10 Years of Burning Muses

Ten years ago today, I did something terrifying. I published my first novel. It doesn't matter how many stories I write, Burning Muses will always have my soul.

Best friend’s brother. Second chance. No escape. Grab it free wherever books are sold.

Best friend’s brother.
Second chance.
No escape.

Grab it free wherever books are sold.
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To celebrate the light FINALLY coming back to all of us, ebooks in my shop are 50% off for a limited time.

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The entire Muse & Music Series is less than $4. https://books.bookfunnel.com/museandmusic

The entire Muse & Music Series is less than $4.

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He’s twenty-two. She’s almost thirty. They both know better. Grab it free wherever books are sold.

He’s twenty-two.
She’s almost thirty.
They both know better.

Grab it free wherever books are sold.

You don’t forget a voice like his. Or the way it says your name. Want a romance binge without breaking your budget? The Muse & Music Series features reverse age gap, best friend’s brother, and second chance tropes—all for less than $4. https://books.bookfunnel.com/museandmusic

You don’t forget a voice like his.

Or the way it says your name.

Want a romance binge without breaking your budget? The Muse & Music Series features reverse age gap, best friend’s brother, and second chance tropes—all for less than $4.

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After ten years away, Severin Thompson returns home to care for her ailing father—and finds herself caught between two brothers. The golden boy she’s always wanted. The one who’s always loved her. One summer forces her to choose. Tropes: Love triangle Brother rivalry Small-town drama Second chance Sensual slow burn Grab it free wherever books are sold.

After ten years away, Severin Thompson returns home to care for her ailing father—and finds herself caught between two brothers.

The golden boy she’s always wanted.
The one who’s always loved her.
One summer forces her to choose.

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Some love stories aren’t about choosing who you want— they’re about choosing who sees you. I Like You, I Love Her is a sensual small-town romance about brothers, buried feelings, and the kind of love that refuses to stay quiet. https://books.bookfunnel.com/SLLSALE2026

Some love stories aren’t about choosing who you want—
they’re about choosing who sees you.

I Like You, I Love Her is a sensual small-town romance about brothers, buried feelings, and the kind of love that refuses to stay quiet.

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Something about going home makes everything feel closer to the surface.

Old feelings. Old rivalries. Old mistakes.

If you love romance filled with tension, history, and impossible choices, start the Something Like Love series free for a limited time!

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The world thinks it’s easy being the son of Hollywood royalty. But they don’t know the burdens I wear. Or the regrets in my chest—that all say her name. Loving Josephine Ouellette goes against my late father’s wishes. Fits into my meddling manager’s plans. And pisses my sister off. But I’m tired of living in his shadow. Living for their games. I fell in love with a villain. And no one loves harder than the scorned. https://books.jrrogue.com/ilyihh

The world thinks it’s easy being the son of Hollywood royalty.
But they don’t know the burdens I wear.
Or the regrets in my chest—that all say her name.

Loving Josephine Ouellette goes against my late father’s wishes.
Fits into my meddling manager’s plans.
And pisses my sister off.

But I’m tired…

“A rare book that gives you flashbacks to a past that wasn’t even yours.“ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 5 out of 5. Poetic, raw, and unforgettable—I Like You, I Love Her is the kind of romance that stays with you long after you close the book. https://books.jrrogue.com/ilyilh

“A rare book that gives you flashbacks to a past that wasn’t even yours.“

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Poetic, raw, and unforgettable—I Like You, I Love Her is the kind of romance that stays with you long after you close the book.

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Val Gal Weekend Sale—25% Off From February 13th–17th, enjoy 25% off everything in the shop. Treat yourself to a romance, a poetry collection, or that book you’ve had your eye on.

Val Gal Weekend Sale—25% Off

From February 13th–17th, enjoy 25% off everything in the shop. Treat yourself to a romance, a poetry collection, or that book you’ve had your eye on.

He’s a widower running from his past. She’s built walls to survive hers. When forced proximity turns into something dangerous, friendship isn’t enough. I Love You, I Need Him is a sensual second-chance romance. https://books.jrrogue.com/ilyinh

He’s a widower running from his past. She’s built walls to survive hers. When forced proximity turns into something dangerous, friendship isn’t enough. I Love You, I Need Him is a sensual second-chance romance.

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“One of my top reads of the year.” ★★★★★ I Like You, I Love Her is about longing, letting go, and learning how to love yourself along the way. https://books.jrrogue.com/ilyilh

“One of my top reads of the year.” ★★★★★

I Like You, I Love Her is about longing, letting go, and learning how to love yourself along the way.

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#FriendsToLovers
#ForbiddenLove

She came back for closure. What she found was unfinished business. I Like You, I Love Her is a second-chance romance where first love collides with the man who was always there, waiting in the wings. https://books.jrrogue.com/ilyilh

She came back for closure.
What she found was unfinished business.

I Like You, I Love Her is a second-chance romance where first love collides with the man who was always there, waiting in the wings.

#RomanceBooks #LoveTriangle #SecondChanceRomance #SmallTownRomance #FriendsToLovers #ForbiddenLove

“Sharp, poignant, and jarring in all the right ways.” ★★★★★ I Like You, I Love Her is a beautifully written, poetic romance that lingers long after the final page—full of nostalgia, flawed love, and feelings that refuse to fade. https://books.jrrogue.com/33n9o684xc

“Sharp, poignant, and jarring in all the right ways.” ★★★★★

I Like You, I Love Her—poetic romance that lingers long after the final page—full of nostalgia, flawed love, and feelings that refuse to fade.

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Some loves don’t announce themselves. They wait. They watch. They show up when it matters. Something Like Love is a tender coming-of-age prequel about quiet devotion, first heartbreaks, and choosing to step out of the shadows when it would be easier to stay hidden. #QuietLove #FirstLoveStories #IndieRomance #ComingOfAgeFiction #RomanceReads https://books.jrrogue.com/33n9o684xc

Some loves don’t announce themselves.

They wait.
They watch.
They show up when it matters.

Something Like Love is a tender coming-of-age prequel about quiet devotion, first heartbreaks, and choosing to step out of the shadows when it would be easier to stay hidden.

Imbolc Flash Sale—50% Off Ebooks (February 1) Imbolc is about beginnings. Small sparks. Quiet resolve. For today only, all ebooks are 50% off—a moment to start something new.

Imbolc is about beginnings.
Small sparks. Quiet resolve.

For today only, all ebooks are 50% off—a moment to start something new.

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The Rebound Is Free Everywhere I believe every author has favorites among the books they've written. There just seems to be something special about them. The Rebound is one of those for me. It was harder to write than most—darker and a sledgehammer to my mental health during the process. But I am forever proud of it. For a limited time, The Rebound is available free everywhere!

For a limited time, The Rebound is available free everywhere!

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Yule Sale—25% Off All Books Yule is a season of reflection, rest, and stories that keep us warm when the days are short and the nights stretch long. To honor the season, I’m offering 25% off all books in my shop.

Yule magic is here!
25% off all books in my shop—ebooks, paperbacks, and hardcovers.
Perfect for long nights and quiet reading.
Now through Dec 31.

If you love: Stranger Things Buffy Small towns with big secrets Kids fighting monsters Off-the-rails religious leaders Nightmares that follow you home You’ll love The Girl Next Door. https://books.jrrogue.com/tgnd

If you love:

Stranger Things
Buffy
Small towns with big secrets
Kids fighting monsters
Off-the-rails religious leaders
Nightmares that follow you home

You’ll love The Girl Next Door.

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The Smashwords End of Year Sale is here—and every single one of my ebooks is 50% off!

For Kindle users, I've created a guide to seamlessly transfer books from Smashwords to your Kindle.

A failed love. A quiet town. A boy with a guitar and a heart too kind to keep. She came home to hide. He saw her for who she could still be. BURNING MUSES—a sensual, slow-burn romance where heartbreak meets harmony. https://books.jrrogue.com/burningmuses

A failed love.

A quiet town.

A boy with a guitar and a heart too kind to keep.

She came home to hide.

He saw her for who she could still be.

BURNING MUSES—a sensual, slow-burn romance where heartbreak meets harmony.

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To celebrate Samhain, the turning of the seasons and the magic in the dark, everything in my shop is 25% off for a limited time. Poetry, romance, heartbreak, and healing — the words are waiting for you.

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My poetry collection The Words I Wish You Heard is part of Kobo’s 40% off VIP Sale! October 25–November 1, 2025 Use promo code OCTVIP40 at checkout. A collection of love, loss, and all the words we wish we’d said sooner. https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-words-i-wish-you-heard

My poetry collection The Words I Wish You Heard is part of Kobo’s 40% off VIP Sale! October 25–November 1, 2025

Use promo code OCTVIP40 at checkout.

Free Ebook for September–Dark Mermaid Song: Poems

Dark Mermaid Song: Poems is FREE for the month of September! A collection of rage, myth, and feminine magic, this is where the sea sings and the sirens bite back. Download here:

From now through September 2nd, 2025, you can enjoy 25% off in my shop.

Hate Wrecked has officially sailed into Kindle Unlimited!

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Daddy Issues is free until Friday!

Hate Wrecked is a Barnes & Noble Top Indie Favorite! The exclusive edition is live in their store + my shop! It’s also just $0.99 on Kobo thru July 8 before heading to KU. Grab it while it’s wide! #romance #indieauthor #newrelease #HateWrecked