Hi hi!
July is officially the busiest month I’ve had in… forever, maybe, to be honest. I’m scrambling to finish quite possibly the hardest revision I’ve attempted yet, promote Yes, Chef ahead of its release in less than 2 weeks (!!), prep for my tour, do all the necessary behind the scenes admin stuff (seriously, why are there so many emails?), and like, keep myself and Hazel alive and hydrated. So. Perhaps you will forgive me for straight up forgetting to share the news that I have another release this year???
I’m so excited to finally share…
…an audio first novella coming out from Spotify September 22nd! I am SO obsessed with it. Writing it was a really fun challenge, and I’m thrilled with the result—it’s everything I’ve ever wanted in a friends-to-lovers romance. Spotify is recording this beauty in duet (!!!) with narration by Monica King and Patrick Dubois, and I CANNOT WAIT for you all to hear it!
(Also, I got the final cover yesterday, and Reader, I screamed.)
Here’s the official description:
A charming new romance from USA Today bestselling author Grace Reilly, in which a determined ceramics artist and her surfer best friend navigate a fake relationship at the wedding of the man she left behind–available only in audio.
When ceramics artist Evie Bartlett walked away from her polished Southern life, she left behind a fiancé, a future she never wanted, and everyone else’s expectations. In the cozy beach town of Port Laurel, she’s finally built a life around her art, along with an unexpectedly close friendship with laid-back Logan Pierce.
But when Evie is forced to attend her ex-fiancé’s lavish wedding, a panicked lie to her meddling mother leaves her scrambling for an instant boyfriend. Now Logan is headed to Hilton Head as her fake date, where one small deception, one shared room, and undeniable chemistry force them to confront feelings they’ve both been hiding.
Narrated in duet by Monica King and Patrick Dubois, Have Your Cake is a friends-to-lovers romantic comedy packed with sharp banter, simmering attraction, and impeccable vibes.
And what are these vibes, you ask? 🌊
💜 Luke x Lorelai energy
💜 Quirky small town ➡️ destination wedding
💜 Fake dating (but he’s down bad from the start 🥲)
💜 She’s the scrappy artist, he’s the laid-back surfer
💜 Only one bed (duh)
💜 Beach s*x
💜 Child-free main characters
💜 Novella
💜 And again, DUET!!!!!
HAVE YOUR CAKE is available for pre-save on Spotify now and will be available everywhere you listen to audiobooks! I’m not sure if those platform links have populated yet, but check it out on Spotify HERE! (A pre-save would be lovely, if you’re excited about it too!)
While I’m super excited for HAVE YOUR CAKE, I’m also absolutely geeking out over the fact YES, CHEF is nearly in the world. Thank you to everyone who has supported this book so far—it’s thanks to you that it’s getting such great buzz! I got finished copies in not too long ago, and they look STUNNING:
The pink + yellow combo is gorgeous in person and will make a fabulous addition to anyone’s summer TBR, just sayin’.
There’s still time to preorder this beauty and/or secure your tickets to see me on tour! Thank you to everyone who has supported me so far! As a reminder, if you’re interested, you can:
Order from Scribbles Bookshop*, The New Romantics, or Book Lovers Bookshop (UK only; limited quantities left so snag yours now!) to get it signed with exclusive character art!
*We’re actually super close to a fun milestone for this preorder, so if you’re interested… 🙂↔️
Order from Barnes & Noble
Order from Amazon US
Order from Bookshop.org
Order from Waterstones
Order from Amazon UK
Order the audiobook from Libro.fm
When it comes to the tour (!!), I can’t wait to hit the road soon and celebrate with you, the indies I’m partnering with, and the author friends graciously taking the time to support me + this book! ICYMI, here’s where I’ll be:
A few updates about it:
My event at Lovebound Library in Salt Lake City with Alexa Martin is sold out, but you can still add yourself to the waitlist! (Eeek! Thank you! It was a secret hope of mine that I would sell out a tour stop.)
My event at Cupid’s Bookshop in Philly with Nisha Sharma is running very low on tix, so if you’re interested, snag yours ASAP!
Tickets are also running low at Northport Books and in LA with The Fleuria, so grab yours now if you’re interested!
That’s all I’ve got for now—I’m due back in the revising cave STAT. Love you!! Thank you for cheering on me and my books!! (Next newsletter, I will do another giveaway of one of my last remaining ARCs.)
P.S. if you want more info on the chaos that is my life, follow me on Instagram or Threads (I’m trying that platform yet again lmao)
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