Ariella

Hey Durham! Spend your Saturday shopping small. Grab a beer and find your next favorite book.

Spring into a Book with Oak and Ink
Sunday, March 15
1PM - 4PM
Hi Wire Brewing

I'll be there in all my awkward glory and I'd love to meet you.

Sara's diaries come to life Jan. 16 Recommended Reading Order While the events of Bound by Ink happen in the past, it is best appreciated when read after finishing Roots in Ink. Content Advisory Bound by Ink is a fantasy romance set in a fictional world that is similar to our own. While it has a happy ending, this book contains dark themes, discussions, and events. It is not intended for readers under 18 and contains the following elements: Terminal illness Death Severe mental illness and depressive episodes Explicit sexual intimacy Intimate partner violence (verbal) Imprisonment Parental abandonment Explicit language Ritualistic self-harm Physical violence Four centuries after they were penned, Emma DiMarco discovers a collection of diaries recording a world where magic was woven into the fabric of the community. The diaries were written by Amora scribe and herbal alchemist Sara Cortese while she found love with healer Bethany Clement in the shadow of violent uprisings and attacks by malevolent creatures from another realm. Though Sara’s writings provided a window to Amora culture before the rise of the Commarasi, their inclusion in Roots in Ink only told part of the story. Going beyond the pages of her diaries, Bound by Ink is a Scions of Belhaven novella that brings to life Sara and Bethany’s love story. Highlights Sapphic fantasy romance Prequel but better as a sequel Middle-aged MILFs Hurt-comfort Queernormative universe A quest for information Fugitive soulmates Earthly and mythical creatures Magical healing and medicinal plants

Magical healing and medicinal plants

Bound by Ink is available in paperback, digital, and with your Kobo Plus subscription

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The blurb for Bound by Ink reads: Amora scribe and herbal alchemist Sara Cortese kept detailed diaries documenting finding love with healer Bethany Clement in the shadow of violent uprisings and attacks by malevolent creatures from another realm. Going beyond the pages of her diaries, Bound by Ink is a Scions of Belhaven novella that brings to life Sara and Bethany’s love story.

A non exhaustive list of things you’ll find in Bound by Ink, a Scions of Belhaven novella.

Sapphic fantasy romance
Prequel but better as a sequel
Middle-aged MILFs
Hurt-comfort
Queernormative universe
A quest for information
Fugitive soulmates
Earthly and mythical creatures
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*Stands outside with a cow bell*

BOOKS! GET YOUR ROMANCE BOOKS HERE! THERE ARE BOOKS HERE! AND BEER! BOOKS AND BEER!

Spring into a Book with Oak and Ink
March 15, 1-4PM
Hi Wire Brewing, Durham NC

Convincing you to read Radio Romance with one scene.

Radio Romance is available now in paperback, digital, and with your Kobo Plus subscription.

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A bookish weekend with local authors in Sanford and Durham

What are your plans March 14th and 15th? If you love books, libraries, and beer, I have a couple of free options for you in Lee…

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Hey Charlotte! Spend your Saturday basking in the sunshine with a treat and your next favorite book.

FPM Book Fair
Saturday, March 7
12PM - 5PM
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

I'll be there in all my awkward glory and I'd love to meet you.

Fifteen years of flirting at work . . . Content Advisory Radio Romance is a cozy, no stakes romance with a happy ending. But please be aware that this novella is intended for readers 18 years and older and includes: Explicit descriptions of sexual intimacy Explicit swearing Early COVID-19 pandemic Mental illness (anxiety and depression) Their pining is mutual. But their timing? Always wrong. When a cub reporter interviews a fledgling stage actor for a local radio show, neither expected it to be the first of several flirty encounters as they advanced in their careers. While every reconnection added a little more kindling to a blossoming fire, any chance of pursuing a romance was hampered by timing, distance, and current relationships. Highlights She’s an entertainment reporter He’s a Hollywood A-lister 15 years of sexual tension in No third-act breakup Middle-age bisexuals fxxxking Everyone is anxious, depressed and/or ADHD Polyamory rep Flirty banter on air Emotional edging Never single at the same time

Everyone is anxious, depressed and/or ADHD
Flirty banter at work

Radio Romance is available in paperback, digital, and with your Kobo Plus subscription.

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The blurb for Radio Romance reads: When cub reporter Betty Bruno interviews fledgling stage actor Jamie Murphy for a local radio show, neither expected it to be the first of several flirty encounters as they advanced in their careers. Every reconnection adds a little more kindling to a blossoming fire. Now standing face-to-face on the red carpet, is their timing finally right?

Everything you need to know about Radio Romance:

Slow burn contemporary romance
Right one, wrong time
She’s a popular entertainment journalist
He’s a Hollywood A-lister
15yrs of sexual tension in <130 pages
No conflict, all vibes
Queers over 40
Polyamory rep
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All the Book Buy-Links So, you'd like to buy one of my books. First off, THANK YOU! I'm really happy you're here. It means the world to me that my stories have resonated with you. All of my books are available in digital and paperback from a variety of retailers and subscription services. They're also available for library purchase through Overdrive and Hoopla and readers are encouraged to ask their local library to add them to their collections. Preferred Retailer: Sweet Magnolia bookshop Spoiler alert: That's me. The Sweet Magnolia bookshop is the name of my online store. My online store is the only major retailer that sells signed paperbacks. Bundles are available for extra savings. eBooks in my shop are not only listed for less, they're a digital file you own that can be downloaded to your favorite ereader.

In the meantime, pick up book one, Roots in Ink, and it's companion novella, Bound by Ink. Both are available now in digital, paperback, and on kobo plus.

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Lily Ferrara is petty, stubborn, and the poster child for pathological demand avoidance. She's a super fun character to write.

Healed with Iron is the second full novel in the Scions of Belhaven series is a loathing to lovers urban fantasy slated for early 2027.
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It's my first visit to the Queen City and I'm really excited I get to spend it with y'all.

Front Paige Media Book Fair
Saturday, March 7
12PM - 5PM
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
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Book nerds of Charlotte, I summon thee!

If you're nostalgic for the excitement of a Scholastic book fair and have adult money and questionable impulse control, please come to the FPM Book Fair this weekend and say hello.
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Belhaven is full of buried secrets Recommended Reading Order Roots in Ink is the second book in the Scions of Belhaven chronological timeline, but I recommend reading it first. Content Advisory Roots in Ink is a fantasy romance set in a fictional world that is similar to our own. While it has a happy ending, this book contains dark themes, discussions, and events. It is not intended for readers under 18 and contains the following elements: Explicit descriptions of sexual intimacy Struggles with mental illness and severe depression Explicit swearing Death Violent government regimes (violence is off page) Misogyny Blood Ritualistic self-harm Suicidal ideation (implied) Emotional abuse between partners Physical fighting Alcohol consumption Cigarette smoking Parental abandonment (off page) Animals in peril (but unharmed) Dog attack (Non-fatal human injury) Belhaven Island is full of buried secrets. As an Amoran scribe, Sara Cortese observed a world where magic was woven into the fabric of the community. But four centuries later, an authoritarian government is in power, magic is outlawed, and the country’s history has been rewritten. And in the dark corners of Belhaven’s museum basement, Emma DiMarco discovers a collection of Sara’s diaries. Like the magic of her Amoran ancestors, defiance runs through Emma’s veins, and she takes on the treacherous risk of preserving the only surviving record of Belhaven’s authentic history. Emma isn’t the only one with dangerous secrets. Liam Doran, the museum’s new caretaker, covertly embraces his untrained Amoran magic his family has denied for generations. Liam is rebuilding the property’s natural habitat despite the risk drawing attention to his family’s magical past. Lust at first sight leads to a promise to keep it casual, but Emma and Liam are unable to fight the inexorable pull of their magic destined to bind them together. When a mysterious illness strips Liam of his humanity and threatens his life, Emma connects it to events penned in Sara’s diaries. Emma must decide if embracing her heritage and using magic to save Liam is worth risking her freedom and her life. Highlights Fantasy romance in a familiar world Gothic romance vibes with more banter Middle-aged bisexuals fvcking plus... ...a sapphic romance in queer-normative worlds Magically bonded plant nerds Illegal magic, secret spell books, hidden diaries Everyone is depressed, anxious, and/or ADHD Obligatory ball Platonic soulmates Instalust Hooking up at work Explicit descriptions of tattooed forearms A dog, a black cat, and a murder of crows

When a mysterious illness strips Liam of his humanity and threatens his life, Emma must decide if embracing her heritage and using forbidden magic to save him is worth her own.

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Also available through the NY and Brooklyn public libraries
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All Emma DiMarco wanted was a casual fling with her hot new coworker Liam Doran. But remaining friends-with-benefits is tough because they're unable to fight the inexorable pull of their magic destined to bind them together.
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Love reading ebooks by indie authors?

Love shopping with indie bookstores?

What if I told you my books are available from Bookshop.org?

Pretty exciting right?

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Ya know those Scholastic Book Fair vibes you've been yearning for? Satisfy the craving this Saturday at Raleigh Iron Works from 12PM - 5PM.

Spend the day basking in the sunshine with a treat and your next favorite book.

I'll be there in all my awkward glory and I'd love to meet you.

Belhaven is full of buried secrets Recommended Reading Order Roots in Ink is the second book in the Scions of Belhaven chronological timeline, but I recommend reading it first. Content Advisory Roots in Ink is a fantasy romance set in a fictional world that is similar to our own. While it has a happy ending, this book contains dark themes, discussions, and events. It is not intended for readers under 18 and contains the following elements: Explicit descriptions of sexual intimacy Struggles with mental illness and severe depression Explicit swearing Death Violent government regimes (violence is off page) Misogyny Blood Ritualistic self-harm Suicidal ideation (implied) Emotional abuse between partners Physical fighting Alcohol consumption Cigarette smoking Parental abandonment (off page) Animals in peril (but unharmed) Dog attack (Non-fatal human injury) Belhaven Island is full of buried secrets. As an Amoran scribe, Sara Cortese observed a world where magic was woven into the fabric of the community. But four centuries later, an authoritarian government is in power, magic is outlawed, and the country’s history has been rewritten. And in the dark corners of Belhaven’s museum basement, Emma DiMarco discovers a collection of Sara’s diaries. Like the magic of her Amoran ancestors, defiance runs through Emma’s veins, and she takes on the treacherous risk of preserving the only surviving record of Belhaven’s authentic history. Emma isn’t the only one with dangerous secrets. Liam Doran, the museum’s new caretaker, covertly embraces his untrained Amoran magic his family has denied for generations. Liam is rebuilding the property’s natural habitat despite the risk drawing attention to his family’s magical past. Lust at first sight leads to a promise to keep it casual, but Emma and Liam are unable to fight the inexorable pull of their magic destined to bind them together. When a mysterious illness strips Liam of his humanity and threatens his life, Emma connects it to events penned in Sara’s diaries. Emma must decide if embracing her heritage and using magic to save Liam is worth risking her freedom and her life. Highlights Fantasy romance in a familiar world Gothic romance vibes with more banter Middle-aged bisexuals fvcking plus... ...a sapphic romance in queer-normative worlds Magically bonded plant nerds Illegal magic, secret spell books, hidden diaries Everyone is depressed, anxious, and/or ADHD Obligatory ball Platonic soulmates Instalust Hooking up at work Explicit descriptions of tattooed forearms A dog, a black cat, and a murder of crows

- Lots of plants
- Your next book boyfriend and/or girlfriend

Available in paperback, ebook, and with a Kobo Plus subscription

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A non exhaustive list of things you’ll find in Roots in Ink, an urban fantasy romance:

- Flirty workplace banter
- Middle-aged main characters
- A rugged outdoorsy plant guy
- A sarcastic outdoorsy plant witch
- A ride or die bestie
- A humiliated childhood bully
- A Buffy reference
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Let it Rain Grant writing wasn’t part of Cassie Jameson’s pro-bono marketing contract with the nonprofit JoCo Water Project. But they all but guaranteed her cooperation when tattooed science teacher Lucas Bailey made the ask.A hookup with the nonprofit’s hottest volunteer would violate her professional ethics, but working closely with Lucas on the grant is tempting Cassie to mix business with pleasure.After six months of collaboration, Cassie and Lucas road trip across North Carolina to a college town in the Blue Ridge Mountains to present their grant proposal. Coinciding with spring break, Lucas is ready to blow off some steam and have a little wholesome fun in Boone, finally getting to know his grant writing partner better.Mother Nature is not on their side, however, forcing them to make the drive in a major rainstorm, and throwing plenty of obstacles in their way. Do Cassie and Lucas make it to Boone with their mutual attraction intact or does their burgeoning connection get washed away in the floodwaters?Let it Rain is a 9,000-word contemporary romance novelette that makes public infrastructure sexy.

Tension, but the hot kind
Kissing in the rain
Middle-aged bisexuals
Tattooed forearms and rolled up sleeves

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A non exhaustive list of everything readers will find in Let it Rain, a contemporary romance novella:

Project partners to lovers
He’s a high school science teacher
She’s in marketing
They volunteer for the same nonprofit
Awkward and anxious adults with ADHD
Road trip gone wrong
Just one bed
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My fellow esteemed Raleigh reader,

You are cordially invited to attend the Front Paige Media Book Fair on Saturday, February 28 at Raleigh Iron Works. I hope that you will delight me with your company anytime between noon and five in the evening.

With all my love and adoration,
Ariella

All the Book Buy-Links So, you'd like to buy one of my books. First off, THANK YOU! I'm really happy you're here. It means the world to me that my stories have resonated with you. All of my books are available in digital and paperback from a variety of retailers and subscription services. They're also available for library purchase through Overdrive and Hoopla and readers are encouraged to ask their local library to add them to their collections. Preferred Retailer: Sweet Magnolia bookshop Spoiler alert: That's me. The Sweet Magnolia bookshop is the name of my online store. My online store is the only major retailer that sells signed paperbacks. Bundles are available for extra savings. eBooks in my shop are not only listed for less, they're a digital file you own that can be downloaded to your favorite ereader.

Healed with Iron is the next book in the Scions of Belhaven series.

While you're waiting for me to name these fictional places, pick up Roots in Ink (Book 1) and Bound by Ink (Book 1.5) from your favorite bookstore.

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Image includes a status update for the next Scions of Belhaven book (drafting) and an illustrated placeholder cover in vibrant orange. Images of Roots in Ink and Bound by Ink encourage readers to pick up the first two books in the series.

Because I clearly hate myself, I couldn't set all of my urban fantasy books in ONE location. I had to go and set Healed with Iron in four. And only one is an established setting.
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SAME. I had a brief thought of writing a bonus scene involving two of my couples and quickly nixed it based on choreo alone.

Thanks!

They both have ADHD. She’s late diagnosed
Meet cute involves a runaway dog
Middle-age bisexuals fvcking
Slutty little glasses
So many tattoos

Available in paperback, ebook, and with your Kobo Plus subscription
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Text against a pink background says "According to my calculations." A graphic of a calculator says "it's time to read." The cover of Chasing Ember is included along with the tropes rock star x small business owner and midlife crisis.

Torn graph paper against a pink background. Blurb for Chasing Ember reads: Suffering writer's block after his divorce, singer-songwriter Jackson Hunter returned to North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains to recapture the magic that inspired the angsty music of his youth. After splitting with her business partner, Mia Chase struggles to girl-boss as the sole owner of her yoga studio. When Mia's dog breaks free from her leash, the runaway mutt sends these two humans down a trail headed for a little change.

A non-exhaustive list of everything readers will find in Chasing Ember, a contemporary romance novella:

Rock star x small town
Swoony and spicy mid-life crisis
She's a yoga studio owner
She sucks at running a business
He's a recently divorced musician
He's got writer's block
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A venn diagram with two circles. circle one says writing a sex scene. Circle two says writing a fight scene. In the middle it says where are everyone's limbs.

How's drafting book two going?

There are so many limbs to keep track of.