NEXT SEASON is Available in Audiobook!

Nick J. Russo is back to narrate NEXT SEASON, Book 2 in Elmwood Stories, and this might be one of my favorite narrations of his ever! Something about JC’s Quebecois accent coaxing Riley from his post-injury funk with tuna salads does it for me. And I wrote the story! LOL Take a listen to the sample here! And be sure to check out You, Again too.

And yes, HOLIDAY CRUSH will be here December 10. Book 3 is a holiday story featuring a hockey has-been, a fabulous barista, and some holiday magic! Preorder available now!

Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating today! I’ll be hosting my family this year. My daughter is home from NYC and two of my siblings will be here with their spouses. And George will of course be our entertainment. I have the turkey and most of the ingredients I’ll need for side dishes, but it seems like there’s always some last minute detail to take care of, right?

Wishing you a happy and joyful holiday.

Happy Reading…and listening, Lane and George xo

HOLIDAY CRUSH Cover/Blurb Reveal and More!

Tis the season! HOLIDAY CRUSH is coming soon and I’m so thrilled to share the new cover by Sleepy Fox Studio!

Mark your calendars for December 10 for Book 3 in my Small Town/Hockey series, Elmwood Stories and a little holiday magic. This one belongs to Elmwood natives, Ivan and Court, coffee shop owner extraordinaire and his grade school crush, a down-on-his-luck hockey player who just happens to be home for the holidays. This book can be enjoyed as a standalone. Preorder for Holiday Crush available now!

🎄Small Town Holiday Romance 🌞 Grumpy/Sunshine ☕ Mistletoe Latte Art 🎅 Santa Hats…and yes, 🏒 Hockey

Check out the blurb for Holiday Crush:

The hockey has-been, the barista, and some holiday magic…

Court

Cut from the team, fired my agent…now what? 

This can’t be it for me. Unfortunately, the phone isn’t ringing. My best bet is to head home for the holidays and regroup. 

I can help out at the rink and visit the guy who owns the coffee shop next to my family’s bakery. No, no, it’s not what you think. Ivan and I went to school together. We’re acquaintance-friends…nothing more.

But you know, I like him. A lot. He’s funny and relentlessly upbeat. I’m a better person when I’m with him—the kind who volunteers to deck the halls and wrap garland on lampposts and—

Whoa. What is happening here?

Ivan

I spent my formative years mooning over Court Henderson, our high school’s hockey phenom even though he was out of my league. Thankfully, I grew up and left silly remnants of my youth behind. Good thing ’cause he’s grumpier than I remembered.

He’s also going through a tough time and if I can be a friend to him, I will ’cause under his gruff yet extremely fine exterior, he’s a good soul with a huge heart. He’s charming, sweet, handsome, and—uh oh. 

My crush is back. Just in time for the holidays…

Holiday Crush is an MM bisexual, small town romance featuring a renewed ancient crush, some mistletoe latte art, and a little seasonal magic.

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Wait, there’s more news! NEXT SEASON, Book 2 in Elmwood Stories will be available on audiobook any second now. Yes!! JC on audio! Can you even??? It’s in Audible’s hands so I’m hoping for a speedy release. I’ll let you know when it’s live. In the meantime, audiobook lovers, be sure to get your copy of YOU, AGAIN, narrated by the oh, so talented Nick J. Russo.

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Last but not least, I’m thrilled to announce that The Humbug Holiday, my holiday standalone story from last year, has just been released in German translation! German readers, be sure to get your copy of Weihnachten- Bah, Humbug! …just in time for the holidays! Grumpy meets grumpy and somehow, the holidays are more magic than ever! Hope you enjoy!

I think it’s officially holiday season, so Happy Holidays and Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating next week. This will be George’s second Thanksgiving, but he was so tiny last year. What a difference a year makes!

Lane and…George ❤ 🐾

NEXT SEASON is LIVE!

The wait is over! NEXT SEASON is now available in ebook and paperback! If you’re a fan of Grumpy/Sunshine in a small town with a little hockey, this one is for you!

Stay tuned for audiobook info! Nick J. Russo will be back to narrate Riley and JC’s story. NEXT SEASON is Book 2 in the Elmwood Stories series, but it can be enjoyed as a standalone. However, you may want to check out Book 1 also…You, Again.

Happy Reading! Lane xo

The injured hockey player and the grumpy chef…

♥️Riley

My time playing pro hockey will be up soon. I can feel it. And I’ve heard the rumors: he’s too old, he’s had too many injuries, he’s lost his edge. I don’t want to admit it, but they could be right. Next season might be my last.

Or this season. Because of course, this is when the universe decides I need another concussion. It’s a doozy too—the kind that’s going to keep me off skates for a while.

Which is how I end up in a small New England town in the middle of nowhere Vermont, eating every meal at a diner where a grumpy chef from Quebec makes haute cuisine…and burgers. Jean-Claude is funny and charming and—

Okay, I have a crush on a gay man.

This is a new one.

♥️Jean-Claude

Confused straight men are entertaining. But Riley is…fascinating, sexy, and curiously vulnerable. His injury has rocked his confidence a bit, so perhaps he’s in need of a friend. Any friend. Even moi.

I’m an unlikely choice, but maybe he just likes my tuna salad.

No…I think it’s me.

And though I’m happy to help him explore his bisexual curious side, I have career concerns of my own. See, the things I love most about Elmwood seem shaky and uncertain, but not Riley. He’s solid and genuine. Suddenly, this temporary secret liaison feels more real than anything in my life.

I need more than this season. I want it all. With Riley.

✨Next Season is an MM bisexual-awakening romance featuring a grumpy chef, an injured hockey player, and a big HEA in a small town where anything can happen.

5 Days and Counting till NEXT SEASON is Here! And New French & Italian Translations!

Just a couple more days till NEXT SEASON is available! And if you love a grumpy/sunshine romance, this one is for you! Jean-Claude is a cranky chef with a secret past and Riley is an injured pro hockey player who just wants to get back on the ice. Neither is looking for anything special, but the best things happen when you least expect them!

❤ GRUMPY/SUNSHINE ❤SMALL TOWN ROMANCE ❤HOCKEY

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And check this out! I have two brand new foreign translations, one in French and one in Italian! The French translation of Leaning Into Forever… Pour..l’éternité is available now! And Out in the Deep…Dove l’acqua è più profonda is available in Italian translation. Coming soon to German…The Humbug Holiday!

I’m traveling on the East Coast with my mother for a few days visiting old family friends…and missing George. But wow…look at these colors!

Happy Reading! Lane xo

YOU, AGAIN AUDIOBOOK is LIVE!

Woohoo!! You, Again is now available on audio and narrated by the amazing Nick J. Russo. And Whisper-synched too! I can’t wait for you to hear his rendition of Vinnie and Nolan’s story. The hometown hockey hero and his best-friend’s brother…

❤ Bi-awakening ❤ Best-Friend’s Brother ❤ Small Town ❤ Hockey

Nick will be narrating Book 2 in my Elmwood Stories series as well. NEXT SEASON will be here October 30 and yes, preorder is available now!

And German readers…look for You, Again coming soon to German translation too!

Happy Reading and Listening! Lane…and George 🐾

NEXT SEASON Cover/Blurb Reveal!

Ta da! Next Season is coming later this month and I’m absolutely in love with this cover by Sleepy Fox Studio!

Mark your calendars for October 30 for Book 2 in my Small Town/Hockey series, Elmwood Stories. This one features Riley and Jean-Claude, an injured hockey player nearing the end of his career and a grumpy chef who “accidentally” befriends him. If you love small town romances, hockey, sunny/grumpy heroes, this one is for you! Preorder available for Next Season is available now!

Check out the blurb for Next Season:

The injured hockey player and the grumpy chef…

Riley

My time playing pro hockey will be up soon. I can feel it. And I’ve heard the rumors: he’s too old, he’s had too many injuries, he’s lost his edge. I don’t want to admit it, but they could be right. Next season might be my last. 

Or this season. Because of course, this is when the universe decides I need another concussion. It’s a doozy too—the kind that’s going to keep me off skates for a while. 

Which is how I end up in a small New England town in the middle of nowhere Vermont, eating every meal at a diner where a grumpy chef from Quebec makes haute cuisine…and burgers. Jean-Claude is funny and charming and—

Okay, I have a crush on a gay man. 

This is a new one. 

Jean-Claude

Confused straight men are entertaining. But Riley is…fascinating, sexy, and curiously vulnerable. His injury has rocked his confidence a bit, so perhaps he’s in need of a friend. Any friend. Even moi.

I’m an unlikely choice, but maybe he just likes my tuna salad. 

No…I think it’s me. 

And though I’m happy to help him explore his bisexual curious side, I have career concerns of my own. See, the things I love most about Elmwood seem shaky and uncertain, but not Riley. He’s solid and genuine. Suddenly, this temporary secret liaison feels more real than anything in my life. 

I need more than this season. I want it all. With Riley.

Next Season is an MM bisexual-awakening romance featuring a grumpy chef, an injured hockey player, and a big HEA in a small town where anything can happen.

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ALSO happening in October…the audiobook for YOU, AGAIN (narrated by Nick J. Russo) will be here any second now! I can’t wait for you to hear Vinnie and Nolan’s story. Nick did such a great job on this one. I’ll let you know when it’s LIVE!

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And German readers, how fun is this? FAIRY CAKES IN WINTER is now available in German translation. This is light-angst, sexy story about a grumpy baker and a sunny tourist is just the sweet something you need! By the way, YOU, AGAIN is also coming in German soon too!

I have to tell you, we have officially entered my favorite time of year! I love autumn. I love the change of light, the cooler days, and I don’t even mind that it gets dark earlier. Plus…candy corn, Halloween, and holiday cheer on the horizon! All good things.

Happy October and Happy Reading! Lane…and George (this pic is my new screensaver, btw! 😉🐾

YOU, AGAIN is LIVE!

Yes, You, Again is here and available on Amazon KU! I’m so thrilled to introduce you to Vinnie and Nolan, the hometown hockey hero and his best-friend’s brother…

I’m a huge fan of small town romances. There’s something kind of special about places where everyone knows your name or your family that makes you feel connected even after you’ve moved away. That’s what Vinnie finds when he comes home after announcing his retirement from the NHL. Everything is the same, and yet…something has changed. And the one person he hoped he’d gotten out of his system is the only one he wants. It’s complicated, though ’cause it’s Nolan, his best-friend’s little brother.

*PREORDER is available now for Book 2: Next Season!

Be sure to check out the blurb for You, Again below and check in for audiobook updates. Nick J. Russo will be narrating this one and with any luck, it will be released within the next couple of weeks. Fingers crossed!

Happy Reading!

Lane xo

Blurb for You, Again

The hometown hockey hero and his best friend’s brother…

Vinnie

Hockey is in my blood. I learned to skate before I learned how to ride a bike. I’ve been on a wild ride, playing at the highest level for some of the biggest and best teams in the league. But now it’s over, and I’m not sure what to do with myself.

So I’m going home to Elmwood.

But I’ll tell you what I’m not gonna do—I’m not going to coach my buddy’s junior hockey league. No chance. I don’t know how to deal with kids, and besides, the other coach—who happens to be my best friend’s brother—hates me. With reason.

That may be old news, yet something tells me we’re going to have to deal with the past.

And that’s almost as scary as coaching teens.

Nolan 

No, I don’t hate Vinnie, but he drives me nuts. 

He’s cocky, goofy, selfish, and yeah…after all these years, I’m still attracted to him. But I’m a responsible adult now. I run my family’s business, and with the help of my ex, I’ve made Elmwood Diner into a New England institution. 

So maybe my life isn’t particularly exciting at the moment, and maybe Vinnie isn’t the worst. Nonetheless, I have no desire to rekindle a friendship with the hockey hero who no doubt will be on the first flight out of town the second he gets bored or gets a better offer.

And I’m not coaching with him. No way. 

Ugh…

I can’t believe I’m doing this again.

You, Again is an MM bisexual, best friend’s brother, frenemies to lovers romance featuring old friends, a new quest, and a little hockey HEA!

Small Town-Hockey Romance Coming Next Week & More News…

Happy September! We had a wonderful summer filled with fun family time, travel, and of course, George. My youngest and oldest kids, who both happen to live in New York City were here for extended stays. Family meals, card games, and fighting over the remote…I loved every second! It’s back to work for me now and guess what? I have a new release coming next Friday, September 8!

You, Again will be here in just five days! I’m so excited for you to meet Vinnie and Nolan, the newly retired hockey hero and his brother’s best friend who kinda, sorta hates him.

Also…I’m thrilled to announce the release of a few new foreign language translations! Books 1 and 2 in my A Kind of Stories, A Kind of Truth and A Kind of Romance have been re-released in French translation…and Book 2 in Out in College, Out in the End Zone is now available in German translation! More coming soon…

Happy Reading!

Lane and George…🐾

You, Again COVER REVEAL!

You, Again will be here September 8! Mark your calendars for Book 1 in my brand new small town/hockey series, Elmwood Stories. First up…Vinnie and Nolan, childhood friends with a past. *Cover design by Sleepy Fox Studio.

After retiring from the NHL, Vinnie heads home for the summer to figure out what comes next, and of course, to have some fun. Coaching teens with Nolan, his best friend’s brother, however, isn’t what he had in mind, but it’s a good opportunity to right some old wrongs, and start over. In more ways than one.

I don’t know about you, but I love small town romance stories and I’ve packed every trope I know into this one! LOL Bisexual awakening, best-friend’s brother, hockey, hometown romance, childhood friends…and more! I can’t wait to introduce you to Vinnie and Nolan and this brand new cast of characters in my Elmwood Stories series. Check out the blurb below and be sure to preorder your copy of You, Again.

The hometown hockey hero and his best friend’s brother… 

Vinnie 

Hockey is in my blood. I learned to skate before I learned how to ride a bike. I’ve been on a wild ride, playing at the highest level for some of the biggest and best teams in the league. But now…it’s over and I’m not sure what to do with myself. 

But I’ll tell you what I’m not gonna do—I’m not going home to coach my buddy’s junior hockey league. No chance. I don’t know how to deal with kids, and besides, the other coach, who happens to be my best friend’s brother, hates me. For no reason. 

Okay…maybe Nolan has a reason.  

And it’s almost as scary as coaching teens.  

Nolan  

No, I don’t hate Vinnie, but he drives me nuts.  

He’s cocky, goofy, selfish, and yeah…after all these years, I’m still attracted to him. But I’m a responsible adult now. I run my family’s business, and with the help of my ex, I’ve made Elmwood Diner into a New England institution.  

So maybe my life isn’t particularly exciting at the moment, and maybe Vinnie isn’t the worst. Nonetheless, I have no desire to rekindle a friendship with the hockey hero who no doubt will be on the first flight out of town the second he gets bored or gets a better offer. 

And I’m not coaching with him. No way.  

Ugh… 

I can’t believe I’m doing this again. 

You, Again is an MM bisexual, best friend’s brother, frenemies to lovers romance featuring old friends, a new quest, and a little hockey HEA!

THE LONDON CHANCE is Here!

Woohoo! Roman and Chance’s story is now available on Amazon KU!

If you’re in the mood for a lighthearted, low-angst romantic comedy, THE LONDON CHANCE is for you! I’ve spent quite a bit of time in the UK recently and I’ve definitely been inspired by the beauty and history. The hopeless romantic in me couldn’t help imagining two strangers meeting on a dare and falling in love by chance.

THE LONDON CHANCE is an MM, bisexual romance featuring an American, a Canadian, a dating app, and an unexpected HEA. This story first appeared in the H2H Charity Anthology, vol. 6. The updated version includes an additional original bonus short story.


Happy Reading! Lane xo

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Two strangers, an online dating app, and a chance at forever…


Chance

After months of online correspondence with a sexy businessman, we’re finally meeting in person—in London, no less!

Okay. It’s a casual meet-up. Nothing to get excited about. I fully understand that online connections don’t always translate in person. Roman could be pompous or worse…boring.

Wish me luck!

Roman

Dinner with my online “friend” doesn’t go well. I shouldn’t be disappointed. That’s life.

But just as I’m ready to write our peculiar acquaintanceship off, Chance turns up unexpectedly at a karaoke bar. Don’t ask what I’m doing there. I have no idea. However, I don’t mind at all. It feels like the universe is giving us a cosmic redo. Sure, Chance lives in California and my home is in the UK now, but this feels like the real thing. Something worth taking a chance on.

A forever chance.