I can’t believe it’s already May! 2018 is really flying by!
I’ve been busy writing, enjoying family celebrations, and just living my best life. I have some exciting career developments in the works, which I hope to share at some point.
Right now I’m totally caught up in NHL Playoffs fever. I grew up in Maryland, so I’ve always rooted for the Washington Capitals. They’ve never won the Stanley Cup, so I’m hoping this will be their year. (Hey, a girl can dream, right?) I recently became a fan of the Vegas Golden Knights after hubby and I attended one of their games in March. We had a blast and I got some inspiration for Logan’s story, the third book in my Denver Rebels hockey series.
Speaking of those hunky Rebels, I wanted to share some of the most common questions and answers about the series:
Q) Do you have a release date for Logan’s book?
A) No. I’ve learned my lesson about promising release dates.
Q) Will we ever see the outcome of the Stanley Cup playoffs?
A) Absolutely! The premise of this series is to take you on a journey with the Denver Rebels as they contend for the Stanley Cup. The stakes are raised with every book as we draw closer to the playoffs. WICKED GAMES covered the start of the hockey season through December. THE SWEDE spanned from December to March. Logan’s book spans from March to May (deep into the playoffs). Ultimately, the road to the Stanley Cup will end with Hunter’s book. But never fear! There’s a lot happening on and off the ice, so sit back and enjoy the journey!
Q) Are the Rebels going to win the Cup?
A) You’ll have to wait and see!
Q) I love HEA endings. A romance novel doesn’t feel complete without a wedding at the end. Are Reid and Nadia getting married in the next book?
A) No. Their wedding is set for June (after the playoffs). I know many readers are eager to see the happy couple exchange vows, but I don’t want to cram a wedding into the busy hockey season. Picture this scenario: Reid and Nadia get married on a Saturday and spend their wedding night at a swanky hotel. The next morning, Reid has to leave for practice. Later that day, he has to fly out of town for an away game. Nadia can accompany him (on a separate plane). Or she can stay behind, order room service alone, and watch his game during what should have been their honeymoon. Does that sound romantic to you? Me neither!
Q) Then when will you feature their wedding (as well as Viggo and Scarlett’s)?
A) I plan to release follow-up novellas after Hunter’s book. The novellas will cover the weddings and aftermath. This means there will be time jumps as the couples start having children and going on family vacations. Reid and Nadia’s novella will be called WICKED EVER AFTER. Viggo and Scarlett’s novella will be called FROM SWEDEN WITH LOVE. (Other novellas TBA.)
Q) Will Viggo finally tell his mother the truth about his grandfather in FROM SWEDEN WITH LOVE?
A) Yes, absolutely! Get your Kleenex ready now!
Q) Who is Logan’s love interest?
A) Her name is Meadow Ryan. She and Logan met as children in foster care. Their story is shaping up to be a slow burn romance that packs an emotional punch. Stay tuned!
Q) I’m so excited about Hunter’s book! In THE SWEDE, you hinted that he might be a Dom (i.e., a “Dominant”). Is he?
A) Bwahaha! All I will say is that Hunter’s story will be very…adventurous. LOL.
Q) Are Hunter and Kandace going to end up together?
A) No, they’re not. Honestly, I don’t think they would make a good couple. Kandace still has some growing up to do, and Hunter needs a woman who’s more on his level. His love interest will be introduced in Logan’s book. She hates hockey with the heat of a thousand burning suns, so she and Hunter are in for an epic clash! Also, the Stanley Cup Finals occur early in Hunter’s book; after that he’ll be able to focus all his attention on seducing the heroine and winning her heart.
Q) I know the Wolf Pack series is on hiatus, but will any of them make a cameo appearance in remaining Denver Rebels books?
A) Yes! Some of them will appear in WICKED EVER AFTER. Remember that Asha Dubois is designing gowns for Nadia and her bridesmaids, so she and Sterling Wolf will travel to Denver for the wedding. Reid and Mason are good friends, so of course Mason is coming to Reid’s bachelor party and the wedding. His future love interest will be revealed in this novella. Could it be Leilani or one of the other bridesmaids? Hmm…we shall see!
Q) Will Jess and Dubinski get their own story?
A) At this time, I have no plans to give them a book. But don’t worry, we haven’t seen the last of them!
Q) Will you write books for any of Reid or Viggo’s siblings?
A) I would love to! But I don’t want to overcommit myself. Things can change at any time, so I’ll just play it by ear.
Q) When will you share the title and cover for Logan’s book?
A) I’m still working out some things, so please stay tuned!
Edited To Add: Yes, I definitely plan to release WHATEVER YOU NEED PART 2 after Logan’s book. I’ll do my absolute best to make the conclusion as satisfying as possible, but realistically I’m kinda preparing myself for another onslaught of scathing reviews and personal attacks. Frankly I’m in no hurry to deal with that again, so I’m just taking my time with that book. At this point I’m damned if I do, damned if I don’t. Lol.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms out there! You are loved, appreciated, and celebrated!
Need to know if you are going to write in story lines for the charters in the series Naomi Chase? Like Brandon brother or sister or his friends? I enjoy this series so much.
Yes I want another Brandon and Tania book
I’ll see what I can do, Aleta. 🙂
Hi Arliss! I was disappointed with the sales for Speechless, so I’m reluctant to spend more time writing another book in the Exposed series (as much as I LOVE those characters). That said, I recently had a dream about Brandon and Tamia, so maybe it’s a sign. Lol. IF I resume the Exposed series, it won’t be until after I’ve completed the Denver Rebels series. I would pick up with Ultimatum (featuring Dre, Brooke, and Fiona). If Ultimatum underperforms, I’m pretty much done with the Exposed series. 🙁
I enjoyed the series.
Maybe, people didn’t know that the book was released. It took me some time to find out.
Mason and one of the cousins?! Yaaaaasssss! Got my fingers and toes crossed!
Thanks for this. It’s always great to hear from you!
Hey Deena! Yes, I’m really leaning toward a Mason and Leilani pairing. I think they would be good together. They’re going to meet during the pre-wedding festivities, so let’s see if sparks fly! 🙂
Thanks for the update!
Thanks for your support, Gia!
Thank you for the update!!!
Thanks for your support, Crystal!
Thank you for update. Just take time and do right because I know you can I love your books
and I’m waiting for what ever come out (book) that how much I miss your book so God bless you thank you next time
Thank you for the update Maureen! I am delighted and so happy that we’ll be getting more of those Denver Rebels!
I wouldn’t mind more of the Fantasy series either!
You’re making me giddy with excitement. Goodness me! I cannot wait for them all. Full lengths and the novellas. *sighs happily*. You have me deeply intrigued by Logan’s book now too. Bloody hell. A slow burn romance that packs a punch with emotional themes woven throughout. Heck yaaaas. Sign me up!
And the fact that Hunter will be wooing a woman so opposed to his sport sounds freaking riveting. Get in! Happy times. ^_^
Thank you for the update. Stay blessed and happy Maureen.
So great for this update. I can’t stop reading Reid & Viggo’s books. I loved how Scarlett & Viggo’s story picked up at Nadia & Reid’s engagement party. Looking forward to next release.
Thank you for the update . So good to hear . I was wondering about alot of those Q’s but was afraid to ask . Especially the “Viggo/His Mom / Grand father situation .
I’m looking foward to any work you produced.
I am happy for any book you release but I would love to have the second half of ‘whatever you need’ is that on the horizon this year?
I will take any book sequence any story Maureen writes. I love her books I am going to wait until part 1,2 etc., comes out. Your books are better than calgon.
Happy you’re taking the time to enjoy your family (we can’t get that time back).
Looking forward to your future books!
Until then will re-read ur books! Happy writing!!
Thanks for the update, looking for to more good reads
S.N. What about Morgan’s story
I’m so missing the Naomi Chase – Exposed, Deception, Betrayal, Speechless series. I know you said that Speechless tanked but I literally reread those 4 EVERY month. When will there be another book in the Brandon-Tamia series? I need a fix bad, I’m getting the itch. Lol
Hey girl, thanks for keeping us updated. Im happy that you are continuing the Exposed series. I reread each book about 100 times. As you can tell I love the series. Don’t give up on the series. Keep believing in yourself.
Any updates for River and Morgan’s story (Whatever you Need) ?
I’m so missing the Naomi Chase – Exposed, Deception, Betrayal, Speechless series. I know you said that Speechless tanked but I literally reread those 4 EVERY month. When will there be another book in the Brandon-Tamia series? I need a fix bad, I’m getting the itch. Lol
Thank you for the update
Thanks you for the update. Wow you answered several of my questions. Rooting for the Capitals makes sense. Still rooting for Vegas knights. Can’t wait for Logan’s story and Hunter that too funny for his interest to hate hockey.
Thanks again and have a Happy Mother’s Day.
Hopefully both our teams will meet.
Hello,Maureen! Thank you for the updates! I love your work!!
Thank you for the update. I wait for whatever ( book) comes out. So take your time and do it right because I know you can that why I love your books, can’t wait to see what book come out. (Hurry up ) Iol God bless you until next time.
Thank you for the update, you’ve given a lot to look forward to!
Thanks for the updates Maureen. I’m definitely waiting for whatever book you release. I absolutely love your books. However do you have any information about part 2 of the ecstasy island series.
Thank you for the update. Let me just say I’m in love with these Rebels.
Mauuuuurrrrrreeeeeennnnnnn! I am so happy to hear from you. I am ready for the next book. I always thought Hunter will be the one with a childhood friend, never thought it would be Logan. This is going to be so emotional story for me. I love friendship romances. . I hope we get some intense love scenes, some jealousy from Logan because he is protective at first, and some begging from Logan (baby please….lol).
As always, I appreciate you.
Also, forget the haters! Write what your heart desires and I will rock with you for life. Tell the story as you see fit. I believe in you and will continue to support you. Remember, you are one of my dissertation inspirations.
Much Love,
Monda
Thanks so much for the updates. Keep them coming! I am hooked on the Denver Rebels series. I’m super excited for Logan’s book.
I loved the first book in the Ecstasy Island Series! Is there any chance that there will be any future books? I so want to read Dakota and Sylvain’s story and get a lot of the unanswered questions from Stay with Me.
Ahh you’re the best! Thank you for the update. Can’t wait to devour whatever you bless us with 🙂
Hey Maureen, thank you so much for the updates.
I know it’s hard when readers say bad things about your books; just remember for every bad remark there are several good remarks. I enjoy all of your books.
What’s happening with the Morehouse 9. You did a book for Michael and several books on Quentin. You mentioned a book for Percy but there are still leaves 6 more for the Morehouse 9 Gabriel Nicks, Jackson Gallagher, Shokare Bello, Derrick Pearce, Khalil Bond and last but not least Liam Masters.
I have the entire Exposed series. Would love to find out what’s going on with Brandon, Tamia, Dominic and both babies Tamia’s and her sisters, Brandon’s brother and sister. Sometimes when authors go back and a write prequel for their book it seems to not over very well probably because some of the information has been mentioned in the previous but not in depth. I enjoyed “Speechless” but so hoping for a audio version.
Maureen keep your head up and keep writing because you do have a lot of loyal followers.
Can’t wait!!! Love your books Maureen!!