Shelly Thacker's Blog

Just in time for summer vacations and beach reading, I’m excited to announce that ALL of my books are now FREE to read in Kindle Unlimited! KU members, starting today you can fill your Kindle with enough dreamy, steamy historical romances to keep you entertained all summer long. Whether you love daring medieval knights, dashing Regency lords, or hot cowboys, you’ll find plenty to enjoy–all FREE with your KU subscription! All three of my boxed sets are also included, so click here to start your ...

For the past three years, I’ve been happy to have all my historical romances enrolled in Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited program. Unfortunately, Amazon made several changes this year that have resulted in deep cuts to payments for many authors. Because of Amazon’s new policies, and because they require exclusivity to participate in KU, it’s no longer possible for me to keep my books in the Kindle Unlimited program.

Starting this month, all my books will be leaving KU. If you’re a KU subscriber and y...

I’m excited to unveil my new Brides and Scoundrels Boxed Sets! Each set is available at a special price, so budget-minded readers can save a few dollars compared to the regular prices of the individual books. These sets may not be available for long, so grab yours today!

Start with The Enemies to Lovers Collection, which features Book 1 of each of my bestselling series. There’s nothing more satisfying than watching a hero and heroine start out at war, only to defy the forces tearing them apart a...

I’m excited to unveil my new Brides and Scoundrels Boxed Sets! Each set is just $9.99, so you can buy a bundle and save a bundle compared to the regular prices of the individual books. They’re all available in Kindle Unlimited right now, so if you’re a KU subscriber and you’ve missed any of my books, this is a great chance to read everything for FREE. (Some of these sets may not be in the KU program for long, so grab ’em today!)

Start with The Enemies to Lovers Collection, which features Book 1 ...

If you’ve happily binged the entire “Bridgerton” series and you’re ready for more, author Julianne MacLean has whipped up a delightful list of recommended Regency romances that will help you fill the hours until season two hits Netflix.

Discover swoon-worthy series filled with dashing heroes, passionate heroines and ballroom scandals! Sneak a peek at Julianne’s list of irresistible reads for Bridgerton fans and start your next binge today.

Great news for Kindle Unlimited subscribers: my Escape with a Scoundrel Series is now FREE to read in KU! If you love protective alpha male heroes, edge-of-your-seat adventure and scorching love scenes, this series is the perfect summer binge-read.

Each book is a stand-alone steamy historical romance, so pick your favorite Scoundrel, dive in and enjoy! Start your adventure with an ex-pirate running from the law…a scandalous earl who’s secretly a highwayman…a smuggler on a mission of honor…or a s...

Im excited to announce that my next Stolen Brides book is now available for pre-order! HIS SCOTTISH BRIDE is a brand new Christmas novella that will bring you all the warmth and magic of the Highlands at the holidays.

Lady Aileen MacFarland has already lost one husband in battle and doesnt intend to become a warriors bride again. Especially not a warrior like Sir Henri dAmboise, renowned for his valor, his taste for adventureand his way with the ladies. But when a holiday hunting expedition...

If youre a Nook reader, I regret to tell you that my books will no longer be available at Barnes & Nobles Nook store as of today, April 30. I dont want to get into all the behind-the-scenes nonsense that has been going on, so Ill just say this: Ive been in the publishing industry for three decades now, and every time a publisher or retailer stops paying authors for books already sold, its the first step on a one-way road that ends badly. Every. Time.

This was not an easy decision, but I have...

A SCOUNDREL’S KISS is coming soon and today you can get a sneak preview! Click here to read an excerpt from the hero and heroine’s first meeting as he “rescues” (okay, kidnaps ;) her.

I call this one my “James Bond book.” Max D’Avenant has agreed to take on a dangerous secret mission for His Majesty’s government, serving as a spy behind enemy lines in France. His heroine is a brilliant French scientist who’s suffering from amnesia after a tragic accident. Marie has no memory of her past…of a...

ONE NIGHT WITH A SCOUNDREL is now available for pre-order at all your favorite ebook stores! I am SO excited about this book. It’s a steamy swashbuckler with some of my favorite tropes: a bad-boy alpha hero with a heart of gold, a daring heroine on a dangerous secret mission, a race to find priceless stolen jewels, adventure worthy of Indiana Jones, and an enemies-to-lovers romance that will have you swooning. And did I mention the pet tiger who complicates everything?

If you want to set your...