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In this episode, Laura interviews Penelope Black, a romance author known for her cozy yet edgy romantic suspense novels. Penelope shares her journey from a background in journalism and editing to becoming a published author in 2020. They dive into her latest release, The Broken Pact (https://amzn.to/3MNggCt), the first book in the Avalon Falls series, which blends small-town romance with elements of suspense and angst.

• Author Background: Penelope Black talks about her writing journey, starting from her background in journalism and editing to taking the leap into publishing her first book in 2020.
• The Broken Pact : Discussion about Penelope's latest release, The Broken Pact, a small-town fake dating romance with a suspenseful edge. She describes it as "cozy romantic suspense," offering a blend of intimate small-town details and suspenseful elements.
• Upcoming Series: The Avalon Falls series is planned to feature four books, each focusing on a different sibling. Penelope gives insight into the series' structure, where each book can be read as a standalone, but with interconnected characters.
• Backlist Recommendations: Penelope recommends starting with her Rosewood series if readers enjoy The Broken Pack. The Rosewood trilogy offers a spinoff experience with darker themes, including an MC (Motorcycle Club) romance, but with her signature style of "Mafia Light."
• Reading Preferences: Penelope discusses her reading habits, especially her love for romantasy and the mood-based cravings for different genres during different seasons.
• Book Recommendations: Penelope shares some of her favorite reads,

Books Mentioned:

• Broken Pact by Penelope Black (https://amzn.to/3MNggCt)
• Moonlit Temptation (Rosewood Series) by Penelope Black https://amzn.to/3zAELQ2
• Quicksilver by Callie Hart https://amzn.to/47vlMmu
• Wild Card by Staci Hart https://amzn.to/3XNUTap
• Weak Side by SJ Sylvis https://amzn.to/3XOgMX0

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