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    Audiobook links online for Only Hard Problems, Galactic Bonds #3, Feb. 20 …

    The audiobook links are online for Only Hard Problems, book #3 in my Galactic Bonds science-fiction fantasy series, which will be released Feb. 20. Woot!

    Only Hard Problems audiobook cover art -- man standing on a green backgroundGET THE AUDIOBOOK:

    Amazon audio Audible

    Max Roll will once again be the voice of Zane Zimmer, while Lauren Fortgang is Vesper Quill. Woot! They did a great job on Only Good Enemies, book #2, and I’m excited that they are back to narrate book #3. I hope everyone enjoys the audiobook when it is released. Happy listening!

    GET THE EBOOK:

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    GET THE PRINT BOOK:

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    Booksellers and librarians can order through IngramSpark

    GET THE HARDCOVER BOOK:

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    Note: The Only Hard Problems print books also include the Zane Zimmer bonus chapters from Only Good Enemies for folks who have been wanting a print version of the bonus material.

    ONLY HARD PROBLEMS DESCRIPTION:

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

    New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Estep continues her Galactic Bonds series with a new, action-packed adventure that blends science-fiction technology and magical fantasy elements with a touch of historical romance. This rollicking space opera focuses on a fan-favorite secondary character who’s part hero, part villain, and all arrogance. Perfect for fans of Star Wars, Bridgerton, and Pride and Prejudice.

    PROBLEMS, PROBLEMS EVERYWHERE . . .

    My name is Zane Zimmer. To most folks, I live a seemingly charmed life as a Regal lord and the heir apparent to the powerful, wealthy House Zimmer, and the gossipcasts breathlessly follow my every swaggering move across the Archipelago Galaxy. I’m also a powerful psion capable of telekinesis, telepathy, and telempathy, and my deadly skills and prowess with my stormsword have made me the golden boy of the Arrows, the Imperium’s elite fighting force.

    But even golden boys have bad days, and the truth is I have more hard problems than I can solve.

    The Techwave is building weapons to use against the Arrows in hopes of toppling the Imperium and taking over the galaxy. But even more worrisome is the fact that my old rival Kyrion Caldaren has a powerful new ally in Vesper Quill. Together, the two of them just might destroy everything I’ve sworn to protect.

    I’m supposed to be relaxing with the other Regals during the Summer Solstice celebration, but when an enemy threatens the festivities, I’m forced to leap into action. As an Arrow, I’ll do whatever it takes to protect my family and the other Regals, even though my actions will cause only more problems—and just might end up being the death of me . . .

    Note: Only Hard Problems is a 47,000-word book from the point of view of Zane Zimmer. It takes place after Only Good Enemies, book 2 in the Galactic Bonds science-fiction fantasy series.

    MORE PRAISE FOR ONLY BAD OPTIONS AND THE GALACTIC BONDS SERIES:

    “Mixing sci-fi and fantasy, this space opera romance is an absolute delight.”—BookBub
     
    “I absolutely love it! This is 429 pages of reading joy.”—Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
     
    “A rocketship ride of star-crossed soulmates, Only Bad Options delighted me from start to finish! I highly recommend this romantic, action-packed space opera to all lovers of science fiction, fantasy, and romance!”—Jeffe Kennedy, award-winning and best-selling author of Dark Wizard and The Pages of the Mind
     
    “The Galactic Bonds series has everything I crave—a delicious slow-burn romance, space opera intrigue and action, tension, danger, unlikely partnerships, and sci-fi fantasy elements that keep you guessing from start to finish. I highly recommend!”—Amanda Bouchet, USA Today bestselling author of The Kingmaker Chronicles

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    Jennifer’s tentative 2024 release schedule …

    Only Hard Problems green cover art with manHappy New Year! Hope everyone is having a good start to 2024. Here are some of my book releases for the first half of the year:

    The Bigtime Series: Volume 1 — Purple city skyline with red banner and tiny superheroesOTHER POTENTIAL 2024 BOOKS:

    Here are some other books/projects I hope to write and release in 2024. Note that these are tentative dates:

    • Galactic Bonds book #4 — Fall 2024: This will be a full-length book with Vesper Quill and Kyrion Caldaren.
    • Section 47 book #3 — Fall 2024 or Winter 2025: This will be a full-length book with Charlotte Locke and Desmond Percy.

    What books are you looking forward to reading this year?

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    ICYMI — Jennifer’s 2023 releases …

    In case you missed it, here is a list of all the books/stories I had out in 2023. All of these are available now. Happy reading! 😎 

    Conquer the KingdomOnly Good Enemies red cover art with couple — Gargoyle Queen #3 — The conclusion to Gemma Ripley’s story

    Heart Stings — Elemental Assassin #19.5 — Lorelei Parker novella

    Only Good Enemies — Galactic Bonds #2 — Featuring Vesper Quill and Kyrion Caldaren

    Spider and Frost — Elemental Assassin and Mythos Academy crossover novella — Featuring Gin Blanco and Gwen Frost

    Stings and Stones — Elemental Assassin short story collection — Featuring Gin Blanco, Finnegan Lane, and other secondary characters

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    Read it now — Stings and Stones Elemental Assassin short story collection released …

    Stings and Stones, a collection of Elemental Assassin short stories, has been released today, Nov. 28. Woot!

    GET THE EBOOK:

    Amazon Kindle Barnes & Noble Apple Books Google Play Kobo Smashwords

    GET THE PRINT BOOK:

    Amazon Barnes & Noble Bookshop.org

    Booksellers and librarians can order print copies through IngramSpark

    GET THE HARDCOVER BOOK:

    Amazon Barnes & Noble Bookshop.org

    Spider and Frost cover art with trainNote: The print books of Stings and Stones include Spider and Frost, the Elemental Assassin and Mythos Academy crossover novella, for readers who want a print version of that story.

    ABOUT THE AUDIOBOOK:

    Stings and Stones is not available as an audiobook, so if you want to read the collection right now, you will have to order the ebook/print book. If Stings and Stones (and/or Spider and Frost) ever becomes available as an audiobook, I will share that info online. Thank you for reading.

    ABOUT THE COLLECTION:

    Stings and Stones is a 67,000-word collection of Elemental Assassin short stories. Some of the stories previously appeared here on my website, while others have been published in anthologies.

    I have a lot of pages on my website, and I feel like many folks just didn’t see/find/read the short stories when they were first posted on my website back in the early 2010s. (The stories are no longer available on my website due to a variety of reasons).

    Over the years, I’ve also gotten a lot of requests to bundle as many of the Elemental Assassin stories together as possible, so those are some of the reasons I am releasing the Stings and Stones short story collection. I hope everyone enjoys reading (or re-reading) the stories.

    STINGS AND STONES DESCRIPTION:

    New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep serves up an Elemental Assassin short story collection featuring danger, magic, and a touch of romance. Perfect for fans of Ilona Andrews, Anne Bishop, Patricia Briggs, and Faith Hunter.

    Flash back to one of Gin Blanco’s many missions as the assassin the Spider. Learn more about Gin’s relationships with her mentor, Fletcher Lane, and her foster brother, Finnegan Lane, and see what trouble the other characters get themselves into when Gin’s not around. From a ghost’s lost love to a villain’s origin story, this action-packed collection has something for every urban fantasy and paranormal romance fan.

    The Stings and Stones collection features ten short stories told by various characters:

    “Spider’s Bargain” — Gin Blanco
    “Web of Death” — Gin Blanco
    “Web of Deceit” — Fletcher Lane
    “Poison” — Finnegan Lane
    “Wasted” — Finnegan Lane
    “Tangled Dreams” — Jo-Jo and Sophia Deveraux
    “Tangled Schemes” — Bria Coolidge
    “Spider’s Nemesis” — Mab Monroe
    “Haints and Hobwebs” — Gin Blanco
    “Parlor Tricks” — Gin Blanco

    Note: Stings and Stones is a 67,000-word collection of Elemental Assassin short stories. Some of the stories previously appeared on Jennifer Estep’s website, while others have been featured in anthologies.

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    Last call to order signed books for the holidays!

    Stings and Stones book order campaign graphicSeveral folks have asked me to do another signed book campaign for the holiday season. The link below goes to a Google Form where you can order signed print books, along with foil bookmarks, coloring bookmarks, and notebooks:

    CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER SIGNED PRINT BOOKS AND MORE

    If you are interested in ordering some books, please fill out all the info on the form — your name, email address, how you want the books signed, etc.

    Note that this offer is for U.S. readers only, due to postage costs. However, I can send bookmarks to international readers. If you want to do that, please fill out the Comments section at the very bottom of the form.

    Please order ASAP as I will be closing the form soon. Print copies of Stings and Stones will ship after the release date of Nov. 28.

    Thanks for reading! 😎