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Fatal Misstep Now Available in Audio

Fatal Misstep Now Available in Audio

Fatal Misstep Now Available in Audio

Feb 26

Exploring Military Romance Stories

Exploring Military Romance Stories

Exploring Military Romance Stories

Feb 17

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Three men. One betrayal. A brotherhood forged in blood and death in the harsh environment of Afghanistan.

This novella is a background origin story that introduces the first three heroes of my former military romantic suspense series, Dìleas Security Agency.

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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

Only 99 cents! A reckless night. A ruthless enemy. A second chance at love they can’t afford to lose. When foreign service officer Emily Dane goes missing, only former Navy SEAL Nathan Long can save her – if passion doesn’t get them both killed first. #protectorromance #navysealromance #touchheranddie #bodyguardromance #indieauthor

Only 99 cents! A reckless night. A ruthless enemy. A second chance at love they can’t afford to lose. When foreign service officer Emily Dane goes missing, only former Navy SEAL Nathan Long can save her – if passion doesn’t get them both killed first. #protectorromance #navysealromance #touchheranddie #bodyguardromance #indieauthor

She’s strong, stubborn, and in deadly danger. He’s the protector who can’t walk away. Together, Emilie and Nathan must fight for survival – and for a love, neither can deny. Available this week only for 99 cents. #protectorromance #bodyguardromance #navysealromance #touchheranddie #indieauthor

She’s strong, stubborn, and in deadly danger. He’s the protector who can’t walk away. Together, Emilie and Nathan must fight for survival – and for a love, neither can deny. Available this week only for 99 cents. #protectorromance #bodyguardromance #navysealromance #touchheranddie #indieauthor

Because on my busiest day this week, I end up at the dealership with a flat tire… 🙄

Because on my busiest day this week, I end up at the dealership with a flat tire… 🙄

I’ve been binging Milk Duds, Reece’s, and any other chocolate I can get my hands on, so last trip to the grocery store I resisted buying more and now I’m in withdrawal. Seriously, it’s a thing… #chocolatelover

I’ve been binging Milk Duds, Reece’s, and any other chocolate I can get my hands on, so last trip to the grocery store I resisted buying more and now I’m in withdrawal. Seriously, it’s a thing… #chocolatelover

Fatal Misstep is now available on Audible! She’s the cartel’s target. He’s the soldier turned bodyguard with a score to settle. As danger mounts and secrets unravel, can Former Green Beret Caleb Varella protect the woman who could destroy his heart? #protectorromance #romanceaudiobooks #audible #militaryromance #indieauthor

Fatal Misstep is now available on Audible! She’s the cartel’s target. He’s the soldier turned bodyguard with a score to settle. As danger mounts and secrets unravel, can Former Green Beret Caleb Varella protect the woman who could destroy his heart? #protectorromance #romanceaudiobooks #audible #militaryromance #indieauthor

I’m not addicted to caffeine. I’m addicted to my morning routine…
#coffee #indieauthor #mondays

I’m not addicted to caffeine. I’m addicted to my morning routine…
#coffee #indieauthor #mondays

NOW AVAILABLE IN AUDIO! She’s the cartel target. He’s the soldier turned bodyguard with a score to settle. As danger, mounts and secrets unravel, can Former Green Beret Caleb Varella protect the woman who would destroy his heart? Now available in audio at a special launch price of only $.99 at select retailers. (B&N, Chirp, and Spotify). Check https://books2read.com/DileasFatalMisstep for a complete list of retailers. #protectorromance #romanceaudiobooks #romanceaudio #indieauthor #militaryromance

NOW AVAILABLE IN AUDIO! She’s the cartel target. He’s the soldier turned bodyguard with a score to settle. As danger, mounts and secrets unravel, can Former Green Beret Caleb Varella protect the woman who would destroy his heart? Now available in audio at a special launch price of only $.99 at select retailers. (B&N, Chirp, and Spotify). Check https://books2read.com/DileasFatalMisstep for a complete list of retailers. #protectorromance #romanceaudiobooks #romanceaudio #indieauthor #militaryromance

NOW AVAILABLE IN AUDIO! Steamy protector, romantic suspense. Special 99 cent launch price on B&N, Chirp, Spotify, and other retailers. Download today!
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NOW AVAILABLE IN AUDIO! Steamy protector, romantic suspense. Special 99 cent launch price on B&N, Chirp, Spotify, and other retailers. Download today!
#protectorromance #romanceaudiobooks #romanceaudio #indieauthor #romanticsuspense

Fatal Misstep releases tomorrow in audio with a limited-time 99 cent launch price from participating retailers. Links to Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Chirp, and Spotify are up at: https://books2read.com/DileasFatalMisstep #protectorromance #militaryromance #romanceaudiobooks #romanceaudio #indieauthor

Fatal Misstep releases tomorrow in audio with a limited-time 99 cent launch price from participating retailers. Links to Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Chirp, and Spotify are up at: https://books2read.com/DileasFatalMisstep #protectorromance #militaryromance #romanceaudiobooks #romanceaudio #indieauthor

Four books of hot, former special operations heroes from the U.S. and UK. Love steamy military/protector romance? Follow me here and also follow @mommad1452 for the chance to get your sticky little fingers on these books and swag! (You must follow both of us to enter). Tag your favorite indie author in the comments. One person per line. Tag/Enter as many times as you want on either my account in the comments below or on @mommad1452’s account (but not both). *Repost and add to your story!*

Four books of hot, former special operations heroes from the U.S. and UK. Love steamy military/protector romance? Follow me here and also follow @mommad1452 for the chance to get your sticky little fingers on these books and swag! (You must follow both of us to enter). Tag your favorite indie author in the comments. One person per line. Tag/Enter as many times as you want on either my account in the comments below or on @mommad1452’s account (but not both). *Repost and add to your story!*

Booklinker has curated romance novels with a twist for your Valentine's Day reading pleasure. Check them out here: https://booklinker-reader-newsletter.kit.com/posts/Romance-Books-With-Twist

#romanticsuspense #romancewithatwist #booklinker #nearmiss

Booklinker has curated romance novels with a twist for your Valentine's Day reading pleasure. Check them out here: https://booklinker-reader-newsletter.kit.com/posts/Romance-Books-With-Twist

#romanticsuspense #romancewithatwist #booklinker #nearmiss

Day two of our trip. It was in the 30’s and windy at the Elk Refuge. Even the elk were sheltering on the hillside. We were happy to warm up with lunch and shopping in town, then apres-ski at The Mangy Moose. It wasn’t until I walked out the back door of our hotel that I realized we are literally at the base of the ski trails…Doh!

Day two of our trip. It was in the 30’s and windy at the Elk Refuge. Even the elk were sheltering on the hillside. We were happy to warm up with lunch and shopping in town, then apres-ski at The Mangy Moose. It wasn’t until I walked out the back door of our hotel that I realized we are literally at the base of the ski trails…Doh!

Landed in Jackson Hole yesterday. Got this shot of another plane taking off as I walked from our plane to the terminal. Then cheered on the Patriots last night at the hotel. Alas, that did not go well.

Landed in Jackson Hole yesterday. Got this shot of another plane taking off as I walked from our plane to the terminal. Then cheered on the Patriots last night at the hotel. Alas, that did not go well.

Had a great time with @tracybrodybooks at yesterday’s romance book fair in Charlotte! @frontpaigemedia @triplecbrewing

Had a great time with @tracybrodybooks at yesterday’s romance book fair in Charlotte! @frontpaigemedia @triplecbrewing

Front Paige Media’s Romance Only Book Fair is this Saturday, February 7th at Triple C Brewing in Charlotte, NC from noon to 5:00 pm. Come check it out! @frontpaigemedia @triplecbrewing #militaryromance #romanticsuspense #bookfair #charlottenc

Front Paige Media’s Romance Only Book Fair is this Saturday, February 7th at Triple C Brewing in Charlotte, NC from noon to 5:00 pm. Come check it out! @frontpaigemedia @triplecbrewing #militaryromance #romanticsuspense #bookfair #charlottenc

Come join your favorite authors after the dark and devious… Or find some new names to follow into the shadows… Midnight in the Queen City 2026 offers a curated dark romance experience in the Charlotte, NC Metro area. Explore books, meet creators, and immerse yourself in the most devious delights that romance has to offer. When the sun goes down, the darkness runs free at our Moonlight and Magnolias cocktail soirée. Come in your black, white, and morally gray party best for drinks and music to celebrate the arrival of midnight in the south once more. Tickets are limited. Get yours now at: bit.ly/AAME26TIX

Come join your favorite authors after the dark and devious… Or find some new names to follow into the shadows… Midnight in the Queen City 2026 offers a curated dark romance experience in the Charlotte, NC Metro area. Explore books, meet creators, and immerse yourself in the most devious delights that romance has to offer. When the sun goes down, the darkness runs free at our Moonlight and Magnolias cocktail soirée. Come in your black, white, and morally gray party best for drinks and music to celebrate the arrival of midnight in the south once more. Tickets are limited. Get yours now at: bit.ly/AAME26TIX

A need for justice she can’t ignore. A need to protect he can’t deny. An enemy out to destroy them both. Foreign service officer, Emily Dane risks everything to stop a trafficking ring and lands in a crime lord‘s crosshairs. Her only hope is Nathan Long, the Navy SEAL she walked away from. Protecting her is his mission. Wanting her again? His weakness. #indieauthor #militaryromance #protectorromance #bodyguardromance #steamyromancebooks

A need for justice she can’t ignore. A need to protect he can’t deny. An enemy out to destroy them both. Foreign service officer, Emily Dane risks everything to stop a trafficking ring and lands in a crime lord‘s crosshairs. Her only hope is Nathan Long, the Navy SEAL she walked away from. Protecting her is his mission. Wanting her again? His weakness. #indieauthor #militaryromance #protectorromance #bodyguardromance #steamyromancebooks

It’s a snow day in North Carolina! #indieauthor #goldenretrieverworld #snowmuchfun

It’s a snow day in North Carolina! #indieauthor #goldenretrieverworld #snowmuchfun

Near Miss: A Wounded Hero Military Romantic Suspense. Available in ebook, paperback, audiobook, and in Kindle Unlimited. #militaryromance #indieauthor #romanticsuspense #kindleunlimitedromance #romanceaudiobooks

Near Miss: A Wounded Hero Military Romantic Suspense. Available in ebook, paperback, audiobook, and in Kindle Unlimited. #militaryromance #indieauthor #romanticsuspense #kindleunlimitedromance #romanceaudiobooks

Steamy military romantic suspense. Available in ebook, paperback, audiobook, and in Kindle Unlimited. #militaryromance #romanticsuspense #indieauthor #woundedheroromance

Steamy military romantic suspense. Available in ebook, paperback, audiobook, and in Kindle Unlimited. #militaryromance #romanticsuspense #indieauthor #woundedheroromance

Spending the day at my desk listening to @coledrakeeubanksnarrates and waiting for the ice storm to arrive.
#fatalmisstep #romanceaudiobooks #romanticsuspense

Spending the day at my desk listening to @coledrakeeubanksnarrates and waiting for the ice storm to arrive.
#fatalmisstep #romanceaudiobooks #romanticsuspense

Elite warriors turned protectors, the men of Dìleas Security Agency are sexy, dangerous, and willing to break all the rules. Available in ebook, paperback, audio, and in KU. #militaryromance #indieauthor #romanticsuspense #protectorromance

Elite warriors turned protectors, the men of Dìleas Security Agency are sexy, dangerous, and willing to break all the rules. Available in ebook, paperback, audio, and in KU. #militaryromance #indieauthor #romanticsuspense #protectorromance

Don’t need milk to get me through the ice storm heading my way. #snowpocalypse

Don’t need milk to get me through the ice storm heading my way. #snowpocalypse

Follow @mommad1452 and me (@c.s.smithauthor) on the ⏰ for a schmivaway of my Dileas Security Agency steamy protector romance series. #indieauthor #protectorromance #militaryromance #militaryromance

Follow @mommad1452 and me (@c.s.smithauthor) on the ⏰ for a schmivaway of my Dileas Security Agency steamy protector romance series. #indieauthor #protectorromance #militaryromance #militaryromance

You see that lemon? It’s been growing all summer, fall, and now winter indoors on my porch where it’s 40 degrees if we’re lucky today. I keep testing to see if it’s ready to pick. This is crazy. Oh, and both my lemon and lime made a bunch of blossoms when there are no bees around to pollinate them. They are so confused.

You see that lemon? It’s been growing all summer, fall, and now winter indoors on my porch where it’s 40 degrees if we’re lucky today. I keep testing to see if it’s ready to pick. This is crazy. Oh, and both my lemon and lime made a bunch of blossoms when there are no bees around to pollinate them. They are so confused.

The soul sucking social giant tried to shut me down after I was h@cked, but I’m back with new addresses for the ‘book and the ‘gram. Like and follow to help me get back on track!

The soul sucking social giant tried to shut me down after I was h@cked, but I’m back with new addresses for the ‘book and the ‘gram. Like and follow to help me get back on track!

A day in the life of a writer. Or at least my day. #indieauthor #militaryromance #romanticsuspense #amwritingromance

A day in the life of a writer. Or at least my day. #indieauthor #militaryromance #romanticsuspense #amwritingromance

Betrayal and guilt haunt former British SAS captain Lachlan Mackay. When his past comes seeking revenge, can his American colleague Sophia Russo save him, or will the secret she hides prove as dangerous as his hidden enemy? #militaryromance #romanticsuspense #indieauthor #kindleunlimitedromance

Betrayal and guilt haunt former British SAS captain Lachlan Mackay. When his past comes seeking revenge, can his American colleague Sophia Russo save him, or will the secret she hides prove as dangerous as his hidden enemy? #militaryromance #romanticsuspense #indieauthor #kindleunlimitedromance

It’s been a rough couple of weeks. I had to say goodbye to one of my fur babies because it was his time. My author Facebook account got hacked and Meta shut down all my accounts. Permanently. So I’m starting fresh. New year new socials and hopefully continued success. If you find me, I hope you’ll follow me, and support me as I try to rebuild everything Meta took from me and continue on this journey as an author.

It’s been a rough couple of weeks. I had to say goodbye to one of my fur babies because it was his time. My author Facebook account got hacked and Meta shut down all my accounts. Permanently. So I’m starting fresh. New year new socials and hopefully continued success. If you find me, I hope you’ll follow me, and support me as I try to rebuild everything Meta took from me and continue on this journey as an author.

Steamy protector romance. #indieauthor #militaryromance #romanticsuspense #kindleunlimitedromance

Steamy protector romance. #indieauthor #militaryromance #romanticsuspense #kindleunlimitedromance

Mark your calendars now to attend this multi-genre, Charlotte-area book fair on May 16th. @story.collective.co

Mark your calendars now to attend this multi-genre, Charlotte-area book fair on May 16th. @story.collective.co

Dileas Security Agency. Steamy protector romantic suspense. Available in KU, ebook, paperback, and audio.
#indieauthor #militaryromance #romanticsuspense #romanceaudiobooks #kindleunlimitedromance

Dileas Security Agency. Steamy protector romantic suspense. Available in KU, ebook, paperback, and audio.
#indieauthor #militaryromance #romanticsuspense #romanceaudiobooks #kindleunlimitedromance

Steamy protector romance. Fatal Misstep. Available in KU, paperback, and coming soon to audio.
#romanticsuspense #militaryromance #indieauthor #romancebookaddict

Steamy protector romance. Fatal Misstep. Available in KU, paperback, and coming soon to audio.
#romanticsuspense #militaryromance #indieauthor #romancebookaddict

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