C.C. Solomon's Blog
August 20, 2025
August Newsletter






July 25, 2025
July Newsletter: My Panama Trip and my latest ARC.

Dear friend,
Panama: A Trip to Remember! Panama truly owes me nothing after the incredible four-night trip I just took to Panama City with my sister and friends! We had an absolutely fantastic time, and even though it’s the rainy season, the weather was on our side, making for perfect conditions. We packed in a thrilling sailing excursion, a relaxing spa day, and an exciting city and shopping tour. I’d go back in a heartbeat! [image error][image error]

Don’t Forget: Boozy Book Tour – July 26th!Get ready to clink glasses and talk books! Just a friendly reminder that the Boozy Book Tour is happening on July 26th! Make sure you’ve marked your calendars and are ready for a great time.
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How to Fail at Dumping an Alpha Dragon Get ready to dive back into the paranormal omegaverse with the upcoming release of Arc’s new book, How to Fail at Dumping an Alpha Dragon ! If you’re a fan of steamy romance, fated mates, and a touch of the supernatural, you won’t want to miss this one.
When their fake marriage leads to threats to their lives, where can these former lovers run?
Omega faerie Jalisa didn’t want an arranged marriage, but a painful past pushed her in a dangerous direction, leaving her with regrets and few options. When the ex who broke her heart suddenly appears, offering to help her get out of the marriage, she eagerly uses him as an escape.
Alpha dragon, Ivan, spent years searching for the love of his life who left without a trace. When he finally finds her and learns she is being forced into a marriage, he happily agrees to marry her for one year with the hope he can make the marriage real.
However, the pair’s reunion has upset both sides of their families and many powerful foes. Now the bickering pair must thwart assassination attempts by unknown forces that take them from the fae to the human realm. When such an attack curses Ivan to slowly lose all memories of Jalisa, they are quickly forced to find the real reason their union is such a threat before it’s too late.
Will they be able to rekindle their love despite these challenges or will they be torn apart for good this time?
preorder your copy today
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As an ARC reader, you’ll:
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June 29, 2025
Late June Newsletter
Get ready for some fantastic news! I’ve got updates on upcoming events, a brand-new book announcement, and a fun recap of my time at Imaginarium.
Raise a Glass! July Boozy Book Tour is Almost Here!
I’m so excited for the July Boozy Book Tour! It’s going to be a fantastic opportunity to connect, chat about books, and maybe even enjoy a drink or two. Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 25th!
If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, now’s the time! Spots are limited, and you won’t want to miss out on the fun.
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And for those attending the convention, don’t forget you can pre-order your copies for pickup right there: https://beventi.co/orderform/c6ksavb1ga
Announcing: How to Fail at Dragon –
Get Ready to Soar (or Stumble)!
I’m thrilled to announce my upcoming book, How to Fail at Dragon! While the cover isn’t quite ready to reveal yet, I can share a sneak peek into what this adventure is all about:
When their fake marriage leads to threats to their lives, where can these former lovers run?
Omega faerie Jalisa didn’t want an arranged marriage, but a painful past pushed her in a dangerous direction, leaving her with regrets and few options. When the ex who broke her heart suddenly appears, offering to help her get out of the marriage, she eagerly uses him as an escape.
Alpha dragon, Ivan, spent years searching for the love of his life who left without a trace. When he finally finds her and learns she is being forced into a marriage, he happily agrees to marry her for one year with the hope he can make the marriage real.
However, the pair’s reunion has upset both sides of their families and many powerful foes. Now the bickering pair must thwart assassination attempts by unknown forces that take them from the fae to the human realm. When such an attack curses Ivan to slowly lose all memories of Jalisa, they are quickly forced to find the real reason their union is such a threat before it’s too late. Will they be able to rekindle their love despite these challenges or will they be torn apart for good this time?
How to Fail at Dumping an Alpha Dragon is a second chance, star-crossed, cozyish, mid-burn, high spice, action romance.
Doesn’t that sound like an absolute blast? You can pre-order your copy today and be among the first to dive into this new world: https://a.co/d/gfzoUgg
Want to get an early read and help spread the word? Sign up for the Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) program! Your feedback is invaluable.
[ARC Sign-up Link for How to Fail at Dragon]
Imaginarium: A Truly Magical Experience!
I recently had the most wonderful time at Imaginarium, and I’m still buzzing from the experience! It was incredible meeting so many excited and engaged readers. Your enthusiasm truly made the event special.I also want to give a huge shout-out to the other authors. They were so welcoming and supportive, offering advice and camaraderie. As my first conference, I learned an immense amount, and I’m already feeling more prepared and confident for future events.In fact, I’m thrilled to share that I’ve already been approved for next year’s Imaginarium! And this time, I’ll be attending under my Liz E. Cooper pen name as well. Get ready for more stories! Thanks for being such an amazing part of my author journey! I can’t wait to share more with you soon.
Warmly,
CC Solomon / Liz E Cooper


June 1, 2025
Spring Newsletter
One review, in particular, that touched me said, “I love this authors writing style…you get rom com, Drama, spicy, and a HEA. A perfect mixture and she’s definitely in my top 10 favorite Paranormal authors. Outstanding story!”
Travel Musings & Updates:
I traveled to Liberia Costa Rica for a friends birthday- great weather, relaxing (except for our hotel under attack by giant flying grasshoppers which was horrifying).





If there was a place you could travel to, where would you go? Upcoming Events:


The next and final book in the How to Fail Series is now with the editor and I’m excited for you guys to read this last one!

Omega faerie Jalisa didn’t want an arranged marriage, but a painful past pushed her in a dangerous direction, leaving her with regrets and few options. When the ex who broke her heart suddenly appears, offering to help her get out of the marriage, she eagerly uses him as an escape.
Alpha dragon, Ivan, spent years searching for the love of his life who left without a trace. When he finally finds her and learns she is being forced into a marriage, he happily agrees to marry her for one year with the hope he can make the marriage real.
However, the pair’s reunion has upset both sides of their families and many powerful foes. Now the bickering pair must thwart assassination attempts by unknown forces that take them from the fae to the human realm. When such an attack curses Ivan to slowly lose all memories of Jalisa, they are quickly forced to find the real reason their union is such a threat before it’s too late. Will they be able to rekindle their love despite these challenges or will they be torn apart for good this time?
How to Fail at Dumping an Alpha Dragon is a second chance, star-crossed, cozyish, mid-burn, high spice, action romance.Pre-Order Your CopyCHECK OUT THIS AMAZING AUTHOR:

I escape the hell that tortured me for months.
I’m turned into something so dangerous and brutal; I don’t recognize myself.
And when I feel a pull in my chest, I follow it not understanding why.
I see her and possession takes over.
Her beauty is addiction.
And her smell?
God…her scent….mmm…
It drives me insane.
A thing like me doesn’t stand a chance with a woman like her.
I am obsessed. I can’t stay away.
I stalk her.
I kill for her.
I take her.
I mark my territory.
I protect her from everyone and everything.
Except me.
She’s mine.
Whether she likes it or not.
And all my beasts agree.
*please read tw in the book as Honeysuckles has dark themes and content*Read on Kindle Unlimited
February 18, 2025
New Release Post
Happy Black History Month! I hope you’ve been able to take a moment to think on the impact of black creators, leaders, scientist, artists and more on the history and strength of America. As book lovers, I would also encourage you to seek out black authors, especially us indie authors. We’re writing in every genre, including monster romance!
Which leads me to the release of my latest book under my Liz E. Cooper pen name. Thank you so much to all those who pre-ordered my book. It’s been my largest pre-order to date!
How to Fail at Escaping an Alpha Orc

It’s still just 99c this week and here’s a teaser.
BAM! We heard a door slam open, and my heart nearly leaped to my throat in fear. I spun around to see a very angry-looking Marcus standing at the front door. His long hair partially covered his face, his blue eyes dark and menacing, and his lips fixed in a silent snarl. He looked large and imposing, hands gripping the door frame, nails digging into the wood, which he almost had to bend under to get through. I was quickly reminded that he was a killer. Someone who knew exactly how to hurt people and get the job done. He no longer looked like the sweet awkward guy at the café or the gentle giant from earlier. I had poked the bear.
I had made a damn mistake.
My heart sped up, threatening to rip through my chest, every muscle in my body froze, and sweat pooled under my armpits and dripped down my spine. He certainly had thought of everything, like how to get sober and break a freaking ward.
He pointed at me. “You, stay right there!”
He hadn’t used his alpha voice, which had the usual effect of forcing an omega to comply. I thanked God for tiny miracles, let out a high-pitched scream, and ran like I was being chased by wild dogs.
Author SpotlightThe Veiled Heir is a slow-burn fantasy romance with a unique magic system, a strong female lead, and spice.
Years ago, they betrayed her, bound her in flames, and left for dead. They thought they killed her, but they did something far more than that, they made her immortal.

As his fated mate, no matter how much I run, there’s no escaping a Faeborne. But with one unexpected stroke of his gentle touch, I don’t even know if I want to…

Jesi tries to find the coven’s kidnapped kids, but her magic won’t work on the detective in charge. Is he the key to saving the children or the key to her destruction?

A witch. A vampire. An immortal mistake.

He’s the heir to the kingdom. She’s the kingdom’s worst nightmare.

A new why choose paranormal romance series with magic, ruthless love interests and fated mates.
Book Festival Pre order!
If you are attending the Imaginarium Book Festival next year, I’ll be there! And if you would like to order signed paper back copies (with some goodies) of my books, you can, right here!
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Join my new reader group for beta read opportunities and even more inside information like character takeovers, Cat’s Corner: New Adult Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance Group. Thanks!
Till next time and as always, if you’ve read my books I am always appreciative of a review on Amazon and Goodreads. I read them and they help me grow as a writer and know my audience better. Also follow me on TikTok, instagram and facebook for more information.
December 17, 2024
ARC REQUEST
Happy Holidays!
ARC REQUEST
Just a short newsletter to share that my form is now open for any one wanting an ARC copy of How to Fail at Escaping an Alpha Demon. ARCs will be released next month so there is time to sign up until 1/15/2025.
Here’s the synopsis:

When she met the man of her dreams, she never thought he’d kidnap her.
Omega Daria just wanted a peaceful life running the bakery she managed, reading spicy romance books, and ignoring the voices of the dead. However, when crime increases in her town, Daria knew she had to step up and use the powers she long buried out of burnout. That meant working with the police to solve crimes by raising the dead. However, Daria’s unique powers catch the eye of the criminal underworld who kidnap her with plans to force her to resurrect a long dead evil demon. Now she’s got to find a way to outsmart the handsome, brooding alpha who grabbed her, although he might not be the monster she first feared.
Alpha Orc Marcus, a tattoo shop owner, used to be the hitman for his crime family, but he left that all behind to live a more fulfilling life. Or so he thought. When he’s forced to kidnap and lock up a powerful necromancer in exchange for his younger brother’s life, his violent past soon finds him again. Only he didn’t count on falling in love with the beautiful, quirky omega. Can he protect her from the vicious demon gang who ordered her taking and save the life of his brother or will he have to make a devastating decision?
Sign up for an ARC here!
Book Festival Pre order!
If you are attending the Imaginarium Book Festival next year, I’ll be there! And if you would like to order signed paper back copies (with some goodies) of my books, you can, right here!

Author Spotlight

Forbidden Love Between a Fairy Princess and a Human in a Magical Realm

This is the first book in a medium burn, fated mates, enemies-to-lovers series with a strong heroine who doesn’t have to choose between her three love interests. It is recommended for mature readers.

In the 1960s, three young witches from different backgrounds come together to perform a fertility spell. What could go wrong? Get your FREE copy of A Trinity of Three Witches, A Backstory to The Bearsden Witch Series

An epic romantic fantasy Out December 30th!
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Join my new reader group for beta read opportunities and even more inside information like character takeovers, Cat’s Corner: New Adult Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance Group. Thanks!
Till next time and as always, if you’ve read my books I am always appreciative of a review on Amazon and Goodreads. I read them and they help me grow as a writer and know my audience better. Also follow me on TikTok, instagram and facebook for more information.
November 12, 2024
Fall Newsletter: What’s coming
There’s a lot happening right now.
New BookFirst, my next book, How to Fail at Escaping an Alpha Orc, is going through edits but here’s the lovely new cover. What happens when an introverted, romance book loving baker necromancer gets kidnapped by a retired hitman orc forced to grab her to raise the dead evil demon for a criminal organization? Well, it’s a romance so, love, but also a lot of humor, feels, and action along the way.
And the book is still 99c on pre-order and releases February 2025!

Some have asked for this and I finally published my first audiobook under my Liz E. Cooper pen name. And it’s dual narrated. If you’d like a chance to hear Shante and Devin’s voices come to life, enter my contest here. The more ways you enter, the higher your chances! Contest closes after Thanksgiving.

Want a chance to grab a ton of books by black authors for FREE! Well from November 12-16th you can! Go here to find the books for free. And two of those books are mine.
My most recent release, How to Fail at Annoying an Alpha Fae and, to keep the fae theme, my Mystic Memories book under my CC Solomon pen!






***If you want to stay in the know, please also join my newsletter and get the first three chapters of How to Fail at Avoiding an Alpha Demon for free! https://BookHip.com/LRQTQWK***
Also, I’m now on TikTok folks! Give a follow for my silly antics, book reviews, teasers and more!
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Join my new reader group for beta read opportunities and even more inside information like character takeovers, Cat’s Corner: New Adult Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance Group. Thanks!
Till next time and as always, if you’ve read my books I am always appreciative of a review on Amazon and Goodreads. I read them and they help me grow as a writer and know my audience better. Also follow me on TikTok, instagram and facebook for more information.
August 20, 2024
Release Day and more character art!
It’s that time. If you are a fan of my Liz E. Cooper books, today is the day that How to Fail at Annoying an Alpha Fae is released and it’s still just 99c today.

Melina is an omega faerie who just wants to run her glamour shop and be left alone from the politics of her upper family life. However, that’s not going to happen when her kingdom enters a peace treaty with their enemy tribe requiring select citizens to marry each other. Unfortunately, Melina is chosen. Now she has to marry a stranger with a reputation for killing his lovers.
Here’s some more character art for the novel!

I’ll be releasing pre orders for my next stand alone romance in this world, How to Fail Escaping an Alpha Orc, which brings us back to the human world and some familiar faces.
Also, I’m making How to Fail at Annoying an Alpha Demon into a dual narration audiobook! Stay tuned for ARC request!
Author SpotlightIn celebration of my book release, I’m doubling up on romance and fantasy books to check out!






If you like spicy romance and alpha men, this is the story for you! Escape to a hot tropic isle and into the arms of a dragon.

When hearts are on the line, who will win the ultimate battle?

Click now for a Reverse Harem, Omegaverse, Sports, Instalove, Instalust Short Romance! No cheating, No cliffhanger, No swords crossing, HEA guaranteed!

Romantic & sexy dreams link a false princess to a dangerous, disgraced fae prince in this fun, steamy enemies-to-lovers romantasy.

It’s all fun and games until someone catches feelings, right? Well, let me tell you about the addiction I can’t quit.
Book Fair


Also, I’m now on TikTok folks! Give a follow for my silly antics, book reviews, teasers and more!
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Join my new reader group for beta read opportunities and even more inside information like character takeovers, Cat’s Corner: New Adult Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance Group. Thanks!
Till next time and as always, if you’ve read my books I am always appreciative of a review on Amazon and Goodreads. I read them and they help me grow as a writer and know my audience better. Also follow me on TikTok, instagram and facebook for more information.
July 23, 2024
Summer Newsletter: ARC request, spicy art and more
Happy Summer! This is going to be more low key for me than usual as I have no big travel plans. But there’s good reason for that. I’m in the middle of making How To Fail at Avoiding an Alpha Demon into an audiobook with two fabulous voice narrators! More to come as I’ll be requesting arc listeners!
ARC Request
How to Fail at Annoying an Alpha Fae comes out August 20 and is still just 99c until release!
And some spicy character art of our main characters in the upcomming book drawn by dextrose.png on IG.

And if you’d like a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review please sign up for the ARC here. Note, if you’ve signed up in the past, I’ll automatically send it to you so no need to sign up again unless you’ve asked me to remove you in the past.
Here’s a summary of the book:
This is not your normal arranged marriage story.Omega Melina has a problem. Marry another fae from the brutal nation that kidnapped her? Absolutely not. Not to mention the terrifying rumor that her future husband is a cold-blooded murderer of his ex-lover. Her only plan: find a way out of this farce of a marriage no matter what.Alpha Aaron had a hard fall from grace after being labeled a traitor to his kind and imprisoned. To redeem himself, he was selected to marry and seduce his new bride, Melina, to help his kind get power in the new order. Only, he begins to fall for his lovely bride, despite her futile trickery to get him to leave her.While the pair fight their desires for each other, they must also protect themselves from mysterious creatures attacking and killing other fae forced into the treaty marriages.Author Spotlight

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Also, I’m now on TikTok folks! Give a follow for my silly antics, book reviews, teasers and more!
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Join my new reader group for beta read opportunities and even more inside information like character takeovers, Cat’s Corner: New Adult Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance Group. Thanks!
Till next time and as always, if you’ve read my books I am always appreciative of a review on Amazon and Goodreads. I read them and they help me grow as a writer and know my audience better. Also follow me on TikTok, instagram and facebook for more information.
April 23, 2024
Spring Newsletter: A Question, Free Books, Audiobook, Cover Reveal and a Teaser
Happy Spring! While my next book is currently with my proofreader (more on that later), I’m taking a writing break. Well, break is not really what’s happening, given the title. I have lots going on.
I am at a crossroads of what I want to do next. One option is to write more spicy romances under my Liz E Cooper pen name. I have two more ideas in this omega world and am encouraged by the feedback for How to Fail at Avoiding an Alpha Demon. Another option, is to pick back up my CC Solomon pen name and write a robot post apocalyptic sci-fi romance (I know it’s a lot) that I have swimming around in my head as well. Decisions decisions. What do you want to read from me next?
FREE n StuffBut while I’m thinking about all of that, I’m celebrating the good things. One, I have finally put up my Paranormal World Box set on Kindle Unlimited and for the rest of this month, all four books are only 99cents. Four books, less than a dollar!

But wait, there’s more! I wanted to keep the party going and am making How to Fail at Avoiding an Alpha Demon FREE!!!!! for April 23 -24th. So grab it and see what all the good reviews are all about.

Oh, and psst, I’m also in the process of getting it made into an audiobook. Stay tuned as I’ll be looking for ARC listeners.
New Cover Reveal- How to Fail at Annoying an Alpha Demon!So excited about book two in my spin off Omegaverse series. This one takes us back to the fae world introduced in Love and Magic. Here’s the summary and cover and you can pre-order for just 99c until the August release! And of course if you want to be an ARC reader, just complete the sign up form here, if you’re already on the form, you’ll get a message asking if you want to read it so no need to sign up again!

Summary:
This is not your normal arranged marriage story.
Omega Melina always dreamed of having a real, heart squeezing love but it seemed to constantly escape her. So, when she, and several other fae, are forced into treaty marriages to members of her former enemy nation, it was just another kick in the gut. Marry another fae from the brutal nation that kidnapped her? Absolutely not. Not to mention the terrifying rumor that her future husband is a cold-blooded murderer of his ex-lover.
When she meets her husband, he’s not who she thought he would be and Melina begins to wonder if the rumors about him were true. That is, until her new husband, Aaron, lets her know that he could never fall in love with her. Crushed, Melina focuses on a new mission. Find a way out of this shame of a marriage no matter what.
Alpha Aaron had a hard fall from grace after being labeled a traitor to his kind and imprisoned. To redeem himself, he was selected to marry and seduce his new bride, Melina, to help his kind get power in the new order. Willing to serve his penance, he accepts his fate with his own caveat, that he cannot fall in love. Tormented by actions from his past, he closes his heart as punishment. Only, he begins to fall for his lovely bride, despite her futile trickery to get him to leave her.
While the pair fight their desires for each other, they must also protect themselves from mysterious creatures attacking and killing other fae forced into the treaty marriages. Can they overcome their stubbornness and find love with each other or will their marriage also lead to a gruesome demise?
Author Spotlight








Also, I’m now on TikTok folks! Give a follow for my silly antics, book reviews, teasers and more!
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Join my new reader group for beta read opportunities and even more inside information like character takeovers, Cat’s Corner: New Adult Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance Group. Thanks!
Till next time and as always, if you’ve read my books I am always appreciative of a review on Amazon and Goodreads. I read them and they help me grow as a writer and know my audience better. Also follow me on TikTok, instagram and facebook for more information.