otherwise . . . 😉

    There will be three books in the series. Thank you for reading!