Nostalgic outlook
A somewhat nostalgic start to the final quarter of the year
I can’t believe I just said that. The final quarter of the year. We’re less than four months away from celebrating another New Year. Unbelievable how quickly this year has gone.
For me it’s nostalgic since there has been so many disappointments, changes and losses from early in the year. The most regrettable, being my desire to write. I have started writing again, but I’m struggling and it’s really going very slow. No, I don’t have writer’s block, all the stories are still there, I just lost the passion I used to have. So, I’m going into the final quarter with a nostalgic outlook, but also with a deeper understanding of what I need to do to get my passion back… not only for writing, but to live a better and happier life as me, the individual I had lost to the opinion and expectation of others for far too long.
So, what is coming? First, I have some very exciting news that I’ve been itching to shout from the rooftops! The wonderful Allysa Hart has invited me, yes ME, to become a Rawhide Ranch writer! My first submissive book featuring the Rawhide Ranch will be released in 2026. I already have the story idea and will be writing it in December. Sooo looking forward to that. We’re celebrating five years of Rawhide Ranch soon, so be sure to join the reader’s group on Facebook, so you don’t miss out on all that fun and news about my book.
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Currently, I am still working on the Lover’s Lane trilogy for Sabel Simmons. I’m hoping to release the first book this month, and the next two in October. The Club Decadent Skies, book 4 and 5 will definitely be released in November and December. Then I have a dark thriller in mind I’d like to write, titled, The Tears We Don’t Cry. It might be what I need to get over the demons haunting me at the moment, so I am rather excited about that. Next year will see the birth of a new BDSM club suspense series, called, Club Secret Indulgence - A story about the Ritter siblings. In between, I would like to finish the Blood Empire series - Vito Vitale’s story.
From Sabel Simmons, I am planning to push through all the old unpublished books, as well as adding new Billionaire stories, including a ‘reverse’ billionaire standalone series where the FMCs are the billionaires!
So that’s quite a mouthful and as you can see, I am committed to push past this barrier and bring you loads to read next year, so, although I haven’t given you many stories this year, please don’t write me off… just yet!
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Being claimed by your very own Daddy Dom would be a dream come true for most of us. A Daddy to spoil you, love you, and yes, even punish you when you’re naughty.
But being claimed by two Daddies? Well… That’s a different story altogether.
Join these little ones as they discover if having two Daddies is really twice as nice… or just twice the trouble.
Authors: Everly Raine, Sadie Minx, Lola Dawson, L.B. Martin, Kay Elle Parker, Linzi Basset, Dinah McLeod
MY STORY IN THIS ANTHOLOGY
DADDIES’ CRAVINGS - And believe it or not… there is NO suspense in this story! It’s all about the Daddies and their Little. Warning: Those of you who know me, already expect a dark story from me. So, if dark and somewhat gray is up your ally, read this story!
Elle’s Delicacies…
It wasn't just a clever name, it was becoming an ironic twist of fate—orchestrated by the notorious corporate acquisition duo. Standing behind the display counter of sinfully delicious pastries, Elle Fitzgerald sizzled as karma sauntered through the door wearing not one, but two bespoke suits.
Drake Gould and Damian White eyed her with the same intensity they probably used to devour Fortune 500 companies for breakfast.
Perfect timing. The eviction notice on her counter was still warm from the printer.
Caught red-handed in an act of unplanned vandalism… cue black helicopter and pink donuts… she was faced with two options. A guaranteed felony charge that would have her locked up or accept their proposal to live with them on their private island for three months as their… er… Little.
Oh, and call them "Daddy." What the hell was that all about?
Their proposition was dizzying but simple. Escape the law and after ninety days receive prime real estate in their newly acquired building, plus backing that would make Elle's Delicacies the talk of the city.
What other choice did she have?
★ HOW ABOUT A SHORT EXCERPT ★
Maybe she shouldn’t have acted so impulsively…
Excerpt Copyright ©2025 Linzi Basset
“Oh, I think we understand perfectly.” A deep, familiar voice cut through the night air. Elle’s stomach dropped as Drake Gould emerged from the shadows. His polished appearance was at odds with the colorful display. His eyes raked over the decorated helipad and helicopter before settling on her paint-covered form.
“Creative expression, Miss Fitzgerald?” Damian mocked as he, too, appeared, looking equally imposing as he surveyed her artwork. “Though I must say, the cronuts are a bit lopsided.”
Elle straightened her spine and tilted her chin higher. “Well, if there was proper lighting, they’d be perfect.”
Drake’s eyebrow arched. “You’re making jokes? While standing next to our defaced helicopter?”
The reality of her situation hit her full force. This wasn’t just petty revenge anymore. This was criminal damage. Her breath caught as tears threatened to fall.
“I…” She looked between the two men. Their expressions were unreadable in the dim lighting. “I lost everything. My business, my dreams…” Her voice cracked. “I just... I wanted you to feel a fraction of what I’m feeling.”
Silence stretched across the helipad, broken only by the sound of traffic. Elle waited for them to call the police to have her arrested. Instead, Drake turned to the security team.
“You can go. We’ll handle this.”
Elle watched the guards retreat, leaving her alone with the two men she had wanted to hurt. Now, facing them in the aftermath of her impulsive act, she felt nothing but hollow.
Drake’s fingers closed around her elbow in a firm but gentle grip. “This way.” His clipped tone sent shivers down her spine as he guided her toward a side entrance.
Elle stumbled slightly as her legs were suddenly wobbly. “I didn’t... I mean, I wasn’t thinking—”
“Clearly.” Damian’s dry response came from behind her as he followed on their heels.
The private entrance led to a sleek elevator. Drake swiped a key card while keeping her close. The doors closed with a soft whoosh, trapping her between the two men. Filled with masses of testosterone, the confined space seemed to shrink with each passing second.
“I know what I did was wrong,” Elle tried again in a trembling voice. “I can pay for the damages…” Even as the words left her mouth, she knew how ridiculous they sounded. The repair to the helicopter alone probably cost more than she would make in three lifetimes.
“Be quiet.” Drake’s command silenced her instantly.
Elle’s gaze darted between them. Drake stood like a statue with his jaw clenched, staring straight ahead. Damian leaned against the opposite wall. His usually playful expression was replaced by a darker, more predatory gleam. The paint on her hands felt tacky, a damning reminder of her crime.
The elevator climbed higher. Each floor brought her closer to whatever fate awaited. Criminal damage. Vandalism. Destruction of private property. The charges stacked up in her mind, each one carrying years of jail time. Her chest tightened.
God, what have I done?
One moment of anger might just have cost her everything. Not only her business, but her freedom.
She should have made that call. Should have listened to whatever proposal they had. Now, watching their stern profiles in the elevator’s bright lighting, she realized she had acted like a child throwing a tantrum. Except this tantrum could end with her in handcuffs.
The elevator dinged, announcing their arrival at the top floor. Elle’s heart pounded so hard she could barely breathe. One thought kept circling in her mind. She had decorated their multi-million-dollar helicopter with pink donuts.
Pink. Fucking. Donuts.
“Move,” Drake ordered, propelling her forward into what appeared to be a massive penthouse office.
Elle stepped out on shaky legs, certain she was walking straight into the bowels of hell.
★ MIDNIGHT FLEUR’S MONSTERS by EJ Frost ★
I’m a woman who loves monsters. But can the monsters ever love me back?
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The Wolfpack thought they destroyed me. I survived, but now nightmares wake me every night and my memories refuse to stay buried. I want them to pay, but it will mean facing them. Reliving everything. Will getting justice cost me the fragile sense of peace I’ve regained?
My life is chaos. Cappa—my gorgeous, damaged roommate—says he loves me, that he’ll always be there for me, but whenever I need him, he’s AWOL. Master Ten’s taken up permanent residence on my couch, a mountain of stern muscle who helps me scream out my rage, but he’ll never want just me. And then there’s my guardian angel who knows too much and says too little. All three of them are circling me, circling each other. Can I pick one of them? Do I have to?
By day, I make monsters—tentacles and horns and things that go bump in the night. My hands build beauty from darkness while my heart tries to decide: will these men be my salvation or my ruin? We're all broken things with jagged edges, cutting each other as we hold on tight.
And at night? My monsters come out from under the bed. They come out to play.
I've always loved monsters. Can they love me in return?
★ Love, Lust & Larceny by Maggie Carpenter ★
A seductive psychiatrist is drawn into a sinister world of blackmail, lies and deceit while trying to protect the woman he loves.
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David Montgomery meets an attractive vet tech named Mary. at an animal charity event and is immediately smitten.
A few nights later he escorts Chanel Collins, a local socialite, to a dinner party, and is shocked when he enters her home. It’s a salacious fantasyland complete with a dressing room offering an array of scandalous clothing. Suspecting she has nefarious motives he reaches out to his best friend, a private detective named Max Fielding.
What Max uncovers is deeply disturbing.
Mary is soon to be one of Chanel's victims.
Can David keep her safe from the dangerous diva?
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★ Quick & Dirty by Whitley Cox ★
The best way to get over a millionaire is to get under a billionaire.
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Travel writer Parker Ryan wants to erase every last trace of her ex from her mind, body, and soul, and what better way to forget a man than to take an all-expenses-paid trip to Tahiti?
She’ll have ten days to write a feature piece about The Windward Hibiscus Resort. That leaves plenty of time for fun and sun— And a smoking hot fling with Tate McAllister, billionaire resort owner, scuba instructor, philanthropist, and let’s face it—sex god.
Parker knows she’s not supposed to mix business with pleasure, but Tate’s ready and willing to wow her in and out of the bedroom. She can get the job done and let him fulfill all her fantasies, can’t she?
But she won’t, repeat—won’t—fall in love with the man. Even if every part of her wants to.
★ Ruin me Daddy by Stella Moore ★
The best man I’ve ever known told me he loved me—and I rejected him.
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It’s been months since that night, when he showed me what it was to kneel at the feet of a man capable of incredible tenderness and delicious agony in the same breath.
Months since he opened his heart to me. And months since I crushed it without hesitation.
I thought I was doing the right thing for everyone. Especially the band we’ve sacrificed everything for.
Because Elias “Ice” Turner isn’t just my bandmate, my closest confidant, and my every wildest fantasy come to life.
He’s my ex’s best friend.
Being with Ice would ruin everything. Our lives. Our Band.
★ Palm Spring King by Claire Marti ★
A former rockstar. A perfectionistic yoga teacher. Opposites attract?
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Rockstar Austin Michaels never took much seriously—other than his music. But tragedy thrust him out of the spotlight and into the boardroom. He’s doing his best––until his beautiful new spa manager arrives.
Yoga teacher Kenzie Banks is thrilled to land her dream job working for the Hotel Kings — they’re literally the family she always wished for. Except, her sexy boss is driving her nuts with his impulsive decisions and smoldering glances.
The sparks between these two opposites burn so hot it’s a wonder they don’t spontaneously combust. But you know what they say about fire… Can the pair find a way to work together, or will everything they’re building go up in flames?
★ A Hot Mess by Vic Leigh ★
One hot summer night, will I have a second-chance? Only time will tell.
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This is a spicy second chance love story.
Patrick ‘Paddy’ McGregor, orphaned at sixteen, Irish, good family, and loves life. His Pub is hopping most every night in the small college town. The only thing missing in his life was a good woman. But hell, he’s only twenty-one, he’s got time. My life becomes so incredibly insane, will I ever be happy?
Nicole Adams finds herself divorced at twenty-nine with three kids. She is not looking for a man. She has work, school, and raising her kids, that’s all she has time for. My life is boring as hell, and I can’t believe I’m things are happening that go so wrong.
An impromptu trip to the lake put’s Nicole and Patrick together, alone. Summer time in Oklahoma is hot and humid, but things are getting hotter. After a one-weekend romp in the tent, Nicole and Patrick go their separate ways. Patrick’s life turns terribly wrong, while Nicole goes on raising her kids and putting herself through college.
Will they have another chance to see where things may go? You’ll have to find out when you read A Hot Mess.
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Linzi
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