Book & Life News Update!

Oh, do I have news to share! Strap in, kids, because here we go…

BringTheLove_BlogTourFFPNext week, the Bring the Love Blog Tour kicks off to celebrate the release of the MM Anthology from Forbidden Fiction. My story Between Here and There is included with some amazing stories from other authors. The anthology is release June 27th! If you pre-order right now from FFP, you’ll get 10% OFF!

On Thursday June 29, my part of the tour will be posted here, with some insight on creating Between Here and There, so please check it out.

BecomingKerry_RevealPDF-194x300On July 7th, we’ll have the cover reveal for Becoming Kerry! I’m so excited to share this artwork. It’s really gorgeous and totally captures the beauty, drama and unique spirit of the main character. I’ll link the reveal post from here as soon as I can.

In the meantime, Becoming Kerry is off to Production and I’ve started to schedule slots on the Becoming Kerry Blog Tour, August 6–11. If there’s anything in particular you’re curious about, send me a message and I’ll do my best to include it in the tour!

I’m also sorting requests for ARCs, so please let me know if your blog is interested in reviewing this novel.

Arctic Restitution just got an amazing *5 STAR REVIEW* from Hearts on Fire Reviews!

“I absolutely loved that logic and reason won over stupidity – thank you for that! …I loved the growth that I saw in both men throughout this book. I loved their sexy time together. I loved the wonderful family and community that stood with them. I loved this entire series!” – Wendy, Hearts on Fire Reviews

Huge thanks to them and Wendy for the feedback on the book!

Now for some real talk… My family has been dealing with stalking issues lately (abusive extended family members and their swarms of enablers), which has led me to stop sharing personal details on my personal Facebook account and just generally keeping things closer to the vest. My kids just want to be left alone by these people and have had some anxiety about all of it, which is really hard to deal with as a parent, mostly because it becomes so difficult to just enjoy normal life events when creeps keep dropping by to try and make it all about them. Luckily, we’ve been laughing it off as much as possible and have been working with officials and the law to protect ourselves. In the meantime, we’re really looking forward to getting some beach vacation time, enjoy the sand, sun and hot tub, and do some serious board game playing.

I’m doing my best to stay on top of everything, but please bear with me in the next weeks when it comes to responding to messages. There’s a lot going on!

For the curious, I’ve recently submitted my MMM BDSM Romantic Drama, Life From Nothing, to Forbidden Fiction and have my fingers crossed that they’ll like it enjoy to give me a publishing contract for it. My current work in progress on the writing front is a prequel to Bare featuring Rune, Oliver and Jackson as the main characters. It’s been incredible to face the challenge of a deaf lead whose friends and partners are collectively not the greatest with sign language, but Rune has been rising above it all with an incredible sense of humor, raw and ferocious sexuality, fearlessness, and a calm but unwavering need for vengeance against the Neo-Nazis who hurt him and other vulnerable people in his community. I’ve got over 50,000 words written so far!

Wishing everyone a happy summer and really looking forward to sharing some good stuff with you very soon.

Caged Jaye & Arctic Restitution – 5 Hearts from Kimmers’ Erotic Book Banter

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WOW! Two amazing reviews were posted today for books in the Arctic Absolution series…

~* 5 HEARTS for Caged Jaye from Kimmers’ Erotic Book Banter *~

“I know it sounds hard to believe that a story about a 19-year-old boy having to spend two years in prison could be beautiful, but it is.”

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~* 5 HEARTS for Arctic Restitution from Kimmers’ Erotic Book Banter *~

ArcticRestitution_CvrPDFfix2“Arctic Restitution and the entire Arctic Absolution series are so beautifully written, Lynn Kelling’s characters and their relationships are always my favorite part of her stories… The story of Dixon and Jaye will stay with me for years to come.”

Read both full, incredible reviews at the links above! Many thanks to Trio & everyone at Kimmers’ Erotic Book Banter for taking on both books and providing such kind feedback!

Last Day of the Arctic Restitution Blog Tour

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It’s the last day of the Arctic Restitution Blog Tour! Thanks for everyone who’s tagged along this week. Today at Joyfully Jay, read about how Jaye’s ex Cash—an incarcerated crime boss with a dark, violent past—impacts his love life. I have to admit, I kind of loved how fearsome Cash is and how he keeps everyone guessing. Stop by to give it a read and make sure to enter the giveaway for a chance to win a free copy of the book!

BUY THE BOOK HERE >>

See the full line-up for the tour >>

Arctic Restitution is part of the Arctic Absolution series. Book 1 is Arctic Absolution. Book 2 is Caged Jaye, which is a prequel to Arctic Absolution. This book takes place shortly after book1 but is the 3rd book in the series. Visit the story page to read the blurb, check content labels, access buy links, read an excerpt and more…

Arctic Restitution Tour Day 4

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Today the on the Arctic Restitution Blog Tour, you can catch me at ForbiddenFiction with the post Breaking the Hero, about when the worst possible thing happens on page one. It’s a story technique I really enjoy as both a writer and a reader, because it helps ramp up the excitement right from the start. Stop by to give it a read and make sure to enter the giveaway for a chance to win a free copy of the book!

LATEST REVIEW ROUNDUP

~* 5 STARS FROM JOYFULLY JAY REVIEWS *~

“Kelling writes a story that is psychologically layered and if there is one thing to take away from this book and this series is the truly spectacular writing and the ability of the author to completely immerse you in this world.” – Michelle, Joyfully Jay Reviews

 

~* 4.5 STARS FROM LOVE BYTES REVIEWS *~

“Lynn has done a fantastic job with this one – no surprises there! This book feels like bringing Jaye, and to some extents Dixon too, full circle until there is happiness and laughter back in their lives.” – Caroline, Love Bytes Reviews

BUY THE BOOK HERE >>

See the full line-up for the tour >>

Arctic Restitution is part of the Arctic Absolution series. Book 1 is Arctic Absolution. Book 2 is Caged Jaye, which is a prequel to Arctic Absolution. This book takes place shortly after book1 but is the 3rd book in the series. Visit the story page to read the blurb, check content labels, access buy links, read an excerpt and more…

Arctic Restitution Tour Day 3

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On the 3rd day of the Arctic Restitution Blog Tour, I’m at Love Bytes with a post about the lure of bad guys who live in shades of gray. Find out more about why I love big bad Cash so much and what I feel he adds to the story. Stop by to check it out and make sure to enter the giveaway for a chance to win a free copy of the book!

LATEST REVIEW ROUNDUP

~* 4.5 STARS FROM SINFULLY GAY ROMANCE BOOK REVIEWS *~

“I love this series… This final installment is not as dark as what came before. The feel of the story has changed with Jaye’s mindset and is more hopeful and peaceful even with both still struggling to contain their demons…Lynn Kelling’s writing never disappoints.” – Debra, Sinfully Gay Romance Book Reviews

~* 4.5 STARS FROM THE BLOGGER GIRLS *~

“This is one intense and unique series that has kept me on the edge of my seat from the middle (Arctic Absolution) to the beginning (Caged Jaye) and now the end (Arctic Restitution)… Ms. Kelling has finished this story off with the same gusto as the first two and they will be in my mind for a long time to come. I highly recommend you read these.” – JustJen, The Blogger Girls

BUY THE BOOK HERE >>

See the full line-up for the tour >>

Arctic Restitution is part of the Arctic Absolution series but can also be read as a standalone book. Visit the story page to read the blurb, check content labels, access buy links, read an excerpt and more…

Arctic Restitution Release Day & Blog Tour Day 2

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Arctic Restitution has been officially released! To celebrate, I’m at The Novel Approach talking about how one little thing can change your whole life with the post It’s Not a Letter, It’s a Bomb. Stop by to check it out and make sure to enter the giveaway for a chance to win a free copy of the book!

BUY THE BOOK HERE >>

See the full line-up for the tour >>

Arctic Restitution is part of the Arctic Absolution series but can also be read as a standalone book. Visit the story page to read the blurb, check content labels, access buy links, read an excerpt and more…

Arctic Restitution Blog Tour Day 1

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We’re kicking off the blog tour for Arctic Restitution today with the guest post Romance at the End of the World at On Top Down Under Book Reviews. Stop by to check it out and make sure to enter the giveaway for a chance to win a free copy of the book!

Release day is tomorrow, May 23. See the full line-up for the tour here.

Arctic Restitution is part of the Arctic Absolution series but can also be read as a standalone book. Visit the story page to read the blurb, check content labels, access buy links, read an excerpt and more…

1st Pre-Release Review for Arctic Restitution

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The very 1st Pre-Release Review for Arctic Restitution has been posted by On Top Down Under Book Reviews & it’s full of delicious graphics & thoughts on all aspects of the book. Take a look!

“Arctic Restitution is compelling, dark, angsty, sexy, romantic, hopeful, and it brought my guys, yes, they’re mine, closure. I feel like if there isn’t another word written on Jaye and Dixon as primary characters that’s okay. I’m at peace with their amazing growth and where they’re at. I can’t – daren’t – ask for anything more. Crank up some angst-driven Halsey and/or Ali Barter while you read this book. Arctic Restitution is heart pounding and emotional reading.”

Many thanks to On Top Down Under Reviews for the awesome feedback!

The blog tour kicks off soon – May 22–26. The book is released May 23.

Pre-order now >>

Add it on Goodreads >>

Cover Reveal for Arctic Restitution

ArcticRestitution_RevealPDF-194x300It’s cover reveal day! The gorgeous new artwork for my forthcoming release, Arctic Restitution, has been posted at Sinfully Gay Romance Book Reviews and at MM Book Escape!!

Stop by and see Jaye and Dixon, and learn more about the novel! It’s being released May 23rd, 2017, with a full blog tour and tons of chances to win free copies of the book. We’ve got ALL of the guys in this one—Jaye, Dixon, Cash, and many more! (So much more, LOL!)

PRE-ORDER AT FFP

PRE-ORDER AT AMAZON

Blog Tour dates: May 22-26

Story page with details & content labels >>

Link to the Goodreads page >>

Book News! So Much Book News!

Hey everyone! I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted, but that’s because I’ve been hard at work (on writing/editing and on taking care of myself). But I have great news to share with you. On May 23rd, Arctic Restitution—the 3rd novel in the saga of Jaye Larson and Dixon Rowe—will be released! We’ve also got a special treat lined up for tomorrow, April 7th, of the cover reveal with Sinfully Gay Romance Book Reviews. I’ll be posting here with the link, but feel free to stalk their page tomorrow too until the post goes up! 😉

The blog tour for Arctic Restitution will be May 22–26. I’ve got a lot of fun stuff planned to share that week, so I’m definitely looking forward to it and hope you are too! If there’s anything in particular you’d like to ask or hear about regarding poor, tormented Jaye and Dixon, feel free to comment or email and let me know. I did my best to wrap up all of the loose threads left behind with both Caged Jaye and Arctic Absolution with this new novel, and added a whole lot of brand spankin new stuff too (with more than a few big surprises along the way, especially for anyone familiar with my other novels too…)

I can also announce that another one of my labors of love is finally coming to fruition. Becoming Kerry is due to be released in August! It’s got everything—exotic dancing, a burly security guard, delicious accents, pierced and painted beauties, a former military brat emerging from a glorious cocoon, a coming-out adventure, loss (of virginity and otherwise), violence, angst, healing and oh-so-much romance. You can add the book now on Goodreads and stay posted for more details to come!

I’ve also been hard at work writing 2 new novels. One is a spinoff of Bare, telling the story of how Oliver, Rune and Jackson came together. The other is almost completed and has the working title of Life From Nothing. I’m polishing up the first draft now and can share an exclusive first look at the blurb:

Eighteen-year-old Eris Traylor, who’s used to being judged for his piercings, small stature, ethnicity, sexuality, and state of near-constant desperation, was homeless for two years before winding up in a juvenile detention facility, but upon his release is welcomed into a spot at Rolling Hills Farm—a refuge for neglected or homeless LGBTQ youth. Certain his abusive parents will track him down yet again, Eris fears his time at his new home will be cut all-too-short and necessitate yet another mad dash for his life and freedom. In the meantime, his safety depends on the man running things, thirty-nine-year-old tall, dark, and handsome Jude Southwood. While getting his first taste of what it’s like to live a somewhat-normal life amongst other gay young men, Eris focuses only using his street smarts and well-honed instincts to seduce Jude and securing his protection. But though Eris is certain his survival depends on luring in someone powerful like Jude, suspicious, secretive, and seemingly-straight-laced housemate Quinn Cannon has no doubt Eris will bring only danger and chaos to the fragile peace of their home.  

Add Arctic Restitution on Goodreads >>

Add Becoming Kerry on Goodreads >>

Which story are YOU most looking forward to?

On a personal note, I’ve been focusing on healing from everything I’ve been through in the past two years and reorganizing all of my mental wires so I can be the happiest, most productive, and mindful person I can possibly be. I honestly feel like an entirely new person, and can credit that to a lot of family time, quiet walks, reading, journaling, and near-endless studies on various branches of psychology, spirituality, and self-care. My mission has become to maintain the new inner peace I’ve discovered by reducing my intake of news and general life drama in order to give back more and help others in whatever ways I possibly can. The world is in a crazy state right now, in many ways, but I think being there for each other and staying connected to the inner voice inside each of us, guiding our instincts and inspiration, is the key to transforming everything for the better. Maybe that sounds like a bunch of hippy-dippy nonsense, but I really believe it with all of my heart. I hope you’re doing well, my friends. Sending some love and good vibes your way.