Dear Readers,

Over the past few years, there have been confusing placeholder publication dates for The Bride Bet at various online retailers. I have recently learned that due to an internal error, one of those placeholder dates shows a paperback release date of January 15, 2024.

The Bride Bet is not releasing on January 15, 2024 in any format.

The publisher has promised me that they will resolve this issue immediately so that nobody is charged for a book that will not be shipped.

Please don’t believe any release dates unless you see them on my website. Unless it comes from me, it’s incorrect.

Many people have been anticipating this book. I’m so grateful that you’re excited. I wish that I was able to get this book in your hand. I don’t feel comfortable talking in detail about the reasons for this delay, other than to say that I have been trying my heart out, but health issues have gotten in the way. Your kindness has meant a lot to me.

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Thanks for coming to see me at HRR 2022!

Enjoy this unedited (please don’t hold mistakes or future changes against me!) pdf of the first three chapters of the upcoming Spindle Cove novella, Love Letters from a Lord!

I don’t have the release date quite yet, but I expect to have one very soon. If you are subscribed to my newsletter, you will get a notice as soon as it’s up for preorder!

In the meantime, I hope you enjoy a little taste of Sally and Thomas’s story!

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Here are answers to some of the questions I’m often asked. I hope you find it helpful!

If you have a burning question that isn’t covered here, please email my assistant, Kelly Oakes, at Kelly @ TessaDare.com.

When is The Bride Bet coming out?

Over the past few years, there have been confusing placeholder publication dates for The Bride Bet at various online retailers. I have recently learned that due to an internal error, one of those placeholder dates shows a paperback release date of January 15, 2024.

The Bride Bet is not releasing on January 15, 2024 in any format.

The publisher has promised me that they will resolve this issue so that nobody is charged for a book that will not be shipped. 

Please don’t believe any release dates unless you see them on my website or in my newsletter. Unless it comes from me, it’s incorrect.

How do I make sure I never miss a new Tessa Dare book?

Please join my newsletter list. Whenever I have news, I will let newsletter subscribers know first. 

Who can I contact with rights inquiries? 

Please contact my agent, Steve Axelrod of The Axelrod Agency, directly with any subsidiary, foreign language, or TV/film rights inquiries.

If I’m new to your books, where should I start?

My honest answer is—start with whichever book is in your hand, or on the library shelf, or discounted at the moment. I’m just happy for you to read any … Read More »

As I write this, I’m in Kansas City for GenreCon—and last weekend, I had the great pleasure of meeting hundreds of readers at Apollycon in Washington, D.C.  After 2-1/2 years of no book events, I’m loving seeing readers again in person (masked, of course)!

However, something that always gives me joy is seeing photos and notes from readers who’ve taken me—or rather, my books—on their own vacations, trips, and holidays. It’s a chance for my characters to vicariously travel around the world.

If you happen to take one of my books on your own vacation or staycation, I’d love for you to snap a photo and tag me on social media! IG: @tessa_dare, Twitter: @tessadare

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Everything I Needed to Know About Writing, I Learned From Kindergarteners

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