​With the holidays approaching fast, we all need some time to just shut down for a bit and unwind. My author friends and I have just the thing for you!  
We have a Thanksgiving-themed series entitled Second Helpings. Each author has written a very, very short story featuring a second-chance storyline, all set at the Thanksgiving table.

Some are funny. Some sweet. But all of them are sexy.

Check out all the fun and quick holiday stories by these other incredible authors: Frankie Love, Alexis Adaire, Tessa Blake, Olivia Hawthorne, Laney Powell, Vivian Ward, Derek Masters, Dori Lavelle, Sher Dillard and Tracy Lorraine.

​My story is entitled Whipped. All the stories release on Monday November 19th.
Check out the information on my FB group or the Book Hangover Lounge for more details.
And the blurb and purchase link for Whipped is below.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, my friends!
xoxo, Sierra
 
Whipped (A Second Helpings story) –
Amazon KU: https://goo.gl/vUqSYj
He was her first kiss.
Her teenage crush.
The guy she pined after for years.
He is also her older brother’s best friend who dissed her when he left without a backwards glance. As if she was as forgettable as that kiss they shared.
Now four years later, Jase Lathrop sits across the holiday dinner table from Cecelia Sundstrom, looking at her as if he wants to stuff her like the Thanksgiving turkey.
Cecelia might still be angry at Jase for leaving her, but it is Thanksgiving. And there’s always room for a second helping.
*After reading this series, you’ll never look at drumsticks or gravy in quite the same way again.

What in the world was I thinking? Oh right, I wasn’t. *smacks forehead*

When I set out to write and publish my 3-book serial, Reckless – The Smoky Mountain Trio, I wasn’t quite sure on my strategy for releasing the books into the wild. I received feedback from some author friends who suggested I release each with a two-week gap in between. So I scheduled Reckless Youth to launch September 18th, Reckless Abandon for October 2nd and then I had to push out book 3, Reckless Hearts to October 23rd, because I was also publishing His Fairytale Princess as part of the Halloween Honeys collective on October 11th!

In 30 days, I published 4 books! Am I insane? Probably. But it was the best challenge in the world for me and I have such a feeling of accomplishment knowing I did it. Will I ever do it again? Oh, hell no! I’m not that crazy. Or am I?

Anyhow, I made it through and today I’m celebrating the release of His Fairytale Princess, a novella that’s included in The Halloween Honeys 14-book collective series. They are all short, fun and sexy novellas set on the fictitious college campus of Oak Ridge University. Each heroine is a sorority sister in Mi Alpha Alpha (cute, huh?) and they are all standalone books.

And then the final installment of Reckless is set to publish on all platforms October 23rd. These three books and three characters, London, Cam and Sage, have been some of the best I’ve ever written – and I can say that only because of the review feedback I’ve received from readers. This story is unlike any other ménage out there and I highly encourage you to give it a read!

Here are all the Purchase Links for each book. I hope you enjoy!
xoxo, Sierra

Reckless Youth (Book 1)
Amazon US:  https://goo.gl/ZyMYAG
⭐ iBooks, Kobo, B&N:  à https://www.books2read.com/u/bQ9gvE
Reckless Abandon (Book 2)
 Amazon: https://goo.gl/ASpkyJ
iBooks, kobo, B&N: https://goo.gl/XinVcT
Reckless Hearts (Book 3)
Amazon: https://goo.gl/tbucrn
iBooks, kobo, B&N:  https://www.books2read.com/u/mleOJM
Goodreads: https://goo.gl/8iLB1z
His Fairytale Princess (Halloween Honeys) –
Amazon KU: https://goo.gl/LRhnzc
Goodreads: https://goo.gl/mDHxZD
 

Reckless Youth, part 1 in the three-part, epic, MFM/MMF love story that spans the course of 25 years. The Reckless serial has drama, love, betrayal, sacrifice and of course, lots of steamy MFM and MMF action.
Buy Links:
iBooks, B&N, kobo: https://goo.gl/gwvYBy
Amazon: https://goo.gl/ZyMYAG
GR: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41396759-reckless-youth
Here’s what advance readers are saying:
“DAANGGGG this was HAWT!  The best kind of romance read! Delicious and sexy! Hot and perfect. Sinful and sweet. I adored this book!!!”

• Leslie McAdam, Author of The Stars in the Sky and All About the D

“This is a deliciously sweet, tender, angsty, sexy read.”

• Monica, Goodreads reviewer

Reckless Youth synopsis:
Conventional wisdom says you can’t love two people, but I’ve proved that wrong. Because I did.
I’ve loved two boys in my lifetime. Two boys I grew up with; boys I laughed with and cried with and eventually fell in love with.
Our love morphed into an overwhelming devotion eventually opening our eyes, bodies and hearts to a very different type of love.
A Forbidden Love.
A Lustful Love.
A Doomed Love.
They say that the heart isn’t meant for that kind of duplicity, but my stupid stubborn heart never listened.
Loving them was a necessity, something akin to breathing.
Nothing could keep us apart.
Until that fateful night - the night that tore my heart into two equal, broken parts.

I hope everyone’s summers have been full of sun, fun and lots of books! And just in case you didn’t get enough heat, I want to share with you a scene from my upcoming MFM ménage serial, Reckless.

I initially developed the concept and storyline over a year ago, but due to several mitigating factors, it took me a year to start writing the book. And because of the epic nature of the book and the span of 25 years in their lives, each character will have their OWN book. Each book will be published separately and there are cliffhangers in the first two.

But don’t you worry…the books will publish in sequence with only two-week gaps in between, starting September 18th (*subject to change).

I’m excited for you to meet London and her two loves, Sage and Cameron, in their epic love story in Reckless – The Smoky Mountain Trio.

​Teaser Excerpt:
   The air in the truck cab sealed off like a lid on an airtight container, vacuum sealing our stalled breaths. Cam’s hand tentatively wrapped around the back of my neck, his fingers threading through my hair and pulling my mouth to his, stealing the sips of air that escaped my lungs, his lips curving over my mouth. I opened for him, his tongue penetrating and eagerly exploring, reclaiming what had been his all those months before.
   Without realizing it, my right hand searched for Sage’s, who remained silent next to me. Upon finding it, I clasped it tightly and pulled him in closer. My body screamed for his touch. For the connection. I couldn’t bare for him to feel left out. It felt undeniably good to have Cam on one side of me and Sage curled against my back, his thigh pressed snugly against me.  My body was like an inferno, bursting into flames so hot it felt I was coming out of my skin. Sage’s breath turned ragged, a sexy sound that expressed his desire at what he was watching. Cam groaned into my mouth in the same manner.
   Pulling away from Cam, I licked my lips to find Sage staring at us, his expression a mixture of awe and raw hunger.
   “Sage,” I whispered, uncertain how to tell him that I wanted him, too.
   Instead of words, I showed him. A longing bubbled up from deep inside my belly as I leaned forward and grazed his lips with mine.

Your next beach read awaits you just in time for summer vacations! I’ve teamed up with and collaborated with 18 other contemporary new adult authors who have graciously offered up their books for your reading pleasure. And the best part is that all the following books are FREE to download through this special limited time offer – NO PURCHASE NECESSARY! 

Just go to the BookFunnel link below between July 1st-31st to download the books you want. It’s that easy! What are you waiting for? Enjoy the start of your summer with 19 FREE Books NOW!!!

Here’s the List and how to download your books:

​Authors and Books:
Mia Kayla – Torn Between Two
Tawdra Kandle – Fifty Frogs 
Emily Bishop – Famous – A Small Town Romance
Logan Chance – Study Me
Kira Blakely – Protecting Her
Alicia Best – Happy Returns
Mignon Mykel -Altercation
Sierra Hill – Sweet Disaster 
Sage Rae – The Sweetest Revenge
J.H. Croix – Love at Last
Emily Robertson – Playing it Cool
Michelle Lynn - Confessions
Renee Harless – Coming Alive
Susannah Nix – Remedial Rocket Science 
Romi Hart – No Strings Attached
Samantha Lind – Tempting Tessa
Vanessa Bryce – A Wild Encounter
Jackson Kane - Origin
KJ Dahlen – Blood Brothers
​
https://books.bookfunnel.com/newadultcontemporaryreads

The past month has whizzed by and it’s crazy to think we’re nearing Memorial Day Weekend in the U.S. Almost mid-way through the year! Because of that, I thought it would be a good time to update you on what I’m working on, my upcoming publishing schedule and my next book event.

First off, thank you to all those that gave Physical Connection, my MM romance, a read and review! I promoted that book through grassroots efforts only and am pleasantly surprised by the number of reviews I received and the amazing response I’ve gotten so far! Even a month after publication, the book is still sitting at #12 on Amazon’s Best Sellers in Gay Romance and it hit #1 Amazon Best Seller the week of release! That made me deliriously happy!

Since April, I’ve been working on a lot of business matters and researching ways to become a more savvy indie author. This is a very tough business, especially in light of all the recent controversy related to #cockygate. Not heard about that? Well, it has the romance industry in an uproar over one particular author’s trademark of the word “cocky” in titles. There are plenty of articles dedicated to the topic and if you have the time, go search for some of it. The bottom line is if the Trademark isn’t contested and rejected, it could set a very scary precedent in the publishing world. More to come on that, I’m sure.

As for new books, I’ve been writing a RomCom over the last several weeks, in hopes of finishing it and submitting it to agents/publishers. At this point, I don’t plan on self-publishing this book, but hope it will be picked up by a traditional publisher in the next six months!

The remainder of the year is dedicated to writing/publishing the first book in my college spin-off series. The series is tentatively titled Changing Hearts, and the first book will be Coach Garrett Parker’s story. Remember him from Sweet Little Lies? Well, he’ll be the star in my next book, a single-dad/nanny love story. That should come out sometime this fall. And I still have my three-book M/F/M serial on the docket for late summer.

And speaking of summer, my next book signing event will be right here in Seattle this July. I’ll be at Readers & Writers Seattle on July 14th. Buy your tickets HERE.

That’s about it for me now. I hope all of you in the U.S. have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend next week and your summer gets off to a great start!

Thank you!
xoxo
Sierra

In my March newsletter, I provided the blurb and cover reveal of my upcoming book, Physical Connection, and noticed that I had more than a handful of readers unfollow and unsubscribe immediately afterward. That isn’t all that unusual, except for the numbers. Maybe I am too naïve, or something, but I was honestly surprised. I attributed this marked decrease of subscribers to the topic of the book and the mere idea that I would write something they don’t agree with. Yes, my upcoming novella is a gay romance. *GASP*

Let me tell you a little something about myself. Many years ago, I couldn’t even watch Six Feet Under on HBO when the two male characters were kissing. At the time, it wasn’t for me. But I’ve changed. I’ve become more open and tolerant and interested in non-hetero sexuality. I see and feel things differently now and I think it has a lot to do with the romance book industry. I now find that two sexy, hot men are beautiful when they kiss and express themselves the same way hetero couples do when they love one another.

Okay, so where does that leave my readers? Not everyone is on the same page. It is certainly not my intention to sway any of my readers with my opinions or stories. This is just to let you know how I feel about gay romance and where I stand on the subject.
For those of you who are reading this, let me address a few things and answer some questions:

• Does this mean you’ll only write in the m/m genre going forward?
  • No, not at all. I’ve been wanting to dabble in a different genre and thought this was the perfect opportunity to finish out my Physical series. I have plenty of m/f romances on the list for this year, plus a ménage serial that will be coming out, too.
• A ménage? What the heck? What does that mean?
  • After reading a few threesome books (mostly m/m/f) I got the bug and came up with a storyline that I think will work. I’ll split it into three short books and release them in sequence. This should come out later this year.
• Why would you write a gay romance?
  • It’s a genre I’ve begun to read over the last two years and it interested me. As a writer, I need to keep challenging myself and pushing myself to accomplish different goals. This was one of those goals.
• Are you trying to prove something?
  • Ha! No, not at all. I just believe in the freedom that people have to love the way they want. That we as a human race are evolving and becoming more open (I hope) to all different forms of love, sexuality and identity. It doesn’t mean that I understand it all, but I’m accepting of it and want to believe that love can conquer all. And where best to do that than in fiction romance?
• I would never read a m/m romance and don’t think I’ll give yours a try.
  • That’s cool and absolutely your right not to read this romance genre. That’s the beauty of books and fiction – there’s always something of interest and other books to read! But, I hope that it won’t prevent you from reading my other books in the future. I’ll keep writing them – in all various forms – and would love for you to continue the journey with me.
• How did you write a m/m love scene – you’re a straight woman!
  • I sure am, and it was a blast to get creative. I actually relied on help from a former colleague of mine, a gay married man, who was gracious enough to open up to me and answer the questions I had about the life of a gay man. What it was like to come out to his family and friends, what the gay bar scene is like, and well, you know…the other dirty stuff that goes on. SEX! I wanted my characters to be realistic and accurate.

I hope that answers your questions about my foray into gay romance. If you’re open to giving it a try and have never read one before, would love your feedback on it! That’s how I improve my writing style and skills is through feedback from you.
Thank you!
xoxo
Sierra

Backlist, that is…

As a writer, and as a reader, I think we become consumed with the exciting prospects of something new. Marketing and advertising promotes the “newer is better” concept in everything we see, hear and read. New and Improved! New Look! New Flavor! And the same applies to books.

Prolific authors have to put out new books every two to three months to stay relevant and in the market place. We are inundated every day by all the latest and greatest. But with all the shiny and new, we tend to forget about the books from the past…they somehow get left behind and end up going to live in the Land of the Forgotten. (sad panda)

As an established indie author, I’ve tried to write and publish three to four books a year since I began publishing in 2014. So far, I have 11 titles in my backlist. Have you read them all? Many reviews that I receive indicate that the book the reader just read was their “first book by Sierra Hill” and that they’re going to go read the rest of the books in my series or backlist. That’s what every author loves to hear!

This month, I’ve decided to dust off some of my older titles to get readers interested in them again – to hopefully encourage more readership. With that said, I have done the following with these books:
One More Minute with You (Rock Star romance) is now a FREE download on Book Funnel. You can get a copy HERE.
Character Flaws is FREE on Kindle Unlimited. (RomCom)
Sweetness is FREE on Kindle Unlimited or 99c without KU (Book 1 in The Sweetest Thing series)
The Reunion is FREE on Kindle Unlimited or 99c without KU (a second-chance Novella)

What are you waiting for? Now’s the perfect time, if you haven’t read any of these books, to pick them up and enjoy some fictional ‘me time’.

​But don’t worry…I have more coming out soon! I am scheduled to publish Physical Connection, my first m/m gay romance (a novella) in mid to late April. This is a short-story to cap off The Physical Series, my erotic contemporary. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook in my reader group, Sierra’s Sexy Swooners, for sexy teasers and excerpts in the next month.
 

Sweet Little Lies, the final book in the standalone college sports series, is NOW LIVE! It’s a bittersweet end to this series that I’ve been writing for the better part of the last two years. I am going to miss these beautiful and flawed characters!
Lance and Mica’s story in Sweet Little Lies is…well, it’s a rocky road to their forever love. It’s fraught with desperation, expectations, addictions and racial biases and jugdments.

Here’s what readers are saying about it:
 
“This is a very sexy read full of passion, lust, longing, forgiveness, pain, secrets, drug addiction, but most of all a fight for the one true love.”

“I felt every possible emotion. From devastation to joy. And everything in between. These were characters, with real issues and flaws.” 

“Sierra Hill has completely killed it y'all, with this near-perfect series…building anticipation for every new one and I'm crazy sad to see it winding down. Each book is a little different, unique, better, and brings something fresh to the table. And this one did not disappoint at all.... exceeding my expectations for Lance.”

“This story is gritty, emotional, heartbreaking, humorous, sexy, beautiful, and filled with angst and love. This talented author has written a phenomenal story, which had me hooked and captivated throughout.”
 
I’m so glad that so many who have read Sweet Little Lies have enjoyed it. I love to hear that readers find it brings up so many emotions, because that’s what writers aim for. It’s the highest praise we can receive to hear that we’ve made a reader feel something in the depth of their souls.

This release for me was an emotional one. Even though it’s my 11th published novel, it didn’t release without some difficulty. There was an error in the file that was transmitted and published through Amazon Kindle. If you preordered a copy, unfortunately due to a snafu in the Kindle Direct Publishing system, you received an incorrect book file. I want to make sure you receive the CORRECT copy!

Although Amazon has said they will send out a new one…I’m not going to hold my breath. So please email me directly before you read the book.
If your Kindle copy DOES NOT have a Full Table of Contents with 34 Chapters, an Epilogue, A Disclaimer or a Playlist, then it’s not the right file. Please email me so I can get you the right format.

And for my readers and romance enthusiasts, I still have a RELEASE DAY GIVEAWAY open now through Feb.10th.

ENTER HERE for your chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card, signed print book, full ebook backlist of The Sweetest Thing series, PLUS swag (US only please):
https://goo.gl/NJUXRw
Available NOW on all platforms --à>> Amazon US: https://goo.gl/GQVwCV
iBooks, kobo, B&N: https://goo.gl/fT88hd
 

Don’t you just love the start of a new year? It’s that time of year that prompts us to re-examine our lives  and get our shit together by cleaning, organizing, revamping our diet and exercise plans and creating that list of goals we’ve want to accomplish.
For me, it makes me excited! I’m a planner by nature and love writing down my goals and plans for the year ahead. Especially as a writer, it’s a must do, otherwise the writing doesn’t get done.
In fact, I created my first Vision Board for 2018 this past weekend. It’s a great tool to help you VISUALIZE what you want for your future. It can contain images, words, phrases or quotes – whatever will keep your goals in the forefront of your mind so you can achieve what you desire.
This year, my Vision Board includes the following:

• Write Romance – I have 4 books planned
• Win a Writing Contest – I’ve submitted Sweet Summer Love into the RWA Rita Award contest and will submit others throughout the year
• Seek out and Sign an Agent – especially a Foreign Rights agent so I can publish and translate my books into foreign languages
• Stay Healthy and Do Hot Yoga routinely – enough said
• Take a trip to Alaska – I’ve wanted to do this for a long time

As for my books, here’s what I’m planning:

• Sweet Little Lies (Book 5 in The Sweetest Thing series) – releases Feb.6th and is the FINAL book in the series…however….I have a spinoff planned…
• Change of Heart series was born out of my desire to stay within the college romance – so I have a 3 book series I’ll be writing over the next year. The first book and characters can be found toward the end of Sweet Little Lies.
• Physical Connection (Book 3.5 in The Physical Series) – my first m/m gay romance
• The Reckless serial (3 mini-novellas) – my first m/f/m ménage romance
• Hole in One (A Standalone RomCom) – later this year

That’s what’s planned for now! But stay tuned…who knows what the year will bring???
Love, Joy and Peace to all of you in 2018,
xoxo
Sierra