My Muse Is Going Crazy!

 It's true! I hadn't written in such a long time, then started again, finishing Highland Barbarian, and wow! My muse woke up. Right now I have three different manuscripts in progress, in varying stages. One is in final edits as I work through my first draft. One is about three quarters finished, and one is in complete rewrite stage to work on a bunch of inconsistencies. AND I CAN'T SHUT HIM UP! I've already got other plotlines rolling around in my head. Just stop already!!  

The one talking to me the most right now is a paranormal romance called The Trouble With Vampires. The mini working blurb is: 

A wolf walks into a diner.

He’s running from vampires, looking for a new pack, and definitely not looking for love.
Then he meets Daniella.
She’s beautiful, flirtatious, and unfortunately… a vampire.
Caleb has enough trouble with vampires already.

It's so much fun. Set in the same world as my fantasy Slightly Staked, so if you had a chance to read that one, you'll already know some of the characters. It's under a slightly different pen name because it's something completely different for me and I don't want to confuse anyone. So yes, E. L. Smith is me.

I'm rewriting Thief Of Hearts, which is a rom com about jewel thieves and a smart private eye trying to solve the case. I haven't got a short synopsis on this one yet. Damn werewolves and vampires are keeping me busy.

The one I'm on final edits on will be most likely be released in early December. I've got the back blurb and artwork ready to go, which makes it feel so much more real. It's another historical romance, set in Nevada. 

It's called Bride of Ash Creek and the working back cover blurb is as follows: 

In 1870s Nevada, eighteen-year-old Emma Campbell dreams of a future built on love—but her family’s failing ranch is running out of time.

With foreclosure looming, the Campbells make a desperate bargain: Emma must marry Ridge Ashton, a wealthy rancher whose fortune could save them all. Emma agrees, hiding a secret—she has loved Ridge since childhood… and knows the truth about the violent act that shaped his life.

But Ridge is nothing like the man she remembers. Cold, distant, and determined to keep emotion out of his world, he treats their marriage as a business arrangement only. Emma is left to wonder if she has gambled everything for a man who will never love her in return.

As sabotage and betrayal ignite a deadly conflict between families, Emma and Ridge are forced into a fight for survival that threatens to destroy everything—or finally bring them together.

Because in the West, survival takes everything… and love may cost the most.

So, phew. Yeah, I'm writing. And I'm having a blast!

Thanks for listening to my rambles. 

Until next time, 

Ellie

Calico Brides Available on Kindle Unlimited

 

 Now available on Kindle Unlimited, go back to Calico and fall in love all over again. 

Some people dream of life in simpler times, but even simpler times can be complicated. White hats don’t always belong to the good guy, grudges get settled by the working end of a revolver, and saloon girls aren’t always prostitutes. Settle in, as the people of Calico make this old west town come alive.

New Prints in Old Calico

Mysteriously transported back to the old west, Amy finds that the line between good and evil isn’t always clear as she encounters deceit, treachery and love.

Under A Calico Moon

When an old adversary seeks revenge on a lonely cowboy, will his chances for love and happiness be lost forever?

Soiled Dove

When Ginnie runs into a handsome cowboy who would rather talk than have a tussle under the sheets, she's intrigued. What’s a gal to do when he insists on wooing her first?

Available for Pre-Order!

For release on June 17, Highland Warrior is now available for pre-order. I'm so excited!

 In the wild Scottish Highlands, blood feuds rule the land…and love may cost everything.

Warrior Dougal MacDougall has seen too much death. Haunted after slaying his former friend in battle, he believes nothing good could ever come from the endless war between the clans—until he discovers a beautiful young woman alone among the carnage.

She remembers nothing.
Not her name.
Not her past.
Only the fierce Highland warrior who carries her to safety.

Calling her Kate, Dougal vows to protect the mysterious woman who has captured his heart. As peace negotiations begin between the warring clans, Dougal dreams of leaving violence behind to build a future with the woman he loves. But danger still lurks within the castle walls.

Jealousy, betrayal, and secrets threaten to destroy the fragile peace—and when Kate is struck down by a deadly poison on the very night of their wedding celebration, Dougal must risk everything to save her life.

As old enemies circle and the shadows of Kate’s forgotten past remain hidden, one thing becomes clear:

A Highland warrior will stop at nothing to protect the woman he loves.

From Ellie Lynn comes a sweeping tale of passion, loyalty, and unforgettable Highland love.

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Coming Soon!

 Oh my, it's been a minute, hasn't it? But while I was navigating life, work, and other modern day monstrocities, I was quietly putting together a new story. 

After the success of Beyond the Moors, I got a little excited about the prospect of creating another Highland story. But don't worry! My love of the western romance has not died. I've got something in the works there too.  However, if you read Beyond the Moors, you may have wondered about Dougal, Richard's second in command and another rather sexy highland warrior. Doesn't he deserve his own happy ending? 

Well let me tell you.... 

Isn't he dreamy? Oh my, Kate is the luckiest woman! And I cannna wait to share their story with ye! 

New Release! A Cowboy's Promise

 

I am so excited to share A Cowboy's Promise, which is now available and working its way through the online stores as we speak! I've really struggled in the last few months, what with work and stuff. Finding the time has been my biggest issue, but once things started moving again, it moved fast! So coming VERY soon, to a store near you. I'll update the book page with buy links once I've got them all. 

Here's the blurb:

Sarah has been struggling to maintain her ranch on her own since the death of her husband. Despite her fierce determination, she's overwhelmed with the daily tasks necessary to keep the ranch running smoothly. Enter Casey Reed, a tall and rugged cowboy with a mysterious past. At first, Sarah is wary of him, but as they work side by side, a deep friendship develops. Sarah finds solace in opening up to Casey about her struggles, and he proves to be a loyal companion.

Casey himself is guarded, but as he spends more time with Sarah, he begins to let his guard down. They share stories of their pasts and their dreams for the future. As they grow closer, they begin to feel something more than friendship.

However, running a ranch is no easy feat. While Casey deals with the demons from his past, Sarah struggles to keep her ranch out of the hands of a ruthless landowner.   Just when they think they're finally clear of all their obstacles, a lawman from Texas shows up looking for Casey. Will their love be torn apart or will they find a way to keep it together once and for all?

New Work In Progress!

So, you probably might have noticed, but I haven't written anything new in a while. Quite a while. It's been tough, what with the pandemic going on, etc. I'm a nurse in my other life so I got really burned out. Sitting in front of a computer was the last thing I wanted to do when I got home. 

Now that COVID is essentially behind us (yes, I know it's never going to be completely gone, but let me have my delusion), I've had a chance to take care of ME for a change. I'm eating better, getting more sleep, and getting a wee bit more exercise too! This summer, I'm spending more time in the garden, and playing with my pooches. And then it happened.

In the last few weeks, my eyes have been drawn to some of my old research books, notes and photos. That itch, that spark that had faded into what I thought was oblivion, has reignited. 

I am excited to report that I've written 8 chapters of my next historical western romance and I'm still going strong! It's set in Wyoming, and tentatively called A Cowboy's Promise. I even have artwork ready to go. I'm really very pleased and excited. 

If all goes well, I'll have it finished in the next month, and ready for release by fall. 

I'll keep you posted!

Until next time, 

Ellie