Honeymoon in June?

Finding Forever cover reveal

Happy December!

I don't know about you, but I'm trying to cram in All The Things before taking a little downtime at the end of the year. Y'all, it's exhausting! But I'm going to see family and friends and this cool Lights Before Christmas tour at the Toledo Zoo (looks like it'll be awesome!).

Before I head out, though, I wanted to pop in with a little news and a lot of good wishes.

  1. 1) Unexpected book announcement slash cover reveal!
  2. 2) Unexpected book announcement - cover to be revealed at a later date!
  3. 3) Keely's 2024 Writing Wrapped
  4. 4) Glad tidings

Finding Forever Cover Reveal!

My author pals Sharon Wray and Meg Napier and I have all signed up to be featured in the Finding Forever limited edition wedding romance collection coming June 2025! This wasn't on my radar, but it seemed like the perfect opportunity to see what's going on with the patriarch of the Mack family, charming silver fox Johnny.

Here's the hook for my story, "The One That I Cherish": A widowed architect meets his celebrity crush and discovers over the course of three weddings and a baby shower that it’s never too late for a second chance at forever.

Wedding chaos, romantic perfection

💞 You are cordially invited…

All rise for a sizzling collection of wedding romances that explore what happens when love takes center stage. In Finding Forever, couples are thrown into whirlwind romances at weddings that range from glamorous affairs to last-minute disasters. Whether it’s a grumpy groomsman falling for a sunshine bride’s maid, a second chance romance reigniting amidst wedding bells, or force proximity leading to slow-burning chemistry, each story is packed with passion, humor, and heart.

Finding Forever brings the perfect mix of tension, tenderness, and heat. As each couple navigates their happily-ever-afters, readers will be swept away by the charm and chaos that only weddings can inspire.💘


Jingle Wolves: A Limited Edition of Christmas Paranormal Romance & Fantasy

First, is Jingle Wolves not the absolute best book title? It makes me laugh so hard! And the cover, good glory. It got me all melty! I had the privilege of a sneak peek at it a few weeks ago and I cannot WAIT to show it off as soon as I'm allowed. Ditto the blurb. Ditto-ditto the preorder link (though I guess that's less showing off than sharing?).

I'll spend a chunk of next year revising my contribution, Serious Moonlight (working title), which takes place in the same world as "A Really Big Dawn" (my paranormal romantic suspense in the Love at Dawn charity anthology). Here's a quick glimpse into the shenanigans you can expect:

A tormented werewolf. A fearless elf. The Christmas Eve mission that could save them both.
When an enchanted drug known as Silver Tongue threatens to unleash chaos, Marco and Krissie team up to stop a betrayal that runs deeper than they ever imagined. Over the course of one snowy, heart-pounding night, their connection ignites, but when dawn breaks they must decide--is their new bond strong enough to face the darkness ahead, or will the secrets of the supernatural world tear them apart?

Jingle Wolves will release November 1, 2025.


Keely's 2024 Writing Wrapped!

As we count down the days of this year, I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for you. Your support and enthusiasm for my story-telling have been the air beneath my wings. Thank you for your company on this journey. I can't wait to see what we get up to in 2025!

For kicks, I took a page from Spotify and made my own "unwrapped" video showing some of the high points of my year. Give it a view and let me know what you think!

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Glad Tidings

This time of year there's a lot of celebrating going on. Some of us dig it. For others, it can be challenging. Wherever you fall on the spectrum of observance and/or enjoyment, I wish you glad tidings. Hug your loved ones. Let them hug you. Make the toast (bubbly or buttered, or better: both!). Take a seat and rest a spell. Know that I am happy you are here.

Ciao for now,

Keely

J. Keely Thrall
Thrilling,
Enthralling Romance


P.S. If you're stuck for last minute gifts or need a little "me time" (don't we all?), Winter Wishes and Holiday Kisses and Light My Fire are great treats for yourself and the other readers in your life. My two stories, "The One That I Need" and "The One That I Miss" follow David and Celia Mack as they journey from wanting to make a family to baby makes three. Lots of sexy good times and plenty of heartwarming emotions, family connections, humor, and did I mention how David is a stone cold hottie in his Santa suit?

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