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Hi Friends! I’m so excited to share the covers and blurb for Take This Heart with you! xo

Releasing October 9, 2025

Couple Cover Designer: Kira Sabin

Photographer: Wander Aguiar

Special Edition Cover Designer: Greyley Sabin

𝑨 𝒔𝒊𝒛𝒛𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒏, 𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔, 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝑼𝑺𝑨 𝑻𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓, 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝑨𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓

After an annoying, albeit sexy, encounter with Milo Lombardi, he’s the last person I want to see in Windy Harbor, Minnesota. Being in my favorite small town near Lake Superior with my family is my idea of heaven, and after clashing with Milo at an art event, and then kissing his face off right after – I’d be fine if I never saw the man again.

Even though he is sinfully gorgeous, and knows how to use those unforgettable lips.

But my dad has other ideas, and because he’s been dealt a blow that threatens to turn our family’s world upside down, I want to do what's best and keep the peace.

Which means, I’m stuck working on a project with Milo, all day, every day.

And if I thought we didn’t get along in the beginning, it’s nothing compared to dealing with him on a daily basis. He has a unique way of bringing out the worst in me, while showcasing his annoying smirk in the process.

If only I could forget how his mouth felt on mine, and the way his strong arms felt wrapped around me.

Take this Heart is book one in the brand new, interconnected standalone Windy Harbor series.

Pre-order your copy today!

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Releasing October 9, 2025


A sizzling, small town, enemies to lovers, workplace romance by USA Today bestselling author, Willow Aster

After an annoying, albeit sexy, encounter with Milo Lombardi, he’s the last person I want to see in Windy Harbor, Minnesota. Being in my favorite small town near Lake Superior with my family is my idea of heaven, and after clashing with Milo at an art event, and then kissing his face off right after – I’d be fine if I never saw the man again.

Even though he is sinfully gorgeous, and knows how to use those unforgettable lips.

But my dad has other ideas, and because he’s been dealt a blow that threatens to turn our family’s world upside down, I want to do what's best and keep the peace.

Which means, I’m stuck working on a project with Milo, all day, every day.

And if I thought we didn’t get along in the beginning, it’s nothing compared to dealing with him on a daily basis. He has a unique way of bringing out the worst in me, while showcasing his annoying smirk in the process.

If only I could forget how his mouth felt on mine, and the way his strong arms felt wrapped around me.

Take this Heart is book one in the brand new, interconnected standalone Windy Harbor series.


Pre-order your copy today!
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Amazon Prime Members can read Unforgettable for FREE for a limited time!

Read today with Amazon Prime!
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Blurb:
A Sizzling, Enemies to Lovers, Workplace, Small-Town Romance by USA Today bestselling author Willow Aster.

Jamison Ledger.
The hottest man I’ve ever seen.
The enemy I never saw coming.

On one of the worst days of my life, the last thing I planned on was falling into bed with a guy who literally charmed the pants right off me.

Little did I know, that hot, gorgeous man would be Jamison Ledger, the man responsible for the very tears I was crying.

A thief. The very sexy thief who took everything I’ve ever wanted—my legacy, my happiness, and what I’ve worked my whole life to attain.

Now, we have to co-exist. Working together at my family’s lodge, the inheritance that should’ve gone to me, while trying to keep our hands to ourselves after our unforgettable night together.

But as I see him more and more, I have to remind myself not to fall in love with the charismatic lodge owner who has taken our small town by storm.

There’s a fine line between love and hate, and Jamison is blurring that line.

He might have given me a night I’ll never forget, but can I let him take more of my future than he already has?

Unforgettable is book one in the interconnected Landmark Mountain Series and can be read as a standalone.

Amazon Prime Members can read Unforgettable for FREE for a limited time!

Read today with Amazon Prime!
https://geni.us/UnforgettableLandmark1

Blurb:
A Sizzling, Enemies to Lovers, Workplace, Small-Town Romance by USA Today bestselling author Willow Aster.

Jamison Ledger.
The hottest man I’ve ever seen.
The enemy I never saw coming.

On one of the worst days of my life, the last thing I planned on was falling into bed with a guy who literally charmed the pants right off me.

Little did I know, that hot, gorgeous man would be Jamison Ledger, the man responsible for the very tears I was crying.

A thief. The very sexy thief who took everything I’ve ever wanted—my legacy, my happiness, and what I’ve worked my whole life to attain.

Now, we have to co-exist. Working together at my family’s lodge, the inheritance that should’ve gone to me, while trying to keep our hands to ourselves after our unforgettable night together.

But as I see him more and more, I have to remind myself not to fall in love with the charismatic lodge owner who has taken our small town by storm.

There’s a fine line between love and hate, and Jamison is blurring that line.

He might have given me a night I’ll never forget, but can I let him take more of my future than he already has?

Unforgettable is book one in the interconnected Landmark Mountain Series and can be read as a standalone.

A small town, marriage of convenience, single dad, sports romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Willow Aster

Penn Hudson. Sexy. Intense. Gorgeous.
The star running back of the Colorado Mustangs.
Well-known playboy and consummate bachelor.
We met in the Bahamas.
I knew exactly who he was.
He had no idea who I was.
Yet for a few blissful hours, it didn’t matter.
We had an unbelievable connection…
Something special that held so much promise.
Then I unexpectedly had to leave and never had a chance to say goodbye.

Fast-forward to today, when I am about to see Penn again,
and he’s going to find out exactly who he was kissing in the Bahamas.
I’m excited about my new job and returning to my hometown of Silver Hills.
But seeing him every day won't be easy,
especially with the lingering memory of his touch and the attraction that still burns between us.
When he faces an obstacle in adopting a young boy he’s mentored for years,
I offer him a solution I never thought I’d make:
A fake marriage.
He needs to show stability and a squeaky-clean public image,
and I figure, how hard could it be to play house?
But as time goes by, nothing feels fake anymore.

I’d always planned on getting married for love,
but sometimes we make once-in-a-lifetime sacrifices.
I just hope I won’t be devastated in the process.

Crazy Love is book five in the standalone The Single Dad Playbook series.


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🏈🏈 ℕ𝔼𝕎 ℝ𝔼𝕃𝔼𝔸𝕊𝔼 🏈🏈

Crazy Love is now live!

A small town, marriage of convenience, single dad, sports romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Willow Aster

Penn Hudson. Sexy. Intense. Gorgeous.

The star running back of the Colorado Mustangs.

Well-known playboy and consummate bachelor.

We met in the Bahamas.

I knew exactly who he was.

He had no idea who I was.

Yet for a few blissful hours, it didn’t matter.

We had an unbelievable connection…

Something special that held so much promise.

Then I unexpectedly had to leave and never had a chance to say goodbye.

Fast-forward to today, when I am about to see Penn again, and he’s going to find out exactly who he was kissing in the Bahamas.

I’m excited about my new job and returning to my hometown of Silver Hills.

But seeing him every day won't be easy, especially with the lingering memory of his touch and the attraction that still burns between us.

When he faces an obstacle in adopting a young boy he’s mentored for years, I offer him a solution I never thought I’d make:

A fake marriage.

He needs to show stability and a squeaky-clean public image, and I figure, how hard could it be to play house?

But as time goes by, nothing feels fake anymore.

I’d always planned on getting married for love,

but sometimes we make once-in-a-lifetime sacrifices.

I just hope I won’t be devastated in the process.

Crazy Love is book five in the standalone The Single Dad Playbook series.

Download today or read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited. Audio narrated by the AMAZING Connor Crais and Vanessa Edwin!

Amazon Audio Goodreads

🎧 ℕ𝕠𝕨 𝕒𝕧𝕒𝕚𝕝𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕨𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕘𝕖𝕥 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕒𝕦𝕕𝕚𝕠𝕓𝕠𝕠𝕜𝕤!! 🎧

I have some exciting news!!!

Summertime is now available anywhere you listen! Audio platforms include Audible, Spotify, Apple, Audiobooks.com, Libro.fm, Storytel, BookBeat, Chirp and in libraries via the Libby and Hoopla apps.

About Summertime:

Summertime, where the living’s easy…

At least that’s what I’d hoped for when I decided to visit Hollywood’s most sought-after director, AKA my usually absentee father, for the summer. But my vision of an idyllic break before starting grownup life after college comes to a halt when my dad puts me to work on his set.

As an aspiring screenwriter, I’m eager for any experience, but my time is spent as the errand girl, fulfilling every whim of Hollywood’s IT actor, the flirtatious, too-sexy-for-his-own-good Liam Taylor. As the shiny new girl, Liam thinks he has to have me, but his bad-boy persona turns me off, and I don’t want to be another notch on his bedpost.

Then there’s Hudson Callihan, the hot up-and-coming director working with my dad. He’s everything I think I want in a guy. What starts out as a friendship becomes a secret relationship, and I fall hard.

Things become complicated with Hudson when I’m thrown into a fake relationship with Liam to soften his scandalous reputation. And living on set with both guys and the crew is becoming more and more difficult.

I came to LA expecting to have a good time, but what I didn’t expect was to be faced with making the biggest decision of my life.

Start Listening

Crazy Love is now available for pre-order in audio! Head over to my Instagram page or my Facebook reader group to listen to another audio preview!

Narrated by: Connor Crais & Vanessa Edwin

Releasing: July 10, 2025

A small town, marriage of convenience, single dad, sports romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Willow Aster

Penn Hudson. Sexy. Intense. Gorgeous.
The star running back of the Colorado Mustangs.
Well-known playboy and consummate bachelor.
We met in the Bahamas.
I knew exactly who he was.
He had no idea who I was.
Yet for a few blissful hours, it didn’t matter.
We had an unbelievable connection…
Something special that held so much promise.
Then I unexpectedly had to leave and never had a chance to say goodbye.

Fast-forward to today, when I am about to see Penn again,
and he’s going to find out exactly who he was kissing in the Bahamas.
I’m excited about my new job and returning to my hometown of Silver Hills.
But seeing him every day won't be easy,
especially with the lingering memory of his touch and the attraction that still burns between us.
When he faces an obstacle in adopting a young boy he’s mentored for years,
I offer him a solution I never thought I’d make:
A fake marriage.
He needs to show stability and a squeaky-clean public image,
and I figure, how hard could it be to play house?
But as time goes by, nothing feels fake anymore.

I’d always planned on getting married for love,
but sometimes we make once-in-a-lifetime sacrifices.
I just hope I won’t be devastated in the process.

Crazy Love is book five in the standalone The Single Dad Playbook series.

Pre-order today!

Preorder on Audible Preorder on Amazon Add to Goodreads

BOOK SIGNING NEWS

We are so excited to share that we are going to be signing at The Ripped Bodice (Brooklyn) and Kiss & Tale Romance Bookshop to celebrate the release of Crazy Love by Willow Aster! The amazing Georgana Grinstead will be moderating these events! Both events are ticketed, so please read below for the details!

The Ripped Bodice 

218 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Tickets Available for Purchase HERE:

https://e.sparxo.com/Willow-Aster-Laura-Pavlov-BK-Ticketed

Unable to attend the Brooklyn event... 

You can order signed copies to be shipped directly to you after the event HERE:

Willow:  https://www.therippedbodice.com/product/willow-aster-signed-books

Laura:  https://www.therippedbodice.com/product/laura-pavlov-signed-books

Kiss & Tale Romance Bookshop

688 Haddon Ave Floor 1, Collingswood, NJ

Tickets Available for Purchase HERE:

https://kisstalebookshop.com/events

I'm also so excited to be a part of The Wine About Books Fair: A Book Fair for Grown-Ups hosted by Rustic Roots Winery and Swoonworthy!! Enjoy an afternoon browsing local booksellers and bookish vendors.

Free and open to all!

I’m so excited to share the narrators for Crazy Love! Connor Crais & Vanessa Edwin brought Penn and Addy to life in the most AMAZING way and I’m so excited for you to listen to this audiobook. The preorder should be available next week so be on the lookout for more news about that. Only THREE WEEKS to go!! Stop by my Instagram or reader group to hear a sneak peek of the narrators!

Releasing: July 10, 2025

A small town, marriage of convenience, single dad, sports romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Willow Aster

Penn Hudson. Sexy. Intense. Gorgeous.
The star running back of the Colorado Mustangs.
Well-known playboy and consummate bachelor.
We met in the Bahamas.
I knew exactly who he was.
He had no idea who I was.
Yet for a few blissful hours, it didn’t matter.
We had an unbelievable connection…
Something special that held so much promise.
Then I unexpectedly had to leave and never had a chance to say goodbye.

Fast-forward to today, when I am about to see Penn again,
and he’s going to find out exactly who he was kissing in the Bahamas.
I’m excited about my new job and returning to my hometown of Silver Hills.
But seeing him every day won't be easy,
especially with the lingering memory of his touch and the attraction that still burns between us.
When he faces an obstacle in adopting a young boy he’s mentored for years,
I offer him a solution I never thought I’d make:
A fake marriage.
He needs to show stability and a squeaky-clean public image,
and I figure, how hard could it be to play house?
But as time goes by, nothing feels fake anymore.

I’d always planned on getting married for love,
but sometimes we make once-in-a-lifetime sacrifices.
I just hope I won’t be devastated in the process.

Crazy Love is book five in the standalone The Single Dad Playbook series.

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