Welcome to the Spring 2024 Issue of the Quill!
Greetings!
I hope everyone is enjoying the spring weather! In my last
issue, I mentioned I was working on two new romances and one would be released
in early 2024... and it was.
This issue features info on A Thousand Summer Secrets, and
flashes back to my two most-recent novels, The Route 9 Killer (a
mystery/thriller) and In Another World (a paranormal mystery/romance), plus
info on my blog posts, and more on my works in progress.
Enjoy!
This tender contemporary romance takes place over a summer
weekend, where two friends reconnect while seeking love and acceptance.
A Thousand Summer Secrets
You can’t outrun your past…
Ten years after being disowned by his family for being gay,
Eric Warren pays a visit to his family’s summer cabin. It’s his last attempt at
reconciliation before moving on. But a surprise from the past is waiting for
him.
Eric’s intolerant
brother, Jamey, has several friends staying at the cabin for the weekend,
including Matt, Eric’s boyhood friend and secret crush. The years haven’t faded
their mutual attraction, and they quickly reconnect. But Eric is hesitant to
get romantically involved. He’s emotionally broken and scarred from his
traumatic past.
As Matt tries to help Eric, Jamey goes out of his way to
sabotage his brother. And when the weekend events take a disastrous turn, Eric
finds himself at a crossroads.
Should he follow his search for love and acceptance with
Matt? Or leave the past behind forever?
Order your copy here:
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Thousand-Summer-Secrets-Contemporary-Romance-ebook/dp/B0CZYYP5HC
All Other Platforms: https://books2read.com/u/3nMKA8
Can you solve the mystery of The Route 9 Killer?
Kelli's
mystery/thriller, The Route 9 Killer was released in 2023 and received several
great reviews. (Read them below.)
The Route 9 Killer
(A Mystery/Thriller)
Detective Jim Rourke
suspects a serial killer is hunting women in Central New Jersey. The victims
are held captive, brutalized, then murdered and dumped along deserted stretches
of Route 9.
There’s no physical evidence, no witnesses, and the killer
is smart enough to leave no clues. Rourke is alone on a manhunt, and time is
running out. Eight victims have already fallen prey to this madman.
Can Rourke catch the killer and rescue the next victim
before it’s too late?
Order your copy here:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Route-Killer-Mystery-Thriller-ebook/dp/B0C63NHC51
All other platforms: https://books2read.com/u/m2qd16
Readers Say…
“5 Stars! From the opening pages this is a gripping read
that just doesn’t let up. Wilkins cleverly builds the tension throughout the
story leading to a bite-your-nails climax. The book is dark at times, but
excellently written and not too graphic. It alternates between the POV of the
abductee, the detective, and the killer, and the author did a great job of
giving each of them their own voice. I was on the edge of my seat towards the
end and anyone who enjoys thrillers will appreciate the twists the author
incorporated into the story.” - NurseyByNature - Vibe Reviewer
"5 Stars! If you like mystery/thrillers, don't miss
this book. The story drew me in from the first page, and kept me hooked til the
very end. Kelli A. Wilkins did a great job creating tension and building
suspense, and there are lots of interesting characters and plot twists. Just
when I thought I had figured out the mystery, I was surprised by the ending.
Although this is about a serial killer, it's not graphic or overly violent. I
like Kelli's romances, but I really enjoy her mysteries and horror stories.
This is a definite must-read." - M. Nemcick - Amazon Reader
“5 Stars! Awesome read. I was totally glued to the story until the very end. Great job!” - Natalie C. - Amazon Reader
This contemporary romance novel blends a murder mystery with
the world of the paranormal. It’s received several excellent reviews!
In Another World
(A Paranormal Mystery/Romance)
Disgraced psychic medium Julie Kershaw has finally met her
soul mate. The problem is he’s dead… and his spirit haunts the car she just
bought.
The spirit of Detective Eddie Mahoney is determined to find
his killer and needs Julie’s help. At first, she refuses. She’s tired of being
called crazy and swore she’d never use her abilities to speak to the dead
again—even if Eddie is handsome and charming.
Eddie persuades Julie to contact his former partner, Lou
Kaplonski, to ask him to reopen his case. Skeptical, Lou dismisses Julie as a
fake—until she proves she can communicate with the dead—and he finds out Eddie
has a lot to say.
Julie channels Eddie’s spirit and together with Lou, the
unusual trio tracks down leads and follows clues to solve Eddie’s murder. The
case takes them down a dark and dangerous path filled with secrets, where
nobody can be trusted.
As they work to find his killer, Julie falls for Eddie.
Funny, smart, and sexy, Eddie is the guy of her dreams—and he doesn’t look or
act the least bit dead. To her surprise, Eddie discovers a clever way they can
be together, and they begin an ethereal romance.
When Lou’s investigation brings him too close to the killer,
his life and Julie’s are put in danger—and Eddie may be the only one who can
save them.
Order your copy here:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09R11STRN
All other platforms: https://books2read.com/u/bpw16g
Read reviews here:
https://www.kelliwilkins.com/in-another-world
What's on the horizon?
So, you might be wondering what else I've been working on...
I've been posting non-writing blogs here:
https://findingthewritewords.blogspot.com/
I've blogged about setting goals and getting motivated, and
most recently posted a two-part blog about how to have a great garage sale.
(It's the season, after all.)
I finally finished the first draft of my historical/fantasy
adventure novel, and I'm working on a collection of short speculative fiction.
There's also another mystery/thriller in the works... and it
might feature the same detective from The Route 9 Killer.
Stay tuned to my blogs and social media for updates as they
become available.
I hope you enjoyed this issue of the Quill. I welcome questions and comments from readers and authors. Links to my social media pages can be found here: https://www.kelliwilkins.com/contact
Visit my site for a full title list:
https://www.kelliwilkins.com/
Happy Spring everyone!
Until next time,
Kelli
