Three Weeks Today! Absolutely Amazing!

May 15, 2025. Well, here I am, sitting at my desk, getting back into the swing of things. My hip is pain free, and it’s hard to believe, but I’m walking inside the house without any aids. That’s right. Not even the cane most of the time, although I do hold both rails to go up and down the stairs, and use my wheeled walker for my outdoor walks. I managed 2,893 steps yesterday, and I’m aiming for the full 3,000 today.

One of the side effects of healing is that without the constant pain, I look and feel happier than I have in years. It’s amazing how much constant pain takes out of you, but it has given me a new appreciation for those who suffer in silence with conditions that can’t easily be cured, changed, or controlled. I feel ten years younger.

On another note, I’M SO NOT IN LOVE WITH YOU (All You Need Is Love Book 2) Kindle Edition is live. Last month, I mentioned that I was working on From Paris With Love, and some of you gave me ideas in your posts that ended up in the book. This is an eBook box set for only 99 cents, USD, or free to read on Kindle Unlimited.

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ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE
But I’m SO not in love with you…

At least that’s what these soon-to-be couples are thinking when they’re first paired up. But little do they know…when the chemistry’s there, there won’t be much choice.

Maybe they’re avoiding love because they’ve been burned in the past, or they’ve decided there’s no room in their life for a significant other-especially if that person is downright annoying, The problem might be simple when opposites attract, and sparks are flying, so they’ve decided a long-term relationship is just too much work.

But this happily-ever-after collection of SEVEN NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED SWEET AND STEAMY STORIES – from New York Times and USA Today International bestselling, award winning authors – will be sure to bring a smile to your face until the very last page.

TWO HEARTS’ AMBUSH by Tamara Ferguson, USA Today Bestselling Author: Lara Loughlin is taking a break in her hometown of Crystal Rock before returning on tour as up-and-coming rock star, Lainie Reardon. When wounded warrior Captain Zachary Nash decides to make a move because of their sizzling attraction, she decides to play a long, since he has no idea who she is. But there’s a new threat to the tourism driven community – two women have been assaulted. And then Lara makes a horrific discovery – the serial rapist could have ties to her past. She could very well be the next target…

CAFÉ AU ROMANCE by Kim Hornsby, USA Today Bestselling Author: The last thing Ferry Boat Captain, Sammy Austin needed was the involvement with a man. Especially as she prepared to adopt the baby of her dreams.

HOPING FOR A FAMILY by Mona Risk, New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author: After being bullied by her college roommates for her weight and naivety, Lisa has built a life as a busy pediatric nurse. When her late roommate’s children are abandoned, she feels compelled to care for them. Witnessing her struggle, the older and reserved Dr. Wade Wolf steps in to support her, challenging both their guarded hearts.

WON’T GET FOOLED AGAIN by Katie O’Sullivan, International Bestselling Author: Holly MacDonald is done with cheating, lying men. Finn Kensington is on his first undercover gig, so everything about him is a lie, except for the sparks that fly when the pair meet. Can he convince her to give him a chance, even if he can’t tell her the truth?

LEO – Loving a Lancaster, Book 1 – by Stacy Eaton: USA Today Bestselling Author: When widow Heather McClain joins a girl’s trip to Lake Tahoe, it gets a little out of hand, but Leo Lancaster manages to come to the rescue. Is Heather ready for romance after three long, lonely years, or will her teens have something to say about that?

UNFORGETTABLE TOUCH by Allyson R. Abbott, International Bestselling Author: Never again! That was Sue’s mantra, and she really meant it after two failed marriages. James thought women were fickle and unreliable…however…

FROM PARIS WITH LOVE – Cocktails for You series – by Susanne Matthews, International Bestselling Author: Paris Galanis’s short story, Captive Hearts, written under a pseudonym, wins a writing contest. What should be a dream come true becomes a nightmare when the town’s most eligible bachelor, and her nemesis, offers a reward to the person who can identify the author.

Pick up your copy today. https://www.amazon.com/NOT-LOVE-Need-Love-Book-ebook/dp/B0F3SKLNPG

Have a great week. Looking forward to whatever Mother Nature sends my way and continuing to improve. Who knows, by the end of the summer, I may be managing 5,000 steps a day, and wouldn’t that be incredible?

On a less than pleasant note, I have to report that while I don’t sell a lot of paperbacks, I do sell a few. Unfortunately, Amazon has increased the cost of printing and changed the royalty rates, which means I have had to raise the price of my paperbacks if I want to at least make a buck on them. The more pages in a book, the more it’ll cost. I’m sorry if this affects you, but like the tarrifs which are part of life now, there isn’t anything I can do to change this. E-books and audio booksare your best bets, and I will be working on adding to my audio book selection over the summer. Thanks for understanding. You can check out the status of things here: https://mhsusannematthews.ca/