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What Kind of Year Has it Been

Kristbethke

A heck of a year, that’s what. The world is a scary place these days for so many reasons. But we all know the state of things, so I won’t rehash that here. Only to say I hope you’re staying safe and using your voice and vote when you can.

What I learned this year is that I would not be as productive without my co-author and partner in crime, Tia. Together we released 3 novels, and on my own, I released a novel and a novella. Not a bad year at all!

First up was Restoring Felix. The third in the Black Dog Inn Series. Felix started out as a side character in the first story, Teague’s best friend, but the instant I put him on the page, Tia and I knew he had a story in him. We were right and this book rounded out the trilogy nicely. (Though there is always the potential for more!)

Tia and I shifted gears, and put on some spurs, to start a new series after that. Blue Creek Ranch was born from an almost throwaway comment, that blossomed into a whole world. With ten siblings in the Harrington family, more than half of whom are some flavor of queer, it was a no brainer. We’re horse people and we loved bringing you Mal and Crew’s story! Take a Chance is the first book.

It was easy to jump right into BCR book 2!. Hawk was screaming in Tia’s head and we dove right in to write his romance with Carter. We knew early on what kind of story this would be with a millionaire and an age gap and a man who loves horses more than people, and despite how much he adores his siblings, needs the quiet too. Earn his Trust was, like all our stories, a labor of love. (And the third story is half written! Look for it in May 2026)

And speaking of labor of love, Operation Date Night Proposal is exactly that. It was time to leave the men of Landry’s Fall behind, a town I created on a whim many years ago and keep revisiting. With other small towns on the go, I knew I wouldn’t be heading back to Landry’s Fall, and I needed to give these guys a proper send off. Revisit all the men of Landry’s Fall and get an update on their continuing HEAs.

And of course, I had to write a holiday story, because they are my favorite. Heading back to Hickory Hollow, we get to follow Tyler and Harris as they find each other and fall in love, among the holiday festivities. Sleigh Bells Ring was not the story I set out to write, but I fell in love with these guys almost instantly. And for those of you keeping track, don’t worry! Next holiday season, we’ll finally find out exactly what is going on with Carrington and Elliott!

So there you have it, my wrapped for the year. All in all, I’m pretty happy with the releases. And look for some other good ones in 2026. I hesitate to commit to too much right at the moment, since we all know things can change on a whim. Mend as Heart Blue Creek Ranch 3 will definitely be out in May. The third Hickory Hollow will be out in December. Other than that…well, I have plans and schemes, and I’m working on things, but bear with me until things are a little more solid. I’ll definitely keep you updated!

Have a joyous new year and may 2026 be our best year yet!

new release

Out in the Wild!

Kristbethke

Have you been waiting for Felix’s book? You’re in luck because it’s available now! If you preordered, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts and you should have it already. If not, here’s your chance to grab the latest installment of Black Dog Inn series.

It’s got all our favorite tropes and a whole lot of love, healing, and growing. Pick up Restoring Felix today!

When it inevitably got too much and he left, I’d be crushed. Maybe even devastated. But I’d be vindicated too, and that was a powerful enough emotion to get me through.

One bad decision five years ago means Felix Decker lives with chronic pain. It’s a challenge he’s learned to deal with and he’s content with his life. And more importantly, resigned to being alone. But all that gets turned upside down when a favor to a friend leads to Kellan Huntley entering his inner circle. Kellan is tall, beautiful, and sassy…and someone Felix thought he’d never see again. It’s all he can do to keep Kellan at arms length. Felix doesn’t need, or want, the reminder of who he used to be. Someone he can never be again.

Kellan chose to teach in Fairville on a whim and never expected to come face to face with the weekend hookup he can’t forget. Felix isn’t who he remembers and the new, grumpy jerk is upsetting to say the least. But that doesn’t stop Kellan from wanting to help the man who so clearly needs it.

The attraction between them is still as strong as ever. Kellan is determined to show Felix that his disability doesn’t diminish him in any way. Felix, for all that he craves Kellan’s touch, is just as determined to push Kellan away. But Kellan’s gentle persistence breaks through Felix’s walls, and what started as animosity soon gives way to affection. It takes time and communication, and a few bumps along the way, until Kellan can help Felix restore his belief in happily ever after.