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Excerpt Reveal- Taylor’s Father by Penelope Ward

February 19, 2026 by Angela Leave a Comment

Title: Taylor's Father Author: Penelope Ward Genre: Standalone Contemporary RomanceTropes: Age Gap (17 Years), Best Guy Friend's FatherSingle Dad, Forbidden, Second ChanceProtective Hero, Sassy HeroineRelease Date: February 22, 2026 BLURB From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward comes a new, STANDALONE contemporary romance…When my best friend Taylor gifted me a vacation at a resort owned by his grandparents, the last thing I expected was to bond with a man seventeen years Continue Reading

Cover Reveal- Crooked by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

February 6, 2026 by Angela Leave a Comment

Title: Crooked Authors: Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward Genre: Standalone Contemporary RomanceCover Design: Sommer Stein, Perfect Pear CreativePhotographer: Michelle Lancaster, @lanefotografModel: Andrew Murray Release Date: March 29, 2026 BLURB A new, sexy standalone novel from New York Times Bestsellers, Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward…   The last thing I needed was a live-in bodyguard. And I definitely didn’t want him. Six foot two, with broad shoulders that Continue Reading

Excerpt Reveal- The House Guest by Penelope Ward

August 28, 2025 by Angela Leave a Comment

Title: The House Guest Author: Penelope Ward Genre: Standalone Contemporary RomanceTropes: Billionaire Hero/Roommates/TwistSlow Burn/Angsty/Opposites AttractRelease Date: August 31, 2025 BLURB From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward comes a new, STANDALONE contemporary romance…The last thing Dorian Vanderbilt expected was to find me painting in my crop top when he returned to the mansion he hadn’t inhabited in years.He was understandably surprised I’d turned his living room into Continue Reading

Excerpt Reveal- Denim & Diamonds by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland

July 24, 2025 by Angela Leave a Comment

Title: Denim & Diamonds Authors: Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland Genre: Standalone Contemporary RomanceRelease Date: July 27, 2025 Excited about Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward’s upcoming release, Denim & Diamonds? READ CHAPTER ONE NOW!Ugh. My aching head.I lifted it from the pillow and looked around the room. Where the hell am I? This was definitely not my room at Sierra Wellness Center, and why the heck are my eyes burning so much? I must’ve left my contacts in last Continue Reading

Excerpt Reveal- The Rules of Dating a Younger Man by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

September 12, 2024 by Angela Leave a Comment

Title: The Rules of Dating a Younger Man Authors: Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward Genre: Standalone Contemporary RomanceRelease Date: September 15, 2024 Excited about Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward’s upcoming release, The Rules of Dating a Younger Man? READ CHAPTER ONE NOW!Copyright © 2024 by Vi Keeland and Penelope WardI looked down at my cell and shook my head.“Why the long face?” My buddy Colby walked back into the kitchen and tossed me the keys to his car. “I didn’t Continue Reading

Release Blitz- The Rocker’s Muse by Penelope Ward

August 26, 2024 by Angela Leave a Comment

Title: The Rocker's Muse Author: Penelope Ward Genre: Standalone Contemporary RomanceTropes: Rockstar/15-Year Age Gap/Small TownFound Family/Slow Burn/ForbiddenRelease Date: August 26, 2024 BLURB From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward comes a new, STANDALONE novel…No one but me knew why I was actually in the California desert that day.Nestled deep within the desolate, rocky area was a recording studio.When a door suddenly opened, a man mistook me for someone he was supposed to Continue Reading

Excerpt Reveal- The Rocker’s Muse by Penelope Ward

August 22, 2024 by Angela Leave a Comment

Title: The Rocker's Muse Author: Penelope Ward Genre: Standalone Contemporary RomanceTropes: Rockstar/15-Year Age Gap/Small TownFound Family/Slow Burn/ForbiddenRelease Date: August 26, 2024 BLURB From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward comes a new, STANDALONE novel…No one but me knew why I was actually in the California desert that day.Nestled deep within the desolate, rocky area was a recording studio.When a door suddenly opened, a man mistook me for someone he was supposed to Continue Reading

Cover Reveal- The Rules of Dating a Younger Man by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

August 7, 2024 by Angela Leave a Comment

Title: The Rules of Dating a Younger Man Authors: Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward Genre: Standalone Contemporary RomanceCover Design: Sommer Stein, Perfect Pear CreativePhotographer: Ren SalibaModel: Shaun Collins Release Date: September 15, 2024 BLURB I was the last of my group of friends to find “the one.”The guys would always tease me that I needed to hurry up and settle down.But I was in no rush.Until I met someone worth rushing for.Alex was one of the weekend volunteers at Ryan’s House—a Continue Reading

Excerpt Reveal- The Surrogate by Penelope Ward

February 22, 2024 by Angela Leave a Comment

Title: The Surrogate Author: Penelope Ward Genre: Standalone Contemporary RomanceTropes: Age Gap/Widower/Found FamilyForbidden/Enemies to Friends to LoversRelease Date: February 26, 2024 BLURB From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward comes a new, STANDALONE novel…ABBY:I’m falling for the father of the baby I’m carrying.The problem is: it’s not my baby.And the broody widower is not looking for a long-term partner.As a surrogate, the deal was that I’d only be in England long enough Continue Reading

Excerpt Reveal- The Rules of Dating My One-Night Stand by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland

November 9, 2023 by Angela Leave a Comment

Title: The Rules of Dating My One-Night Stand Authors: Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance Release Date: November 12, 2023 Excited about Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland’s upcoming release, The Rules of Dating My One-Night Stand? Check out this SNEAK PEEK!“Can I ask you something?”“What?”“Were you jealous that I was out with another woman?”Devyn looked away. “No.”My lip twitched. “No, huh?”“I wasn’t jealous.”It was difficult to keep a Continue Reading

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