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Grab Free Books: Possessively Paranormal Romance

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Happy June, my lovelies.

I’m popping in with a little treat, a little reminder, and possibly a very valid excuse for you to clear some space on your Kindle, because the Possessively Paranormal Romance free ebook event is almost here.

And when I say free, I mean free.

No tricks. No blood sacrifice. No suspicious demon contract hidden in the small print.

Just paranormal romance books waiting for you to grab them, devour them, and maybe fall a little too hard for creatures who absolutely come with warning labels.

What is the Possessively Paranormal Romance event?

The Possessively Paranormal Romance event is a free ebook promo filled with paranormal romance books from different authors.

So if your taste in romance leans towards magic, monsters, shifters, vampires, witches, fated mates, dark desire, supernatural chaos, and men who really should come with a user manual, this is probably your kind of weekend.

The event runs on 6th and 7th June, and once the list goes live, you’ll be able to browse the books and stuff your Kindle with free paranormal romance reads.

Basically, it’s a buffet.

But instead of food, it’s books.

And instead of behaving sensibly, we are downloading everything that looks deliciously unhinged.

Browse the free books

And yes, I’ll be there too

I’ll be taking part with Inked Into Your Soul, the second standalone book in my paranormal romance trilogy.

This book has a very special place in my heart because it has everything I love writing.

Magic, tattoos, secrets, soul-deep bonds, a heroine with power she doesn’t fully understand, and one man she absolutely cannot read, which is a problem when reading people is kind of her thing.

About Inked Into Your Soul

She can read everyone. Every thought, every secret, every hidden desire. Until him.

When Diedra’s power awakens the one man she can’t read, fate, magic, danger, and desire collide in a futuristic paranormal romance full of soul-deep secrets, forbidden heat, and a love that refuses to behave.

If you like your romance with supernatural tension, emotional chaos, spiritual bonds, tattoos, and the kind of connection that feels bigger than both characters, then this one might just be for you.

And the best part?

Inked Into Your Soul will be free from 5th June at midday ET until 7th June at midnight ET.

So yes, she gets a little extra time in the wild before the event officially kicks off.

Grab Inked into your soul

Want the rest of the world too?

Because apparently I don’t know how to behave when it comes to book treats, I’ll also be putting the rest of the series( book 1 and book 2 and the supporting novellas) on a 99p/99c deal for anyone who wants to own the whole world.

That means you can grab the other four books for just £3.96 / $3.96, depending on your store region.

So whether you’re completely new to my paranormal world, or you’ve already dipped your toes in and want the full ride, this weekend is the perfect time to collect them.

Shop the series deal

So, consider this your sign

If your Kindle has been looking a little too well-behaved lately, this is your chance to fix that.

Go forth, browse the event, and grab the freebies. Find something magical, dangerous, bitey, possessive, fated, forbidden, or deliciously chaotic to fall into.

And while you’re there, don’t forget to grab Inked Into Your Soul while she’s free.

Thank you, as always, for reading my books, supporting my chaos, and letting me keep filling your shelves with magic, heat, heartbreak, and happily-ever-afters with bite.

xoxo Ava Rouge

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LIORA – Lost in Heaven’s Touch Hit #5 in Paranormal Angel Romance on Stuff Your Kindle Day

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Stuff Your Kindle Day was a huge moment for LIORA, and I wanted to take a second to say thank you.

Thanks to everyone who downloaded, shared, posted, and supported the event, LIORA climbed to #5 in the Paranormal Angel Romance category. Seeing it reach the Top 10 was incredible, and I’m so grateful to everyone who helped make that happen.

As an indie author, visibility matters. Events like Stuff Your Kindle Day give books the chance to reach new readers, and this one gave LIORA a real moment. Watching it climb the charts was exciting, surreal, and a reminder of how powerful reader support really is.

Every download made a difference. Every share mattered. Every bit of support helped push LIORA further, and I don’t take any of it lightly.

Missed out on Stuff Your Kindle Day? Don’t worry. LIORA and the rest of the Whispers of Destiny series are available on Kindle Unlimited for the next 90 days, so there’s still time to get swept into the world, meet the characters, and fall into the story.

Whispers of Destiny

And if you’d like to stay up to date with my books, hear about new releases before anyone else, events, freebies, and get little bookish extras along the way, make sure you’re signed up to my newsletter at the top of the page.

So, again, thank you. Truly.

If you grabbed a copy, shared a post, told a friend, or supported from afar, I appreciate it more than you know. I’ve got more bookish things coming soon, and I can’t wait to share them with you.

xoxo Ava Rouge

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Free Romance Ebooks: Romance Book Blast April 28

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Romance readers, this is your reminder that Romance Book Blast / Stuff Your Kindle day is happening on the 28th of April, which means it’s the perfect excuse to fill your Kindle with free romance ebooks.

Yes. Free.

Your Kindle is about to be fed, and your bank account can relax for once.

The event is hosted through Romance Book Lovers, where you can browse romance books across different subgenres and find new authors to try. Whether you’re into paranormal romance, fantasy romance, contemporary romance, dark romance, sweet romance, romantic suspense, or something a little more unhinged, this is a great chance to discover new reads without spending a penny.

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Check From Today

The official Romance Book Blast day is 28th April, but it’s worth checking from today.

Some authors, myself included, make their books free for a slightly wider window to cover different time zones. Mine is available from 27th to 29th April, and I’m sure other authors may have done the same.

So, if you like being early, or you’re just impatient like the rest of us when free books are involved, it’s a good idea to start browsing now and see what’s already available.

My paranormal romance is free from 27th to 29th April as part of Romance Book Blast.

Grab my free paranormal romance

For The Paranormal Romance Readers

I’m participating in the paranormal romance genre, so if you love fated mates, forbidden tension, magic, monsters, morally grey love interests, soul-deep bonds, danger, mystery, and that delicious “I probably shouldn’t want him, but here we are” energy, this is definitely one to check out.

Paranormal romance readers are being fed this time, and I am not sorry about it.

And because one free paranormal romance book is never enough, here are a few more taking part that might tempt your Kindle.

Browse More Paranormal Romance

A Little Reminder Before You Download

Before you start clicking like your Kindle has unlimited storage, please double-check the price before downloading.

The event is meant to feature free romance ebooks, but prices can sometimes update at different times depending on Amazon, region, time zone, or author setup. So before you hit buy, make sure it says £0.00 / $0.00 / free.

Because we love free books.

We do not love surprise charges.

Go Feed Your Kindle

Whether you’re here for the fated mates, the forbidden tension, the magic, the monsters, the morally grey love interests, or just the chance to fill your Kindle without upsetting your bank account, I hope you find something that pulls you in and refuses to let go.

Go have a browse, treat your Kindle, and maybe discover your next favourite romance read while you’re there.

find your next favourite read

xoxo Ava Rouge

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Signed Books, Freebies & Stuff Your Kindle Day

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I’ve got a few little updates to share, and honestly, if your TBR is already hanging on by a thread, I’m not here to help.

I’m Finally on Beventi

I’m so excited to say that I’m finally on Beventi. You can now shop signed book bundles, special editions, and bookish extras all in one place, which feels very exciting and a little bit dangerous for both me and your bank account.

I’ll be sharing some pictures below so you can have a proper little look, and I’ve added the store link too, so you can browse everything for yourself.

Beventi store

You Can Also Find Me on Vinted

If Vinted is more your thing, I’m on there too with the same products, so you can shop whichever way suits you best. Signed books, bundles, and bookish extras are all there waiting for you, and I’ll leave the store link below for that as well.

vinted store

Stuff Your Kindle Day is Coming

Stuff Your Kindle Day is coming on the 28th, hosted by RomanceBookLovers.com, and this is honestly one of my favourite bookish days because it’s basically the perfect excuse to download far too many books in one go and act like that was always the plan(it was lol).

There are going to be loads of amazing FREE books across romance and all its delicious little subgenres, so whether you love dark romance, contemporary, spicy reads, or something a bit more magical, there’s going to be plenty to get stuck into.

I’ll be sharing two graphics below with just a few of the books you’ll be able to choose from, including Liora, especially if paranormal and fantasy romance is your thing. So if you like your romance with magic, emotion, and a bit of danger, definitely keep an eye out for that one.

Basically, make sure you’ve got room on your Kindle, because your download finger is about to get some work.

Your Free Thank You Gift

And if you haven’t downloaded After Hours yet, don’t forget that it’s my little thank-you gift to my subscribers. Just a little extra spice from me to you for being here and supporting my books.

I’ve included the link below so you can grab your free copy nice and easily.

Grab your free copy of after hours

Thank you for being here, for supporting indie authors, and for being part of my little bookish world. It really does mean so much to me.

xoxo Ava Rouge

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Beast of Her Heart Is Finally Here!

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It doesn’t matter how many books I’ve written, letting your baby out into the world is always an emotional experience.

There’s always that mix of excitement, nerves, relief, and vulnerability. You spend so much time living inside a story, building it quietly, shaping it, second-guessing it, loving it, and then suddenly it’s no longer just yours. It’s out there for other people to read, feel, and connect with in their own way. That part never stops feeling huge.

So yes, Beast of Her Heart is officially out, and I’m feeling all of it.

One of the things that made writing this story hit differently for me was Kaiko. As a mother, I could feel her fear so deeply. That possibility of losing your child, of not being able to protect them, is the kind of fear that sits in your chest and won’t let go. Even though this is a shifter novella, that part of her felt very real to me. Beneath the paranormal elements, beneath the chemistry and tension and chaos, she is a woman trying to protect her son at all costs. That made her very close to my heart as an FMC.

“The chemistry between Lucio and Kaiko was intense and beautifully developed. Kaiko finds herself in a desperate situation that ultimately leads her straight to her destiny. Watching that journey unfold felt both satisfying and organic.”

And then there’s Lucio.

What I love about Lucio is that, yes, he has that alpha presence, but he is not overbearing for the sake of it. He is patient. He gives Kaiko space. He lets her come to him in her own time, while still being there, steady and protective, when it matters. To me, that is real strength. Quiet strength. The kind that does not need to shout to be felt. The kind that makes you feel safe without trying to control you.

And honestly, that kind of man makes me fold like a lawn chair.

“Lucio brings that classic shifter energy, but with a softer edge. His patience stands out, especially in a genre that often leans toward dominance and urgency. The dynamic between them feels steady and intentional, which fits the novella length well.”

That balance between Kaiko’s fear and Lucio’s steadiness was one of my favourite things to write. Their story has tension, emotion, attraction, danger, and heart, but underneath all of that, it is also about trust. About safety. About what it means to let yourself lean on someone when you have every reason not to.

I’ve also been so happy seeing the early response already coming in. It means so much when readers connect with a story, especially one you’ve spent so much time inside. Writing is such a solitary thing most of the time, so when a book finally leaves your hands and finds its way into someone else’s, that feeling is hard to put into words.

“I liked that this story seems to focus on emotional safety and slow-building trust rather than rushing straight into the romance. Kaiko’s fresh start, the protective family angle, and the shifter bond all give it a warm, intimate feel, while the shadows from her past add just enough tension. What stands out to me most is the promise of a relationship that grows through patience, care, and connection.”

To celebrate the release, I’m also including the first chapter as a little teaser, so if you’ve been curious about Beast of Her Heart, you can get a taste of Kaiko and Lucio’s story for yourself.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this release already. Whether you’ve bought the book, shared it, posted about it, or sent me a kind message, I appreciate it more than you know.

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New Year, New Me? An Indie Author’s Honest Look at Writing, Burnout, and Business

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Every January, we all seem to make the same promises to ourselves. Eat better. Be more organised. Read more books. Start fresh. Reinvent ourselves. For me, this year’s version of that promise looks a little different.

I want to get better at book marketing.

That sentence alone feels heavier than it should. Not because I don’t care, but because over the last few months of 2025, I genuinely questioned whether I should keep writing at all. Not because I’m out of ideas. I have more stories in my head than I’ll probably ever have time to write. And not because I’ve fallen out of love with it. Writing has never been “just a hobby” for me.

The truth is simpler and harder to admit.

Writing has cost me a lot over the last five years. Time. Money. Energy. Emotional bandwidth. And the return has not matched the investment.

I was told early on that if I wanted to maximise sales as a new author, I needed to write a series. So I did…

I wrote multiple books, built worlds, developed characters, and stayed consistent. What I didn’t learn was how to actually get those books into readers’ hands.

I assumed that posting on social media would be enough. That visibility would somehow translate into sales if I just showed up often enough.

It didn’t. And watching the numbers barely move, month after month, chipped away at my confidence in ways I didn’t expect.

I got discouraged. Quietly. Internally. I didn’t announce it. I didn’t rage-quit. I just started shrinking back, wondering whether the sensible thing would be to put the pen down and walk away.

But here’s the part I had to be brutally honest with myself about. My low numbers are not because my stories are bad.

Bad stories don’t win awards. They don’t resonate with readers who do find them. They don’t get kind messages from people who stayed up too late turning pages. The problem isn’t the work. The problem is that I don’t know how to get people to read it.

And no amount of aesthetic Instagram posts has fixed that.

What I’ve realised recently is that I’ve been avoiding something inevitable. Something uncomfortable. Something a lot of creatives struggle with.

Treating my writing like a business.

I know how that sentence lands. Art isn’t supposed to be a product. Stories are personal. They come from somewhere real. And the idea of packaging creativity into funnels, strategies, and marketing plans can feel soul-destroying.

But here’s the reality I can’t ignore anymore.

If I want writing to be my career, I have to stop treating it like a passion project that magically pays off one day. Wanting to live off your art means learning how the industry works. It means understanding visibility, positioning, marketing, and yes, sales.

Avoiding that doesn’t make me more authentic. It just keeps me invisible.

So maybe this isn’t a “new year, new me” moment after all. Perhaps it’s a “same me, but braver” one.

“In 2026, I’m choosing to put my imposter syndrome aside. I’m choosing to step out of the shadows and learn the parts of this journey I’ve been avoiding. Not because I want to turn my stories into soulless products, but because I want to give them a fair chance to reach the readers they were written for. This year, I’m treating my writing as the career I’ve always wanted it to be.”

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Happy New Year 2026 – I’m Back Writing & What’s Coming Next

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Happy New Year! It’s 2026!

First things first. I need to say sorry for disappearing.

Life happened. Properly. In ways I didn’t expect, couldn’t plan for, and honestly just had to deal with. Writing didn’t stop because I lost interest or passion. It stopped because sometimes you’re just trying to keep your head above water.

But I’m here again.
Back writing. Back building worlds. Back doing the thing that feels the most like me.

And I’m really excited about what’s coming next.

I’m returning to the Whispers of Destiny universe with a new addition titled Beast of Her Heart.

No spoilers yet. I’ll share more as I go, but for now, this story follows Kaiko (Kairos’s sister) and Lucio (Diedra’s brother). If you’ve read the trilogy, you already know both of them exist on the edges of the story. This one brings them into focus.

Beast of Her Heart takes place between Book Two (Inked Into Your Soul) and Book Three (Under Her Spell) of the trilogy. I’ll link the books here if you want to catch up or refresh your memory.

The book is currently available for pre-order, and I’ll also be sharing updates soon about ARC opportunities for those who like to read early and leave reviews.

I’m really looking forward to sharing this journey with you properly. The writing process, the chaos, the moments where characters refuse to behave, and everything in between.

Thank you for sticking around, even when things went quiet.

Here’s to new chapters, new stories, and a much better 2026.

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Liora – Lost in heavens touch
Hers to tempt
Inked into your soul
Under her spell
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Book Release: BEDTIME STORIES FOR THE UNHINGED is here! Get ready to sin a little

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It’s official.
Bedtime Stories for the Unhinged is out in the world…and it’s filthy.

This isn’t just another erotica collection. It’s thirteen unapologetic, unfiltered, and unhinged short stories written for the ones who crave heat that doesn’t hold back.

Inside this book, you’ll find:

  • MF, MM, FF, MFM, MMF, and more
  • primal play, taboo tension, public use, and consent-forward CNC
  • messy emotions, power games, and characters who never play it safe

I didn’t write this book to be soft. I wrote it to be devoured.

Each story taps into a different flavour of desire; some twisted, some tender, some just downright filthy. You’ll meet professors who cross lines, masked strangers who don’t ask twice, high-school bullies getting humbled, and people who find themselves in places they never expected (like a kink club, a church confessional, or hunted through the woods).

Some stories will make you squirm.
Some might make you blush.
All of them will leave a mark.

“People ask me if I get turned on writing these stories. The answer is yes. That is the goal, is it not? You don’t read erotica to be scared.”

Why I wrote this

This collection came from late-night voice notes and random ideas that popped into my head. At times, I was in a writing slump, and I was trying to get myself out of it… So I just wrote down anything and everything.

I wanted to create something that felt real in its filth. Not just fantasy for fantasy’s sake, but stories that make you feel something deeper than just the heat. Because let’s be honest… sometimes we want the softness, the tension, the aching. But sometimes? We want to be wrecked.

“Ava Rouge did a fantastic job at putting these tales together for the folks that love to love a little differently.“

Where to get your copy

Bedtime Stories for the Unhinged is now available in eBook and paperback.
Grab your copy, or go all-in with the exclusive box while they last.

get your copy here

Want the full unhinged experience?

I’ve put together a very limited run of Bedtime Stories for the Unhinged book boxes, packed with signed copies, exclusive extras, and a few sinful surprises.

There is only a limited number available right now, and I’m packing each order myself as they come in, so it’s first-come, first-served.

🖤 To grab yours, head over to the SHOP tab on my site and fill out the order form.

If there’s enough demand, I’ll order more stock and update everyone when they’re available again.

“Where should I even begin with this one!! I went in completely blind and I’m so glad I did. Each chapter is its own story with its own characters. You think a bed time story would be fairy tale or as a teen with your friend a horror story but no this is purely for adults. Each chapter has its own detailed spicy scene that I absolutely loved and a small little story to go with it. This is such a good one if your in a slump or just want something sexy to read!! Ava definitely knocked it out of the park with this one!!”

Thank you to everyone who’s already been unhinged with me. And if you’re new here, welcome. You’re in for a ride.
xoxo Ava Rouge

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INDIE BOOK MARKETING – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

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When I started writing back in 2020, I had no idea what I was getting into. All I knew was that I wanted to write the story that was brewing in my head. During the lockdowns, I was presented with more free time — aka more time to read… again. It didn’t take long for my love for literature to rekindle, not that the flame ever died… small children can just take up most of your time, but I digress.

During that time, I came across a type of literature I didn’t normally read. I was more of a thriller, religious sci-fi, epic fantasy girl — and then I fell in love with romance. The spicier kind. That’s when my characters really started to form in my mind. Fast-forward to now, I’m a romance author with multiple titles under my belt (some even recognised in the literary world), but one thing has remained the same since I started this journey… BOOK MARKETING struggles.

I don’t know how to market or promote my books to save my life. That would be fine and dandy if I were writing as a hobby. Although I appreciate every copy sold and every review I’ve received, at this point, writing really is a very expensive hobby. Like many other indie authors, I’m using the platforms that are supposed to showcase my work in the most budget-friendly way — but I haven’t cracked the code of “going viral”. Don’t get me twisted, this is not a pity post. I’m not here crying over my inadequacy or social-media illiteracy… I did and still do put in the work to understand the algorithm. But as for getting visibility — I just don’t know what to do or how to do it.

“Writing is expensive when no one sees you.”

One thing I am confident in is my stories. I’m not cocky, but I know I’ve got something good going on here… if only people would see it. And yes, I hear what seasoned authors say: “invest in Facebook ads, run Amazon ads…” but the issue? I can’t. I don’t have the budget. Not generating enough sales, page reads… revenue. Because let’s be honest — KU doesn’t always pay off, and we need to sell hundreds of eBooks just to cover the basic costs of our publishing process (no, sorry… publishing is not free, even if the platform uploads your book for free). People are also more likely to invest in physical copies only after they’ve read something of yours they already like… and with the cost of living doing what it’s doing? Yeah.

“We need to understand that we are all in this together. There’s no reader without the author, and there’s no author without the reader.”

So where does that leave us as creatives? We’re paying for everything — editors, cover design(Yes, pre-made covers are cheaper), formatting (be that software or a person) — and sometimes there’s just nothing left for anything else. So what do we do as indie authors who have depleted our finances and still haven’t cracked the code to going viral? Do we keep going and accept that our stories might only ever be read by a few (and risk not being able to afford the quality editing and art we know those stories deserve), or do we give up and live with the voices of our never-written characters?

It really is a cold world out there. I haven’t decided yet… maybe because I haven’t hit rock bottom and still have a few coins — and a bit of hope — to spare. But here’s what I do know: there are so many writers out there with incredible stories who will disappear into the ether not because they’re not talented — but because they just don’t know how to market. If that’s you… Don’t bow out just yet. Keep writing. Keep showing up, even if it feels exhausting, even if it feels like no one cares. Keep learning. Keep experimenting. Because maybe we don’t need to go viral — maybe all we need is for the right couple of readers to find us… the rest can grow from there. And who knows — that whisper could still become a roar.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this post are based on my personal experience as an independent author. I am not sponsored by — nor affiliated with — Amazon, Facebook, or any of the platforms referenced, and individual results may vary.

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