Novellas

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    Read it now — Heart Stings, Elemental Assassin novella #19.5, released …

    Heart Stings, Elemental Assassin novella #19.5, has been released today, May 9. Woot!

    This 38,000-word novella is from the point of view of Lorelei Parker and takes place after the events of Last Strand, book #19.

    GET THE EBOOK:

    Amazon Kindle Barnes & Noble Nook Apple Books Google Play Kobo Smashwords

    Heart Stings originally appeared in the Dirty Deeds 2 anthology in 2022. Dirty Deeds 2 was a limited-time anthology. It is no longer available, so I am releasing Heart Stings as a stand-alone ebook.

    I hope everyone enjoys reading (or re-reading) Lorelei’s story. Thanks! 😎 

    GET THE PRINT BOOK:

    Amazon Barnes & Noble IndieBound

    Booksellers and librarians can order copies through IngramSpark

    The Heart Stings print books will also include Winter’s Web, Elemental Assassin novella #17.5. So if you have been wanting to get Winter’s Web in print (other than in the Seasons of Sorcery anthology), this is your chance.

    ABOUT THE AUDIOBOOK:

    Heart Stings is not available as an audiobook at this time. So if you want to read the novella, you will have to get the ebook or print book.

    I am hopeful that Heart Stings will eventually be available as an audiobook, but I do not have a potential release date. Thank you for reading. 

    HEART STINGS DESCRIPTION:

    New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep serves up a novella focusing on secondary characters from her Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series. This action-packed adventure features elemental magic and an enemies-to-lovers romance. Perfect for fans of Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, Charlaine Harris, and Faith Hunter.

    Heart stings can be the most dangerous wounds of all . . .

    Lorelei Parker has had plenty of “heart stings” in her life—moments that are both happy and sad. With her grandmother’s recent marriage, Lorelei has had far more good times than bad lately.

    That all changes when a ruthless Ashland underworld boss starts threatening her, but Lorelei is determined to figure out why the other crime boss is so interested in her thriving business. She vows to use her elemental Ice and metal magic to do whatever it takes to defend herself and her family.

    Also in the mix is the mercurial Hugh Tucker. Lorelei doesn’t know what the vampire is up to, or if he’s a friend or an enemy. Tucker might even be something else, something more—if Lorelei can stay alive long enough to figure out whose side he’s really on . . .

    Note: Heart Stings is a 38,000-word novella from the point of view of Lorelei Parker. It takes place after the events of Last Strand, book 19 in the Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series. Heart Stings first appeared in the Dirty Deeds 2 anthology in 2022.   

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    Print books online for Heart Stings, Elemental Assassin novella #19.5 …

    The print books are online for Heart Stings, Elemental Assassin novella #19.5, May 9. Woot!

    This 38,000-word novella is from the point of view of Lorelei Parker and takes place after the events of Last Strand, book #19.

    GET THE PRINT BOOK:

    Amazon Barnes & Noble IndieBoundBooksellers and librarians can order copies through IngramSpark

    The Heart Stings print books will also include Winter’s Web, Elemental Assassin novella #17.5. So if you have been wanting to get Winter’s Web in print (other than in the Seasons of Sorcery anthology), this is your chance.

    GET THE EBOOK:

    Amazon Kindle Barnes & Noble Apple Books Google Play Kobo Smashwords

    Heart Stings originally appeared in the Dirty Deeds 2 anthology in 2022. Dirty Deeds 2 was a limited-time anthology. It is no longer available, so I am releasing Heart Stings as a stand-alone ebook.

    I hope everyone enjoys reading (or re-reading) Lorelei’s story when it comes out. Thanks!

    ABOUT THE AUDIOBOOK:

    I am hopeful that Heart Stings will also be available as an audiobook. I will share more information as it becomes available. Thank you for reading.

    HEART STINGS DESCRIPTION:

    New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep serves up a novella focusing on secondary characters from her Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series. This action-packed adventure features elemental magic and an enemies-to-lovers romance. Perfect for fans of Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, Charlaine Harris, and Faith Hunter.

    Heart stings can be the most dangerous wounds of all . . .

    Lorelei Parker has had plenty of “heart stings” in her life—moments that are both happy and sad. With her grandmother’s recent marriage, Lorelei has had far more good times than bad lately.

    That all changes when a ruthless Ashland underworld boss starts threatening her, but Lorelei is determined to figure out why the other crime boss is so interested in her thriving business. She vows to use her elemental Ice and metal magic to do whatever it takes to defend herself and her family.

    Also in the mix is the mercurial Hugh Tucker. Lorelei doesn’t know what the vampire is up to, or if he’s a friend or an enemy. Tucker might even be something else, something more—if Lorelei can stay alive long enough to figure out whose side he’s really on . . .

    Note: Heart Stings is a 38,000-word novella from the point of view of Lorelei Parker. It takes place after the events of Last Strand, book 19 in the Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series. Heart Stings first appeared in the Dirty Deeds 2 anthology in 2022.   

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    Heart Stings, Elemental Assassin novella #19.5, to be released May 9 …

    Heart Stings, Elemental Assassin novella #19.5, will be released May 9. Woot!

    This 38,000-word novella is from the point of view of Lorelei Parker and takes place after the events of Last Strand, book #19.

    GET THE EBOOK:

    Amazon Kindle Barnes & Noble Nook Apple Books Google Play Kobo Smashwords

    Heart Stings originally appeared in the Dirty Deeds 2 anthology in 2022. Dirty Deeds 2 was a limited-time anthology. It is no longer available, so I am releasing Heart Stings as a stand-alone ebook.

    I hope everyone enjoys reading (or re-reading) Lorelei’s story when it comes out. Thanks!

    GET THE PRINT BOOK:

    Amazon Barnes & Noble IndieBound

    Booksellers and librarians can order copies through IngramSpark

    The Heart Stings print books will also include Winter’s Web, Elemental Assassin novella #17.5. So if you have been wanting to get Winter’s Web in print (other than in the Seasons of Sorcery anthology), this is your chance.

    ABOUT THE AUDIOBOOK:

    I am hopeful that Heart Stings will also be available as an audiobook. I will share more information as it becomes available. Thank you for reading.

    HEART STINGS DESCRIPTION:

    New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep serves up a novella focusing on secondary characters from her Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series. This action-packed adventure features elemental magic and an enemies-to-lovers romance. Perfect for fans of Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, Charlaine Harris, and Faith Hunter.

    Heart stings can be the most dangerous wounds of all . . .

    Lorelei Parker has had plenty of “heart stings” in her life—moments that are both happy and sad. With her grandmother’s recent marriage, Lorelei has had far more good times than bad lately.

    That all changes when a ruthless Ashland underworld boss starts threatening her, but Lorelei is determined to figure out why the other crime boss is so interested in her thriving business. She vows to use her elemental Ice and metal magic to do whatever it takes to defend herself and her family.

    Also in the mix is the mercurial Hugh Tucker. Lorelei doesn’t know what the vampire is up to, or if he’s a friend or an enemy. Tucker might even be something else, something more—if Lorelei can stay alive long enough to figure out whose side he’s really on . . .

    Note: Heart Stings is a 38,000-word novella from the point of view of Lorelei Parker. It takes place after the events of Last Strand, book 19 in the Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series. Heart Stings first appeared in the Dirty Deeds 2 anthology in 2022.   

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    Jennifer’s book release schedule for 2023 …

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    MONDAY MORNING MAILBAG

    Question: What is your book release schedule for 2023?

    Answer: Here is my projected 2023 release schedule. Note that some of these projects/dates could change due to various publishing and life/schedule whims:

    March 7 – Conquer the Kingdom, Gargoyle Queen #3 – This will be the finale to Gemma’s story, and there is an epic fight scene in the book.

    May 9 – Heart Stings, Elemental Assassin novella #19.5 – Heart Stings takes place after the events of Last Strand and is from the point of view of Lorelei Parker.

    July 18 – Only Good Enemies, Galactic Bonds #2 – This book will feature the points of view of Vesper Quill and Kyrion Caldaren, just like Only Bad Options.

    September – Elemental Assassin/Mythos Academy crossover novella – This will feature Gin Blanco and Gwen Frost.

    November – Elemental Assassin short story collection – This will feature stories from my website, various anthologies, etc.

    December – Galactic Bonds novella – This might feature Zane Zimmer’s point of view.

    Section 47 series – I am planning to continue my Section 47 urban fantasy, spies-with-magic series, and I hope to start writing book #3 later this year.

    That’s what I have in the works for 2023, although some of this might change, as I get further along in the production process on each project. Thank you for reading.

    What books are you looking forward to reading this year?

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    Dirty Deeds 2 anthology released . . .

    The Dirty Deeds 2 anthology has been released today, June. 7. Woot! I’m so excited to be participating in this anthology with Faith Hunter, Diana Pharaoh Francis, Devon Monk, and R.J. Blain. 😎 

    My contribution to the anthology is Heart Stings, a 38,000-word novella told from the point of view of Lorelei Parker. This is Elemental Assassin novella #19.5, although it can also be read as a stand-alone adventure.

    Heart Stings takes place after Last Strand, Elemental Assassin #19, and follows Lorelei as she deals with an old enemy. 

    NOTE: This is a limited-time anthology that will only be available for six months — until Dec. 7, 2022. After that date, Dirty Deeds 2 will no longer be available. So if you want to read the anthology, get it now. Thanks and happy reading!

    GET THE EBOOK:

    Amazon Barnes & Noble Apple Kobo

    GET THE PRINT BOOK:

    Amazon Barnes & Noble

    Booksellers and librarians can order copies through IngramSpark.

    Note: The anthology is NOT available as an audiobook.

    DIRTY DEEDS 2 DESCRIPTION:

    When the going gets tough, the tough get their hands dirty.

    Join NY Times bestselling authors Faith Hunter and Jennifer Estep along with USA Today bestselling authors R.J. Blain, Diana Pharaoh Francis, and Devon Monk on a brand-new romp through magical worlds where the damsels bring the distress, what can go wrong will go wrong, and nothing is as it seems.

    Adventure with Eli Younger, Liz Everhart, and Brute in the thrilling world of Jane Yellowrock. Face off against old gods and lost souls at a magical crossroads on Route 66. Become entangled in Ashland’s dark, deadly web with side characters from the Elemental Assassin series. Return to the irreverent world of Beck Wyatt, where disaster waits around every corner and cheesecake makes it all worthwhile. And finally, meet up with the Quinns and friends in the zany world of the Magical Romantic Comedy (with a body count) series.

    In this collection of all-new urban fantasy and paranormal stories, the gloves are off and simply surviving might just be the dirtiest, most difficult deed of all.