COMING SOON! My Wicked Soul (It's Never too Late for Love Anthology Series) by Karyn Gerrard @KarynGerrard #Contemporary #novella #rockstar

 

My Wicked Soul (It's Never too Late for Love Anthology Series)

Contemporary Romance/novella

by Karyn Gerrard

From the author:  Sections of this story were previously published in 2013. I made a LOT of changes, expanded, revised and most of this is all new material. All the stories in this anthology series are standalone and short novellas.

Close to the breaking point after a difficult year in the classroom, elementary teacher Jessica Coleson is looking forward to summer vacation. While staying at the old family homestead, she meets an intriguing man who may be as burnt out as she is. Factor in his rough-hewn good looks, she finds him hard to resist.

Just turned forty and weary beyond words, rock star Mercury Phalen’s world has unraveled, culminating in the bust-up of his group and the dissolution of his marriage. Even though he laments the loss of his guys more, he’s not looking for an entanglement with another woman.

Though Mercury is attracted by Jessi’s nurturing personality and sensual response to his touch, denying what exists between them is a wise choice—especially considering the baggage he’s dragging behind him. Yet he wonders: could this be the love he has yearned for and written songs about all these years? 

A romance anthology of historical and contemporary short novellas where some or all of the main characters are over the age of forty. It's never too late for love!

Other books in the series!

THAT CHRISTMAS FEELING

KG Publishing

Contemporary Romance/Holiday

Though Connall Doyle achieved many of his professional goals, model, sometimes actor, along with a modicum of financial security, his life of late has been empty. Christmas this year does not hold any appeal. But when offered the chance to go on a sports and poker trip to a secluded wilderness camp, Connall jumps at the opportunity to escape the city and tragic holiday memories.

A spur-of-the-moment holiday excursion brings the devastatingly handsome Connall to Kerrie Kelleher’s doorstep during Christmas week. It is not only his stunning good looks that draw her but the sadness she sees in his eyes. Surrounded by all the holiday trappings and a searing hot attraction Connall cannot deny, he begins to wonder if 'that Christmas feeling' will be enough to heal a painful past and allow love to enter his heart.

 

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Karyn Gerrard is a multi-published author from Canada. She loves to write sensual historical and contemporary romances. Tortured heroes are an absolute must.

 Karyn’s been happily married for a long time to her own hero. His encouragement and loving support keep her moving forward.

To learn more about Karyn and her books, visit  www.karyngerrard.com.

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NOW AVAILABLE! He's the Wicked Bad (Wicked Men of Rockland City #1) by Karyn Gerrard @KarynGerrard #FamilySaga #ContemporaryRomance

Dark and brooding, Nick Crocetti was labeled a ‘bad boy’ from the moment he arrived in Rockland City. Now the owner of the bar, The Chief, whispers of criminal dealings and a murky past still swirl around him. Being alone suits Nick, until his high school fantasy enters his life once again.

 

Veronica Barnes is leaving behind a disastrous marriage along with her high-paying consulting career. Returning home, she is determined to follow a lifelong dream of opening a bakery. Meeting her secret high school crush, ‘the wicked bad’ Nick, stirs up her emotions in ways she never imagined.

 

Despite the mutual physical attraction—past and present—Nick and Veronica are wary, and, even though they would never admit it, —lonely. Breaking down the barriers of past heartbreak seem insurmountable, especially when the intimate bond moves toward something neither counted on—nor wanted. Acknowledging their feelings may be more than they bargained for. 

Cover by Cora Graphics

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FROM THE AUTHOR:

Note on this book: It was previously published in 2013 with Crimson Romance's Spicy line as The Wicked Bad. 
I rec'd the rights back in 2016. Crimson Romance is no longer in business. (Bought by Simon and Schuster in late 2016, closed in 2018)

Used paperbacks of the 2013 version are still floating out there.

I have completely revised this story. First off, He's the Wicked Bad is no longer erotic, this is a mainstream series. Meaning even though the hero is on a motorcycle, he is not part of a club, and this is not a dark romance.

I also have the rights back to book 2, His Wicked Celtic Kiss. That title will not be changing.

Book 3 is written, it is called His Wicked Cold Heart

Book 4 is not written as yet. will be called He's so Wicked Good

So, just to reiterate: Not a dark or erotic romance, not a mafia romance. This is a mainstream, family saga contemporary romance.

A little about the series: The Wicked Men of Rockland City

Nestled on the Chesapeake Bay, in Rockland City, Maryland, this small industrial city has witnessed the struggle for dominance by two families: The De Lucas and the Barneses. For good or ill, their lives, and those associated with them, have intertwined for years.

 

The Barnes family represents law and order. The De Lucas embodies the complete opposite. Soon their various criminal enterprises overtake everyone’s lives with disastrous results. Once the smoke clears, the question remains of who will survive. Passions run high, so do old and new resentments—and old and new loves and friendships.

Karyn Gerrard is a multi-published author, she loves to write sensual historical and contemporaries. Tortured heroes are an absolute must. 

 As long as she can avoid being hit by a runaway moose in her wilderness paradise she assumes everything is golden. Karyn’s been happily married for a long time to her own hero. His encouragement and loving support keep her moving forward.

Karyn's Site/Facebook/Twitter/Pinterest/Amazon Page/Instagram/Newsletter/Bookbub

NEWS: No Longer a Full-Time Writer, and it's all Good by @KarynGerrard #AmWriting #NewDirection

Burn out, baby...

I was first published in 2011. Now nine years later I have come full circle and am back to writing being a hobby.
Why? A lot of things happened to form a perfect storm starting with my editor leaving. But it started before that, and the incredible stress that I placed on myself. Being with a traditional publisher was not all that I thought it would be, nor was having an agent. Because there is such a 'cone of silence' over publishing in general, far be it for me to rip off that scab. But its an experience-been there, done that-sort of thing, and I'm done. I found deadlines too stressful.

When I fell seriously ill last summer, that was the straw-camel's back thing, I had to take stock. Now that I'm feeling at 80% and recovering still, what to do? First, Mr.G and I moved out of our small, northern, semi-insulated Canadian town and we are back home living close to family and civilization. The move, finding a house, and settling in is taking a lot of my time. In short, my life has changed and writing is not a top priority.

I achieved more than I thought possible, but when it came down to it, I wasn't enjoying it. I don't want to wind up like Bugs, breaking the same rocks over and over, feeling like I'm in a prison. I am off that merry-go-round--and relieved.

So what I am going to do going forward?

I've asked for the rights back to The Vicar's Frozen Heart, that way The Hornsby Brothers series will be in my control. The other 5 books with Kensington are staying put.

I am revising/expanding The Spinster and Mr. Glover.

I have an idea for a new historical series, reworking a couple of historicals that were returned to me a few years back, bringing The Baron and the Mistress into that world, and having a couple of new stories as well.

I will be working on revising The Wicked Men of Rockland City contemporary series. Book 1 is He's The Wicked Bad. Book 2 is His Wicked Celtic Kiss. Book 3 is written and all I need is write book 4.

I have a rock star novella. My Wicked Soul, that I am working on as well. See HERE for blurbs and covers.

All this will be when I get to it. No deadlines, no stress. No publishers or anything that ties to traditional publishing: I want to enjoy writing again.

All writers have their own path. I've changed mine. Change is good. I'm happy with the decisions I've made and am moving forward.  :)

Cheers

COVER REVEAL: He's the Wicked Bad (Wicked Men of Rockland City #1) by @KarynGerrard #ContemporaryRomance #ComingSoon

Unofficial Blurb:

From the time he moved to Rockland City, Nick Crocetti never fit in. Owner of the bar, The Chief, whispers of criminal dealings and a murky past swirl around him. They always have. Dark and brooding, Nick is a bad boy in looks and demeanor. Being alone suits him, until his high school dream girl enters his life once again.

Eager to start over, Veronica Barnes is leaving behind a disastrous whirlwind Las Vegas marriage along with her high-paying consulting career. Returning home after ten years, she is determined to follow a lifelong dream of opening her own bakery. Meeting her high school crush, Nick, rocks her world in ways she never imagined.

Despite the mutual physical attraction - and a shared past - Nick and Veronica are wary and have protective fences around their hearts.

The intense and intimate bond they share moves toward something neither counted on—nor wanted. Can they break down the barriers of past heartbreak, or does Veronica merely long to rub against “the wicked bad”?

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FROM THE AUTHOR:

Note on this book: It was previously published in 2013 with Crimson Romance's Spicy line as The Wicked Bad. 
I rec'd the rights back in 2016. Crimson Romance is no longer in business. (Bought by Simon and Schuster in late 2016, closed in 2018)

Used paperbacks of the 2013 version are still floating out there.

I'm completely revising this story. First off, He's the Wicked Bad is no longer erotic, this is a mainstream series. Meaning even though the hero is on a motorcycle, he is not part of a club, and this is not a dark romance.

I also have the rights back to book 2, His Wicked Celtic Kiss. That title will not be changing.

Book 3 is written, it is called His Wicked Cold Heart

Book 4 is not written as yet.

I set no deadlines on myself, so the revisions are done when they're done, meaning it could release later this year or early next year.

A little about the series: The Wicked Men of Rockland City

Nestled on Chesapeake Bay, in Rockland City, Maryland, this small industrial city has witnessed the struggle for dominance by two families: the De Lucas and the Barnes’s. Their lives are inter-meshed for good or ill. Passions run high as do old and new resentments—and old and new loves.

The Barnes family represents law and order. The De Lucas embodies the complete opposite, and soon their various criminal enterprises overtake everyone’s lives with disastrous results. Once the smoke clears, who will survive? And will the Wicked Men of Rockland City open their hearts to love? 

Karyn Gerrard, born and raised in the Maritime Provinces of Eastern Canada, now makes her home in a small town in Northwestern Ontario. When she’s not cheering on the Red Sox or travelling in the summer with her teacher husband, she writes, reads romance, and drinks copious amounts of Earl Grey tea. 

 A multi-published author, she loves to write sensual historical and contemporaries. Tortured heroes are an absolute must. 

 As long as she can avoid being hit by a runaway moose in her wilderness paradise she assumes everything is golden. Karyn’s been happily married for a long time to her own hero. His encouragement and loving support keeps her moving forward.

Karyn's Site/Facebook/Twitter/Pinterest/Amazon Page/Instagram/Newsletter/Bookbub

SERIES SPOTLIGHT: Wicked Men of Rockland Series by @KarynGerrard @Crimson_Romance #Contemp

It looks as though I am planning at least 4 books in this series. Already have the third book half-written. Working title is His Wicked Cold Heart.

The first book in the series is The Wicked Bad, Released April 13 2013 under Crimson Romance's Spicy line (yes, its hot. Erotic)

BLURB: Nick Crocetti is an imposing figure in black leather riding his motorcycle about the town of Rockland. Owner of a bar, The Chief, whispers of criminal dealings and a murky past swirl around him. Dark and brooding, Nick is "the wicked bad" in looks and demeanor.

 Veronica Barnes, leaving a husband from a disastrously quick Las Vegas marriage and her high-paying consulting job, returns home after ten years to follow a lifelong dream and open her own bakery. Despite the mutual physical attraction - and a shared past - Nick and Veronica are wary of each other and have protective fences around their hearts.

 Can they break down the barriers of past heartbreak, or is Veronica just a good girl who longs to rub against "the wicked bad"?

 Sensuality Level: Hot

BUY AT AMAZON/BARNES AND NOBLE/KOBO/iTUNES

FREE READ: The epilogue to The Wicked Bad Click HERE

Also The Wicked Bad is a free read at Amazon if you have KINDLE UNLIMITED

Photos from my Wicked Men of Rockland board at Pinterest CLICK HERE to follow

Rockland is a fictional blue-collar city on the shores of the Chesapeake, in the state of Maryland, the population of around 120,000, About an hour's drive south of Baltimore. Lives and loves intersect in this contemporary series, good and bad.  

In The Wicked Bad, we meet Nick Crocetti. Always a rebel right from high school, Nick rides a motorcycle and keeps to himself. He existed on the outer fringes of criminal life, but soon moves back to Rockland and opens his own bar, The Chief.

When Veronica moves back to town shortly thereafter, he can't stay away from her, as he had a secret crush on her in high school.

Sparks fly, but he doesn't want anything permanent with any woman. He's not the settling down type. He is—the wicked bad.

 Veronica 'Ronnie" Barnes moves back to Rockland after living in California for years.

After a failed, brief first marriage, she's ready to start anew and does so by fulfilling her dream of owning and operating a bakery.

But her world is soon turned on its axis when Nick Crocetti saunters into her bakery one afternoon.

Hot sex with Nick? Yes. Because Veronica longs to rub against—the wicked bad.

Book Two in the Wicked Men of Rockland series HIS WICKED CELTIC KISS was released October 20, 2014 (sensual heat) under Crimson Romance's Contemporary line.

BLURB: It took just one teasing wink and a sexy Irish lilt from bad boy Lorcan Byrne to turn Julie Denison’s world upside down. The problem is, he’s only in town for six months, and happily ever after isn't in this world traveler’s vocabulary.

Julie’s worked hard to get her life in a good place—dropping substantial weight and getting a great job at her friend’s bakery. But this handsome charmer is just as tempting as any of the decadent pastries she sells, and she can’t resist his advances for long. Julie fully expects Lorcan to break her heart—but she’s planning to enjoy every second she can of their explosive chemistry.

After years of danger as a soldier and a spy, Lorcan fled to tiny Rockland, Maryland for some boring downtime. He didn't count on meeting someone who could ignite his libido and soothe his damaged heart, and their passion soon leads to deeper feelings. But can Julie convince Lorcan he has more to offer her than just his wicked Celtic kiss?

Sensuality Level: Sensual

BUY LINKS: AMAZON/AMAZON UK/AMAZON CA/AMAZON AU

ALL ROMANCE/BARNES AND NOBLE/KOBO/iTunes

Lorcan Byrne in His Wicked Celtic Kiss. Straight from Dublin, Ireland.

Appeared in book 1 as a secondary character where he meets Julie for the first time. Their story continues in book 2, His Wicked Celtic Kiss.

Lorcan has a varied and interesting past, ex-soldier, ex-spy, traveling the world. Comes to Rockland for a temp job and a little downtime. Haunted by his past, this model gorgeous guy never counted on falling in love.

Julie Denison in His Wicked Celtic Kiss. Friend to Veronica, she comes to work at Titus Bakery.

Featured in Book 1 as a secondary character, that is where she first meets Lorcan. Their story continues in Book 2, His Wicked Celtic Kiss.

Julie has struggled with her weight nearly her entire life, and when she goes on a blind date with Lorcan, the beyond handsome guy rakes up all her past insecurities, even though none of them is his fault.

Both take a journey to move past hurts and traumas to find...love.

SECONDARY CHARACTERS:

Tyler Barnes, Veronica Barnes's brother, and detective with the Rockland Police Department. Assigned to the Major Crime Unit under Captain Mike Leary's command.

In book 1, The Wicked Bad, and will be in book 3 as a secondary character. Plans are to have Tyler be the hero in book 4.

Described teasingly as a "Viking God" by Julie, Tyler's blond good looks have sent many a female heart fluttering in Rockland. But Tyler carries a torch for one woman only, and she is not a good girl.
Find out who in book 3.

Sullivan "Sully" McDermott is Lorcan's best friend from Dublin and cousin on his mother's side to the De Lucas, crime family of Rockland.

Came over to Rockland to take a temporary job with the De Lucas, bringing Lorcan with him. Both men wind up staying.

Sully is an imposing man physically and doesn't speak much, but when he does, he has something to say.

Loyal to a fault, he'll do anything to protect those he cares about.

Liam De Luca is the oldest son of Vinnie De Luca, and older brother to Kieran and sister, Regan.

Mentioned in Book 1, he figures prominently in Book 2, and in Book 3 (WIP), Liam will be the hero.

He is his father's right-hand man and heir apparent to the criminal empire his father has built. Cool and dangerous, his silver-gray-eyed intense stare is known for making men shake in fear and women shiver with desire.

In book 2 he suffers a major loss that changes everything. Can he ever love again?

Stay tuned!