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    Only Bright Destinies audiobook links online …

    MONDAY MORNING MAILBAG

    Question: Will there be an audiobook for Only Bright Destinies?

    Answer: Yep, there will be an audiobook for Only Bright Destinies. Woot! Here are the pre-order links:

    Only Bright Destinies audiobook cover art

    PRE-ORDER THE AUDIOBOOK:

    Lauren Fortgang and James Fouhey will once again be the voices of Vesper Quill and Kyrion Caldaren. I’ve gotten so many nice comments about their narration, and I’m so glad they are back for the latest book. 😁

    Only Bright Destinies is book #6 in my Galactic Bonds science-fiction fantasy series. It will be released in ebook, audio, and print book (paperback and hardcover) on Feb. 16. Thanks for reading! ❤

    Only Bright Destinies ebooks:

    PRE-ORDER THE EBOOK:

    Only Bright Destinies is a full-length book about Vesper Quill and Kyrion Caldaren (about 127,000 words). It will wrap up some of the major storylines, although I am planning to write more books in my Galactic Bonds series about another couple. #IYKYK 😉

    Only Bright Destinies cover art

    Only Bright Destinies print books:

    Only Bright Destinies tropes and Description:

    Love Star Wars-type stories? This is the book/series for you! Tropes include:

    • Science-fiction fantasy ⚔️
    • Fated mates ❤️
    • Space opera ✨
    • Fated mates ❤️
    • Pew! Pew! Pew! action scenes ⚔️
    • Heroine and hero’s first-person POVs ✨
    • A touch of historical romance ❤️

    “This is space opera at its finest.”—Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times bestselling author on Only Bad Options

    New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep continues her Galactic Bonds science-fiction fantasy series with a rollicking new adventure that blends science fiction and fantasy with a dash of historical romance. The action-packed space opera features a mix of magic and technology, along with a soulmates story and “Pew! Pew! Pew!” battle scenes. Perfect for fans of Star Wars, Dune, and Bridgerton.

    A WOMAN WHO CAN’T SEE HER ENEMIES’ PLANS . . .

    My name is Vesper Quill, and I’m good at figuring things out. Over the years, I’ve used my skills as an inventor and an engineer, along with my seer magic, to solve one hard problem after another.

    My current mission? Discover where the members of the Techwave terrorist organization are hiding and what deadly weapons they plan to unleash on the Archipelago Galaxy.

    With the help of Kyrion Caldaren, my truebond partner, I follow a series of clues to a distant planet. But the Techwave’s plot is much bigger and far more horrific than I ever imagined, and even the enormous power of our truebond might not be enough to help Kyrion and me save the galaxy.

    A MAN WHO IS RUNNING OUT OF TIME . . .

    My name is Kyrion Caldaren, and I excel at killing my enemies. As an Arrow, I spent years honing and using my telekinesis, telepathy, telempathy, and other psionic abilities to defend the people of the Imperium.

    My current mission? Protecting Vesper from Callus Holloway, the greedy siphon who wants to tap into the power of our truebond connection. Too bad I have no idea how to kill Holloway or stop him from taking our magic.

    When Holloway and our other enemies put us in a desperate situation with only bad options, I vow in the coldest depths of my heart to give Vesper the bright destiny she deserves—even if I have to sacrifice myself.

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    Check out the map for Queen of Foxes …

    Queen of Foxes map of the kingdom of Feronia; Interior map original illustration by Amy Acosta
    Interior map original illustration by Amy Acosta

    Y’all, look at this map for Queen of Foxes. Isn’t so cool?!?!?! 🤩🤩🤩

    Interior map original illustration by Amy Acosta. Thanks so much, Amy!

    As an author and reader, it is my firm belief that every fantasy book should have a map, and I’m so excited about the map in Queen of Foxes. Especially since I asked Amy to put a few little Easter eggs in the map. Once you read the book, take another look at the map, and see if you can find them. 😉

    endpapers art for us/canada special editions …

    Endpapers art for the US/Canada special edition of Queen of Foxes showing a man and a woman dueling
    Endpaper original illustration by Juho Choi

    Y’all, look at these gorgeous endpapers for Queen of Foxes. Aren’t they stunning?!?!?! 🤩🤩🤩

    Endpaper original illustration by Juho Choi. Thank you so much, Juho!

    The art shows Rinley Renard, my thief heroine, going up against Prince Zoren Dreiko, the grumpy, growly knight who is standing in her way. And that’s all I can say about that. You will have to read the book to find out exactly what’s going on and especially what happens next. 😉

    Endpapers are found in the front/back of hardcover books and connect the hardcover to the book/text pages. They can feature all sorts of art. 

    These are the endpapers for the US/Canada special edition. The endpapers for the UK edition *will* be different, and I’ll share that art when it is available.

    I hope you all love the map and endpapers art as much as I do. Thanks for reading! 💘

    Queen of Foxes special edition:

    Just look at those pretty sprayed edges on the hardcover. I can’t wait to see the book in person! 🤩

    Queen of Foxes US hardcover special edition with sprayed edges

    PRE-ORDER THE SPECIAL EDITION:

    Amazon US hardcover Barnes & Noble Books-a-million Bookshop.org Target Walmart Amazon CA hardcover Amazon UK hardcover Waterstones UK hardcover

    Queen of Foxes audiobOOK links:

    PRE-ORDER THE AUDIOBOOK — Narrated by Lauren Fortgang and James Fouhey:

    Amazon audiobook Audible Apple books Barnes & Noble google play Kobo libro.fm

    Queen of Foxes coming soon audiobook cover art

    Queen of Foxes EBOOK links:

    Queen of Foxes ebook cover art

    GET THE EBOOK:

    Amazon Barnes & Noble Apple Books Google Play Kobo Bookshop.org OverDrive

    More INFO about Queen of Foxes …

    Love Robin Hood-type stories? This is the book for you! Tropes include:

    • Enemies to lovers ⚔️
    • Fated mates ❤️
    • Slow-burn romance🔥
    • Roguish thief/archer heroine 🏹
    • Duty-bound knight hero ⚔️
    • Heroine has tree/plant magic 🌳
    • Hero has fire magic 🔥
    • Lovers tonight, enemies tomorrow ❤️
    • Found family ❤️
    • Female friendship ❤️
    • Heroine and hero’s first-person POVs ⚔️
    • One last job 🏹

    Queen of Foxes book description:

    HER ENEMIES TOOK EVERYTHING.

    IT’S TIME TO STEAL IT ALL BACK.

    Rinley Renard isn’t just a master thief—she’s also the sole survivor of a political coup that nearly destroyed Feronia. When the opportunity to steal a priceless sword brings Rinley back to the scene of the massacre, it’s a chance to exact her revenge—even if it means masquerading as a guard in the enemy stronghold, where she’s still a hunted fugitive.

    Prince Zoren Dreiko may be the empire’s most powerful Dread Knight, but he has his own reasons for quelling the latest Feronian rebellion. Capturing the masked outlaw stirring unrest might finally free Zoren of his father’s traitorous legacy, and keep the vicious empress he serves from taking his head.

    Trapped in a brutal cat-and-mouse game, Rinley and Zoren’s forbidden attraction blurs the line between duty and desire. When victory for one will doom the other, both are faced with an impossible choice between love and loyalty.

    Experience Sherwood Forest like never before in this sizzling Robin Hood-inspired romantasy from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep.

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    Enter to win an ARC of Queen of Foxes …

    My publisher, Red Tower Books, has set up an eARC and print ARC giveaway for Queen of Foxes, book #1 in my Robin Hood-inspired romantasy series. Woot! 😎

    Queen of Foxes ebook cover

    ENTER TO WIN AN ARC:

    Click here and fill out the Google Form

    The giveaway is open to U.S./Canada. You must fill in a valid NetGalley email to potentially receive an eARC.

    Please note that the publisher is handling the giveaway, not me, so they are the ones approving the requests and picking the winners. The giveaway ends Oct. 11.

    Queen of Foxes will be released Nov. 10 in special edition hardcover, ebook, and audiobook. I’ve always loved Robin Hood stories, and I’m so excited to be putting my own spin on things.

    Good luck, and thanks for reading! ❤

    More INFO about Queen of Foxes …

    Love Robin Hood-type stories? This is the book for you! Tropes include:

    • Enemies to lovers ⚔️
    • Fated mates ❤️
    • Slow-burn romance🔥
    • Roguish thief/archer heroine 🏹
    • Duty-bound knight hero ⚔️
    • Heroine has tree/plant magic 🌳
    • Hero has fire magic 🔥
    • Lovers tonight, enemies tomorrow ❤️
    • Found family ❤️
    • Female friendship ❤️
    • Heroine and hero’s first-person POVs ⚔️
    • One last job 🏹

    Queen of Foxes focuses on Rinley Renard, a master thief and dryad who can communicate with sherwood and other trees, plants, and flowers. When her mysterious benefactor tasks Rinley with stealing a priceless relic, she is forced to return to her home kingdom of Feronia, which was conquered by the Caligan Empire thirteen years ago.

    Standing in Rinley’s way is Prince Zoren Dreiko, a decima with powerful fire magic. Zoren is also a Dread Knight who has been ordered to hunt down a forest outlaw who is stirring up a rebellion against Prince Jon Dreiko, the Caligan overlord who rules Feronia with an iron fist.

    Neither Rinley nor Zoren expects—or wants—the unexpected attraction that flares between them. The dryad and the decima are natural enemies, but their hearts say otherwise . . . 😉

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    New release dates for Bigtime audiobooks …

    Y’all, I have big, big news! My Bigtime superhero series is being released in audio. Woot! 📕

    Karma Girl, book #1, will be released Dec. 15. It (and the rest of the Bigtime series) will be narrated by Amanda Friday.

    The other Bigtime audiobooks will be released in early 2027. The full release schedule is below. In the meantime, Karma Girl is up for pre-order at all the usual audiobook retailers:

    Coming soon cover for Karma Girl audiobook

    GET THE AUDIOBOOK:

    Amazon audiobook Audible audiobook Apple Books audiobook Barnes & Noble audiobook Barnes & Noble audiobook CD Kobo audiobook

    Bigtime audiobook release schedule:

    • Karma Girl—Dec. 15, 2026
    • Hot Mama—February 2, 2027
    • Jinx—March 23, 2027
    • Nightingale—April 13, 2027
    • Fandemic—April 27, 2027

    The audiobooks will be published by Tantor Media.

    Over the years, many readers have asked about audiobooks for the Bigtime paranormal romance series, and I’m so glad they are finally being released. I will share more pre-order links as they become available. Thank you for reading! ❤

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    Pre-order Queen of Foxes at Target and Walmart …

    FYI — In addition to all the usual book retailers, the special edition hardcover of Queen of Foxes is also available to pre-order at Target and Walmart. Woot! 😎

    Queen of Foxes will be released Nov. 10 in hardcover, audiobook, and ebook. I am so excited about the new book, and I can’t wait to share Rinley and Zoren’s story with everyone. Thank you for reading! ❤️

    Queen of Foxes special edition links:

    Just look at those pretty sprayed edges on the hardcover. I can’t wait to see the book in person! 🤩

    Queen of Foxes US hardcover special edition with sprayed edges

    PRE-ORDER THE SPECIAL EDITION:

    Amazon US hardcover Barnes & Noble Books-a-million Bookshop.org Target Walmart Amazon CA hardcover Amazon UK hardcover Waterstones UK hardcover

    Queen of Foxes audiobOOK links:

    PRE-ORDER THE AUDIOBOOK — Narrated by Lauren Fortgang and James Fouhey:

    Amazon audiobook Audible Apple books Barnes & Noble google play Kobo libro.fm

    Queen of Foxes coming soon audiobook cover art

    Queen of Foxes EBOOK links:

    Queen of Foxes ebook cover art

    GET THE EBOOK:

    Amazon Barnes & Noble Apple Books Google Play Kobo Bookshop.org OverDrive

    More INFO about Queen of Foxes …

    Love Robin Hood-type stories? This is the book for you! Tropes include:

    • Enemies to lovers ⚔️
    • Fated mates ❤️
    • Slow-burn romance🔥
    • Roguish thief/archer heroine 🏹
    • Duty-bound knight hero ⚔️
    • Heroine has tree/plant magic 🌳
    • Hero has fire magic 🔥
    • Lovers tonight, enemies tomorrow ❤️
    • Found family ❤️
    • Female friendship ❤️
    • Heroine and hero’s first-person POVs ⚔️
    • One last job 🏹

    Queen of Foxes focuses on Rinley Renard, a master thief and dryad who can communicate with sherwood and other trees, plants, and flowers. When her mysterious benefactor tasks Rinley with stealing a priceless relic, she is forced to return to her home kingdom of Feronia, which was conquered by the Caligan Empire thirteen years ago.

    Standing in Rinley’s way is Prince Zoren Dreiko, a decima with powerful fire magic. Zoren is also a Dread Knight who has been ordered to hunt down a forest outlaw who is stirring up a rebellion against Prince Jon Dreiko, the Caligan overlord who rules Feronia with an iron fist.

    Neither Rinley nor Zoren expects—or wants—the unexpected attraction that flares between them. The dryad and the decima are natural enemies, but their hearts say otherwise . . . 😉

    There will be three books in the series. More info coming soon!