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Rick A Romero @rickaromero.bsky.social · Jul 10

💖 The Essence of Love is an MM urban fantasy filled with elemental magic, romance, and heat.
Perfect for fans of queer love stories with high stakes and big emotions.
Available now on Amazon, KU, B&N, Apple Books & more via Draft2Digital.
#MMFantasy #QueerRomance #BookPromo #booksky

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Rick A Romero @rickaromero.bsky.social · Jul 10

The dreaded part of writing #booksky #indieauthor

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Rick A Romero @rickaromero.bsky.social · Jul 10

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Rick A Romero @rickaromero.bsky.social · Jul 10

✨ Pride Month may be over, but queer stories live on.
The Essence of Love is an MM urban fantasy full of elemental magic, passion, and heart.
Now available via Amazon, Apple Books, B&N, Kobo, and more through Draft2Digital.
Link in bio!
#QueerBooks #MMFantasy #IndieAuthor #booksky

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❤️‍🔥 🍁 Otoño @llfarm.bsky.social · May 24

📚 ¿y tù? 📖

I SURVIVED READING BANNED BOOKS
ALL I GOT WAS SMARTER AND MORE EMPATHETIC

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Rick A Romero @rickaromero.bsky.social · Apr 28

When Google says your book belongs next to The Magicians and The Song of Achilles?? Yeah, it’s real. The Essence of Love is out now — a spellbinding queer fantasy about love, loss, magic, and destiny.
#Booksky #QueerFantasy #MMRomance #FantasyBooks #NewRelease #IndieAuthor #TheEssenceOfLove

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Rick A Romero @rickaromero.bsky.social · Apr 21

Love leaves a mark—what if it left magic? The Essence of Love is a queer romantasy set in an enchanted LA, where grief opens the door to power, secrets, and second chances. Available now wherever you buy books.

#MMRomantasy #QueerFantasy #LatinxAuthor #IndieBook #FantasyReads #MagicAndGrief

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Rick A Romero @rickaromero.bsky.social · Apr 13

There’s more than one kind of magic in The Essence of Love. Elemental, Arcane, Shadow, or Life—each one holds power, pain, and possibility. Which would choose you? Go order your copy today!
#TheEssenceOfLove #QueerFantasy #Booksky #MMRomance #IndieAuthor

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Rick A Romero @rickaromero.bsky.social · Apr 3

Finished The Brightness Between Us — 3 stars. Gorgeous writing, but I really wish we got the POV of older Kodiak & Ambrose. Didn’t fully feel the connection from book one, but I’m still curious to see what happens next.

#Booksky #QueerBooks #IndieBooks #TheBrightnessBetweenUs #BookReview

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Rick A Romero @rickaromero.bsky.social · Apr 10

Step into a world of Pure Imagination—The Essence of Love is out now!
Queer romance, grief & elemental magic. My heart’s in this one.
#MMRomance #BookSky #DebutAuthor #QueerFantasy #ReleaseDay

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Rick A Romero @rickaromero.bsky.social · Apr 10

Spicy MM fantasy? Check. Elemental magic? Absolutely.
Grief, romance, and a Mexican main character? All wrapped into The Essence of Love.
Paperback & ebook available everywhere books are sold!

#TheEssenceOfLove #MMRomance #QueerFantasy #LatinxAuthor #BookSky #FantasyReads #IndieAuthor #ReleaseDay

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Rick A Romero @rickaromero.bsky.social · Apr 14

Would you follow grief into a world of magic? Only if it burns.
The Essence of Love is a queer fantasy with elemental magic, lost love, and deadly secrets. Available now wherever you buy books.

#TheEssenceOfLove #QueerFantasy #MMRomance #IndieAuthor #NewBook #booksky

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Rick A Romero @rickaromero.bsky.social · Apr 13

There’s more than one kind of magic in The Essence of Love. Elemental, Arcane, Shadow, or Life—each one holds power, pain, and possibility. Which would choose you? Go order your copy today!
#TheEssenceOfLove #QueerFantasy #Booksky #MMRomance #IndieAuthor

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Rick A Romero @rickaromero.bsky.social · Apr 10

Spicy MM fantasy? Check. Elemental magic? Absolutely.
Grief, romance, and a Mexican main character? All wrapped into The Essence of Love.
Paperback & ebook available everywhere books are sold!

#TheEssenceOfLove #MMRomance #QueerFantasy #LatinxAuthor #BookSky #FantasyReads #IndieAuthor #ReleaseDay

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Rick A Romero @rickaromero.bsky.social · Apr 10

Step into a world of Pure Imagination—The Essence of Love is out now!
Queer romance, grief & elemental magic. My heart’s in this one.
#MMRomance #BookSky #DebutAuthor #QueerFantasy #ReleaseDay

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Rick A Romero @rickaromero.bsky.social · Apr 3

Honestly I couldn't find a queer fantasy that I wanted to read where I could see myself in it. So I decided to make one.

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Rick A Romero @rickaromero.bsky.social · Apr 3

Finished The Brightness Between Us — 3 stars. Gorgeous writing, but I really wish we got the POV of older Kodiak & Ambrose. Didn’t fully feel the connection from book one, but I’m still curious to see what happens next.

#Booksky #QueerBooks #IndieBooks #TheBrightnessBetweenUs #BookReview

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Rick A Romero @rickaromero.bsky.social · Apr 3

Yes it is and I'm so excited for it to be out

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Rick A Romero @rickaromero.bsky.social · Apr 3

Only 8 days until The Essence of Love hits shelves and my heart can’t take it. Queer romance, elemental magic, and an evil cult—what more do you need? Preorder the ebook or paperback now on Amazon, B&N!!
#TheEssenceOfLove #Booksky #QueerFantasy #MMRomance #PreorderNow #IndieAuthor #Romantasy

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Rick A Romero @rickaromero.bsky.social · Mar 21

21 days until The Essence of Love is out! Can’t believe I’m about to be a published author 😭💙 Pre-order now if you love MM romance, elemental magic, and a little dark intrigue. Available on Amazon, B&N, Apple Books, Kobo & more!

#TheEssenceOfLove #QueerFantasy #IndieAuthor #PreOrderNow #Booksky

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Rick A Romero @rickaromero.bsky.social · Mar 14

27 days until The Essence of Love is yours! ✨💜

Love at first sight, elemental magic, and a romance that defies even death—are you ready? Pre-order now and get swept away. 🌊🔥🌿💨

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Rick A Romero @rickaromero.bsky.social · Mar 8

Pre-order The Essence of Love now—magic, fate, & love await. Available in paperback & ebook at Amazon & Barnes & Noble!
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#QueerFantasy #IndieAuthor #Booksky #MMRomance #FantasyBooks #PreOrderNow

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Poet and fiction writer David Holper @davidholper.bsky.social · Mar 4

#books #authors #booksky #writing #marketing #writingcommunity #bookchallenge #bookreview #bookpodcast #writer #resist

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Rick A Romero @rickaromero.bsky.social · Mar 4

Magic, mystery, and a love that defies fate. ✨ The Essence of Love is available for pre-order now! Get your copy on Amazon, B&N, and Apple Books. Don’t miss out on this queer modern fantasy! #Booksky #QueerFantasy #PreOrderNow

Rick A Romero @rickaromero.bsky.social · Mar 4

Charmed meets Halloweentown 2 meets Desperate Housewives… but make it gay. 🌙✨ Just finished Mandrake Manor and WOW—5 stars! 🌟 Don't miss out on this magical drama. And while you're here, pre-order The Essence of Love! 🔥 #Booksky

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