Just letting y'all know I'm on a little writing break, stretching some different creative muscles with some artwork. I'll be back! In the meantime, check out https://notyourmamasbuttons.goimagine.com and enjoy the fun! :) Love to you all! ... Read More
Cover Reveal for Savvi V’s FAITH’S REDEMPTION!
Check out the hot new cover for FAITH'S REDEMPTION! Sliding into ereaders on May 27th! Have you preordered yours? Click HERE to learn more and read up on Faith and Adam! ... Read More
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Up for Preorder!
What's up next? The next Savvi V book, the big finale of the exciting Redemption Road series that takes place in the swampy, mysterious, sexy Redemption, Louisiana. FAITH'S REDEMPTION is up for Preorder, out May 27, 2022! Order on Amazon here! ... Read More
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Sale!
THE REASON IS YOU is on sale for 99 cents for a limited time!!! That's right, my very first book baby is sooooooo affordable right now, get you one or share Alex with a friend! :) Buy on Amazon! ... Read More
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Winner announced!
*****GIVEAWAY CLOSED AND WINNER ANNOUNCED IN COMMENTS!***** **BONUS FLASH GIVEAWAY!** You might have seen me mention that I'm signing with Christie Craig at Katy Budget Books next weekend! I'll be signing CHARMED AT FIRST SIGHT, and she'll be signing her new release DON'T CLOSE YOUR EYES. I am giving away a signed book bundle of Christie's book and mine! This is open for 24 HOURS ONLY, on this post! So comment below and I'll pick the winner Monday afternoon!! Happy commenting and good luck!! xoxo Sharla ... Read More
Where am I next?
Why, I'll be in Katy, Texas with the amazing and hilariously delightful Christie Craig, on September 1st, signing books and instigating shenanigans! Click HERE to go to the Facebook link for the event at Katy Budget Books, and I hope to see you there! ... Read More
LUCKY CHARMED is a RITA® Finalist!
Did you hear me squealing a few weeks ago? You must have. My dogs hid under the bed. LUCKY CHARMED, book 2 in the Charmed in Texas series and Sully and Carmen's second chance love story, was named a finalist in the Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITA® awards!! This is like the Oscars of the romance writing community, with a big dress up fancy ceremony at the National conference in July. So exciting!! Go, LUCKY CHARMED!!! In case you haven't checked it out yet and want to see what all the fuss is about, click HERE to go to the book page and catch up on Carmen and Sully! ... Read More
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It’s Here! And one more lesson from Emily Lockwood!
IT'S HERE!! And Happy Birthday to meeeeeee!!! :) BEFORE AND EVER SINCE is now available! I get lots of questions asking me what it's about. Basically, the main character, Emily Lockwood has alot on her plate. She is successful in her own right, with a solid real estate career, but has a headstrong daughter, a mother who marches to her own drummer, and an ex-husband who needs sex therapy. Enter into this picture a house with an agenda, and the return of her first love, rocking a tool belt and a paintbrush and dark eyes full of secrets, and Emily just flat out has things to get ... Read More
Life Lesson #4 from savvy Emily Lockwood
One more day! BEFORE AND EVER SINCE is almost here! Check out Life Lesson #4 from Emily in BEFORE AND EVER SINCE... #4 - PAINT IS HOT. ...an excerpt from the book... I went out through the garage, where Ben was leaned over a five gallon bucket of paint, stirring it with a flat piece of wood. Next to him on a makeshift table, were two other small cans of paint with little wooden stir sticks poking out. “Why do you do that?” I asked. “What?” he responded, not looking up. “Bait him like that,” I said, picking my way carefully around the random tools and pieces of ... Read More
Life Lesson #3 from BEFORE AND EVER SINCE…
Are you enjoying the lessons? :) Let's see what Emily has to teach us today. Emily Life Lesson #3… Assuming your ex has gotten smarter in your absence is a fail. “So, what’s up?” I asked after a pause. “I don’t know if Cass has done anything with that paperwork, if that’s what you’re wondering.” He shook his head minimally, still looking at the pictures, and the little warning bells went off in my head. Kevin was nothing, if not opinionated and in your face. For him to come to my house and then not come look me in the eye—told me it wasn’t going to be his normal ... Read More
Emily’s 2nd Lesson for you from BEFORE AND EVER SINCE
Okay, so what did you think of yesterday's lesson? Ever had that happen to you? Lord knows I have. And what did you think of our first Hot Tool Guy? :) Suddenly have a project that needs fixing? LOL Now to hear from BEFORE AND EVER SINCE's Emily on Lesson number 2... Emily Life Lesson #2… The most likely time to be found is when you’re trying to hide. “Where are you?” Cassidy asked. “The grocery store.” “Again? Didn’t you just go there?” I cursed my bad lying. “Oh, I forgot a few things.” I pushed my cart faster, wanting to get done and get home. “So, anyway, ... Read More
Emily’s #1 Lesson Learned in BEFORE AND EVER SINCE
Today, we see the very first Life Lesson from Emily in BEFORE AND EVER SINCE! This is the first of five great life lessons you'll learn from Emily's experiences in BEFORE AND EVER SINCE, with a great excerpt to back it up... :) You see, Emily Lockwood has alot on her plate. She is successful in her own right, with a solid real estate career, but has a headstrong daughter, a mother who marches to her own drummer, and an ex-husband who needs sex therapy. Enter into this picture a house with an agenda, and the return of her first love, rocking a tool belt and a paintbrush and dark eyes ... Read More
5 Days of Life Lessons via BEFORE AND EVER SINCE…
Thus starts the pre-launch week of craziness! :) And five very important life lessons via Emily Lockwood of BEFORE AND EVER SINCE... Below are all five lessons you'll learn between now and March 14th, and each one will come with its own very pertinent exclusive excerpt from the book. Sit back and enjoy! And follow me on Facebook to get the daily "Hot Tool Guy of the Day", courtesy of sexy carpenter Ben from BEFORE AND EVER SINCE. Those will be worth the wait. ...just because. :) EMILY LOCKWOOD'S LIFE LESSONS... #1 Never assume it’s safe to drop by Mom’s ... Read More
Emily and Ben are back to heat up your E-reader!
That's right, BEFORE AND EVER SINCE is having its turn at the rerelease plate, hitting ereaders on March 14th! My birthday!! (yayyyyy!) I adore these characters so much with their push-pull awkward/sexy/fumbling/falling into each other second chance romance moments. And as if that wasn't enough stress for Emily, her mom's house keeps sending her on little trips into the past. Because, yanno... that's normal. LOL! Super fun to write, and I'm loving rereading it for quotes! I'll be sharing some of "Emily's Life Lessons" excerpts here over the next few days before release day, so keep an ... Read More
That sexy ghost is backkkkkk…
THE REASON IS YOU is back! (Squee!!) That’s right, Dani and Jason and that incredibly hot ghost, Alex are back to heat up your ereader on Tuesday, Feb 27th, with a sexy new cover and a snazzy new digital price of just $3.99! If you’ve never read it, only have it in print, or heck, just want to buy the hot new version—here’s your chance! Preorder links are below! Amazon: http://amzn.to/2EWrTWf B&N: http://bit.ly/2sKi3lm Smashwords: http://bit.ly/2CypADt Google Play: http://bit.ly/2EX42Wi Kobo: http://bit.ly/2BFQyw4 ... Read More
It’s ONCE A CHARMER time!!!
ONCE A CHARMER is live and ready for you to devour Bash and Allie's story! By day, Allie Greene stays busy with her family diner, and keeping tabs on her teenage daughter. What’s really exhausting Allie, however, are the nights. Not that she minds Bash Anderson unbuttoning her naughty desires—if only in her dreams. But what was he doing there at all? He’s her best friend, and a father figure to her girl. Talk about awkward. Talk about OMG-heat-and-fireworks that are flipping fifteen years of normal upside down. And now, when Allie needs him as a friend more than ever, logic doesn’t ... Read More
Lucky Charmed is here!
Yayyyyy!! If you preordered it, it's sitting in your ereader right now all fat and happy and ready to be opened! If you haven't yet, here are the links you can find it! I love this book, this town, and these characters so much, and I hope you will love them as much as I do. :) Enjoy, and please drop me a line at sharla@sharlalovelace.com and let me know what you think when you're done! Amazon: http://amzn.to/2qXQy6r B&N: http://bit.ly/2mdyLkN Google: http://bit.ly/2syGIZ5 iBooks: http://apple.co/2rYaHZi Kobo: http://bit.ly/2rtq8ox ... Read More
Have you preordered LUCKY CHARMED?
It's out on July 18th, less than a month away! Preorder your copy now and have Sully and Carmen slip right into your ereader while you sleep! :) C'mon...you know you like that idea. Here's your handy dandy links! Amazon / Barnes & Noble or go to the Lucky Charmed book page for more info! ... Read More
A Charmed Little Lie is here!!!
Woot!! Finally!! A CHARMED LITTLE LIE....the first book in my brand spanking new Charmed in Texas series...is out today! Finally, I can share Nick and Lanie with you, and I'm SO over the moon about that. I love these two so much, they have become favorites in my heart, so much so, that in the next two books, they keep showing up. :) Hint...hint... Click here to go to the book page for A CHARMED LITTLE LIE, read the cover blurb....click "buy".... just sayin... ;) Are you on Facebook? If so, I'm having a release party there this afternoon/evening...come play with us! Click here ... Read More
Up for Preorder!
Fake it till you make it... that's what Lanie and Nick are doing. Preorder what Library Journal calls a "fun-filled adventure"! A Charmed Little Lie, available April 18th! Preorder here! ... Read More
Out Now!
Check out what Fresh Fiction called "an amazing collection of steamy stories that will delight and dazzle..." Get you one! Read more and purchase here! ... Read More
The Cottage on Pumpkin and Vine
Halloween is almost here! Have you checked out this awesome anthology about a Bed & Breakfast in Maine with a mystical twist? It's called THE COTTAGE ON PUMPKIN AND VINE and it contains 3 stories that all take place in the same Halloween weekend at a very special place. Three great romances! And I'm SO excited to share this with you! See what Romantic Times Magazine called "spicy and delightful with a dusting of magic"! CHARMED BY YOU kicks it off by Kate Angell MESMERIZED BY YOU is next by Jennifer Dawson ENCHANTED BY YOU finishes it off by MEEEEEEE!!! Click here to ... Read More
Coming Aug 30th!!!
IT'S HALLOWEEN IN AUGUST!! Why is that exciting? Because I have a story in this brand new anthology about a Bed & Breakfast in Maine with a mystical twist! It's called THE COTTAGE ON PUMPKIN AND VINE and it contains 3 stories that all take place in the same Halloween weekend at a very special place. Three great romances! And I'm SO excited to share this with you! See what Romantic Times Magazine called "spicy and delightful with a dusting of magic"! CHARMED BY YOU kicks it off by Kate Angell MESMERIZED BY YOU is next by Jennifer Dawson ENCHANTED BY YOU finishes it off by ... Read More
Heartbreakers and Heroes
I'm excited to announce that the secret is out! And the rule breakers are in with this hot new collection. 12 rules. 12 ways to break them. 12 sexy new stories for ONE price. One-click Heartbreakers and Heroes for just 99 cents! Amazon: http://amzn.to/1pAkAYB iBooks: http://apple.co/21HRDpN KOBO: http://bit.ly/1RzO5A8... B&N: http://bit.ly/22ykEKf ... Read More
It’s my Birthday! Gimme some Yoga! I mean a Blizzard…
Hello and good morning! And it is a good morning, as mornings go, because I've hit a number today. One of those "9" numbers that precede a milestone age, like 20 or 30 or 40. Or 50. Yes...today I'm 49. :) Once upon a time, I probably wouldn't admit that, or rally my own birthday, but hey...I've earned it! I've been on this earth for 49 years, and sometimes that's hard to believe! I can remember things from when I was 5. My first sweet little boyfriend heartbreak at 10. Spreading my new little teenage wings at 14 and going places my mom didn't know I was going. My 16th birthday ... Read More
About the coffee…
It's Saturday, y'all, and I'm sitting here in my rocker/recliner, sipping my favorite brew...and wondering what makes this my favorite brew? It's nothing special. Folgers regular blend, with Coffeemate lite creamer and a smidgeon of Coffeemate Hazelnut. The regular creamer to make it creamy and the tiny bit of Hazelnut to give it a twist. Sometimes I do Amaretto instead of Hazelnut, or Caramel, but I don't like my daily coffee to be sweet. Just a little flavored. Nothing overboard. Now, all that being said, I love Starbucks. And when I go there I either get a vanilla latte with a ... Read More
THE SWEETEST CHASE is here!!!
Get'cha one! It's Simon and Quinn and all the regular Chase family drama! Click here to purchase! ... Read More
One month away!!
Exactly one month till Simon and Quinn hit your ereaders in THE SWEETEST CHASE, book two in the Heart of the Storm series! Have you preordered? Amazon Link I can't wait for y'all to read this book!! *tapping fingers and toes* And here's a free little teaser, just to hold you over a bit. :) *** She pulled his face the remaining few inches until his lips met hers, and then everything dizzy spiraled into that one union. His lips were hot and soft and sweet and salty at the same time. They moved on hers tenderly, tasting, testing, and when his tongue touched hers it was better ... Read More
Christmas Crack (yes…it’s that good)
My nephew brags that I'm his crack dealer, and I proudly take a bow. Christmas Crack, that is. And it is truly addicting and amazing. All you need is nuts and chocolate and a crockpot. :) And these are my ingredients, but you can substitute any nuts you like and any type of chocolate chips you like. This has varied from the original that I got the first time, so feel free to tweak it for you! 16 oz jar of peanuts (salted or unsalted) pkg of pecans halves, walnuts, whatever nuts you'd like (I added for the nutty freaks around here) 12 oz bag semi-sweet chocolate chips 12 ... Read More
Win a Kindle Fire!
Yep, you saw that right, I have a Kindle Fire up for grabs!! Let me backtrack... :) Did you love LOVING THE CHASE, the beginning of my Heart of the Storm series? Are you anxiously awaiting Simon's book, the second in the series, THE SWEETEST CHASE, coming out in a couple of months? Me too! I can't wait to share that book with you! And it's totally up for preorder....just hanging out there waiting for you. Amazon: http://amzn.to/1jF0E4x In the spirit of Christmas giving and also the spirit of THE SWEETEST CHASE coming out in February, I'd love to give away this Kindle Fire ... Read More
LOVING THE CHASE is here!
See what Publishers Weekly called "an exciting and exhilarating ride" and see why Martini Times Romance Book Blog said "That cover! Oh sweet baby Jesus. The characters, the writing, hot sweaty sex in a thunderstorm. The adrenaline!! Perfect story that I couldn't tear my eyes from. Holy crap. I found myself a new favorite author." Get you one!! Amazon: http://amzn.to/1FMMVhE B&N: http://bit.ly/1HoZDHh Click here to read the book jacket!! :) ... Read More
A little light reading for the summer!
You posted all your most anticipated summer releases and I promised to post them, so here you go! Load up your bookshelf, Kindle, or wherever your TBR list is! A Lush Reunion – Selena Laurence A New Hope - Robyn Carr About Last Night - Belle Aurora... All the Ways to Ruin a Rogue - Sophie Jordan Beat - Vi Keeland Borrowed and Blue - Emily Giffin Bound in Black – Juliette Cross Brave the Heat – Sara Humphreys Buddy Cruthers - Jean Joachim Don’t Let Go – Sharla Lovelace (thx!) Elude - Rachel Van Dyken Ever After - Jude Deveraux Flame - Erin Noelle Forever Family - Sandi ... Read More
Sunday with the beasts…
These are my heathens. :) Up front is Demi, i.e. "Buffalo" and bringing up the rear about to tackle her for the attention she feels she needs 24/7 is Gracie, i.e. "The Beast". Or "Flailing Mouth" as we've dubbed her indian name. They are watching me work on my newsletter today, because it's exciting like that. And....I think Gracie just ate something she shouldn't....like fur off the tennis ball that she keeps pulling off....because she was chewing something and stopped when I gave her the eye. Like a little kid caught doing something wrong. Yep.....there's the green fur. So...I ... Read More
What are you Reading??
It's about to get crazy in here....with DON'T LET GO rereleasing at the end of June with its sassy new epilogue, and giveaways all over the place...ALL month long! And then my new Heart of the Storm series kicking off in August with LOVING THE CHASE and giveaways for that one about to start up too. My newsletter will be going out the first week of June, highlighting all the lunacy, so be sure you're signed up! And YES I'm starting book three in the series right now....as in I wrote the first paragraph yesterday. Squee!!! Love this stage...like falling in love when it's all sparkly and ... Read More
Coming Soon!
If you haven't heard.....meaning somehow you missed the loud whooping.... DON'T LET GO is coming out in print! June 30th is the day, and I'm so excited to have Noah and Jules out in the world in print form. :) In addition to that, there will be bonus content (in print and ebook)... an epilogue that picks back up with them a year later. On Seth's birthday. And oh my my my... You know how crazy things always happen on his birthday! It's up for preorder now, and I hope you'll pick one up and share the news! ... Read More
So many Shinies!!
Welcome to my new home!!! Isn't it fabulous! Look around and play! I love it here SO much. There are so many exciting things happening right now, I'm bursting with them! :) First, my website got a gorgeous new pretty! Wheeeee! Second, DON'T LET GO is coming out in print on June 30th with a brand new cover, but it will also have an extra perk....an added epilogue that wasn't there before! It's one year later. On Seth's birthday. And I'm so excited to share that with you! Third, I'm looking at covers for the first book in my new Heart of the Storm series, LOVING THE CHASE, ... Read More
How beginnings make you want to hurl…
Started writing a new book/series today. :) Exhilarating and terrifying at the same time. Like getting on a roller coaster without seeing it first! Wheeeee! And while that sounds exciting for some of you who love roller coasters, I'm one of those people who have to look at that beast. Study it for a while. See where the scary parts are going to be and really think it out. Because for one, I'm afraid of heights. Two, don't like going upside down. And three, I only trust the ones that have those things that come down over your shoulders and clamp you in. Yes, I know that means they are ... Read More
My Couch Sees All The Action…
You have a dirty little mind, don't you? LOL, you'll find out about that couch soon enough, but first....I've been tagged!! Author buddy, Tracy Solheim has tagged me in a blog hop! She had a great analogy on her post about blog hops being like those old fashioned chain letters we all used to get/start when we were young. I remember my mother telling me "Don't you dare pass that on!" Well, here I am, all up in the webby version of it, and yep, I'm passing it on. :) And that's okay, all I have to do is answer a few questions about my writing and then “tag” two other writer friends. Not ... Read More
Love those donkeys…I mean couples…
A look at my favorite couple... :-) Read the rest at the Contemporary Romance Cafe, where I'm hanging out today!! ... Read More
The day after…
The day after a book release.... ...is a mixture of breathing deeply again and panic. Whew! The rush is over, I can get up from the couch, I can stop obsessively watching the Amazon ranking fall, rise, fall, rise (dang it, quit rising!) But none of it stops. None of it is over. You still worry "Did I do enough to market it? Is there something I'm missing? Why did so-and-so hit #49 when you hit #12049? You keep worrying and panicking and hoping and checking the Amazon ranking, but in the midst of all that, you go back to writing that next book. Because when it comes down to it, if you ... Read More
Come see my new book, DON’T LET GO!
My newest book, DON'T LET GO is out and having a great time today! :) It's about first love, unspeakable choices, and second chances. Here's a little teaser to pique your interest... *** Morning? Really? I opened my mouth to say something back, but nothing came out, so I licked my lips and fidgeted with my robe like a crazy woman. “Too early?” he asked, as if that were a normal thing to say to me as well. A laugh-scoff-snort thing fell out of my mouth, which I chalked up to rounding out the perfect start to the day. I coughed and cleared my throat. “No, I’m—just getting ready for work.” ... Read More
Sopapilla Cheesecake
Then there's the Sopapilla Cheesecake that Dani says is "death by butter," and it is. SOPAPILLA CHEESECAKE...also served at Ella's 2 cans crescent rolls (get the kind that are one sheet w/no perforations...it's easier to handle) 2 8-oz tubs of cream cheese 2 tsp vanilla extract cinnamon (up to you) 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 sticks of real butter (told you) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9x13 pan with cooking spray and set aside. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, 1 stick melted butter, 1 cup of the sugar, and the vanilla until smooth and creamy (I use a mixer). Line ... Read More
Banana Pudding Crumble from The Reason is You
There are a few tasty little gems in THE REASON IS YOU that I'd be wrong not to share. ;-) First of all, there's the Hot Banana Pudding that Jason recommends... BANANA PUDDING CRUMBLE served at Ella's 1/3 cup all-purpose flour Dash of salt 2 1/2 cups 1% milk 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 2 egg yolks 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups sliced ripe banana vanilla wafers graham crackers or graham cracker crust 4 egg whites ( I know...2 egg yolks but 4 egg whites... scramble the other two w/some milk & have an omelette) 1/4 cup ... Read More
Nana Mae’s Mississippi Mud from DON’T LET GO
Mississippi Mud Cream together: 2 cups sugar 1 cup butter (the real thing) 1/3 cup of cocoa Add: ¼ tsp. salt 4 eggs (one at a time.) 1 ½ cups self-rising flour 1 ½ cups chopped nuts 2 tsp. vanilla Bake in a 9x13 pan at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. While hot, spread one jar of marshmallow creme on top of cake and let cool (10 minutes). Then mix this together separately: ½ cup butter (or 2 sticks margarine, melted) 1 cup chopped pecans 1 tsp. vanilla 1 box (16 oz.) powdered sugar 1/3 cup of cocoa 1/3 cup of Eagle Brand condensed milk Spread on top of ... Read More
Change in the Blogisphere…
Hey my friends! Yes, it's been a while since I've posted, and I've meant to come back in here and notify you all of the change, but life keeps pushing me around. :) I've noticed that since getting published, time gets a little scarce. (Really? Duh!) And trying to do everything writing related, social media related, and promo related, while working full time and waving to my family on occasion --has made it difficult to stay on that roller coaster. Since my writing takes priority, and my family will find me (they know where I live) if I don't put them even higher on the food chain, ... Read More
A Month Of Memories: Day 3 The Tree
In my month of memories, today is about the Tree...as in with a capital T. I tried to find a picture that really looked like our tree, but I couldn't. I think this one is close though. It's been a while. Besides all that, the point is that we had a fake tree because of my brother's allergies, and we had the kind that came in limbs marked in what looked like colored fingernail polish. You matched the colors with corresponding paint marks in the holes. It was my job to organize all the limbs and get it together as far as I could reach. My mom kept that tree for probably 30 years. It ... Read More
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