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Uma conversa com Lyla Sage, autora da série Blue Rebel Ranch

8 de maio de 2026 Nenhum comentário

No último dia 30 de abril, o Book & Conversation Club recebeu a autora Lyla Sage para um bate-papo incrível sobre seu último lançamento, Soul Searching, o primeiro livro na duologia Sweetwater Peak.

Sete alunas participaram do encontro, que foi iniciado às 19:30. Como de costume, os primeiros 30 minutos foram usado para preparação de perguntas. Dessa forma, o bate-papo fica mais proveitoso e as alunas sentem-se mais preparadas na hora de conversar com a autora.

Durante a conversa, todas as alunas do clube tiveram a oportunidade de fazer perguntas para Lyla e conhecer um pouco mais sobre seu processo criativo, que se revelou ser bastante inusitado.

O bate-papo começou com a professora Gabriela fazendo suas perguntas iniciais, as mesmas feitas para todas as autoras que participam do clube, e logo de início, Lyla já mostrou que a conversa seria divertida e muito aberta. Até a duração da conversa mostra como todos aproveitaram o momento–em vez de uma hora, que é o mais comum, a sessão de perguntas e respostas se estendeu por quase uma hora e meia.

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Elevator Pitch

Evelyn Leigh

Selah Bailey, an anxious, risk-averse, homebody determined to finally become the main character in her own story, created a “F*ck It List” filled with goals and experiences to force her out of her comfort zone and introduce her to a life outside of her front door.

Realizing she’ll need a partner to help complete her more adventurous goals by the deadline, she goes on a few dates in hopes of breaking her dry spell with no luck.

After what may be the worst date ever, she meets Greyson in the elevator of her building.

She soon finds herself running out of time to complete the list and seeks an arrangement with anyone tolerable—though a certain neighbor comes to mind.

Greyson is everything she wasn’t prepared for and could be the perfect hero for her story. Except falling in love is against the rules and she should probably leave the house to find it.


Greyson Park is a business oriented extrovert, who’s fully content with the life he’s built for himself amid his divorce. For the past 7 years, he’s prioritized making the best out of everyday and keeping things casual in his love life.

As the creator of a wildly successful dating app, he’s become quite the modern day matchmaker. While he loves seeing others in love, he doesn’t forgive himself for the past and believes romance isn’t in the cards for a second time.

After what may be the most awkward night ever, he meets Selah in the elevator of his building.

He soon finds himself needing a believable date for his ex’s wedding to silence the noise about him not moving on and works out an arrangement with his neighbor.

Selah is everything he didn’t know he needed and could be the one who introduces him to a life outside of work. Except falling in love is against the rules, and he should probably use his app to find it.

Just Our Luck

Denise Williams

A lottery ticket + donuts = love in this steamy new fake dating romance from beloved author Denise Williams.

Sybil Sweet has always been lucky, but lately she can’t catch a break. After years of bouncing from job to job in search of something that feels right and from man to man in search of something special, Sybil is worried that she’s the directionless, floundering daughter her family thinks she is. All she really wants now is a little financial stability and carb comfort. Lucky for her, she’s got just enough in the bank to buy a lottery ticket, and the late-night donut store is open.

Kieran Anderson put his dreams of becoming a doctor on hold to take over running his family’s bakery, and after fighting a losing battle to save the place, he’s exhausted, broke, and no closer to getting back to school. But when a whirlwind of a woman sweeps in late one night, flirty energy gives way to more…until she runs out the next morning, leaving behind her winning lottery ticket.

Lucky for Kieran, his attempt to return the ticket looks like a grand romantic gesture and goes viral, sending sales through the roof. In an effort to keep the store afloat and to convince Sybil’s family she can make good relationship choices, they agree to fake a relationship for three months. Even with hundreds of millions of dollars, finding each other might end up being the sweetest bit of luck for both of them.

The Bottom Line

Tobie Carter

Teófila Morales found her soulmate when she was seven years old. Through their formative years, they were complete opposites, something she always felt insecure about. But by the time they graduate, she’s shocked when he declares his love for her.

Until one tragic night changes everything Teófila thought she knew about the world and their places in it. And before she can reconcile the differences in the person she once knew best, his catapult into fame completely upends the plans they never had a chance to make.
As she watches the love of her life spiral into notoriety, Teófila struggles to find her footing in her life without him.

After all, she has no idea what’s left of love when best friends become forgotten lovers.

Two to Tango

Natalia Williams

An old pair of shoes. A new lease on life.

Successful lawyer Julieta Martí is certainly a success on paper: respectable job, good salary, perfect daughter to her immigrant parents. As the eldest daughter, she hoped to do wonderful things with her life, but spent it appeasing her parents and watching over her cousins instead. When Julie’s late grandmother, a famous tango dancer, leaves her shoes to Julie, she doesn’t know what to make of it, but she wonders if it might be a sign to reinvent her life. She secretly signs up for tango classes, keeping it under wraps from her family, and uncovers a buried passion.

World renowned dancer Logan Beck isn’t sure what he wants to do anymore. He’s been dancing since he was thirteen years old, but recent events have left him feeling unsettled. His last competition was rough, his longtime partner is moving away, and he’s not feeling the love for it like he used to.

When Logan meets Julie in class, there’s an unexplainable spark between them. Nobody is more surprised than him when she asks for not only private lessons, but a partner for a competition—the very one he messed up a year earlier. As they tackle the brand new partnership, Julie learns to chase joy in her life, Logan feels his passion for dance reignite, and the fire between them burns even hotter.

But when Julie starts living two lives and Logan’s hope for redemption hangs on the line, something is bound to slip. And it might only be a matter of time before everything falls apart.

Yours, Forever

Leonor Soliz

Marrying a sexy, outrageous billionaire in Vegas was a wager on my future. His arrival in my small town two weeks later? Not in the prenup.

My deal with Maximiliano Errázuriz is nothing more than a bold business move. He needs a wife to overcome his father’s schemes, and the money he offers will fix all my problems.

To trick his father, we’re living together and pretending we’re in love.

But we’re too different. He’s brazen; full of cheeky smiles and wicked teasing. I’m practical and private. His bespoke suits and exuberant personality clash with the simplicity of my hometown. I hate city living. He thrives in the bright lights.

That is until he shows genuine care for my town, and his eyes turn fiery at the sight of my curves. When he reveals his bruised heart, I melt even more. Soon I can’t resist him at all.

Max is my eccentric souvenir, but forever wasn’t in our vows. People have left me behind before and he will, too. I need to let him go, before I start to believe we belong together and I end up with nothing but a shattered heart.

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YOURS, FOREVER is a slow burn, low conflict, dual POV romance, with a small town gal and a billionaire, big city guy. This Marriage of Convenience, Opposites Attract novel includes plus size and Latine characters, and open door spice.

In a Not So Perfect World

Neely Tubati Alexander

“Tubati Alexander is a writer to watch!” —Emily Giffin

One of Good Morning America’s 15 books to read heading into spring and a SheReads and Zibby Mag Most Anticipated Book of the Year
The author of Love Buzz follows her acclaimed first novel with a delightful Caribbean-set romp about an ambitious designer of apocalyptic video games with a strategy for (almost) everything who discovers what happens when her best-laid plans go off course . . .

Sloane Cooper is up for her dream job as a designer for a top video game company. During the interview, though, she somehow promises the all-male panel that she’ll remain single and fully dedicated to the work. It’s actually fine—after her last boyfriend cheated on her, she vowed to focus on her career anyway.

Enter Charlie, aka Hot Neighbor Guy, a near-stranger who shocks her with the offer of an all-inclusive trip to a Turks and Caicos resort. The catch? Charlie originally planned the trip with his ex, and asks Sloane to pose as his new girlfriend to make his old flame come running back. Against her better judgment, Sloane says yes; she can use the time away to develop a game design that will dazzle the Catapult team and get her a job offer.

Despite sparks flying in paradise, the trip can’t lead to more. As their connection deepens, Sloane is reminded that she can’t fall for Charlie and get knocked off her professional path. Besides, he’s trying to win back his true love.

Can Sloane figure out a way to move past heartbreak, land the job of her dreams, and avoid catching feelings? The zombie apocalypse would be easier to solve—at least she’s prepared for that.

The Bottom Line

Tobie Carter

When the return on investment is love…

Self-sacrificing Stella Daniels put her competitive finance career on ice, passing up promotions to help her elderly grandfather manage his struggling funeral home. Now with the mortuary in danger of closing, Stella must hustle for a promotion at the firm she’s been neglecting. But when she snaps at a rude–and dangerously handsome–customer at the funeral home, who happens to be a transferring employee competing for the same promotion, Stella’s professional and personal worlds collide.

Investment manager Jameson Brooks had it all—the car, the career, and the swanky flat—until news of his mother’s illness forced him to move to the States. In the wake of her death, Jameson’s estranged father offers him a job at his investment firm. The catch? No one can learn he’s the bastard son of the boss. However, under pressure to succeed at work and berated by a father he can’t please, Jameson’s mental health spirals, sending him back to old self-harming habits.

With the promotion to Project Manager on the table, Jameson and Stella fight to one up each other, but amidst the sabotage and late nights at the office, they’re both surprised to discover their rival might be the one bright spot in their increasingly dark days. But to bask in the sunshine, they’ll have to choose their greatest investment yet—themselves.

This enemies to lovers brings the fire with a tenacious, ball-busting heroine who won’t give up and a cinnamon roll disguised as an alpha in need of a little support. Come along for the ride as one bossy Brit tries to keep his heart and his secrets from the headstrong woman destined to break down his walls.

The Bottom Line is an adult romance that features mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences. Reader discretion is advised. For all content warnings, check the author’s website.

Hot for Teacher

Monique Fisher

Latrice Richardson is a thirty eight year old divorced, single mother who has an amazing career and a wonderful eight year old son named Quincy. What she doesn’t have is any semblance of a love life and sex is non-existent.

After a scorching one night stand with a handsome stranger, Nathan Woodson, Latrice never expects to see him again, and definitely not at the front of her son’s classroom!
Nathan Woodson is a former foster kid who loves teaching and has just landed his dream job. The last thing he expected was the sexy enchantress he spent the night with, to be the mother of one of his students.

Despite the two of them both trying to keep things professional, Latrice and Nathan find themselves being drawn closer together. But with nosey school moms on the prowl and his job on the line, they find that love may be too hot for this parent and teacher to handle.

Hot for Teacher is a sexy rom-com that features an older woman/younger man, (somewhat) secret lovers and plenty of high heat.

Sunshine and Spice

Aurora Palit

When two complete opposites agree to fake date in order to solve their cultural dilemmas, they find the only force more powerful than an immigrant mother’s matchmaking schemes might just be true love.

Naomi Kelly will do anything to make her new brand consulting business a success. When she lands a career saving contract to rebrand the Mukherjee family’s failing local bazaar, she knows there can be no mistakes. But as the “oops” baby of a free-spirited Bengali mother, Naomi’s lack of connection to her roots represents everything Gia Mukherjee disdains.

Enter, Dev Mukherjee.

Dev knows everything his mother wants…including her wish for him to get married, like, yesterday. When Gia hires a matchmaker (without, you know, asking him), Dev vows to do whatever it takes to avoid ending up in a cold, loveless marriage. When a potential match assumes Naomi is his girlfriend, the solution to both their problems becomes clear: Naomi will pretend to date Dev in order to sabotage his mother’s matchmaking efforts in exchange for lessons in Bengali culture. Flawless plan, right?

But as Naomi and Dev bond over awful dancing at Garba, couples cooking classes, and tackling the rebrand as a team, they start to realize while their relationship may be fake, their feelings for each other are starting to become very real. As the line between reality and rumor blurs, Naomi and Dev must confront what it means to fit the mold, and decide how much they’re willing to risk for love.

That Prince is Mine

Jayci Lee

A love-averse Korean royal court cuisine instructor is waylaid by a gorgeous professor – and prince in disguise – who will do anything to prove to her that love and happily ever after can be theirs.

Love is a dish best served hot . . .

Emma Yoon dreams of opening a culinary school in Los Angeles. To that end, she teaches Korean royal court cuisine to hopeful brides of upper-crust Korean families. Thanks to her godmother, a renowned matchmaker, business is booming. But when rival matchmakers plot against her godmother using Emma’s single status, she must save her godmother’s reputation and her dreams by finding a perfect-on-paper husband – even if she’s not ready for love. Meeting the gorgeous and irresistible Professor Michel Chevalier is not part of her plan.

Prince Michel Chevalier refuses to marry a woman handpicked by his elders. If he must spend the rest of his life in service to his country, he wants to do so with someone he loves by his side. With only three months left until his arranged engagement is formally announced, Michel escapes to Los Angeles to find a bride of his choosing, someone who loves him for himself rather than his crown. Serendipity leads him right to Emma Yoon, who might just be the woman of his dreams.

‘A tender and sexy romance that [readers] will absolutely devour’ Library Journal, starred review

The Accidental Crush

Mia Heintzelman

From bestselling author, Mia Heintzelman comes a flirty, girls’ getaway, vacation fling turned workplace romance for those who believe in serendipity.

Dante Fortemani’s family never takes his ideas seriously during business meetings, so he zones out. That is, until the agenda includes selling his late grandfather’s struggling vineyard. Desperate, he appeals to his mother and siblings, and buys himself two months to protect their legacy.

Business consultant Morgan Forster is constantly connected to anything with a digital pulse. Her friends believe she’s a stressed-out workaholic in need of an intervention: a Galentine’s Day getaway in wine country, an electronic detox, and hopefully, Mr. Right feeding her grapes.

The Fortemani Vineyard Galentine’s brunch is a smashing success for Dante. Except for the woman hiding in a corner with her phone…who’s convinced he’s an escort hired by her helpful Sister Circle. Soon, laughter, undeniable chemistry, and an unforgettable night, lead Dante to hire Morgan to help save the vineyard. She accepts under one condition: it’s strictly business.

As they tread through an inconvenient attraction to create a proposal before the next meeting, though, their focus yields to blossoming feelings. Is it a mistake for them to mix business with pleasure? Or is a chance at love worth the risk?

A Proposal They Can't Refuse

Natalie Caña

Natalie Caña turns up the heat, humor and heart in this debut rom-com about a Puerto Rican chef and an Irish American whiskey distiller forced into a fake engagement by their scheming octogenarian grandfathers.

Kamilah Vega is desperate to convince her family to update their Puerto Rican restaurant and enter it into the Fall Foodie Tour. With the gentrification of their Chicago neighborhood, it’s the only way to save the place. The fly in her mofongo–her blackmailing abuelo says if she wants to change anything in his restaurant, she’ll have to marry the one man she can’t stand: his best friend’s grandson.

Liam Kane spent a decade working to turn his family’s distillery into a contender. But just as he and his grandfather are on the verge of winning a national competition, Granda hits him with a one-two punch: he has cancer and has his heart set on seeing Liam married before it’s too late. And Granda knows just the girl…Kamilah Vega.

If they refuse, their grandfathers will sell the building that houses both their businesses. With their futures on the line, Kamilah and Liam plan to outfox the devious duo, faking an engagement until they both get what they want. But soon, they find themselves tangled up in more than either of them bargained for.