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    Pre-order signed copies of Only Hard Problems …

    Several folks have asked me to do a signed book campaign for Only Hard Problems. Woot!

    To order signed books, bookmarks, and notebooks, fill out this Google form

    Please order by Wednesday, Feb. 7. Note that print copies of Only Hard Problems will ship ***AFTER*** the Feb. 20 release date.

    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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    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:

    Amazon Barnes & Noble Bookshop.org

    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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    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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    How to read the Only Good Enemies bonus chapters . . .

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    WARNING – SPOILERS AHEAD!!!

    MONDAY MORNING MAILBAG

    Question: How do I read the bonus chapters for Only Good Enemies?

    Only Good Enemies 3D cover in a pink background with information about the book tropesAnswer: At the end of the Only Good Enemies ebooks, there is a link to sign up for my newsletter for folks who want to read two bonus chapters from Zane Zimmer’s point of view.

    In case you missed it, click here to go to the signup link. 

    After you sign up for my newsletter, you will get an email that will take you to the Zane bonus chapters. If you don’t get the email, please let me know.

    For the folks who got the audiobook, you can listen to the bonus chapters at the end of the Only Good Enemies audiobook.

    I had originally included Zane’s bonus chapters in Only Good Enemies, but then I thought it would be better to take them out and just have Zane reveal his true actions in the epilogue. But I enjoyed writing the chapters, and I thought they would be a fun extra for readers so I still wanted to share them.

    If enough folks like the bonus chapters, I might do them again for future books if I have any extra material. In the meantime, I hope that everyone is enjoying Vesper and Kyrion’s latest adventure. Thanks for reading!

    Only Good Enemies cover artGET THE EBOOK:

    Amazon Kindle Barnes & Noble Apple Books Google Play Kobo Smashwords

    GET THE AUDIOBOOK:

    Amazon audio Audible

    GET THE PRINT BOOK:

    Amazon Barnes & Noble Bookshop.org and IndieBound

    Booksellers and librarians can order through IngramSpark

    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.

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    Only Hard Problems set for Feb. 20 …

    MONDAY MORNING MAILBAG
     
    Question: What is next for your Galactic Bonds series?
     
    Answer: Only Good Enemies, book #2, came out in July. Up next will be Only Hard Problems, which will be out on Feb. 20, 2024.
    WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD. If you haven’t read Only Good Enemies yet, you might want to skip reading this post for now.
     
    Only Hard Problems is a 47,000-word book from the point of view of Zane Zimmer. If you’ve read Only Good Enemies, you know that Zane got some pretty shocking news at the end of the book. 😉 
     
    In fact, Zane’s chapter/epilogue in Only Good Enemies was one of my favorite parts of the entire book to write. Why? I really liked the idea of having his character act like a villain through the whole book – and then letting the reader see what Zane was *really* doing the whole time. (insert evil author laughter here)
     
    When I was thinking about what I wanted to write next, I thought it would be interesting to dig into Zane’s character and get his thoughts on Vesper, Kyrion, Asterin Armas, Callus Holloway, and everything else that’s going on in my Galactic Bonds world.
     
    In the first two books, Zane comes across as arrogant and insufferable, and I wanted to show some of the reasoning behind his actions. Plus, it was really fun for me to write a character who is as confident and unapologetic as Zane. I wish I had his swagger in real life. LOL.
     
    I hope everyone enjoys the novella when it comes out.
     
    ABOUT THE PRINT/AUDIOBOOKS:
    There will be print and audiobooks for Only Hard Problems, and those links will go online later this year, after I finish the novella and get everything formatted.
     
    In the meantime, I hope everyone is enjoying Only Good Enemies. Thank you for reading. 
     

    Only Good Enemies cover artGET THE EBOOK:

    Amazon Kindle Barnes & Noble Apple Books Google Play Kobo Smashwords

    GET THE AUDIOBOOK:

    Amazon audio Audible

    GET THE PRINT BOOK:

    Amazon Barnes & Noble Bookshop.org and IndieBound

    Booksellers and librarians can order through IngramSpark

    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.