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    Only Hard Problems set for Feb. 20, 2024 . . .

    Only Hard Problems, Galactic Bonds novella #2.5, will be released Feb. 20, 2024. Woot! 😎 

    Only Hard Problems is a 46,000-word novella from the point of view of Zane Zimmer. The arrogant Arrow is quickly becoming one of my favorite characters to write about in my Galactic Bonds world. Here’s a look at the cover art by the awesome Tony Mauro.

    GET THE EBOOK:

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    ABOUT THE PRINT AND AUDIOBOOKS:
    There will be print and audiobooks for Only Hard Problems. Those links will probably go online in the fall as I finish the novella and get everything formatted.

    Note: I tried to write the novella description below to avoid spoiling anything from Only Good Enemies, book #2, but if you don’t want to know anything, you might want to skip reading the description for now. Thank you for reading.

    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 novella 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 46,000-word novella 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.

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    Galactic Bonds books and reading order …

    MONDAY MORNING MAILBAG

    Question: How many books will be in your Galactic Bonds series?

    Answer: As of right now, I am planning to write at least three books in my Galactic Bonds series.

    Only Good Enemies, book #2, will be out on July 18, so after this book, there will be at least one more book about Vesper Quill and Kyrion Caldaren. I’m also planning to write Only Hard Problems, a novella from Zane Zimmer’s point of view that takes place after Only Good Enemies.

    Here is the Galactic Bonds series reading order (as of right now):

    I’m really enjoying writing in my Galactic Bonds sci-fi fantasy world, and if the series continues to sell well, then I will probably write some more books. I already have an idea for another/new couple that I would love to write about. If you’ve read Only Bad Options, you can probably guess who that will be, but no spoilers from me. 😉 

    I appreciate all the nice comments about Only Bad Options, and I hope you all love Only Good Enemies as much as I do. Thank you for reading.

    ONLY GOOD ENEMIES EBOOK:

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    ONLY GOOD ENEMIES PRINT BOOK:

    Amazon Barnes & Noble

    Bookshop.orgIndieBound

    Booksellers and librarians can order through IngramSpark

    ABOUT THE AUDIOBOOKS:

    Only Good Enemies will be available as an audiobook, but I don’t have a release date for it yet. I’m hoping that the audiobook will be available on July 18, but it depends on the narrators’ schedules and some other factors. As soon as I have the audiobook release date, I will share it online. Thank you for reading.

    ONLY GOOD ENEMIES DESCRIPTION:

    New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Estep continues her Galactic Bonds series with a new, action-packed adventure that blends science fiction, fantasy, and historical romance. This rollicking space opera features a mix of magic and technology, along with a soul mates, slow burn, and enemies-to-lovers story. Perfect for fans of Star Wars, Bridgerton, and Pride and Prejudice.

    A WOMAN ON A MISSION . . .

    My name is Vesper Quill. I used to be a lowly lab rat, toiling away in obscurity developing brewmakers and other household appliances. But thanks to my seer magic and my own ingenuity, I’m now a Regal lady and the head of a successful corporation.

    My mission? To destroy the Techwave, the dangerous group that has stolen my designs and plans to weaponize them against the Imperium. But when my mission takes an unexpected turn, I’m once again surrounded by enemies and fighting for my life.

    Further complicating matters is Kyrion Caldaren, an arrogant Regal lord whose fate is bound to mine. Kyrion doesn’t realize the two of us still have an unwanted connection that puts us both in grave danger . . . or does he?

    A MAN SURROUNDED BY ENEMIES . . .

    My name is Kyrion Caldaren. As the leader of the Arrows, the Imperium’s elite fighting force, I’ve been tasked with tracking down and destroying the Techwave before they seize control of the Archipelago Galaxy.

    My other mission? Find a way to assassinate Lord Callus Holloway, the Imperium ruler who wants to take my psion power for his own. Holloway is also a threat to Vesper Quill, who haunts my thoughts, despite the broken bond and distance between us.

    When I realize Vesper is in danger, my priorities change, and I vow to use all my telepathic, telekinetic, and other abilities to help her. I will save Vesper from her enemies and mine—even if I have to burn down the whole bloody galaxy.

    PRAISE FOR ONLY BAD OPTIONS, GALACTIC BONDS #1:

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

    “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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    Only Good Enemies to be released July 18 …

    Only Good Enemies will be released July 18. Woot!

    Only Good Enemies is book #2 in my Galactic Bonds science-fiction fantasy series. The book is told from the first-person points of view of Vesper Quill and Kyrion Caldaren, just like Only Bad Options, book #1.

    GET THE EBOOK:

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    I’ve gotten so many nice comments about Only Bad Options, and I’m so excited that folks are enjoying the book. I hope everyone loves Only Good Enemies as much as I do. Thank you for reading!

    GET THE PRINT BOOK:

    Amazon Barnes & Noble

    Bookshop.orgIndieBound

    Booksellers and librarians can order through IngramSpark

    ABOUT THE AUDIOBOOKS:

    Only Good Enemies will be available as an audiobook, but I don’t have a release date for it yet. I’m hoping that the audiobook will be available on July 18, but it depends on the narrators’ schedules and some other factors. As soon as I have the audiobook release date, I will share it online. Thank you for reading.

    ONLY GOOD ENEMIES DESCRIPTION:

    New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Estep continues her Galactic Bonds series with a new, action-packed adventure that blends science fiction, fantasy, and historical romance. This rollicking space opera features a mix of magic and technology, along with a soul mates, slow burn, and enemies-to-lovers story. Perfect for fans of Star Wars, Bridgerton, and Pride and Prejudice.

    A WOMAN ON A MISSION . . .

    My name is Vesper Quill. I used to be a lowly lab rat, toiling away in obscurity developing brewmakers and other household appliances. But thanks to my seer magic and my own ingenuity, I’m now a Regal lady and the head of a successful corporation.

    My mission? To destroy the Techwave, the dangerous group that has stolen my designs and plans to weaponize them against the Imperium. But when my mission takes an unexpected turn, I’m once again surrounded by enemies and fighting for my life.

    Further complicating matters is Kyrion Caldaren, an arrogant Regal lord whose fate is bound to mine. Kyrion doesn’t realize the two of us still have an unwanted connection that puts us both in grave danger . . . or does he?

    A MAN SURROUNDED BY ENEMIES . . .

    My name is Kyrion Caldaren. As the leader of the Arrows, the Imperium’s elite fighting force, I’ve been tasked with tracking down and destroying the Techwave before they seize control of the Archipelago Galaxy.

    My other mission? Find a way to assassinate Lord Callus Holloway, the Imperium ruler who wants to take my psion power for his own. Holloway is also a threat to Vesper Quill, who haunts my thoughts, despite the broken bond and distance between us.

    When I realize Vesper is in danger, my priorities change, and I vow to use all my telepathic, telekinetic, and other abilities to help her. I will save Vesper from her enemies and mine—even if I have to burn down the whole bloody galaxy.

    PRAISE FOR ONLY BAD OPTIONS, GALACTIC BONDS #1:

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

    “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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    Order signed copies of Only Good Enemies . . .

    I am doing a signed book campaign for Only Good Enemies. Woot! The deadline to order is Tuesday, July 4.

    Click here to order signed books and bookmarks

    • Print copies of Only Good Enemies will ship AFTER the release date of July 18.
    • All book orders come with free white/plain coloring bookmarks.
    • Foil bookmarks (at left) are also available for Only Bad Options and Only Good Enemies.
    • If you don’t want a book, you can order a set of white/coloring bookmarks and two signed bookplates. Foil bookmarks are also available (see picture below).
    • I am not mailing books to international readers due to postage costs, but I can send out bookmarks/bookplates.
    • Readers who order two or more books will also receive some extra swag (like small notepads, etc.).

    Only Good Enemies is book #2 in my Galactic Bonds science-fiction fantasy series. The book is told from the first-person points of view of Vesper Quill and Kyrion Caldaren, just like Only Bad Options, book #1.

    GET THE EBOOK:

    Amazon Kindle Barnes & Noble Apple Books Google Play Kobo Smashwords

    I’ve gotten so many nice comments about Only Bad Options, and I’m so excited that folks are enjoying the book. I hope everyone loves Only Good Enemies as much as I do. Thank you for reading!

    GET THE PRINT BOOK:

    Amazon Barnes & Noble

    Bookshop.orgIndieBound

    Booksellers and librarians can order through IngramSpark

    ABOUT THE AUDIOBOOKS:

    Only Good Enemies will be available as an audiobook, but I don’t have a release date for it yet. I’m hoping that the audiobook will be available on July 18, but it depends on the narrators’ schedules and some other factors. As soon as I have the audiobook release date, I will share it online.

    ONLY GOOD ENEMIES DESCRIPTION:

    New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Estep continues her Galactic Bonds series with a new, action-packed adventure that blends science fiction, fantasy, and historical romance. This rollicking space opera features a mix of magic and technology, along with a soul mates, slow burn, and enemies-to-lovers story. Perfect for fans of Star Wars, Bridgerton, and Pride and Prejudice.

    A WOMAN ON A MISSION . . .

    My name is Vesper Quill. I used to be a lowly lab rat, toiling away in obscurity developing brewmakers and other household appliances. But thanks to my seer magic and my own ingenuity, I’m now a Regal lady and the head of a successful corporation.

    My mission? To destroy the Techwave, the dangerous group that has stolen my designs and plans to weaponize them against the Imperium. But when my mission takes an unexpected turn, I’m once again surrounded by enemies and fighting for my life.

    Further complicating matters is Kyrion Caldaren, an arrogant Regal lord whose fate is bound to mine. Kyrion doesn’t realize the two of us still have an unwanted connection that puts us both in grave danger . . . or does he?

    A MAN SURROUNDED BY ENEMIES . . .

    My name is Kyrion Caldaren. As the leader of the Arrows, the Imperium’s elite fighting force, I’ve been tasked with tracking down and destroying the Techwave before they seize control of the Archipelago Galaxy.

    My other mission? Find a way to assassinate Lord Callus Holloway, the Imperium ruler who wants to take my psion power for his own. Holloway is also a threat to Vesper Quill, who haunts my thoughts, despite the broken bond and distance between us.

    When I realize Vesper is in danger, my priorities change, and I vow to use all my telepathic, telekinetic, and other abilities to help her. I will save Vesper from her enemies and mine—even if I have to burn down the whole bloody galaxy.

    PRAISE FOR ONLY BAD OPTIONS, GALACTIC BONDS #1:

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

    “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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    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:

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    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:

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    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.