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Kimberly Baer_Author @kimberlybaerauthor.bsky.social · 10h

I was so excited to see my book at #8 in its top category that I didn't notice it was #1 in Hot New Releases!

#amazonbestseller #hotnewrelease #newrelease #yalit #yabooks #bookstagram

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Sadira Stone @sadirastone.bsky.social · 8h

Congrats!

Sadira Stone @sadirastone.bsky.social · 19h

You know how Costco offers free samples in hopes you'll like and buy? Why not gorge yourself on these tasty freebies? 100% calorie-free! books.bookfunnel.com/autumn-obses...
#RomanceBooks #Booksky

Couple embracing on the beach. Text: 100 + Romance Freebies
Autumn Obsession
Steamy FAll Romance
Yours for a click!

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 2d

🚨After being tased and beaten by ICE, a man dies in a Chicago hospital. Date and location in following post. These are the horrors of 2025 and we cannot look away. 1/2

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dbnewtondoors.bsky.social @dbnewtondoors.bsky.social · 2d

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 2d

Respect to those who got here first.

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Author Suzy Davies Award-Winning Children's Books and YA LitFic @birdwriterwrites.bsky.social · 3d

A kids book filled with the delights of good food,friends and adventure.

www.amazon.co.uk/Housie-Mousi... #Oxford #Cambridge #York #Harrogate #Chelmsford #Norwich #StHelier #Exeter #Liverpool #Chester #books #childrensbooks #mg #greatreads #mustreads #autumn #schoolchoice #Edusky #readers #kidlit

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Sadira Stone @sadirastone.bsky.social · 2d

#MondayMotivation
Here's to opening doors into unexplored worlds.
We all need distraction and relief!
If you're a writer, may the muse smile on you this week.
#WritingCommunity

Background: person walking in forest in autumn.
Text: A writer is a world trapped in a person. - Victor Hugo

Sadira Stone @sadirastone.bsky.social · 2d

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Lori Matsourani @lori-matsourani.bsky.social · 3d

𝐀 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞-𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭...
𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞: books2read.com/lorimatsourani
After discovering her fiancé was unfaithful, Bethany retreats to her “safe place” to regroup and plan her path forward until she encounters her summer crush from years ago—Nick Dorsey.

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Sadira Stone @sadirastone.bsky.social · 4d

What's the weirdest thing you've researched lately?
#AuthorLife
#Booksky
#WritingCommunity

#AuthorLife
Benefit of writing ficiton: Exploring all those woulda/coulda/shoulda careers. Currently researching how to build out the interior of a tiny house. Fascinating!

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Jana Richards, Romance Author @janarichards.bsky.social · 5d

Veronica Lynch is in the spotlight on my blog with her book CAPER MAGIC. Check out this #HalloweenRomance! janarichards.com/post/book-sp... #ContemporaryRomance #wrpbks #smalltownromancenovel #enemiestofriends #womanontherun

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A. Nelson & LM Potter-book2 preorders available @anelsonlmpotter.bsky.social · 6d

Men in Books Aren’t Better is perfect for Pretty Woman and The Wedding Date Fans!
➡️http://bit.ly/44Hikps

Just What the Doctor Hired is perfect for Greys Anatomy fans!
➡️: bit.ly/4eDX3jD

#NelsonPotter #justwhatthedoctorhired #books #romancereads #romancereaders #ebooks #books #MenInBookSArentBetter

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Sadira Stone @sadirastone.bsky.social · 5d

Get Runaway Love story in ebook or paperback from your favorite online bookseller.
#RomanceBooks #SpicyReads #Runners

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Sadira Stone @sadirastone.bsky.social · 5d

brows, and deep-set eyes, blue as the summer twilight. A short golden beard covers his jaw. His lips spread in a slow smile, transforming his bony face into something dazzling.
Our eyes meet, and a spark jolts through me, strong and sharp and aimed straight at my core.
Uh-oh.
😳🥰

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Sadira Stone @sadirastone.bsky.social · 5d

wrong with me?
His back to me, he surveys the trail. And what a back it is, outlined by his sweat-soaked T-shirt, narrow at the waist and broad at the shoulders. He runs his long fingers over his shiny shaved head and turns to face me.
Late thirties, I’m guessing. Aquiline nose, straight, pale...

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Sadira Stone @sadirastone.bsky.social · 5d

scans the bushes, his breathing hard but steady. Expensive running shoes. Above his enormous feet rise long, well-muscled legs encased in snug shorts and the finest @ss I’ve seen in a long, long time—high and firm and muscular. My fingertips itch to trace its contours.
Holy heck, what’s...

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Sadira Stone @sadirastone.bsky.social · 5d

stopped to tie my shoelaces, and you disappeared.”
Hard of hearing? Near-sighted?
He throws a glance over his shoulder and lowers his voice. “You okay?”
Understanding dawns. He’s rescuing me!
“I’m good, thanks.” I jog to a stop and bend over, hands on my knees, gulping air. He waits beside me and

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Sadira Stone @sadirastone.bsky.social · 5d

slowing, I risk a backward glance. Tall bald guy. Serious runner, judging by his gear. His face drips from exertion, but his broad smile holds no threat. He tilts his shaved head toward the bushes and rolls his eyes.
I slow, and he pulls up alongside me, exclaiming with unnecessary volume, “I...

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Sadira Stone @sadirastone.bsky.social · 5d

I gulp air and lengthen my stride. My quads burn and my sides ache, my reserves nearly spent.
I’ll never run without pepper spray again.
The guy is right on my tail, puffing like a bellows.
“Babe, there you are. Hold up.” This voice is deeper and lacks the mocking tone of the others.
Without...

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Sadira Stone @sadirastone.bsky.social · 5d

#FridaySmooch ACHE (cont. in comments)
In a love story about two runners, of course their meet cute takes place on the running trail 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃
Laurel's fleeing harassment on the trail when...
“Come back, Blondie. I just want a little taste.”
Footsteps sound behind me—only one set but closing fast...

Background: woman running.
Book cover: Runaway Love Story by Sadira Stone
Text: 2 runners face family secrets, clashing dreams, and a viral SM post that upends both their lives.
Opposites attract, big city/small town, sizzling chemistry

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Sadira Stone @sadirastone.bsky.social · 5d

I love picture books! Nana joys: reading them with my little granddaughter.

Author Suzy Davies Award-Winning Children's Books and YA LitFic @birdwriterwrites.bsky.social · 5d

A #childrensbook for the whole family to enjoy.

www.amazon.co.uk/Housie-Mousi...
www.amazon.fr/-/en/Suzy-Da...
www.amazon.ca/Housie-Mousi...
www.amazon.com/Housie-Mousi... #happybook #happiness #sel #teacher #parents #librarians #Netflix #booktomovie #smallanimals #kidslit #kidlitchat #kidlitart

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rusty54.bsky.social @rusty54.bsky.social · 6d

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Laura Strickland Author @laurastrickland5.bsky.social · 7d

#Preorder #Scottish #HistoricalRomance #DestinedLovers #AHAgrp The newest addition to my Ancient Songs series is up for preorder! Be sure to grab it now while it's only 99 cents. Price will increase after publication.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTZWNQGF

For a Viking’s Heart : Scottish Historical Romance (Ancient Songs Book 4)

Amazon.com: For a Viking’s Heart : Scottish Historical Romance (Ancient Songs Book 4) eBook : Strickland, Laura: Kindle Store

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Jill Weinberger @jillybobww.bsky.social · 8d

A friend had a big professional win (passed a certification exam that would've cost $1200 to retake). She got home & walked in the door w/ a giant grin. Her husband saw her face & said, full of hope, "Is he dead?"

Which kind of took the joy out of her good news, b/c she had to say, "No, but..."

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